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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…

Travel & Holidays

How TfL is working to minimise disruption for disabled passengers on London buses

27/07/2022

A red London bus viewed from the side driving across a bridge in London with the Tower of London in the background

Transport for London shares how it is working to minimise disruption for disabled passengers on London buses.

Travel & Holidays

Covid-19 and air travel: disabled passengers must be considered

21/05/2020

Covid-19 has altered lives across the globe, and halted air travel in most cases. But as airlines and airports look…

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British Airways launches a dedicated customer service team for disabled passengers

18/09/2019

British Airways Accessibility Team is a dedicated customer service for passengers with hidden and visible disabilities. Find out more about…

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Euan’s Guide Access Survey 2023 Highlights the Need for Better Toilets
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Visting Dubai as a Disabled Person – Dubai disabled visitor guide
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