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Following publication of the government’s Accessibility Roadmap last week, train operators in public ownership are highlighting how they are already turning that vision into reality.

South Eastern Railway are deploying the ‘Sand Rover’ 4x4 for the first time on their network to keep vital aviation fuel moving.

SWR are working closely with Network Rail on passenger trains fitted with reactive sand and water applicators.

Meanwhile, Northern are trialling new technology that fires dry ice pellets at leaves to freeze and blast them off the tracks,

LNER, Northern, TransPennine Express and Southeastern all provide ‘Friendly Wi-Fi’ networks

Network Rail are also signed up to the shared safety standard that blocks access to inappropriate content

The Friendly Wi-Fi stamp provides passengers, families and parents with confidence that only safe internet can be accessed while on-board and at stations.

Publicly-owned train operators serving West Yorkshire are working with West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Network Rail on a trial to improve the travel experience for residents who have a blind person’s travel pass.

Publicly-owned train operators will collaborate more and share best practice on products and services to improve accessibility on the railway.