Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to increase accessibility for disabled passengers on the Thameslink line.

All train operators have Accessible Travel Policies and are required to undertake diversity impact assessment on all projects or initiatives that may impact disabled passengers. In terms of rolling stock, the Class 700 trains that operate on Thameslink are compliant with modern accessibility standards. Finally, Network Rail are currently undertaking a programme to install platform edge safety tactile paving at all stations in Great Britain. This includes all Thameslink stations and work is planned to be completed in 2025.