Rail transport



Library

    European Transport Conference (Paris, 14-15 October 2002) :

      Rail Users' Viewpoint, by Gunnar Haugsveen (Norway)

      Speaking Orientation Navigation and Information System, by Jan W.A. van Soeren (The Netherlands)

      Resolutions



Useful links

    Working Group on Access and Inclusion of European Conference of Ministers of Transport

    COST 335, Passengers' Accessibility of Heavy Rail Systems

    Citizens Network Benchmarking Initiative
    assessing the performance of local and regional transport in Europe

    International Centre for Accessible Transportation



    Railpassenger.info
    This international website lets you access information about travelling by train in Europe, including facilities for passengers needing assistance.

    France : SNCF Voyageurs Handicapes Visuels

    UK Describe-online
    Provides on-line guidance information about railway stations, underground stations, public areas, etc, from a blind person's perspective. The website is very accessible, as it is all text.

    Canadian Transportation Agency's Code of Practice : Removing Communication Barriers for Travellers with Disabilities