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…
New Changing Places toilet to make rail travel more accessible in Greater Manchester
A new Changing Places toilet has opened at one of Northern’s Greater Manchester stations to enhance the accessibility of disabled passengers’ journeys. The new toilet…
New Accessible Vehicle Club offers adapted vehicle hire subscription service for disabled people
Mobility Vehicle Hire (MVH) has launched the Accessible Vehicle Club (AVC), a 12-month subscription package that enables individuals to sign up to a vehicle hire…
Around 65 percent of all Blue Badge applications will no longer need to be completely reassessed
The Department for Infrastructure has announced a change in the renewal application process for Blue Badge holders with life-long mobility issues. The Blue Badge is…
New EU travelling rules to improve experiences for passengers with disabilities
The European Commission recently adopted a series of proposals designed to improve the experience of passengers and travellers with disabilities or reduced mobility by strengthening…
House of Lords set to debate air travel for disabled passengers tomorrow
The House of Lords is scheduled to consider the following question for short debate tomorrow from 1pm (23 November 2023): “Baroness Brinton (Liberal Democrat) to…
Report calls for airlines to improve WCAG compliance and the digital user journey
A new report has reviewed the websites of the 11 largest airlines operating in the UK, rating them in terms of their technical accessibility as…
Manchester Piccadilly station boosts accessibility with new £800k Assisted Travel Lounge
Passengers that require assistance now have a dedicated waiting lounge at Manchester Piccadilly station to make travelling by train a more pleasant experience. Network Rail…
18 airports rated as ‘good’ or ‘very good’ for accessibility efforts by UK CAA
Airport services for disabled and less mobile passengers have improved significantly over the last year, a new UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) report shows.…