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Watchdogs’ comments boost hopes for rail access improvements

By John Pring on 21st February 2019 Category: Transport

Watchdogs’ comments boost hopes for rail access improvements
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Powerful warnings from two watchdogs about the barriers faced by disabled passengers have been welcomed as a “wonderful step in re-instating access to rail for all” by a leading accessible transport expert. One of the two watchdogs, the Equality and Human […]

Equality watchdog ‘considering legal action against government’ over rail access failures

By John Pring on 24th May 2018 Category: Transport

Equality watchdog ‘considering legal action against government’ over rail access failures
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The equality watchdog is considering legal action against the government over its failure to ensure an accessible rail service, according to a leading disabled expert. The potential legal action emerged in the wake of anger directed at rail operator Govia Thameslink […]

Campaigners warn minister of ‘unlawful failure’ to ensure accessible train service

By John Pring on 3rd November 2016 Category: Transport

Campaigners warn minister of ‘unlawful failure’ to ensure accessible train service
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Campaigners are set to take legal action against the government over its failure to provide an accessible service for disabled passengers across part of England’s rail network. The Association of British Commuters (ABC) plans to seek a judicial review of the […]

Southern’s rail plans will breach Equality Act, says disabled access expert

By John Pring on 8th September 2016 Category: Transport

Southern’s rail plans will breach Equality Act, says disabled access expert
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Plans by an under-fire rail company to change the way it staffs its trains will lead to “unacceptable” and repeated breaches of the Equality Act by denying disabled passengers the support they need to travel, it has been claimed. Southern – […]

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