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Network Rail finally confesses: We’re building 17 inaccessible footbridges

By John Pring on 27th July 2023 Category: Transport

Network Rail finally confesses: We’re building 17 inaccessible footbridges
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Network Rail has been forced to admit that it has plans to build 17 inaccessible footbridges across England, Scotland and Wales. The plans have been described as “profoundly offensive” by one disabled campaigner, with another warning that the new bridges will […]

Public inquiry on inaccessible footbridge will be ‘line in the sand’, say activists

By John Pring on 25th May 2023 Category: Transport

Public inquiry on inaccessible footbridge will be ‘line in the sand’, say activists
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A “hugely important” public inquiry into Network Rail’s plan to build an inaccessible footbridge will be a “line in the sand” for disabled activists who are determined to fight further such proposals. They believe Network Rail plans to build other inaccessible […]

Anger over ‘disgraceful’ Network Rail plan for more inaccessible footbridges

By John Pring on 16th February 2023 Category: Transport

Anger over ‘disgraceful’ Network Rail plan for more inaccessible footbridges
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The organisation that runs most of Britain’s railway infrastructure is installing more inaccessible footbridges across the country, in apparent breach of its duties under the Equality Act. Earlier this month, Network Rail – whose directors report to transport secretary Mark Harper […]

Network Rail installs new £700,000 footbridge that is inaccessible to wheelchair-users

By John Pring on 2nd February 2023 Category: Transport

Network Rail installs new £700,000 footbridge that is inaccessible to wheelchair-users
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Accessible transport campaigners have expressed shock and alarm at the decision of Network Rail to install an “innovative” railway footbridge that is completely inaccessible to many disabled people. Network Rail described the opening of the prototype bridge (pictured) as a “major […]

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