HIGHLIGHTS
With regard to public transport, the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) stipulates that stops that need to be converted to maintain their quality, or for network expansion, operational safety or similar reasons, must meet the needs of older passengers or those with reduced mobility.
In such cases, the corresponding retrofits are normally feasible at a lower cost. Buildings, installations and vehicles which cannot be retrofitted during conversion work must be retrofitted by the end of 2023 at the latest as part of a special programme.
Various external planners and service providers (specialist services) are involved, which requires a great deal of railway knowledge and intensive coordination. The environment demands communication and public relations measures.