Consultation outcome

RVAR exemption: Glasgow Subway Stadler electric multiple units

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 6 February 2023
• Last updated: 18 July 2023 — See all updates

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

This consultation has concluded

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Glasgow Subway exemption

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Glasgow Subway explanatory note

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Detail of outcome

An exemption order was granted to Strathclyde Partnership for Transport. It came into force on 14 July 2023.

Detail of feedback received

We continue to analyse your feedback and will publish further information soon.

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Original consultation

Summary

Public consultation for exemption request in respect of Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (RVAR)

This consultation ran from
5pm on 6 February 2023 to 5pm on 6 March 2023

Consultation description

Exemption request from the minimum accessibility standards in RVAR 2010 by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT). The exemption would apply to the 17 new Stadler AG Electric Multiple Units.

Documents

RVAR 2010 – application for accessibility standards exemption

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Appendix A: Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) new vehicle seating position measurements

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Published 6 February 2023
Last updated 18 July 2023 + show all updates

1. 18 July 2023

   Consultation outcome, explanatory note and exemption order added.

2. 5 July 2023

   Updated information regarding consultation feedback.

3. 6 February 2023

   First published.