Written questions

London North Eastern Railway: Catering

Commons · Question 26001 · Tabled 1 Sep 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 9 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Mary Glindon

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the absence of cash payments on LNER trains on the ability of visually impaired people to purchase food and drink on its services.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 9 Sep 2026

The Department has made no direct assessment of the potential impact, the Department expects all train operators, who are accountable for accessible service delivery, to consider the needs of disabled passengers, comply with their equality obligations, an...