Accessibility

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Lack of urgency in Government accessibility plans claim Transport Select Committee

The Transport Select Committee Chair; Ruth Cadbury has said that there is a “distinct lack of urgency” by the Government in delivering the changes to accessibility on the transport network after it published its response to the Committee’s report.

Accessibility 17 Jun

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Guest Comment:

Emma Partlow, Director of Consumer Engagement and Policy for Transreport, explains how technology is transforming rail accessibility.

Industry views 19 May

Harlington station could potentially have one bridge that is inaccessible to disabled users replaced by a similar bridge, after Network Rail applied Appendix B to its plans. ALAMY.

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How a little-known regulation could hamper step-free access at stations

Regulation has been in place since 2014 and has been branded "absurd".

Accessibility 6 May

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People get stuck in brand new station lift on two occasions within nine days of opening

A mother and child get stuck on the first day before two pensioners become trapped eight days later.

Network Rail 17 Apr

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Calls for better station announcements to help visually impaired users

Some platforms at Birmingham New Street don't have a working PA system.

Accessibility 8 Apr

A passenger, assisted by staff, uses the disabled ramp to board a ScotRail train at Partick station. ALAMY.

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"Simply incorrect": DfT dismisses suggestions it's downgrading accessibility commitments

Transport Select Committee publishes accessibility report and asks DfT for clarification on rail reform consultation.

Accessibility 2 Apr

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New inclusive transport strategy needed within 12 months to address accessibility failings - MPs

Transport Select Committee report said accessibility failings have got worse since COVID.

Accessibility 20 Mar

Mind the Gap warning on the edge of a London Underground station's platform. ALAMY.

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Stalled Access for All programme could restart this spring

Consultant AtkinsRéalis recently completed a detailed accessibility audit of all 2,577 stations across Great Britain.

Accessibility 19 Mar

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Cost pressures set to curtail plans for total London Underground step-free access

Mayor of London outlines plans to improve step-free access across the Underground network.

London Underground 11 Mar

The Cordel equipment is used to measure Southeastern Metro stations. SOUTHEASTERN.

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New equipment to measure Southeastern platforms in bid to improve level boarding

New equipment could help maximise level boarding on potential new Metro fleet

Southeastern 15 Jan

Marcus Oaten, from Signapse, explains how the AI translator works on board a Class 159 from London Waterloo to Exeter. Marcus, who is deaf, communicates using British Sign Language. PAUL CLIFTON.

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App uses artificial intelligence to improve travel for deaf passengers

South Western Railway is trialling a system that enables passengers to translate information instantly into British Sign Language, using AI-generated images.

Passengers 3 Jan

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Comment: FirstGroup's plans for open access expansion

An order for new trains at Newton Aycliffe is welcome, but Philip Haigh asks where are the ambitions for new stock with low floors for accessibility.

Phil Haigh 30 Dec

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Opinion: Passenger support at stations - and making them safe for all

Philip Haigh examines two incidents which highlight the need for excellent customer service to go hand-in-hand with reliable services

Phil Haigh 27 Sept

Paddington Underground Station new ticket office entrance

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New accessible tube ticket hall opens at Paddington

The new ticket hall at Paddington London Underground station which serves the Bakerloo line is now open.

rail 25 Sept

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CPT welcomes exemptions for rail replacement coaches

The CPT, which represents bus and coach companies, is welcoming a Department for Transport announcement of exemptions to Accessible Information Regulations (AIR) for coaches used on rail replacement services.

rail 16 Sept

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Totton station access improved

Accessibility for people with disabilities has been improved after years of complaints at Totton station near Southampton.

Accessibility 22 Aug

Steve Scutt, appointed as new Accessibility Manager for C2C. c2c

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c2c Appoints Accessibility and Integrated Travel Manager

Train operator c2c has strengthened its commitment to accessibility by appointing Steve Scutt as its first Accessibility and Integrated Travel Manager.

c2c 7 Aug

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Progress on step-free Tube stations

Transport for London is starting design work on making a further three Tube stations step-free: Alperton, Arnos Grove and Eastcote.

Accessibility 7 Aug

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Liverpool allocates £19m for accessible station projects

Four more Merseyrail stations will have new lifts installed to provide step-free access from the street to the train.

Accessibility 3 Jun

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Busiest stations offer ‘very good’ accessibility

No railway station in the UK achieves a perfect score for accessibility, according to research by Age UK.

6 Jun

Accessibility

Lack of urgency in Government accessibility plans claim Transport Select Committee

Guest Comment:

How a little-known regulation could hamper step-free access at stations

People get stuck in brand new station lift on two occasions within nine days of opening

Calls for better station announcements to help visually impaired users

"Simply incorrect": DfT dismisses suggestions it's downgrading accessibility commitments

New inclusive transport strategy needed within 12 months to address accessibility failings - MPs

Stalled Access for All programme could restart this spring

Cost pressures set to curtail plans for total London Underground step-free access

New equipment to measure Southeastern platforms in bid to improve level boarding

App uses artificial intelligence to improve travel for deaf passengers

Comment: FirstGroup's plans for open access expansion

Opinion: Passenger support at stations - and making them safe for all

New accessible tube ticket hall opens at Paddington

CPT welcomes exemptions for rail replacement coaches

Totton station access improved

c2c Appoints Accessibility and Integrated Travel Manager

Progress on step-free Tube stations

Liverpool allocates £19m for accessible station projects

Busiest stations offer ‘very good’ accessibility

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No takers so first DB Cargo UK Class 67 goes for scrap

FirstGroup explains why Class 222s were "only option" for Lumo Euston-Stirling service

GB Railfreight planning to repurpose at least 12 more Class 66s for heavy trainloads

Accessibility

Lack of urgency in Government accessibility plans claim Transport Select Committee

Guest Comment:

How a little-known regulation could hamper step-free access at stations

People get stuck in brand new station lift on two occasions within nine days of opening

Calls for better station announcements to help visually impaired users

"Simply incorrect": DfT dismisses suggestions it's downgrading accessibility commitments

New inclusive transport strategy needed within 12 months to address accessibility failings - MPs

Stalled Access for All programme could restart this spring

Cost pressures set to curtail plans for total London Underground step-free access

New equipment to measure Southeastern platforms in bid to improve level boarding

App uses artificial intelligence to improve travel for deaf passengers

Comment: FirstGroup's plans for open access expansion

Opinion: Passenger support at stations - and making them safe for all

New accessible tube ticket hall opens at Paddington

CPT welcomes exemptions for rail replacement coaches

Totton station access improved

c2c Appoints Accessibility and Integrated Travel Manager

Progress on step-free Tube stations

Liverpool allocates £19m for accessible station projects

Busiest stations offer ‘very good’ accessibility

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No takers so first DB Cargo UK Class 67 goes for scrap

FirstGroup explains why Class 222s were "only option" for Lumo Euston-Stirling service

GB Railfreight planning to repurpose at least 12 more Class 66s for heavy trainloads

DB Cargo UK discussing transferring drivers to rival as it deals with Network Rail contract loss

UK "fails to provide trains people want or like"

FirstGroup confirms Class 222s for Euston-Stirling Lumo route

Further MML electrification and York capacity projects paused

DB Cargo sells three more Class 90s for reuse

All three West Coast Main Line open access bid rejected