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A nice video reminding us that transportation is for everyone.
Check out this video of a lift to get on the train by @kamil!
Train is a very good mode for disabled people to travel. More and more stations are getting accessible and equipped with lifts etc. I know that many of you are wondering about the boarding process, so here's a video that shows you how I get on the train!#EUYearofRail
@TrainoseGr pic.twitter.com/EhF1welAaI— The Trawheeler (@TheTrawheeler) August 7, 2021
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A similar system, with a hydraulic foot pump, is used in some railway stations in my country. I’ve used it several times without a problem. But one time, we had a relatively cold winter (-15°C). On my arrival, I was told that the liquid in the lift system was frozen, so the lift was blocked. I wasn’t able to leave the train, and had to ride to… Read more
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“I’d hoped to show staff what good assistance really looks like. We just want to travel like everybody else. We want to be independent…”
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If you are planning t use the train or subway in Japan in a wheelchair, here is a primer:
Good news if you plan on riding the streetcars in New Orleans!
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