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Northern has pledged to improve accessibility and passenger assistance reliability, focusing on staff training, technology use and enhanced support for disabled passengers, with progress monitored by the ORR.
A new report by Transport for All urges London to revamp its transport accessibility standards, calling for inclusive criteria like step-free access and availability of toilets to better serve disabled residents.
Metrolinx has completed major accessibility upgrades at Eglinton GO Station, enhancing convenience and inclusivity as part of the broader GO Expansion initiative to support growing transit demands.
The new ticket hall at Paddington Tube station offers direct, step-free access to the Bakerloo line for the first time, significantly improving accessibility and user experience at one of London’s busiest transport hubs.
The Community of Madrid is enhancing accessibility at Avenida de América Metro station with new lifts and infrastructure improvements, set for completion in early 2026.
TfL has begun design work to add step-free access to three London Underground stations and is assessing seven more, aiming for 50% of stations to be step-free by 2030.
Amtrak customers can now enjoy a more accessible and comfortable travel experience at both the Holdrege and Hastings stations, following nearly $10 million in improvements aimed at enhancing accessibility and comfort.
American operator Amtrak are currently celebrating key accessibility upgrades at Bay Area stations, funded federally.
Transport for the North (TfN) have launched a public survey in an attempt to make the stations in their region more accessible.
TransPennine Express (TPE) have installed new accessible seating at their Hull Paragon station.
Northern have introduced Makaton information boards for customers, detailing sites and features of the local area.
Network Rail have partnered with a local steel company, M&S Engineering, to complete accessibility upgrades.
This week's 'Off the Rails' features Worldline's Martin Howell, who I interviewed at Transport Ticketing Global 2024, earlier this month.
The UK Railway Industry Association (RIA) has responded to the progress on increased passenger levels, detailed by the ORR.
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