It is unacceptable that so much of the rail network remains so difficult to access for so many people. The Department committed to improving access to the rail 6 Rail reform: The rail transformation programme network and other modes of transport as part of its 2018 inclusive transport strategy and has been running its Access for All programme to address the issues faced by disabled passengers since 2006. However, the Department has made little progress in improving rail services and station i...

It is unacceptable that so much of the rail network remains so difficult to access for so many people. The Department committed to improving access to the rail 6 Rail reform: The rail transformation programme network and other modes of transport as part of its 2018 inclusive transport strategy and has been running its Access for All programme to address the issues faced by disabled passengers since 2006. However, the Department has made little progress in improving rail services and station infrastructure and this affects various groups of people; for example, disabled passengers, as well as parents with young children, and even the many pass Type: conclusion | Number: 3 | Response status: accepted Government response: The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. performance against. The department will set out next steps as soon as possible. The department will continue to make improvements to the accessibility of the rail network. This includes continuing to support t