Transport Enthusiast and Accessibility Professional
I’m registered blind and my own experiences, good and bad, have given me a desire to write about accessibility related issues.
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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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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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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At seat ordering for food and drink is slowly becoming more common. For this article I’m looking at Avanti West Coast, who commenced their offering on trains from May 2021. But is it any good?
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As my slight has slowly deteriorated over the years, I have reluctantly started to accept more assistance from other people. But sometimes, even when they have the best intentions, they don’t go about it in the right way.
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