Transport access key 'bridging system' for Queenslanders with disability, but research shows more needs to be done
3 months, 1 week ago

Transport access key 'bridging system' for Queenslanders with disability, but research shows more needs to be done

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With only five per cent of her vision left, Fiona Charrington relies on catching trains. Report co-author Kelsey Chapman said a crucial finding from the 2024 research revealed transport was a "bridging system" for people with a disability. The virtual tours of Queensland trains — including new generation rollingstock and the upgraded interurban multiple units 160 series — have been described by Queensland Rail as "pinpoint accurate". Ms Moss said QDN welcomes Queensland Rail's efforts to improve accessibility for many people with a disability, who can use tools like the virtual train tour. Independent travel Ms Charrington, who has consulted on several Queensland Rail co-design projects, said catching public transport has become easier over the years.

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These horror stories show how transport systems 'fail' Australians with disability
1 year, 1 month ago

These horror stories show how transport systems 'fail' Australians with disability

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Most Australians don't have to think twice about getting from A to B. Kerry-Ann said she rarely travels alone on public transport anymore because when she did incidents happened "at least once a week". Kerry-Ann would like to see more disability awareness, both from transport staff and commuters, so people like her don't have to advocate so hard "for something …

From breaking disability access law to future plans — here's how Queensland's trains are tracking
1 year, 4 months ago

From breaking disability access law to future plans — here's how Queensland's trains are tracking

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Peter Tully is a "public transport fanatic," regularly catching trains up and down south-east Queensland for his work as a disability consultant. A Commission of Inquiry into the fleet was handed down in 2018 and found the trains, ordered under the Newman government, did not "fully comply" with the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport. Mr Bailey said 49 of …

Queensland is unlikely to meet the legislated goal of having all train stations fully accessible this year
3 years ago

Queensland is unlikely to meet the legislated goal of having all train stations fully accessible this year

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A looming deadline to make public transport accessible to people with disability is set to be missed by the Queensland government, despite authorities having 20 years to make changes. Key points: Advocates say current standards are outdated The Human Rights Commission can give broad exemptions to accessibility rules Around 60 per cent of south-east Queensland train stations are fully accessible …

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