Charlie Smythe
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I would say Exeter Central would the busiest one with 2.6m users and no step free access in sight.
I would say Exeter Central would the busiest one with 2.6m users and no step free access in sight.
The National Rail layout plan shows lifts from concourse to platforms
www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations-and-destinations/stations-made-easy/exeter-central-station-plan
The use of ramps does not meet the requirements of the Equalities Act. If ramps are not provided for and used by the able bodied then it is not equal if a PRM has to use them. True equality means no "special arrangements" for PRM, just use the same provisions as are made for the able bodied.
Takes as written there is probably not a station in the country which meets the requirements then as any step anywhere on a station would make it non compliant. As soon as a step is bypassed that is a special arrangement for PRM
That's true. Unless there is level boarding by some kind of Harrington ramp or system built in to the train (Stadler) which is for everyone to use. Yes, it's going to be a massive problem and take many years to comply with, I'll be pushing up daisies before it's implemented fully! But the idea is to give Equality, not special arrangements. The Train Operators and Station Operators need to get together and formulate plans to comply, and get them agreed by the DfT and ORR as a starting point.
There are also some people who find steps easier than ramps, for example those who have problems pivoting their feet off level and those that can walk but not the long distance that most ramps involve.
There are also some people who find steps easier than ramps, for example those who have problems pivoting their feet off level and those that can walk but not the long distance that most ramps involve.
Ealing Broadway is a busy station with no step free access