Research and analysis

Heavy rail fleet accessibility compliance: Vivarail Class 230

Clause-by-clause assessment of Vivarail Class 230 units’ compliance with accessibility standards.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 20 September 2019
• Last updated: 21 October 2019 — See all updates

Documents

Vivarail class 230 compliance assessment 23 March 2019

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Vivarail class 230 dispensation letter 30 July 2019

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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 20 September 2019
Last updated 21 October 2019 + show all updates

1. 21 October 2019

   'Vivarail class 230 compliance assessment 23 March 2019' published.

2. 20 September 2019

   First published.