All Accessibility & inclusion (service) articles – Page 3
-
NewsNew report calls for overhaul of London’s transport accessibility standards
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.
-
NewsMetrolinx completes accessibility upgrades at Eglinton GO Station
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.
-
NewsTfL's new ticket hall at Paddington Tube station opens with enhanced accessibility
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.
-
NewsMadrid enhances accessibility with major upgrades at Avenida de América Metro Station
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.
-
NewsTfL launches new phase of step-free access projects on London Underground
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.
-
NewsAmtrak enhances accessibility at Holdrege and Hastings stations
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.
-
News
Amtrak celebrates accessibility upgrades at Bay Area stations
American operator Amtrak are currently celebrating key accessibility upgrades at Bay Area stations, funded federally.
-
NewsTransport for the North launch public survey for accessible stations
Transport for the North (TfN) have launched a public survey in an attempt to make the stations in their region more accessible.
-
NewsTPE installs new accessible seating at Hull Paragon
TransPennine Express (TPE) have installed new accessible seating at their Hull Paragon station.
-
NewsMakaton information panels installed at Northern's Cumbria stations
Northern have introduced Makaton information boards for customers, detailing sites and features of the local area.
-
NewsNetwork Rail partners with local steel developer for accessibility projects
Network Rail have partnered with a local steel company, M&S Engineering, to complete accessibility upgrades.
-
ArticleOFF THE RAILS: Worldline's Martin Howell
This week's 'Off the Rails' features Worldline's Martin Howell, who I interviewed at Transport Ticketing Global 2024, earlier this month.
-
NewsRailway Industry Association hails strong progress on increased passenger levels
The UK Railway Industry Association (RIA) has responded to the progress on increased passenger levels, detailed by the ORR.
-
WebinarHow do human and organisational factors affect rail safety performance?
Watch our FREE webinar and gain valuable insights into human factors affecting rail safety. Discover the root causes behind these mistakes and explore successful projects implemented by RSSB experts to prevent them.
-
NewsGrant propels business to new heights with pioneering accessibility work
A new grant for accessibility work has funded a new virtual reality tool by The Virtual Tour Experts for customers with reduced mobility.
-
NewsInnovators selected for Bristol train station trials
CrossTech, Chrome Angel Solutions and Co-You have been selected by Network Rail, Connected Places Catapult and GWR innovators for a Bristol station.
-
NewsNorthern using AI to trial British Sign Language announcements on trains
The UK operator Northern have started using artificial intelligence (AI) to trial British Sign Language (BSL) on their trains.
-
News
Ambitious 2024 initiatives propel Amtrak ridership growth
American rail operating company Amtrak have published an innovative plan to further boost their ridership in 2024.
-
NewsNorthern appoints new chair for independent accessibility group
British train operator Northern have appointed Mark Cutter as the new chair of the independent accessibility group, NAUG.
-
News
Amtrak kicks off construction at Gray 30th Street station
Amtrak has started construction of its Gray 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, after its comprehensive vision was revealed in 2016.