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<p>Around 20% of stations in the UK have step free access to and between every platform,
which accounts for approximately 75% of journeys.</p><p>This compares with only 50%
of journeys in 2005.</p><p> </p><p>We remain committed to continuing to invest in
the accessibility of the railway and have made an additional £300m available for our
Access for All programme during the next five year Control Period (2019-24).</p><p>
</p><p>Information on the facilities available at railway stations is collected and
held by the Rail Delivery Group, rather than the Department.</p><p> </p><p>Accessibility
information about individual stations is published on the National Rail Enquiries
website.</p>
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