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'Don’t overlook disabled people in rail reforms' transport committee tells Hendy

Deniz Huseyin
20 March 2025
Ruth Cadbury: In contrast with the previous Government’s draft Rail Reform Bill, we note with concern that the latest consultation omits any reference to placing a duty on Great British Railways to have regard to accessibility
Ruth Cadbury: In contrast with the previous Government’s draft Rail Reform Bill, we note with concern that the latest consultation omits any reference to placing a duty on Great British Railways to have regard to accessibility

 

The Transport Committee has voiced concerns that the consultation for the Government’s draft Rail Reform Bill includes no commitment to accessibility for all. The group of MPs note that the draft appears to place no responsibility on new body Great British Railways (GBR) to consider the needs of disabled passengers.

Chair of the committee Ruth Cadbury MP said: “Services that work for those with disabilities work better for everyone, and we urge the Government to put this perennially...

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