The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s £500 million new train project fleet won an award.
They won the ‘Best Practice in Diversity, Inclusivity and Accessibility’ award, which they can add to their ever-growing number of awards.
They were recognised for the advancements they have made in accessibility for their passengers.
The awards ceremony was held in London, where judges praised their efforts in ensuring there is step-free access across the network and there is level boarding through sliding step technology at platforms.
Those with accessibility needs are able to travel independently across the network
This most recent award joins their most recent award from just last month, where they won the ‘Accessibility Achievement of the Year’ category at the National Rail Awards.
Customer Delivery Manager, Janet Roach, was also shortlisted for the ‘Woman of the Year’ award.
“We’re delighted at the recognition we have received at this year’s National Transport Awards for the positive impact our new trains have had in making our rail network more accessible.
“We’ve always believed that accessible, affordable and sustainable transport is not just a goal but a right that every community should enjoy. When we were designing and planning our new trains, we were clear that we needed to take this huge opportunity to open up our network to more people, allowing them to travel independently.
“The impact that has had is clear to see, but we’re not stopping there – we want to make sure every station in our city region has step-free access from pavement to platform by 2030 and will continue to work towards that aim.”
Cllr Steve Foulkes, Chair of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Transport Committee