Railways: Disability Aids
Commons · Question 18139 · Tabled 13 Jul 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 10 Aug 2026
Question
Asked by Daisy Cooper
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether when new rolling stock is introduced to a railway line she requires accessibility accessories such as Harrington Humps to be relocated to ensure compatibility.
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 10 Aug 2026
The Department does not require accessibility features such as Harrington Humps to be relocated solely because new rolling stock is introduced. However, when new trains are introduced, operators and infrastructure managers are expected to ensure that sta...