Tag: transit

The Future for Rail Accessibility

A scaffold bridge over the railway lines at Biggleswade station on a cloudy day.

The glacial progress of the 'Access for All' scheme means that at the current rate of progress, the UK rail network won't be accessible for around 100 years. This highlights the culture within government and the rail industry, which views accessibility as a favour rather than a fundamental right. Listen to any politician or rail … Continue reading The Future for Rail Accessibility →

Biggleswade Lifts Update – 14.01.25.

In what is the 16th update I have posted regarding the provision of step-free access at Biggleswade railway station, I'm cautiously optimistic that at long last the town will have a station accessible to all, perhaps by the end of this year. In my last update, posted on 25th November, I mentioned there were two … Continue reading Biggleswade Lifts Update – 14.01.25. →