05.04.13
Disability guide published for Manchester Metrolink
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has published an access guide for using Metrolink trams, particularly address needs of disabled passengers to plan their journeys.
The guide was developed with advice from the Disability Design Reference Group (DDRG) on accessibility issues. It includes information on blue parking at stops, wheelchair access and concessionary pass availability.
Peter Cushing, Metrolink director, said: “This new publication is a comprehensive guide to using Metrolink, so whether you’re a new or regular user, it is certainly worth a look before you hop on the tram.
“We want to ensure that Metrolink is accessible to everyone and I am pleased to see the guide covering a whole host of topics which will be of use to people with a disability.
“The DDRG is a terrific group which adds real value to our work and this is another example of where their efforts have helped a particular community.”
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