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<p>We recently added 73 stations to the £300m Access for All programme, which provides
accessible routes at stations. Network Rail will engage with local disability groups
to ensure that designs meet the needs of all passengers.</p><p> </p><p>£20m of this
funding is available for smaller scale access improvements and we will welcome nominations
for projects that provide improvements for non-visible disabilities, such as autism.</p><p>
</p><p>Direct awards and future franchise replacements will also require train operators
to deliver staff disability training which includes awareness of non-visible disabilities.</p><p>
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