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operates have irst class lounges for the exclusive use of Virgin Trains' first

class passengers, offering complimentary drinks and quiet, comfortable

waiting environments.

To facilitate the use of its trains by all its customers, and to comply with

the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations 1998 and with the Disability

Discrimination Act 1995, Virgin's trains incorporate a variety of special

features:

5 At least one dedicated accommodation space for a wheelchair

with a call-for-aid button to contact train staff;

5 Wider doors to ease access to trains from platforms, although the

inevitable step up to the train and gap between it and the platform

continue to present obstacles that can be overcome by the use of

wheelchair ramps;operates have irst class lounges for the exclusive use of Virgin Trains' first

class passengers, offering complimentary drinks and quiet, comfortable

waiting environments.

To facilitate the use of its trains by all its customers, and to comply with

the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations 1998 and with the Disability

Discrimination Act 1995, Virgin's trains incorporate a variety of special

features:operates have irst class lounges for the exclusive use of Virgin Trains' first

class passengers, offering complimentary drinks and quiet, comfortable

waiting environments.

To facilitate the use of its trains by all its customers, and to comply with

the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations 1998 and with the Disability

Discrimination Act 1995, Virgin's trains incorporate a variety of special

features:

5 At least one dedicated accommodation space for a wheelchair

with a call-for-aid button to contact train staff;

5 Wider doors to ease access to trains from platforms, although the

inevitable step up to the train and gap between it and the platform

continue to present obstacles that can be overcome by the use of

wheelchair ramps;

5 Wheelchair-accessible toilets, with enhanced specifications

including a larger floor area than standard conveniences;

5 Brail signage to assist visually-impaired customers;

5 Audible and visual information systems, for