Guidance

Northern Trains Limited: accessibility compliance dispensation

Dispensations for vehicles in fleets operated by Northern Trains Limited (formerly Arriva Rail North) to retain existing accessibility until 31 December 2021.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 31 December 2019
• Last updated: 26 July 2021 — See all updates

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

Northern PB Class 153 dispensation letter, 27 May 2021

PDF, 219 KB, 3 pages

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Northern Angel Class 153 dispensation letter, 27 May 2021

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Arriva Rail North combined fleet matrix

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Details

This letter set out decisions made by the Secretary of State for Transport to permit pre-1999 vehicles to continue in operation for a time-limited period during 2021 (subject to compliance with conditions specified). Detail of the levels of non-compliance are set out in the assessment spreadsheet.

This follows assessment of a unit and consultation with the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC), the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) and Transport Focus.

All dispensation letters are available on the National Archives.

Published 31 December 2019
Last updated 26 July 2021 + show all updates

1. 26 July 2021

   May 2021 dispensation letters released.

2. 28 December 2020

   Added dispensation letters for Northern Trains Limited Angel Class 153 and PB Class 153.

3. 22 May 2020

   Replaced dispensation letters for Northern Angel Class 153 and PB Class 153 with updated versions.

4. 31 December 2019

   First published.