Regional News

• 7 May 2007 - Tube accessibility site launched

  An online service allowing passengers to check the accessibility of London Underground stations has been launched. It has been designed for use by people with disabilities, as well as the ...

• 1 May 2007 - Tyne and Wear - new public transport scheme for people with learning difficulties

  Nexus, the Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, is launching a new scheme to help adults with learning difficulties gain the confidence they need to use public transport. The Partners ...

• 1 May 2007 - Manchester - amputee asked to prove disability on bus

  In March this year, a man with no legs was asked to prove he was disabled before being allowed on to a bus in Manchester. Double amputee Brian Callaghan was ...

• 1 May 2007 - London Underground launches accessibility information service

  On Easter Monday this year, London Underground (LU) launched a new detailed, interactive service which allows passengers to check out, prior to travel, the access facilities at every station across ...