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Check out this video of a lift to get on the train by @kamil!
https://twitter.com/thetrawheeler/status/1424046198898450435?s=21Train is a very good mode for disabled people to travel. More and more stations are getting accessible and equipped with lifts etc. I know that many of you are wondering about the boarding process, so here's a video that shows you how I get on the train!#EUYearofRail
@TrainoseGr pic.twitter.com/EhF1welAaI— The Trawheeler (@TheTrawheeler) August 7, 2021
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A similar system, with a hydraulic foot pump, is used in some railway stations in my country. I’ve used it several times without a problem. But one time, we had a relatively cold winter (-15°C). On my arrival, I was told that the liquid in the lift system was frozen, so the lift was blocked. I wasn’t able to leave the train, and had to ride to… Read more
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“I’d hoped to show staff what good assistance really looks like. We just want to travel like everybody else. We want to be independent…”
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Good news if you plan on riding the streetcars in New Orleans!
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Really loved this video by @kenedmonds19. First, I thought it was great how you stay in hotels at night so you don’t miss anything while you are sleeping! But more exciting was being able to stay in your wheelchair, and even get to the upper decks!
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I have an update for you, we will be traveling on the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Banf. You will get a chance to see the sights and all the accessibility on board.
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