Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Ensure level boarding between train and platform for new platforms/trains
Closed
34 signatures
What the petition asks
To mandate all future or reformed platforms have a platform height of 1,115mm, and re trains have a floor height of 1,115mm. To improve safety for everyone and help reduce dwelling time by removing the vertical gap between train and platform.
Level boarding makes the railway more accessible to everyone by removing the need for a member of staff to assist disabled passengers who need help with getting on and off the train. Level boarding should also help reduce the dwell time by removing the step up between train and platform. Level Boarding could also help reduce the risk of the platform and train interface.
Timeline
| 18 Dec 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
34
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
18 Dec 2023
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.