Sussex stations mapped for blind and partially sighted passengers

By Matt Pole
Published 14th May 2021, 13:20 BST
Updated 14th May 2021, 13:22 BST
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Blind and partially sighted passengers will find it easier to navigate four of the busiest stations in Sussex now that Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern have installed RNIB tactile maps.

The update, by parent company Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), completes an annual £700,000 investment at 33 stations in Sussex and Hertfordshire, making small but important improvements based on customer feedback as part of its journey towards making services more accessible.

Elsewhere, stairs have been refurbished with bright white and yellow strips that help partially sighted people see the edges and know when they’re at the top or bottom.

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Public address systems have been updated to be clearer, new accessibility information points have been created, clearer platform information displays installed and help points updated.

Brighton and other stations in Sussex have new tactile maps with raised symbols and lettering for people who are blind or partially sighted. Picture courtesy of Govia Thameslink RailwayBrighton and other stations in Sussex have new tactile maps with raised symbols and lettering for people who are blind or partially sighted. Picture courtesy of Govia Thameslink Railway