Victoria Line highlights new RVAR pragmatism

摘要

Positive responses from users, government and HMR1 to a request for exemptions from the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations for the new Victoria Line fleet confirm that a more pragmatic approach is being followed on accessibility issues. London Underground is seeking exemption from four RVAR requirements covering audible door-closure warnings, announcements during station stops, letter heights of passenger information displays and boarding devices at wheelchair-accessible doorways.