Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what consultation they had with (1) disabled users, and (2) the London taxi trade, before the creation of new taxi rank at Euston station.

It was necessary to move the taxi rank from its previous Euston Square Gardens West location to enable construction of the HS2 station. The design of the new eastern rank, and its access, was the subject of extensive engagement with the taxi trade.

The final design was reviewed by the Network Rail’s Built Environment Accessibility Panel, an independent panel of experts that supports NR to plan spaces and places for everyone. It was also reviewed by HS2 Ltd’s Inclusive Design Lead, and NR Accessibility Lead.

The designated Mobility Assistance Taxi Bays remain on the western Euston Gardens site to cater for passengers with restricted mobility, as required by Network Rail.