How do people in wheelchairs get on trains?


How do people in wheelchairs get on trains? Getting On and Off They will either use a portable ramp or a portable wheelchair lift. Most of these ramps and lifts are kept at the platform, however some trains will have ramps kept on board for use at stations that do not have ramps.


Are trains in Europe wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair travel on European trains Most modern European trains have designated spaces for wheelchair users, which are located near wheelchair-accessible toilets. They are often alongside a companion seat for a fellow traveller.


Can you walk through train carriages?

It is possible to walk through whole train whether it is 2 or 10 carriages long, this applies to both passengers and staff, such as the steward with the refreshment trolley or the revenue control 'ticket inspector'.


Why does my train ticket not have a seat?

The train operator may not have released seat reservations at that time. The train operator will only open seat reservations when the train path has been confirmed by Network Rail. This is usually 12 weeks ahead of your travel date. The train on which you wish to travel is full at the time of booking.


Can you sit where you want on a train?

Can you sit anywhere on a train? If the train company does not offer seat reservations on the train you are travelling on, the reservation ticket will specify the date and time of travel. In this case, you may sit in any available seat on the specified train, appropriate to the class of your ticket.