Request ID: FOI-3181-2223 Date published: 24 March 2023
You asked
In 2022 the DfT mandated that all mainline stations will be audited for accessibility and Inclusion over a two-year period, the output of these audits to inform remedial works to bring the stations in line with primary accessibility and inclusion legislation.
Does TfL have a similar requirement? If so, what are the details and timescale?
Does London Underground have a similar requirement? If so, what are the details and timescale?
We answered
TfL Ref: FOI-3181-2223
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 27th February 2023 asking for information about accessibility and inclusion audits.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy.
Specifically you asked:
“In 2022 the DfT mandated that all mainline stations will be audited for accessibility and Inclusion over a two-year period, the output of these audits to inform remedial works to bring the stations in line with primary accessibility and inclusion legislation.
Does TfL have a similar requirement? If so, what are the details and timescale?
Does London Underground have a similar requirement? If so, what are the details and timescale?”
I can confirm that we hold the information you require.
There will be a number of stations on our network that will be included in the accessibility audit that DfT instructed Atkins to deliver. These will predominantly be on the London Overground and Elizabeth line networks where Network Rail own the stations.
There is no separate requirement on TfL (which includes the London Underground) to conduct such audits outside of this. However, note that TfL does have an ongoing programme of work to improve step-free access on our network. More information in this regard can be found on the following pages of our website:
Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal as well as information on copyright and what to do if you would like to re-use any of the information we have disclosed.
Yours sincerely,
David Wells FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
