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Written question asked by Navendu Mishra (Labour) on Monday, 15 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Public Transport: Sanitation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure that toilet facilities at public transport (a) stations and (b) interchanges are (i) accessible and (ii) free of cost.

Answer

The Department recognises that accessible toilet provision can be an important factor in enabling people, including disabled passengers, to travel with confidence. Responsibility for the provision and operation of toilet facilities at stations and interchanges sits with the relevant infrastructure owners and operators.

The Department has previously supported accessibility improvements through targeted funding, including providing over £2.5 million to deliver Changing Places Toilets across the transport network, in partnership with Muscular Dystrophy UK. This programme has funded installations primarily at motorway service areas, alongside a small number of locations on the rail network, helping to support people with complex disabilities and their carers.

The Department is also developing guidance this year to improve the overall accessibility of local bus and coach stops and stations. Additionally, any new or refurbished toilets at railway stations must comply with current accessibility standards, or enforcement action can be taken by the Office of Rail and Road.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9712
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Access Fees and charges Public transport Sanitation
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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