Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to ensure that rail platforms are accessible for wheelchair users.
I am committed to improving accessibility across the rail network. The Department expects the industry to meet current accessibility requirements whenever it installs, renews or replaces station infrastructure. Failure to do so can lead to enforcement action by the Office of Rail and Roads.
Furthermore, I shall be bidding for further rounds of funding for Access for All schemes in the forthcoming Spending Review.