Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley will be the first stations in the UK to introduce a major new change
Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley are the first stations in the UK to introduce a major new change.BSL will appear on the main boards and sub-boards as part of a plan to make the railway more accessible for deaf passengers.
While the boards currently only show train information, they will soon be able to show emergency and security messages and information that could impact journeys. “We’ve heard that as a result of the work we’re doing in Scotland, there are five other major stations who now want to follow our lead – so I’m really proud to see Scotland’s Railway blazing this trail.”
“Having this vital information in BSL brings hope that many more BSL users have the confidence to travel independently by train.”Iain Mackay, telecoms contracts manager at AmcoGiffen, said: “AmcoGiffen is proud to be part of this groundbreaking project helping to create an inclusive environment for all passengers.
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