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…
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…
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…
A hub that rents mobility equipment is one of several projects to win £250k
Six projects aimed at improving travel experiences for Northern Rail service users with disabilities have successfully gained funding from the operator’s £250,000 Accessibility Innovation Fund.…
Video: 38 more stations now mobility scooter-friendly across train operator’s network
Mobility scooter users can now travel to and from more stations than ever before across the Northern Rail network. Another 38 stations are now “mobility…
Video: Audio devices fitted in dozens of rail operator’s toilets to help visually impaired visitors
Dozens of toilets at Northern Rail’s stations will be fitted with a new device to help blind and visually impaired people navigate the toilets more…