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Transport informationRail Enquiries For train times and fares for all train operators 24 hours a day. Tel: 08457 48 49 50. Textphone 0845 60 50 600. You can also contact Gobowen Railway Station on 01691 681010.
Mobility Advice and Vehicle Information Service (MAVIS) Tel 01344 661000 (and minicom), fax 01344 661066. Macadam Avenue, Old Wokingman Road, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 6XD. E-mail mavis@dft.gsi.gov.uk. MAVIS helps disabled and older motorists make informed choices about their own mobility needs. The service provides practical advice on driving, vehicle adaptation and suitable vehicle types for both drivers and passengers. MAVIS also provides a wide range of factsheets, contact lists, leaflets and booklets. Mobility Information Service Information is available for people with disabilities, carers and professionals. Website: www.mis.org.uk. E-mail: mis@nmcuk.freeserve.co.uk Disability Helpline Automobile Association (AA) Tel 01252 700 939 or 0800 262 050 Disabled Members Helpline (24 hour). Textphone 0800 3282 810. Website: www.theaa.com Shropshire Community Cars Community cars provide lifts with volunteers using their own cars and Rural Rider and Village Link buses, servicing the more rural parts of the county. The aim of these schemes is to provide accessible but also affordable transport for visits to dentists, opticians, chiropodists, hospital visiting, collecting pensions etc. Shropshire County Council's Community Transport Officer can advise you whether your journey is eligible and put you in touch with your local co-ordinator. Tel 01743 253315 or e-mail passtrans@shropshire-cc.gov.uk. Age Concern Age Concern and the WRVS have minibuses/ambulances with tail lifts. These are in use frequently during the week but it is sometimes possible to arrange to use them. Tel: 01743 233123 for more information. British Red Cross Provides a service for people who cannot easily use public transport eg wheelchair users. There is a charge for this service. The British Red Cross also provides short-term loans of wheelchairs. Tel 01743 280070 for more information. Ambulance Service - Ambulance Car Scheme If you have to attend hospital as an in-patient or out-patient, transport may be arranged for you free of charge. To use this service, patients usually require a referral from their doctor or hospital. Concessionary travel Oswestry Borough Council operates a concessionary travel scheme. Visit their website for eligiblity criteria at www.oswestrybc.gov.uk For more information about transport, view Shropshire Online at www.shropshireonline.gov.uk or contact us on 01691 671571.
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