Accessibility on London Underground

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Plans for increasing accessibility at London Tube stations as bridging device trial launches

13/12/2022

Photograph of a young woman in bright orange dungarees and a green long sleeve top, alighting a London train using a bridging device, whilst being greeted by a smiling member of transport staff.

Transport for London (TfL) has published the results of its step-free access consultation as it launches a trial of a…

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Transport for London makes accessibility improvements for disabled passengers during Covid-19

27/08/2020

With people returning to work and school and public places – such as shops, pubs, restaurants and cinemas – having…

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Concerns over access on public transport prior to car-free day in London

16/08/2019

Concerns have been raised by disabled people over the access of public transport following the announcement of a car-free day…

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The London Underground – An accessible future?

24/07/2011

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Transport for London (“TfL”) who are responsible for managing the London Underground are currently investing billions of pounds to upgrade…

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