Campaign group concerned over increasing number of broken lifts at train stations
Over eight stations, on average, had lifts out of action over the past two weeks, according to Access for All campaign group.
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Over eight stations, on average, had lifts out of action over the past two weeks, according to Access for All campaign group.
Disability activists have recently highlighted that many lifts are out of service for long periods of time,
Sean O’Kelly tells of the “hit and miss” service that humiliates and distresses people with disabilities.
Over the last two years there have been multiple instances of lifts being out of order for more than 20 consecutive days.
Recent issues with lifts not working have left many wheelchair users unable to access certain stations.
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Let’s keep it accessible, people.
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This is an issue that wheelchair users face on a daily basis, writes Linda Byrne.
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And it’s easy to activate (once you know how).
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