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"no level boarding *again* - the Avelia Horizon trains have a complicated onboard wheelchair lift" crossborderrail.trainsforeurope.eu/the-accessib...
The accessibility problems with Alstom's new TGV-M train - with implications for future Channel Tunnel operators - #CrossBorderRail
There is no way to sweeten this: my original conclusion that Alstom’s Avelia Horizon (known as TGV-M with SNCF) is not legal at higher station platforms outside France was incorrect. Because transpare...
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October 22, 2025 at 11:18 AM
"no level boarding *again* - the Avelia Horizon trains have a complicated onboard wheelchair lift" crossborderrail.trainsforeurope.eu/the-accessib...
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I'd written an article about level boarding on trains in the UK, with a bit on some European countries: www.londonreconnections.com/2024/much-ad.... This is potentially an issue as N America generally buys intercity passenger carriages from overseas, so can have different floor heights. 1/2
Much ado, or not to do, about Level Boarding on Network Rails: Part 2 - London Reconnections
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May 31, 2025 at 1:34 AM
I'd written an article about level boarding on trains in the UK, with a bit on some European countries: www.londonreconnections.com/2024/much-ad.... This is potentially an issue as N America generally buys intercity passenger carriages from overseas, so can have different floor heights. 1/2
Don’t forget Liverpool and Newcastle. Also Northern Trains and South Eastern trains have level boarding train orders pending.
I also hear rumours that Transpennie Express are now adjusting their tender for new trains to make them of Level boarding design.
I also hear rumours that Transpennie Express are now adjusting their tender for new trains to make them of Level boarding design.
May 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Don’t forget Liverpool and Newcastle. Also Northern Trains and South Eastern trains have level boarding train orders pending.
I also hear rumours that Transpennie Express are now adjusting their tender for new trains to make them of Level boarding design.
I also hear rumours that Transpennie Express are now adjusting their tender for new trains to make them of Level boarding design.
Well isn’t that an interesting take. Fact is ScotRail got new trains under privatisation. So nationalisation is a con. I’m sure disabled passengers are delighted.
May 8, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Well isn’t that an interesting take. Fact is ScotRail got new trains under privatisation. So nationalisation is a con. I’m sure disabled passengers are delighted.
But no new trains…….
May 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
But no new trains…….
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More bikes by the hbf as we get set for our next destination. While I post some photos of more bikes and some DB level boarding (some trains you have to step down into) anyone want to guess our next (and final) destination?
#travelthread
#travelthread
April 15, 2025 at 8:26 PM
More bikes by the hbf as we get set for our next destination. While I post some photos of more bikes and some DB level boarding (some trains you have to step down into) anyone want to guess our next (and final) destination?
#travelthread
#travelthread