Network Rail and South Western Railway (SWR) will begin work in February 2026 to make Wandsworth Town station in south west London fully step free, improving access for passengers with reduced mobility, parents with pushchairs and those travelling with luggage. The station, which sits between Clapham Junction and Putney, on the SWR route will become […]
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Deaf passengers help Thameslink and Great Northern overcome barriers to travel
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which operates Great Northern and Thameslink trains, took deaf passengers from Cambridge on a return trip to Stevenage to gain feedback on what needs to be done to make independent travel easier. Accessibility Improvement Manager Vincent Duffy joined five members of the Cambridge Deaf Association and their interpreters, its CEO Andrew […]
Rail industry to expand eligibility for Disabled Persons Railcard
The rail industry has today (17 November) announced the expansion of the eligibility criteria and simplification of the application process for the Disabled Persons Railcard (DPRC), a major step forward in its commitment to make Britain’s rail network more accessible and customer-focused. The DPRC, which offers a third off rail travel for cardholders and one […]
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