Category: accessibility

British Sign Language totems to make Scotland’s Railway more accessible

Scotland’s Railway has taken another step forward in its commitment to making rail services accessible for all, with the installation of new British Sign Language (BSL) totems at four major stations across the country. The totems – which provide real-time travel information in BSL – have been installed at Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Haymarket, […]

Accessibility upgrades provide further improvements to Stoneleigh station in Surrey

Stoneleigh has become the latest station on Network Rail’s Wessex route to become step free, following the completion of a £9.1m investment to improve accessibility. A new covered footbridge replaces the existing structure at Stoneleigh station, providing full access via lifts or stairs to the central platform from both sides of the station. New lighting […]

Daisy Hill station now step-free, transforming access for passengers

A new lift has officially opened at Daisy Hill station, providing step-free access for the first time. The £4 million upgrade, delivered by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), Northern, and Network Rail, includes an accessible toilet, improved parking, and revamped ticket office facilities. The project was celebrated by community members, accessibility campaigners, Bolton Council Leader […]

New Passenger Assistance Points installed at 40 Northern stations to give disabled customers the confidence to travel by train

New facilities designed to give disabled customers the confidence to travel by train have been installed at dozens of stations across the North of England. Passenger Assistance Points have been introduced over the last year at 31 stations, including Windermere, Warrington Central, Rotherham Central and Bradford Interchange. Each point is located close to the ticket […]