The Department for Transport is managing exemptions and accessibility requirements under the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (RVAR) 2010, which set standards for disabled access on trains and at railway stations. The policy addresses the legal relationship between duties to promote disabled people's interests and the anticipatory reasonable adjustment obligations under the Equality Act 2010. Current status involves parliamentary scrutiny of accessibility provisions in the Railways Bill, with outstanding publication of an Equality Impact Assessment.
Seeks views on Talyllyn Railway Company's exemption request from the Rail Vehicle Accessibility (Non-Interoperable Rail System) Regulations 2010.
Seeks views on Talyllyn Railway Company's exemption request from the Rail Vehicle Accessibility (Non-Interoperable Rail System) Regulations 2010.
Sets out actions government is taking to make railways more accessible, leading up to the establishment of Great British Railways (GBR).
Sets out the Department for Transport's response to the Transport Select Committee's disabled people's access to transport report.
Seeks views on a Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations exemption requested for the passenger information system on Chiltern Railways' class 165 and 168 units.
Seeks views on a Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations exemption requested for the passenger information system on Chiltern Railways' class 165 and 168 units.
In response to: RVAR 2010 exemption: Chiltern Railways passenger information system
Seeks views on a Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations exemption requested for the passenger information system on Chiltern Railways' class 165 and 168 units.
Seeking views on the proposal to establish 2 new exemptions to the offence of using a hand-held mobile phone for emergency services drivers in Great Britain.
Regulations and impact assessments for an exemption from the technical requirements to provide audible and visible information for eligible operators using coaches for rail replacement services.
Seeks views on Porterbrook’s request for dispensation against the persons with reduced mobility national technical specification notice regarding 64 refurbished Class 170 units.
Dispensation request from Transport for Wales Rail Limited for conversion of 6 Class 153 units to active travel vehicles.
Seeks views on Porterbrook’s request for dispensation against the persons with reduced mobility national technical specification notice regarding 64 refurbished Class 170 units.
Seeks views on Porterbrook’s request for dispensation against the persons with reduced mobility national technical specification notice regarding 64 refurbished Class 170 units.
Seeks views on the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (RVAR) exemption request by London Underground Limited in respect of the Bakerloo line.
Dispensation request from Transport for Wales Rail Limited for conversion of 6 Class 153 units to active travel vehicles.
Dispensation request from Transport for Wales Rail Limited for conversion of 6 Class 153 units to active travel vehicles.
Seeks views on the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (RVAR) exemption request by London Underground Limited in respect of the Bakerloo line.
In response to: RVAR 2010 exemption: London Underground Limited Bakerloo line
In response to: RVAR 2010 exemption: London Underground Limited Bakerloo line
Seeks views on the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (RVAR) exemption request by London Underground Limited in respect of the Bakerloo line.
Seeks views on how we can improve the code of practice on design standards for accessible stations.
Seeks views on the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (RVAR) exemption request in respect of DLR.
Seeks views on how we can improve the code of practice on design standards for accessible stations.
In response to: Design standards for accessible railway stations: a code of practice
Seeking views on the proposal to establish 2 new exemptions to the offence of using a hand-held mobile phone for emergency services drivers in Great Britain.
In response to: RVAR exemption: Docklands Light Railway (DLR) B92, B2007 and B23 trains
Seeks views on the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (RVAR) exemption request in respect of DLR.
Seeks views on the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (RVAR) exemption request in respect of DLR.
Seeking views on the proposal to establish 2 new exemptions to the offence of using a hand-held mobile phone for emergency services drivers in Great Britain.
In response to: RVAR exemption: Glasgow Subway Stadler electric multiple units
Public consultation for exemption request in respect of Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (RVAR)
In response to: Bus Services Act 2017: accessible information
Invites feedback on the Bus Services Act 2017 and accessible information policy proposals.
Public consultation for exemption request in respect of Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (RVAR)
Public consultation for exemption request in respect of Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (RVAR)
Detailed analysis on the costs and benefits to industry of exemptions from accessibility regulations, and consideration for the public sector equality duty.
Detailed analysis on the costs and benefits to industry of exemptions from accessibility regulations, and consideration for the public sector equality duty.
In response to: RVAR exemption: Welsh Highland Railway 1900s coach replica
Rail accessibility exemption application by London Trams.
Rail accessibility exemption for door closure warnings on Docklands Light Railway network.
Rail accessibility exemption for 4 Metrocar vehicles operated by Nexus on the Tyne and Wear Metro network from certain accessibility requirements.
Rail accessibility exemption application by London Trams.
Rail accessibility exemption application by London Trams.
Rail accessibility exemption for door closure warnings on Docklands Light Railway network.
Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, trading as Nexus, has applied for exemption to routinely use boarding devices at wheelchair accessible doors.
Rail accessibility exemption for door closure warnings on Docklands Light Railway network.
Rail accessibility exemption for 4 Metrocar vehicles operated by Nexus on the Tyne and Wear Metro network from certain accessibility requirements.
Rail accessibility exemption application by the Postal Museum for their 'mail rail' ride trains.
Rail accessibility exemption for 4 Metrocar vehicles operated by Nexus on the Tyne and Wear Metro network from certain accessibility requirements.
Rail accessibility exemption application by the Postal Museum for their 'mail rail' ride trains.
Rail accessibility exemption application by the Postal Museum for their 'mail rail' ride trains.
Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, trading as Nexus, has applied for exemption to routinely use boarding devices at wheelchair accessible doors.
Invites feedback on the Bus Services Act 2017 and accessible information policy proposals.
Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, trading as Nexus, has applied for exemption to routinely use boarding devices at wheelchair accessible doors.
Seeks views on a Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations exemption application for S7 and S8 stock audio visual announcements.
Seeks views on a draft accessibility action plan which sets out proposals to improve the travel experience for disabled people.
Seeks views on a draft accessibility action plan which sets out proposals to improve the travel experience for disabled people.
Invites feedback on the Bus Services Act 2017 and accessible information policy proposals.
Seeks views on a draft accessibility action plan which sets out proposals to improve the travel experience for disabled people.
Seeks views on the exemptions for certain types of heavier vehicle from annual roadworthiness testing.
Seeks views on a draft accessibility action plan which sets out proposals to improve the travel experience for disabled people.
Seeks views on a Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations exemption application for S7 and S8 stock audio visual announcements.
Seeks views on a Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations exemption application for S7 and S8 stock audio visual announcements.
Seeks views on a proposed exemption under certain provisions of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 for the rail, aviation and maritime sectors.
Seeks views on a proposed exemption under certain provisions of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 for the rail, aviation and maritime sectors.
Seeks views on a proposed exemption under certain provisions of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 for the rail, aviation and maritime sectors.
Sets out which policies DfT has committed to review in legislation and when those reviews will take place.
Seeks views on the exemptions for certain types of heavier vehicle from annual roadworthiness testing.
Seeks views on the exemptions for certain types of heavier vehicle from annual roadworthiness testing.