Access and accessibility in the battle for train paths

Southeastern’s next generation of trains looks set to provide level boarding across its suburban network.

That was a welcome pledge from Managing Director Steve White, as he revealed a shortlist of five manufacturers invited to negotiate to supply trains to take over from his ageing Networkers.

Only one of those five, Stadler, has suitable stock already in UK service. Its Class 745s work on Greater Anglia  alongside ‘755s’, while ‘756s’ work in Wales and ‘777’ electric multiple units carry passengers on Merseyside.