New aids installed at railway stations
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.”