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Network Rail wants to replace the A-listed bridge at Pitlochry railway station with a wheelchair-accessible crossing
(Permalink) Accessibility Footbridge Pitlochry  Pitlochry: Network Rail has submitted an application for listed building consent for a new bridge to make Pitlochry station fully accessible for passengers.
The proposal for a footbridge with lifts within th ...  Pitlochry: A southbound Scotrail HST calls at Pitlochry on 16th April 2019
 Pitlochry: Platform scene at Pitlochry on 25 February, with traditional lanterns completing the improvements to the footbridge. |
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The provision of level boarding between platforms and trains improves accessibility for all passengers, while cutting station dwell times and reducing safety risks. Gareth Dennis looks at the challenges and considers the best way to solve them.
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Driver only trains and unstaffed stations mean people needing help to board cannot turn up and travel at nearly 300 stations. More than one in 10 railways stations in Britain do not allow disabled passengers to turn up and go on some or all train services, according to research by campaigners.
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