Research and analysis

Heavy rail fleet accessibility compliance: Porterbrook Class 323

Clause-by-clause assessment of Porterbrook's Class 323 units' compliance with accessibility standards.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 31 December 2019
• Last updated: 1 October 2020 — See all updates

Documents

Porterbrook Class 323 2020 dispensation letter targeted compliance

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Details

All passenger rail vehicles must be accessible by 1 January 2020. The Department for Transport has identified heavy rail fleets which need to be made more accessible to allow the use of the units beyond the legal deadline.

Details of the level of accessibility expected on this fleet by 2020. This follows assessment of a unit, and consultation with the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC). It may also include any dispensations that have been granted in relation to this fleet.

Published 31 December 2019
Last updated 1 October 2020 + show all updates

1. 1 October 2020

   The letter has been updated with additional information.

2. 31 December 2019

   First published.