Almost half of Scotland's train stations are inaccessible to disabled ...

SLOW progress on making Scotland’s train stations step-free means disabled passengers will have to wait decades for an accessible rail network, a charity says. Disability charity Leonard Cheshire says 46% of Scotland’s train stations are inaccessible for disabled people.

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Are Scotland's train stations fully accessible for disabled people?

Almost two thirds of train stations in Scotland are not fully accessible for disabled people, sparking calls for immediate action. Figures highlighted by Scottish Labour show just 138 of Scotland's 362 stations are fully accessible. ...

Are disabled people still being locked out of train stations in Scotland?

Meanwhile, the majority of stations are unstaffed, with 92 per cent of stations listing no staff other than ticket office personnel and 60 per cent having no staff whatsoever. Alex Rowley, Scottish Labour’s transport spokesman, said “It is shameful that disabled people are still being are locked out of train stations across Scotland. ...

How many stations in Scotland are fully accessible?

Figures highlighted by Scottish Labour show just 138 of Scotland's 362 stations are fully accessible. Half are partially accessible, while around one in eight stations do not have step-free access to any platform at all. ...

Which train stations are accessible to the disabled?

Only Lockerbie, Stranraer and Gretna are accessible while Dumfries, Kirkconnel, Sanquhar and Annan are the stations which are a nightmare for the disabled, those in wheelchairs, and anyone wanting to take a pram or cycle on the train. At present there is no disabled access on the southbound platform at Kirkconnel station. ...

Can disabled people boarding trains at Annan & Sanquhar?

Wheelchair users boarding trains at Annan station are currently unable to access both platforms when entering the station at its main entrance on Station Road, and are instead required to cross the bridge on St John’s Road. At Sanquhar station, disabled people are unable to access either platform through the main entrance. ...

How can we end the rail scandal in Scotland?

“Our two governments must work together to design a real plan to end this scandal and ensure rail travel is accessible to everyone. A modern, accessible rail network is essential to building a fairer, greener and more prosperous Scotland.” ...