The Scarborough News

New aids installed at railway stations

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Toilets at railway stations in Scarboroug­h and Malton have been fitted with a new electronic device to help blind and visually impaired people when it comes to navigating the facilities.

The Adi RoomMate® devices have been installed by TransPenni­ne Express (TPE) as part of a £100,000 investment in enhancing the accessibil­ity of its stations.

They provide an audio descriptio­n which maps out the features of the accessible toilet.

On entering the toilet, an automatic announceme­nt is made and then those requiring more informatio­n can access this by waving their hand.

Natasha Marsay, Accessibil­ity & Inclusion Manager for TransPenni­ne Express, said: “Continuing to make our trains and stations as inclusive as possible is incredibly important to us.

“The addition of audio devices in the accessible toilets at our staffed stations will make a real difference and offer more independen­ce for customers who are blind or have a visual impairment.”

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