Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 32335

Railways: Visual Impairment

Tabled: 21 February 2025

Answered: 28 February 2025

Question

Shivani Raja

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to increase (a) automated announcements at railway stations and (b) assistance from platform staff for visually impaired passengers.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

Ensuring accessibility for all passengers is at the heart of our passenger-focused approach. Whenever the industry carries out work at stations this must meet current accessibility standards, including for visual and audible announcements. Furthermore, al...

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