Statutory Instrument 1998 No. 2456

      The Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations 1998


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STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS


1998 No. 2456

DISABLED PERSONS

TRANSPORT

The Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations 1998

  Made 5th October 1998 
  Laid 9th October 1998 
  Coming into force 1st November 1998 


ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS

1. Citation and commencement
2. Interpretation
3. Application of Regulations
Facilities for disabled persons
4. Doors
5. Door controls
6. Steps
7. Floors
8. Seats
9. Tramcar request stop controls
10. Interior transparent surfaces
11. Handrails and handholds
12. Door handles
13. Passenger information
14. Toilets
Facilities for disabled persons in wheelchairs
15. Wheelchair spaces
16. Wheelchair space specifications
17. Sleeping accommodation
18. Tables
19. Wheelchair compatible doorways
20. Toilets for disabled persons in wheelchairs
21. Telephones
22. Internal doorways
23. Boarding devices
24. Catering

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