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1.3 billion rail journeys annually
19 major stations serving 50%
journeys
2000+ stations leased to train
operators.
20,000 miles of track, level
crossings and footbridges.
32,000 bridges and tunnels.
8,200 commercial properties.
100’s of offices, depots, signal
boxes, etc.
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Who do you design for?
Who do we design for?
UK Population is 65.2 M
and uses data collected from 90% of the population
however
UK ergonomic measurements exclude
Over retirement age ~14 M
Under 16’s ~11.5 M
Disabled people ~12.2 M
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“ The design of mainstream structures or services
that are accessible to, and usable by, as many
people as reasonably possible, in a wide variety of
situations and to the greatest extent possible without
the need for special adaptation or specialised
design. ”
British Standards Institute
What is Inclusive Design?
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Five Principles of Inclusive Design
acknowledges diversity and difference
offers choice – one solution may not work for all users
delivers flexibility in use
convenient and enjoyable for everyone
puts peopleat the heart of the design process
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Engaging Users and Stakeholders
Consists of 16 national volunteers
12 disabled members
Meets 12 times a year
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Inclusive Design and Safety
Installing a lift enables wheelchair users and ambulant
disabled and older people to change levels it assists people
with pushchairs and buggies and are safer.
Evenly distributed lighting in an environment is important for a
broad range of users improving personal security, safety, the
ability to see signs/ instructions as well as aiding visually
impaired people
Safe, accessible and well-designed footbridges encourage
people to cross the track where it is safe.
Inclusive signage reduces unnecessary walking for all
passengers
Seats along accessible route to platforms encourage and
enable passengers to make independent use of spaces.
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Every Stage is Important
Motivation (Strategy)
Training
Standards
Detail
MethodologyConsultation
Planning
Overview
Operation
Management &
Maintenance