Transport Enthusiast and Accessibility Professional
Recently, there was a Twitter trend in the rail enthusiast’s community where people were sharing which railway stations they liked and disliked, so I thought I’d offer an explanation on my blog.
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On 23 January 2023, Merseyrail introduced their first class 777 electric multiple unit into service. These new trains, built by Stadler, include some great new innovations which I will outline in this article.
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Two new trains have recently appeared on the railway, both built by Spanish company CAF. The class 196 (operated by WMR) and 197 (operated by TfW) are very similar, but in this article I’ll review both.
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I visited The Netherlands in 2019 whilst on a cruise so when the opportunity to return for work presented itself, I jumped at the opportunity. Whilst visiting Amsterdam, I also took some time to explore the railways.
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Departing on June 4th, my second cruise of 2022 saw me and some friends boarding P&O Cruises’ beautiful brand new ship Iona and visiting the stunning Norwegian Fjords for a week.
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When I was offered the opportunity to go on a nineties and noughties themed cruise for a reduced price, I couldn’t resist the temptation! But this was very different to P&O and I wasn’t sure if it would be for me.
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I recently had a poor experience with booked assistance travelling from a UK airport, but I’m determined to keep this blog upbeat so I wanted to write about Gatwick, who on two flights in May did a superb job.
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Avanti West Coast’s first refurbished Pendolino has entered service after being transformed as part of ‘the UK’s biggest train upgrade’. I took a ride to see what’s changed, and see the new accessibility features.
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For my birthday on April 15th, I flew over to Northern Ireland and during my visit took a ride on the unusual Glider buses operating in Belfast. They’re a little different to standard buses!
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If you are considering a cruise and are visually impaired you may be wondering if it is possible. The simple answer is yes, but there are some things to think about before you make the decision.
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