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Turn Up And Go

New evidence shows government is ‘sacrificing’ right to ‘turn up and go’

By John Pring on 17th August 2023 Category: Transport

New evidence shows government is ‘sacrificing’ right to ‘turn up and go’
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New evidence about the closure of hundreds of ticket offices shows the government is “sacrificing” disabled people’s right to enjoy spontaneous travel on the rail network, says a leading campaigner. A detailed government questionnaire that rail companies must fill in as […]

Right to ‘turn up and go’ for disabled rail passengers ‘under serious threat’

By John Pring on 10th August 2023 Category: Transport

Right to ‘turn up and go’ for disabled rail passengers ‘under serious threat’
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The right of disabled people to enjoy spontaneous travel on the rail network is under “serious threat” because of the planned closure of nearly 1,000 ticket offices across England, campaigners warned this week. One disabled activist warned that the time for […]

Disabled activists vow fightback as nearly 1,000 rail ticket offices set to close

By John Pring on 6th July 2023 Category: Transport

Disabled activists vow fightback as nearly 1,000 rail ticket offices set to close
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Disabled activists have vowed to fight back against government-backed plans for sweeping closures of ticket offices across England – including at some major city stations – with legal action now almost certain. Even ticket offices at major stations such as Euston […]

Election 2019: Labour wins praise for ‘driver-only operation’ train ban

By John Pring on 28th November 2019 Category: Transport

Election 2019: Labour wins praise for ‘driver-only operation’ train ban
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Labour has been praised by accessible transport campaigners for pledging to ban the practice of running train services without an on-board member of staff who can assist disabled passengers. The party promises in its manifesto – as part of its policy […]

Rail minister’s postbag ‘is overflowing with complaints’ about passenger assistance

By John Pring on 23rd November 2017 Category: Transport

Rail minister’s postbag ‘is overflowing with complaints’ about passenger assistance
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A disabled minister has told the rail industry that his postbag is overflowing with complaints from disabled passengers who are not receiving the assistance they need to use its services. Paul Maynard (pictured), the rail minister, was speaking after the Office […]

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