Accessibility Equipment News
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Secure Ramp Storage for Every Station Layout
Portaramp have secure storage solutions which ensure Rail ramps are easy to locate, ready for deployment and safely secured when not in use.
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Portable Rail Ramps That Meet Modern Accessibility Expectations Worldwide
Portaramp are engineered to be safe, reliable, and practical for operators and passengers across the railway stations worldwide.
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Making Rail Travel Safer for Passengers with Reduced Mobility
Portaramp make travel easier for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM), when they board or leave the train.
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Ensuring Accessibility and Safety: How Portaramp Meets PRM TSI and NTSN Standards
Portaramp ramps meet PRM TSI and NTSN standards, ensuring safe, independent boarding for passengers with reduced mobility across global rail…
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Delivering Accessibility Innovation for Alstom – Across Continents
Portaramp partnered with Alstom to develop a Portable Accessibility Ramp for their DMU train operating in Perth, Australia.
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Making Rail Travel Safe for Passengers with Reduced Mobility
Portaramp UK provides safe, reliable boarding and disembarking solutions for passengers with reduced mobility.
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From Norfolk Workshop to Rail Networks Around the World
Portaramp: From a Norfolk Workshop to Rail Networks around the World, how their ramps help public transport become more accessible.
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Portaramp’s Annual Recertification Service Ensures Reliable Accessibility Ramps
Portaramp’s Annual Recertification Service ensures railway station accessibility ramps stay reliable, safe, and compliant to standards.
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DART Silver Line Launches on 25 October
The Silver Line in Texas, which will connect 7 cities and DFW Airport, is set to start carrying passengers from 25 October 2025.
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Rail Innovation Meets Reliable Door Systems
At IAA 2025, Siemens Mobility presented the new Munich S-Bahn, which features train doors manufactured by BODE.
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UK: Accessibility Improvements at Grays Station with Two New Lifts
c2c has announced the installation of two new lifts at Grays station following an investment of 9 million GBP into the site in Essex.
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OIG Report Highlights Key Improvement Areas for Amtrak
Amtrak’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released a report identifying gaps in its service for passengers with disabilities.
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Trako 2025: We Will Be There - Hall A, Stand 36!
BODE will attend TRAKO 2025 from 23–26 September in Gdańsk to explore the latest innovations in rail and transport technology.
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BODE Boarding System on Display at the Kassel Museum of Technology
BODE has showcased its innovative boarding system at the Kassel Museum of Technology, highlighting advancements in modern mobility access.
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Government Announces Funding for Rail Replacement Accessibility Improvements
Projects aiming to improve audio & visual information onboard rail replacement coaches are to receive a share of £800,000.
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UK: Northern Adds Mobility Scooter Aids at 8 Additional Stations
Northern has added mobility scooter access aids at a further eight stations along its network.
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The New Signal Light SLE163
TSL-ESCHA has introduced the SLE163 signal light, a customisable solution for reliable visibility and safety.
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TPE Expands Sign Language Upgrade to Manchester Airport
Passenger information screens at Manchester Airport have received upgrades to include information to assist BSL users.
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Greater Manchester Receives £34 Million for Regional Accessibility Upgrades
Transport for Greater Manchester will deliver upgrades at 10 rail stations following an investment of £34 million on behalf of the GMCA.
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UK: LiDAR Technology to Enhance Level Boarding on Metro Fleet
Southeastern, Network Rail, and Cordel have partnered to improve platform accessibility for Southeastern’s potential new Metro fleet.
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Google Street View Now Available in London's Busiest Stations
Transport for London (TfL), Network Rail, and Google have collaborated to bring Google Street View to 18 of London’s busiest stations.
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Digital Sign Language Demonstration Event on Arriva Rail
GoMedia recently demonstrated its Personalised Digital Sign Language solution at Arriva Rail London’s Camden Road Overground station.
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Transpennine Route Upgrade Proposes Plans from Stalybridge to Diggle
The UK's Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) project has proposed plans to upgrade the section of railway between Stalybridge and Diggle.
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Alstom Prioritises Accessibility in Public Transport
To meet the accessibility and inclusivity values within its ESG strategy, Alstom continues to work with Fundación ONCE.