Claim: Any woman who needs to travel to find refuge from domestic violence can do so for free on any UK train at the moment. The cost of the ticket will be covered by the relevant rail operator.
Fact-check: It's true that women escaping domestic abuse can get a free train ticket in Great Britain if they are travelling to refuge accommodation - Full Fact
Verdict: women with a confirmed place at a women's aid member refuge can have a free train ticket to that refuge accommodation. this scheme operates in england, wales and scotland. the cost is either covered by the rail delivery group or the train network, depending on where the journey is. a man with a confirmed place in a women's aid partner refuge could also use the scheme.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Grace Rahman
Date published: 2020-09-29T00:00:00