Latest Accessibility News

• 30 Jun 2025 | Infrastructure

  New West Yorkshire Trial to Aid Blind Passengers with Temporary Travel Pass

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  A new trial in West Yorkshire will see northern train operators collaborate to improve the journey experience for blind customers.

• 27 Jun 2025 | Infrastructure

  Network Rail Approves Accessibility Improvements at Southend East Station

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  Network Rail has awarded a new contract to Octavius for the improvement of accessibility at Southend East station for c2c passengers.

• 20 May 2025 | Policy

  ORR Calls for Better Communication in Rail Passenger Assistance

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  The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has called on operators to improve communication and enhance support for passengers needing assistance.

• 16 May 2025 | Supplier News

  BODE Boarding System on Display at the Kassel Museum of Technology

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  BODE has showcased its innovative boarding system at the Kassel Museum of Technology, highlighting advancements in modern mobility access.

• 15 May 2025 | Business

  Government Announces Funding for Rail Replacement Accessibility Improvements

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  Projects aiming to improve audio & visual information onboard rail replacement coaches are to receive a share of £800,000.

• 12 May 2025 | Supplier News

  Making Public Transport More Accessible for All - Global Accessibility Awareness Day

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  In light of Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 15, Icomera examines its digital solutions that improve public transport accessibility…

• 24 Apr 2025 | Rolling Stock

  Northern Rail Trials New Priority Seating

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  Northern Rail has introduced a new range of priority seating options on-board 12 of its passenger trains in a new trial across its services.

• 31 Mar 2025 | Infrastructure

  UK: Northern Adds Mobility Scooter Aids at 8 Additional Stations

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  Northern has added mobility scooter access aids at a further eight stations along its network.

• 28 Mar 2025 | Business

  TPE Expands Sign Language Upgrade to Manchester Airport

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  Passenger information screens at Manchester Airport have received upgrades to include information to assist BSL users.

• 4 Feb 2025 | Infrastructure

  Greater Manchester Receives £34 Million for Regional Accessibility Upgrades

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  Transport for Greater Manchester will deliver upgrades at 10 rail stations following an investment of £34 million on behalf of the GMCA.

• 15 Jan 2025 | Science and Technology

  UK: LiDAR Technology to Enhance Level Boarding on Metro Fleet

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  Southeastern, Network Rail, and Cordel have partnered to improve platform accessibility for Southeastern’s potential new Metro fleet.

• 6 Jan 2025 | Comment

  VIA Rail Canada's Accessibility Efforts

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  At Rail Live, Catherine Langlois from VIA Rail Canada presented key challenges and initiatives for improving accessibility in rail.

• 10 Dec 2024 | Science and Technology

  Google Street View Now Available in London's Busiest Stations

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  Transport for London (TfL), Network Rail, and Google have collaborated to bring Google Street View to 18 of London’s busiest stations.

• 16 Oct 2024 | Supplier News

  Digital Sign Language Demonstration Event on Arriva Rail

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  GoMedia recently demonstrated its Personalised Digital Sign Language solution at Arriva Rail London’s Camden Road Overground station.

• 1 Aug 2024 | Supplier News

  Auracast™ and Live Transcriptions: Travelling Was Never So Accessible

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  Televic's Bluetooth® Auracast™ solution and live transcriptions make announcements more accessible for every passenger.