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Transport for All
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The disabled-led group breaking down barriers and transforming the transport system so disabled people can travel with freedom, dignity, ease and confidence.
Join our community for transport justice: https://www.transportforall.org.uk
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Transport for All @transportforall.org.uk · Jan 17
We know that being disabled and travelling isn't always straightforward. If you need advice, or want us to deal with complaint admin, so you don't have to, get in touch.

🕒 Open Mon, Tues & Fri 10am–5pm
📞 0800 368 6102
📧 contactus@transportforall.org.uk
🔗 www.transportforall.org.uk/your-rights/...
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Technology has moved on. The law hasn’t. This consultation is an important chance to make sure the rules work for people who use powered mobility devices.
wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk Wheels for Wellbeing @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk · 22h
To support the DfT’s consultation into modernising the law for powered mobility devices in achieving the best possible outcome for Disabled people, we will be launching explainer information resources, webinars and carrying out consultation sessions.
Campaigning for inclusive cycling, Wheels for Wellbeing
Wheels for Wellbeing is an award-winning charity supporting disabled people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of cycling.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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We know that transport works better when it is shaped by disabled people's lived experience. That's why we're looking forward to taking part in this conversation. The event is open to members of each organisation. Find out more using the link below.
learningdiseng.bsky.social Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 59m
Be part of improving transport services, share what matters to you & help influence change that makes travel better for people with learning disabilities.

Members of Transport for All, BILD & Learning Disability England are invited to join A Big Transport Conversation: lnkd.in/eXSq6KK9
January 7, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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For many disabled people, changes in the November Budget put their Motability car at risk.

If that's you, you can help us show MPs what's at stake.

Find out more on our website and email us by 14 January: https://bit.ly/3LshcyO
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January 7, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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We're currently having some technical issues with our phone lines. If you need assistance, please leave a message and we'll call back as soon as possible. You can also email: https://www.transportforall.org.uk/your-rights/how-we-can-help-you/

Thanks for your patience!
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January 6, 2026 at 1:56 PM
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Everyone should have the freedom to travel.
But 16 million disabled people in the UK are blocked from that.

Transport for All exists to break down barriers, so we can all make the journeys we want to, easily and confidently. Learn more on our website: https://bit.ly/4rZowmd
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January 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Quick FYI... If you're booking train tickets to travel in January, February or March, the Great British Rail Sale starts tomorrow. Discounts of over 50% are available on 3 million tickets across England, Wales and Scotland.

Find out more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
All aboard for savings: the Great British Rail Sale returns!
Discounted train tickets from almost all operators in Britain will be available to buy between 6 January to 12 January 2026.
www.gov.uk
January 5, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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Want to help shape a more inclusive future for Scotland?

The Scottish Parliament is hosting a Disability Summit on Saturday 21 February. Register to attend in person or online by 12 January.
parliament.scot The Scottish Parliament @parliament.scot · 18d
Scotland's Disability Summit takes place in person at the Scottish Parliament and online on Saturday 21 February. We'll bring together disabled people, carers, advocates and allies to reflect on progress and look to the future. Register to join us at https://www.parliament.scot/summit
January 5, 2026 at 11:18 AM
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Transport for All is a Disabled Person's Organisation or DPO. That means we are led by and for disabled people. We understand the barriers disabled people face to transport, because we experience them. Find out more about us: https://www.transportforall.org.uk/
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January 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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You can't have an accessible railway without people.

For many disabled passengers, staff are the only thing making a journey possible on a network that wasn't designed for us.

Details below to join the RMT demo to oppose Driver Only Operation:
rmtunion.bsky.social RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 15d
RMT to demonstrate against Driver Only Operation on East West Rail in New Year

Rail union RMT, will stage a demonstration at 9am on Monday 5 January outside Marylebone station in opposition to plans to introduce Driver Only Operation (DOO) on the new East West Rail line.
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RMT to demonstrate against Driver Only Operation on East West Rail in New Year
Rail union RMT, will stage a demonstration at 9am on Monday 5 January outside Marylebone station in opposition to plans to introduce Driver Only Operation (DOO) on the new East West Rail line.
rmtunion.org
January 2, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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Good news from Greater Manchester. Time restrictions are being lifted on disabled people's bus passes from 1 March.

Now we need other areas to follow suit to end the postcode lottery. Let's make 2026 the year we can all make the journeys we want, when we need to make them.
bususersuk.bsky.social Bus Users UK @bususersuk.bsky.social · 8d
Travel on the Bee Network will be affordable and even more accessible in 2026 with fares frozen at the £2 cap and concessionary pass holders able to travel for free before 9.30am www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
The 9.30am rule has gone but £2 fares haven't - all Bee Network prices next year
The mayor decision to lift the '9.30am' rule will affect 400,000 people
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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New year. Same goal. Transport that works for all!

Are you with us?

Disabled people. Transport professionals. Politicians. Allies.
Let's make this a landmark year for transport justice together.

Be part of what comes next. Sign up for our monthly members' newsletter: https://bit.ly/4n8me0m
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January 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Well that was 2025! It's been a big, busy year!

We raised the issues that matter to disabled people with Parliament, local councils, transport providers and industry bodies. We spoke up in the press, on TV and the radio, and online.

Together, let's build on that work in 2026!
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December 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Bored of Christmas TV specials? Head over to the accessible transport archive instead. Explore stories from decades of disabled people's activism, and learn about the movement to make public transport work for all: https://bit.ly/4h8NHOe
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December 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Thank you for being part of our community this year. Everything Transport for All does is shaped by you.

We’re closed from 24 December - 1 January, so the team can have a break. Let's come back rested and ready to keep pushing for accessible transport for every disabled person.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Did you miss our final newsletter of 2025? Make sure you’re with us for all the action in 2026!

Stay connected to the movement for accessible transport. Sign up for our free newsletter on our website: https://bit.ly/4n8me0m
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December 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Our accessible transport advice line will be closed 22 December - 1 January while our staff are away. You can leave a message and we'll call back when we reopen.
Thanks for your patience!
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December 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Ann Frye has spent decades working as an expert advisor on the transport needs of disabled people. Visit the Accessible Transport Archive for the full interview and more insights into our history: https://bit.ly/4rz65oh
December 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Today we're remembering Alan Benson MBE. Alan's honesty, humour and persistence shaped accessible transport in the UK, and Transport for All's work. Never one to let “it’s always been done like this” stand, he called out access barriers, bad design and low ambition. He is deeply missed.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Did you see our team member Sophia in Parliament today? She was speaking to MPs about disabled people's bus passes at the Beyond Fare panel hosted by Whizz Kidz and Bus Users UK.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Applications are now closed for our Senior Research, Training and Consultancy Officer.

Thank you to everyone who’s applied! 🧡
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December 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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We should all be able to travel confidently and easily. In 2023, we asked disabled people to rate their experience of different types of transport. How do their scores compare with yours? Let us know what transport you use and how you’d score your journeys.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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We’re nearly ready to send this month's members' newsletter. It's full of news from across the UK and ways to take action for accessible transport.

Don’t miss out! Join the community now (it’s free!): https://bit.ly/4n8me0m
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December 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Listen to our team member Natalie on BBC Radio 4, discussing disabled people's experiences of active travel, and her first ever inclusive cycling experience with Cycling UK last month. Listen in: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002n7p1
BBC Radio 4 - Rare Earth, City Transport: Faster, Cheaper, Greener
Tom Heap and Helen Czerski examine how we get around our towns and cities.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Looking for a new challenge in 2026? Join us as a Senior Research, Consultancy & Training Officer and help drive culture change for accessible, disabled-led transport.

Application close 15 December. Find out more on the website: https://bit.ly/3KJbYyn
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December 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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This shortlist shows just how much great community-led work happens around our railways and stations. Good luck to all the nominees!
communityrail.bsky.social Community Rail Network @communityrail.bsky.social · 28d
The wait is finally over...

We are absolutely delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2026 #CommunityRail Awards! 🥳

A massive thank you to everyone who took the time to enter and congratulations to all those who have been shortlisted. #CRA26 communityrail.org.uk/shortlist-an...
Shortlist announced for Community Rail Awards 2026 - Community Rail Network
Community Rail Network is excited to announce the shortlisted entries for the 2026 Community Rail Awards.
communityrail.org.uk
December 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM