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Just seen this:
Seems a good idea and I wonder if it will catch on.
First autism friendly railway launched by Northern
Northern has joined forces with Community Rail Lancashire and the National Autistic Society to develop the UK’s first autism-friendly railway line.
The project launched earlier this week on the Todmorden Curve line between Accrington, Burnley Manchester Road and Manchester Victoria.
There are around 700,000 autistic children and adults in the UK, as well as three million family members. Autistic people would like the same opportunities to travel like everyone else but can struggle in public places.
The National Autistic Society is now training Northern staff working on the line about how they can deliver the best possible experience and support for autistic customers and others with hidden needs.
There are also specialist resources available including sunglasses and ear defenders to assist passengers who may have sensory needs (subject to availability) and detailed line guides for families to download and help them prepare for their journey.
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2019/08/first-autism-friendly-railway-launched-by-northern.html
Seems a good idea and I wonder if it will catch on.