Source · Select Committees · Transport Committee
Recommendation 26
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The Department must set out how it will ensure that train operators meet the legal...
Conclusion
The Department must set out how it will ensure that train operators meet the legal requirement to make their trains fully accessible and what sanctions will be used if some train operators once again fail to meet the deadline. We will monitor this situation closely. (Paragraph 110) Trains fit for the futuree 37
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Department is committed to making sure that trains on the mainline network comply with modern accessibility standards. Around 97 per cent are compliant, which corresponds to nearly 16,000 vehicles. The remaining 3 per cent (525 vehicles over four operators) will be removed from service as soon as possible. Approximately 133 of these vehicles will only be used when coupled to compliant vehicles. The four operators in question are prioritising the use of compliant trains in the timetable and continue to take operational mitigations – such as ensuring that the last train of the day is operated by compliant vehicles and information on accessibility features by class of train is readily available.