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 […]
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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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Publicly owned train operators take steps to improve accessibility
Publicly owned train operators lead the way on accessibility
Following publication of the government’s Accessibility Roadmap last week, train operators in public ownership are highlighting how they are already turning that vision into reality. The Accessibility Roadmap outlines a long-term vision for a more accessible railway and was published alongside the Railways Bill which sets out plans to overhaul Britain’s rail network through the […]
Accessibility upgrades at Tenby will see step-free access to both platforms for first time
Passengers using the popular West Wales station are set to enjoy easier, more accessible journeys thanks to Network Rail’s upcoming upgrades. Supported by the Department for Transport’s Access for All programme, and the Welsh Government, the project will see the construction of a brand-new fully accessible footbridge complete with lifts. Once complete, the upgrades will […]