Northern allows passengers with mobility scooters on its Class 158s

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Guest authors

Train operator Northern is to allow smaller mobility scooters on its Class 158 trains. This means that passengers with mobility scooters may now travel on all Northern trains with a free permit.

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