Transport written question – answered at on 24 April 2012.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what progress she has made on requiring all rail vehicles to comply with disability access requirements; and whether she expects such compliance to be achieved by her 2020 target.
Over 6,600 rail vehicles are in public transport use which were built or have been fully refurbished to modern access standards. This includes the majority of trams and almost half of all trains. Further details can be found on the Department's website at:
http://assets.dft.gov.uk/topics/rail/rail-vehicles/accessibility-standards.xls
It is for the rail industry to ensure that all passenger vehicles are accessible by the 2020 legal deadline. The Government remain committed to this date. The Department has given the industry clarity by indicating where work remains outstanding and reminding bidders of their obligations during the current franchise reletting programmes.
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