In recents I have written to the rail operators who manage the networks across Scotland and Wales urging them to consider installing accessibility signage at some of there unstaffed railway stations.
The stations that would benefit from the installation of such signage would be those that see high volumes of passenger assistance requests going through them.
Those living with mobility issues and other disabilities in Dunblane and Bridge of Allen who use the rail network across central Scotland would certainly benefit from the accessible waiting areas being installed at there local stations.
I praised Scotrail for the service that I was provided with when visiting the area last month because I am a firm believer that a thank you goes a long way.
Transport for Wales (TFW) should also look at installing the same signage at some of there unstaffed stations like Leominster, Ludlow, Craven Arms and Wem as the residents of these areas who have disabilities or mobility issues would be able to use the rail network more frequently with ease.
As you, my readers and followers will know I spent the latter part of 2023 and early 2024 working with the team at West Midlands Trains (WMT) to install accessible waiting bays at some of there stations that are either classed as event stations or see high volumes of passenger assistance requests going through them.
Since January this year the signage has been installed at Aston and Witton Lane stations near Birmingham with more stations to follow now that the signage is a proven success.
Northampton, Kenilworth, Telford, Tile Hill, Coventry Arena, The Hawthorns and University will see the signage installed in the future as these stations either have high volumes of passenger assistance requests going through them or are classed as event venues.
As I have stated in previous posts the Health and Safety team at WMT raised concerns about how narrow the platforms are at Tile Hill station, which could lead to it becoming unsafe for those using the accessible waiting areas on each of the platforms when high speed trains are passing through the station.
If you would like to read the full letters that I sent to both rail operators they can be found below:
Scotrail: https://we.tl/t-Qv2ZqYvPVE
Transport for Wales: https://we.tl/t-9Bk62467sY
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