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@TfLAccess
TfL Access
7 years
Wheelchair users have priority over the space. Drivers are trained to ask other customers to make space/share/fold if travelling with buggy
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Following our successful #PleaseOfferMeASeat trial, we’re pleased to announce the badge & card will be introduced permanently in spring 2017
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@TfLAccess
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We’re trialling a new badge and card. Find out more here: . Please RT
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Happy #InternationalWheelchairDay ! Our senior managers have been travelling on the London Underground network with disabled customers to gain a personal insight into their experiences. More information on our accessible services can be found at
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Today we unveiled the completed upgrade of Bond Street Tube station which includes #stepfreeaccess
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The Walking Tube map could help if you have anxiety. You can get off earlier and walk between stations if you want. #AccessDay
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Minicab driver ordered to pay £1,488 for refusing to take Sophie and hearing dog Rusty
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We’re trialling a new badge and card starting this week. Please offer your seat to those less able to stand
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Do you live in London and are a disabled cyclist? We’re holding a focus group at the end of Jan about using cycles as mobility aids. Email SMBCycling @tfl .gov.uk if you want to be involved.
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Following our successful #PleaseOfferMeASeat trial, we’re pleased to announce the badge & card will be introduced permanently in spring 2017
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Today we’re at the Dementia Friendly London Summit showcasing our action and commitment to making London the first dementia-friendly city in the world! #DAW2018
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⚠️ White City and Wood Lane stations closed: While the police respond to a security alert outside the station.
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Planning your weekend? Don’t forget #NightTube is running on the most #accessible Tube line @jubileeline #LondonIsOpen
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Did you know only dogs trained to use escalators (with appropriate identification – provided by @GuideDogs ) can use moving escalators?
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River journeys have never been so #accessible follow Chelsey, on her step-free trip #LondonIsOpen
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@HannahPopsy @AlansTweets (2/2) I believe the inspector was in the wrong and will do my best to make sure this is followed up. I know you've stated that Alan plans to complain on your behalf but if you're up to it, feel free to to DM me details. If I can help further please let me know. Regards, Tariq
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We’d like to hear about your experiences trying to access priority seats. What can other customers do to help? Do badges/cards make it easier? #travelkind #priorityseatingweek
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#TfLAccess Need help planning a journey? Tweet @TfLAccess , call 03432221234 or email us tflaccessibility @tfl .gov.uk http://t.co/NNQHyZGgeg
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@HannahPopsy @AlansTweets (1/2) Hi Hannah, I'm really am sorry to learn of your experience and can only imagine how you felt. Wheelchair users, mobility scooter users and visually impaired people using a guide dog are entitled to free travel on London buses and do not need to show any ticket or pass.
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Lovely poem spotted on the Underground! @TfL #PleaseOfferMeASeat #Accessibility
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Brilliant poem on #Londonunderground spotted by my pal Colin. Good job #willesdenstaff ! #accessibletube #pleaseoffermeaseat
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#TfLAccessed Our free exhibition about disabled and older people’s access to transport http://t.co/EmIMbMXRYv http://t.co/2bcEFEl2Hl
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Due to crowd control measures being implemented the following stations are now exit only: Westminster - Exit only Green Park - Exit and interchange only Hyde Park corner - Exit only St James Park will remain closed
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@IOSLEWIS @ramonerochester 🙂 should be able to link your ting from Barking 🙂
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Every Journey Matters - unlocking London’s culture, jobs and opportunities #TfLAAA Live video stream from ExCeL London at the Access All Areas event 🎬
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Did you know we run a one-year work experience programme, for people aged 16 and above with mild/moderate learning disabilities and those on the autism spectrum? Recruitment is still open until 05 October 2018 email stepsintowork @tfl .gov.uk or call 0203 054 2718 for more info
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The wait is over! Order your #PleaseOfferMeASeat badge and card at or call us on 0343 222 1234!
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After 1,200 people took part in our #PleaseOfferMeASeat trial, we’re happy to announce it will be fully rolled out in spring 2017
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Want to take part in a photoshoot of #pleaseoffermeaseat users? We're looking for a diverse group to promote the badge and card! To take part email tflaccessibility @tfl .gov.uk w/ a pic of you wearing your badge / using your card & some info i.e. age, gender etc.
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Guide dogs need space to run off the escalator. Please try to give them enough space when you travel. #InternationalGuideDogsDay !
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Welcome, opening remarks and transport innovation #TfLAAA Live video stream from ExCeL London at the Access All Areas event 🎬
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On 2 October we’re hosting a free exhibition about disabled & older people’s access to transport http://t.co/cY4SbXwRL0
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To find out when our #PleaseOfferMeASeat badge and card will be going live, sign up to receive updates, by visiting
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Bus drivers are required to ask buggy users to make space for wheelchair users. If doesn't happen, report to us and we will take action.
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We're proud to support @CorryShawComedy and the #LookUp campaign. Please #LookUp to see if anyone needs your seat more than you
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Bond Street station : The station is currently closed while emergency services respond to a customer incident
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Did you know we run a one-year work experience programme, called Steps into Work, for people aged 16 and above with mild/moderate learning disabilities and those on the autism spectrum? To apply or for more information email stepsintowork @tfl .gov.uk or call 0203 054 2718
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We’re happy to announce that our #PleaseOfferMeASeat badge and card will be introduced permanently, early 2017
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Did you know we have a Dementia Friends Champion who delivers sessions for our staff? #DAW2018 #DementiaFriendlyLondon @alzheimerssoc @DementiaFriends
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Have you heard of @WfWnews ?They help disabled people get into cycling
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We’re hoping #priorityseatingweek will raise awareness of why those with less visible conditions might need a seat. Please share your experiences to help raise awareness among other customers #travelkind
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Wheelchair users have priority over the dedicated space on our buses http://t.co/dr7D2p9WLa
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⛔ Notting Hill Gate: This station is closed, due to late running freight trains.
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2 years
⚠️ Bank station - closed due to a security alert at street level. Monument station is not affected and is operating normally. ➡️ To replan your journey:
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8 years
Are you heading to National Paralymic Day and Liberty Festival @noordinarypark ? Plan your accessible journey here:
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Young vision impaired Londoners set a new direction for Tube travel http://t.co/HiIzSwbZvf http://t.co/SeMAInr4NC
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We’ve successfully prosecuted 10 private hire drivers and operators for refusing or overcharging passengers with assistance dogs
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The #PleaseOfferMeASeat badge & card are ready for you to order! Go to or call 0343 222 1234 to order yours!
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Hyde Park Corner station : The station is currently closed to prevent overcrowding due to a nearby event.
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Have you heard @BlindDad_Uk over our station tannoy yet? #priorityseatingweek #travelkind
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The Mayor’s Transport Strategy aims to improve accessibility across London. More info & have your say
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We’re trialling a new badge and card. Find out more here: . Please RT
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All platforms & trains across the Elizabeth line will be fully accessible w step-free access & manual boarding ramps
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After 1,200 people took part in our #PleaseOfferMeASeat trial, we’re happy to announce it will be fully rolled out in spring 2017
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Struggle to stand on public transport? Order our #PleaseOffermeaSeat badge and card:
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⛔ Canning Town Closed due to a customer incident. ➡ To re-plan journey:
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Did you know all #LondonUnderground station staff undergo disability equality training?
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Thanks @GuideDogs for showing us how it is to walk around Oxford St as a blind or vision-impaired person. Insightful experience!
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Look out for the blue badge/card & offer a seat to customers less able to stand:
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Struggle to stand on public transport? Check out and order our #PleaseOffermeaSeat badge and card:
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This profile is closing. Follow @TfL and visit our website to see our range of travel tools
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We had a fantastic trip with @transportforall and @guidedogs on Friday to show them our new @elizabethline trains!
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We’ve partnered with @transportforall & @InclusionLondon to train Dial-a-Ride drivers by disabled people
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📣The new entrance at Bond Street station has opened, near the corner of Oxford Street and Marylebone Lane. The station now has step-free access to the Central and Jubilee line platforms. Details: ℹ️
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Step-free access to Victoria line now open at Victoria Tube station. Use new Cardinal Place entrance only.
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Buggy users pls make space for wheelchair users. The priority space is the only place they can travel safely on a bus http://t.co/roAmjTPpei
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The Go Jauntly app has been upgraded to include step-free access information for each TfL station, provided by our open data feed. Wheelchair user friendly routes are included within the app and walks can be filtered by this feature. Why not give it a try!
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Our thoughts are with all of those affected by yesterday’s terrorist incident in Westminster #westandtogether
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@BlondeHistorian Hi Amy, I'm really sorry to hear this and for the late reply. This is not on at all! Have you logged this as an official complaint online? If so, please confirm the reference number for this and I will get this investigated as soon as I can. Feel free to DM. Thanks, Sol.
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You don’t need to pre-book assistance in advance with our turn-up-and-go service when travelling on our services
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🚇⚠️ Euston station is closed due to an earlier customer incident.
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Struggle with crowds or noise? Head to one of @The_Globe ‘s relaxed performances #AutismAwarenessWeek
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Please remember to look up and see if someone needs a seat more than you #travelkind #lookup
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Dalston Kingsland station : : Trains are not stopping eastbound while the police carry out an investigation.
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London has the most accessible bus fleet in the world w. 8600 buses being low floor, wheelchair accessible w. a ramp
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Angel station is closed while we respond to a security alert outside the station. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.
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Wheelchair users have priority over the space. Drivers are trained to ask other customers to make space/share/fold if travelling with buggy
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Curious to know what are the 20 most #accessible London attractions? Check this article by @VisitLondon
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Tower Transit providing great accessibility training to new bus drivers, highlighting key issues for our customers
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Working towards an inclusive transport network #TfLAAA Live video stream from ExCeL London at the Access All Areas event 🎬
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Our Travel Support Card helps some of our customers with mental health conditions communicate with staff #MHAW16
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Today we are supporting #WorldAlzheimersDay our contact centre have been spreading the word about @dementiafriends and our Dementia Friends Champion delivered a session making 6 new friends! #dementiafriends
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Today between 3:30-4pm, our #DiversityandInclusion Director will reply to your questions. Make sure you use #AskStaynton and see you later!
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Have you seen our toilet map? RT if it could help someone you know [insert Toilet Tube Map]
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This year we launched our assistance dogs campaign, taking action for customers #TfLAccess2016 #IDPwD
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Thank you to everyone who took part in the #pleaseoffermeaseat trial. Stay tuned for updates!
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Do you live in London and are a disabled cyclist? We’re holding a focus group at the end of Jan about using cycles as mobility aids. Email SMBCycling @tfl .gov.uk if you want to be involved.
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Today we hit 25k followers! Thank you for your help in making our services more accessible! #accessibility #TfL
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Victoria Station - we are pleased to advise that the lift is now back in service.
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The Mayor today announced 13 more Tube stns to get step-free access as part of a £200 million boost in accessibility. These are Boston Manor, Burnt Oak, Debden, Hanger Ln, Ickenham, N Ealing, Northolt, Park Royal, Rickmansworth, Ruislip, Snaresbrook, Sudbury Hill, Wimbledon Pk
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On Tuesday 6th November Managers from TfL’s Accessibility team will be at South Woodford station to answer your questions about our plans to install step-free access to the Westbound platform. This drop-in event will run between 4pm and 7pm.
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Struggle to stand on public transport? Check out and order our #PleaseOffermeaSeat badge and card:
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Good morning all, the early team here to help you this morning with a message from our colleagues on the first day of #DeafAwarenessWeek
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Earlier this year we celebrated 10 years of iBus - providing real-time next stop information on our bus network
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Please remember to look up and see if someone needs a seat more than you #travelkind #look up
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If you have claustrophobia or anxiety our #TunnelMap can help you to avoid long tunnels -
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Today is #WorldSightDay did you know that we have an audio Tube guide and a large print Tube map?
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Blind & partially sighted people trial Wayfindr digital navigation system btw Nov 2015 – Jan 2016. Learn more:
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Are you planning on heading to the @cuttysark this weekend? There is step free access from Cutty Sark @DLR station. #AccessDay
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