Compare that to London, where ahead of the 2012 Games, the city ensured step-free access for around a quarter of stations in the Tube – the name for the London Underground – despite it being far deeper that Paris’ and the world’s oldest network.

Source: https://krdo.com/news/national-world/cnn-world/2023/06/11/the-worlds-biggest-sporting-event-is-coming-to-paris-not-everyones-happy/

Currently, only one metro line is entirely step-free, the M14 line that traverses the city.

Source: https://krdo.com/news/national-world/cnn-world/2023/06/11/the-worlds-biggest-sporting-event-is-coming-to-paris-not-everyones-happy/

For passengers planning to depart from Lancaster, alternative transport to the nearest stations with step-free access, Oxenholme for northbound journeys or Preston for southbound, can be booked in advance.

Source: https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/23895775.lancaster-railway-station-lift-use-next-week/?ref=rss

She said there were already more than 200 step-free stations across the TfL network and this Tube stop should join the list.

Source: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/east-putney-tube-station-nightmare-for-disabled-users/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=east-putney-tube-station-nightmare-for-disabled-users

“The works to improve the station for local people, will include community benefits such as providing step-free access to the platforms to enhance the journey experience for those with impaired mobility or travelling with children, luggage or bikes.”

Source: https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/transport/new-footbridge-installed-in-ps12m-hartlepool-railway-station-upgrade-as-northern-hopes-to-boost-services-during-tall-ships-races-4152008

They will be able to carry 50% more passengers and be safer - most notably in the ease in which everyone can get on and off, with step-free access thanks to a sliding step.

Source: https://www.liverpoolworld.uk/news/new-merseyrail-trains-to-start-carrying-passengers-for-the-first-time-next-week-3991111