Air travel webinar invites attendees to engage with experts in transport accessibility
Open Road Access (ORA), in collaboration with the Rights on Flights campaign, is set to host a transformative webinar aimed at making air travel safer,…
Video: Train operator trials AI speech-to-text announcements for passengers with hearing loss
Train operator TransPennine Express (TPE) has successfully completed a two-day trial of assistive technology on its trains to improve journeys for hearing-impaired passengers. Developed in…
Disabled persons organisations call to meet with the Prime Minister regarding accessible transport
Disability Rights UK Transport Policy Adviser, Stephen Brookes, recently joined a group of disabled persons organisations (DPOs), which jointly compiled and signed a letter that…
Disabled passengers experience better accessibility with new assist points at Sunderland station
A new facility at Sunderland station which improves accessibility for passengers has been welcomed two disability-rights campaigners. Jimmy Simpson and Lauryn Bell both use the…
More accessible journeys for DLR customers as a new pre-booked assistance trial gets underway
Last month, Transport for London (TfL) and KeolisAmey Docklands (KAD) launched a six-month trial to help make journeys on the DLR more accessible. The new…
Disabled Londoners and visitors gain access to support regarding what cycling options are available
CREDIT Transport for London (TfL) UK-based walking, wheeling and cycling charity Sustrans is working with partners to create a London-wide accessible cycle loan scheme, to…
North West England train stations install information panels with Makaton symbols
Information panels with Makaton symbols that promote walks, trails, cycle routes, nature reserves, and heritage attractions have been installed at six train stations across Cumbria…
Accessible vehicle hire service releases affordability options for various budgets
A new service that hires accessible and adapted vehicles could provide an alternative to buying for disabled people who either rarely need to use their…
Accessible Transport Policy Commission to support local transport authorities
According to a charter by cross-party think tank Policy Connect and the Accessible Transport Policy Commission, barriers to transport curtail the ambitions and potential of…
Train operator using AI to trial British Sign Language announcements
Train operator Northern is trialling the use of AI to deliver train announcements in British Sign Language (BSL) for those travelling between Manchester and Leeds…