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A good article on choosing the train vs risking a flight. If you had both a train and plane option for your destination, which would you choose?
mdaquest.org
Train travel may offer a more accessible option for people with disabilities frustrated by airline mishandling of mobility devices.
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Plane because it’s quicker, unless the train route is known for the views.
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Eurostar Delight!
On both occasions when I have taken the Eurostar (the most recent being last month), I have found the experience extremely pleasant. What’s more, with capped fares for disabled passengers and one companion, plus an automatic upgrade to first class, it’s a touch of elegance that remains affordable.
It took us just under three hours to travel…
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How is booking done? Can you book accessible seating online?
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Eurostar is amazing. For those immunocompromised I’d recommend to still mask as the ventilation is not great (the air changes don’t feel constant or enough) but it’s definitely better in First Class. We travel both times measuring with our CO2 meter.
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New Amtrak trains are coming and look pretty accessible
If anyone gets to ride on them, share your experience!
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This Is promising!
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Savill Gardens
We went to the Savill Gardens to have High Tea last month. We were met and taken to our table by a wonderful Maitre’ D. We all had the wonderful High Tea, which consisted of any type of loose-leaf tea. We each had a three-tier tray of sweet items at the top, savoury next down, and Earl Grey-infused scones with clotted cream and jam on…
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Looks delicious!
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@Josh Grisdale it was
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Assistance boarding trains
Do I always need to have assistance when I get on a train ? I’ll be doing multiple transfers moving around Tokyo and Osaka with my family and can normally move on a train without problems.
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No, if you can do it yourself, then that is fine. I know many people who don’t get assistance and ride around either by popping a wheelie themselves or having a companion do it.
When you go through staff may ask but you can just say you are fine.
If you are ever in need of help, there will be an intercom somewhere on the platform you can use to…
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I normally travel with my husband so we do not require assistance from the staff. We just signal we are ok and it’s totally fine.
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