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Written questions by McDonald.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Andy McDonald this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

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4 Sept 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
Asked

How many (a) stations and (b) rolling stock units in service were mobility-scooter friendly on the rail network in each year since 2010.

Reply

This government is committed to making the railway more accessible. Since 2006, the Access for All Programme has upgraded more than 250 stations to deliver step free access across Great Britain. Details on the accessibility and facilities for each station...

4 Sept 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
Asked

Whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of requiring passenger rail franchise operators to accommodate mobility scooters.

Reply

Train and station operators are required by their operating licences to establish and comply with an Accessible Travel Policy (ATP) which must be approved by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).  An ATP sets out, among other things, the arrangements and ass...

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