The completion of upgrades of two stations in Iowa, in the American Midwest, was marked on 28th May, by ribbon-cutting celebrations in both cities.
Category: accessibility
Network Rail completes tactile paving programme at Scottish stations
Journeys for visually impaired passengers are now safer at stations across Scotland as Network Rail completes a project to install tactile paving on platforms. The textured surface along the edge of station platforms helps passengers with sight loss identify where it’s safe to stand. The raised, studded pattern can be felt underfoot or with a […]
New footbridge at Hither Green station is step towards an accessible future
A major milestone towards improving the accessibility of Hither Green station for Southeastern passengers has been achieved. Major progress was made at Hither Green station over the early May bank holiday weekend as part of the Access for All programme. A new footbridge linking all platforms to the new station entrances at Fernbrook Road and […]
TPE introduces new meeting points at stations to transform accessible journeys
TransPennine Express (TPE) is helping customers start their journeys with greater confidence by introducing new Passenger Assistance meeting points at stations across its network. The new meeting points provided by the train operator are clear, easy-to-find spaces where customers can meet a member of staff ready to help. They form part of the operator’s Passenger […]