Guidance

Northern Trains Limited: accessibility compliance dispensation

Dispensations for vehicles in fleets operated by Northern Trains Limited (formerly Arriva Rail North) to retain existing accessibility until 31 December 2021.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

Northern PB Class 153 dispensation letter, 27 May 2021

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Northern Angel Class 153 dispensation letter, 27 May 2021

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Arriva Rail North combined fleet matrix

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Details

This letter set out decisions made by the Secretary of State for Transport to permit pre-1999 vehicles to continue in operation for a time-limited period during 2021 (subject to compliance with conditions specified). Detail of the levels of non-compliance are set out in the assessment spreadsheet.

This follows assessment of a unit and consultation with the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC), the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) and Transport Focus.

All dispensation letters are available on the National Archives.

Updates to this page

Published 31 December 2019
Last updated 26 July 2021 + show all updates
  1. May 2021 dispensation letters released.

  2. Added dispensation letters for Northern Trains Limited Angel Class 153 and PB Class 153.

  3. Replaced dispensation letters for Northern Angel Class 153 and PB Class 153 with updated versions.

  4. First published.

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