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How a little-known regulation could hamper step-free access at stations


06/05/2025 in News

Harlington station could potentially have one bridge that is inaccessible to disabled users replaced by a similar bridge, after Network Rail applied Appendix B to its plans. ALAMY.

A regulation which has been in place since 2014 could potentially prevent stations from receiving step-free access, campaigners have warned.




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