All Accessibility & inclusion (service) articles – Page 4
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Which? report on ticketing unveils higher cost for offline passengers
The consumer-focused brand Which? has published a report, detailing how passengers pay higher prices when buying tickets at the station.
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NewsGTR and Thomas Pocklington Trust join forces for rail accessibility
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) and the Thomas Pocklington Trust have joined forces to make rail more accessible for VI passengers.
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NewsGrays station accessibility improvements to begin in January 2024
Grays Station in Essex is due to undergo accessibility upgrades, including two new lifts for customers, as part of the Access for All scheme.
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NewsMulti-million-pound upgrade work completed at Billingham station
A multi-million pound upgrade scheme has now been completed at Billingham station, as part of the government's 'Access for All' program.
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ArticleNSAR's Skill Symposium discuss training and the workforce
NSAR's Skill Symposium took place on the 17th November, and was a complete success, covering topics such as skills, training, and workforces.
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NewsSilverRail reports Britain's ticket purchasing confusion
SilverRail has found that many British people are confused by the ticketing system, including what is the cheapest ticket for their journey.
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NewsGatwick Airport New Look Station Set to Open
Gatwick Airport's new look station is set to open Tuesday 21st November, with several features ensuring accessibility and ease for customers.
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NewsTicket Offices Will Remain Open
Ticket offices are now expected to remain open, after the consultation period regarding their closure has concluded.
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News£93.4 million Contract Awarded to Build Cambridge South Station
J Murphy and Sons Ltd awarded £93.4 million Cambridge South station contract, unlocking 300 new construction jobs and £103 billion growth.
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NewsStep-free Access Work at Anniesland Station
Major work providing step-free access at Anniesland station began last week, traffic management controls have been introduced.
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NewsSix Stations in Wales and Borders Become Fully Accessible
Network Rail is making six stations on its Wales and Borders route fully accessible, constructing new footbridges and lifts.
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NewsŠkoda Group signs €320 million contract with Uzbekistan Railways
Škoda Group signs €320 million contract with Uzbekistan Railways, promising 30 wide-gauge electric train units.
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NewsAmtrak's accessible upgrades at South Shore Station, Kentucky
Amtrak customers now have a more accessible path of travel due to the construction improvements at South Shore station.
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NewsGreenlight for Dumfries Station’s Accessibility Project
Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Planning Applications Committee has approved Listed Building Consent for access improvements to Dumfries station.
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ArticleAccess for All: Interview with DSB's Emilie Spiegelhauer
As part of Global Railway Review’s 'Access For All' series, Emilie Spiegelhauer, Management Assistant & Business Partner at the Danish national railway company, DSB, explains their overarching goal when it comes to accessibility and passenger comfort.
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ArticleAccess For All: Interview with Northern’s Matthew Wilson
For Global Railway Review’s ‘Access For All’ interview series, Matthew Wilson, Travel Integration and Accessibility Manager at Northern, explains the importance of accessibility for Northern, detailing the ways that Northern try to improve the passenger experience.
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ArticleAccess For All: Interview with Israel Railways’ Avihu Yitzhari
For Global Railway Review’s ‘Access For All’ interview series, Avihu Yitzhari, Accessibility Officer at Israel Railways, explains the foresight, expertise and dedicated work that enables the operator to run a fully accessible means of intercity transportation.
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ArticleAccess For All: Interview with Paul Jackson from Hull Trains and Lumo
For Global Railway Review’s ‘Access For All’ interview series, Paul Jackson, Head of Customer and Stakeholder Engagement at open access passenger operators Hull Trains and Lumo details the many facets of work that are steering the goal of truly accessible transport for all.
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ArticleAccess For All: Interview with LTG Link's Linas Baužys
For Global Railway Review’s ‘Access For All’ interview series, Linas Baužys, CEO at LTG Link, explains how the passenger transportation company of the Lithuanian Railways Group strives to deliver improved experiences for all travellers.
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NewsNorthern complete transformation of Merseyside station
Northern have finished work to improve facilities for passengers at Huyton station in Liverpool.