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Activists protest at eight stations hit by access delays

By John Pring on 4th May 2017 Category: Transport

Activists protest at eight stations hit by access delays
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Disabled activists have protested at rail stations across the capital over the government’s decision to postpone £50 million of funding that had been set aside for major access improvements across England and Wales. Supporters of the user-led Transport for All (TfA) […]

Rail industry’s ‘shameful’ attempt to disguise Britain’s inaccessible network

By John Pring on 6th April 2017 Category: Transport

Rail industry’s ‘shameful’ attempt to disguise Britain’s inaccessible network
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Disabled campaigners have attacked a “shameful” attempt by the transport industry to disguise the inaccessible state of Britain’s rail network. Two weeks ago, the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) said that a European Commission report had found Britain to have the most […]

Campaign hopes to force improvements to ‘disgraceful’ access to rail travel

By John Pring on 23rd March 2017 Category: Transport

Campaign hopes to force improvements to ‘disgraceful’ access to rail travel
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A new user-led campaign is calling on the government to address the “disgraceful” and “unacceptable” treatment experienced by disabled rail passengers. Transport for All (TfA) has issued a series of seven demands to the government and rail industry as part of […]

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