Social Story: Travelling in a Train

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Travelling on a train can be exciting, but it can also feel unfamiliar with stations, tickets, waiting, and different sounds along the journey. This social story helps children understand what happens when travelling by train.

Who is this social story for?

This story is helpful for children who need support with travel routines and who feel calmer when they know the steps in advance.

When can I use this social story?

Use it before a train journey, on the day of travel, or when practising travel expectations.

What does this story help with?

understanding the steps of a train journey
reducing anxiety about travel
building confidence in unfamiliar settings
following travel safety and routine

When I travel on a train, I need to stay with an adult at all times to stay safe

At the ticket barriers, I wait for my turn and when it is time to pass through the gate, I stay with my adult

Sometimes the station can be busy and the train can be full of people

I can try not to
stare at them

There might be loud announcements. I can cover my ears if it is too loud

The train can make a loud sound or stop suddenly. I can hold on to the rails to keep myself steady

It's OK!

If there are train changes or delays, I can try to stay calm and follow what my adult says

It won't take
long now

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