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Major improvements underway at Leicestershire railway station

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October 11, 2024
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A programme of major improvements is being carried out to the railway station at Market Harborough in Leicestershire.

‘Let Me In’ Accessibility Programme visits Hampshire Railway

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October 7, 2024
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Visiting students share their views on how to make the heritage line more accessible for all

Sixth Changing Places toilet on West Coast Main Line opened at Lancashire station

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October 7, 2024
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Lancaster is the latest railway station to benefit from an accessible toilet for disabled people, usually called a Changing Places toilet.

5 Airlines & Airports Using Sign Language To Improve Accessibility For Deaf Passengers

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October 3, 2024
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Much progress is still needed to ensure the industry becomes fully inclusive.

BBC Journalist Forced To Crawl On Floor To Reach Toilet On LOT Flight With No Wheelchair Onboard

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October 1, 2024
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The passenger was thankful to LOT Polish Airlines’ cabin crew, who, despite the situation, were helpful and apologetic.

Transport for London raising awareness of priority seating with special week

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September 30, 2024
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To raise awareness of priority seats on London‘s public transport network, Transport for London (TfL) is holding a Priority Seating Week.

New software makes rail website more accessible

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September 27, 2024
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Train operator Northern has added extra features to its website to make it more accessible when checking train times or the latest information about services.

Virgin Atlantic Enlists Deaf Gladiators Star For Onboard Test

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September 27, 2024
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Virgin Atlantic has put its British sign language trained cabin crew to the test on a transatlantic flight.

East Midlands Railway makes changes to its mobility scooter policy

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September 24, 2024
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East Midlands Railway announces significant updates to its mobility scooter policy.

Major progress made to improve accessibility at Monmouthshire railway station

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September 24, 2024
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Work to improve accessibility at Abergavenny station has taken a step forward with the successful installation of the structural parts for a new footbridge.