Accessibility Upgrades Set for UK Rail Network
Following a £20 million government fund, a series of accessibility improvements designed to open up journeys for disabled passengers will be made to UK railway stations. The fund will be open for applications from stations in need of accessibility improvements, leading to small-scale enhancements such as tactile paving, handrails and Harrington Humps, which increase platform […]
Technology to Improve Rail Accessibility
A report that looks into using digital technology to improve the accessibility of the UK rail network by allowing disabled passengers to share their journey requirements with train operators, while protecting their privacy, has been published by the TOC Ability consortium. The consortium consists of Atkins, Arriva, Enable iD, Goss Consultancy, Loughborough University, Transport for […]
