http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2001/264Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2001 (revoked)Access for disabled peopleDisabled peopleEquipment for disabled peopleTransport for disabled peopleShopmobilityDISABLED PERSONSROAD AND RAILWAY TRANSPORTStatute Law Database2024-11-29Expert Participation2014-02-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001 No. 264DISABLED PERSONSROAD AND RAILWAY TRANSPORTRail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2001 (revoked)<CommentaryRef Ref="key-59c49ce0d197656bb8f446167c49cf4a"/>Made2nd July 2001Coming into operation19th October 2001. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Citation and commencement1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interpretation2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Application of the Regulations3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<CommentaryRef Ref="key-59c49ce0d197656bb8f446167c49cf4a"/>Facilities for disabled personsDoors4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Door controls5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steps6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Floors7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Seats8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interior transparent surfaces9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Handrails and handholds10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Door handles11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Passenger information12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Toilets13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<CommentaryRef Ref="key-59c49ce0d197656bb8f446167c49cf4a"/>Facilities for disabled persons in wheelchairsWheelchair spaces14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wheelchair space specifications15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sleeping accommodation16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tables17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wheelchair-compatible doorways18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Toilets for disabled persons in wheelchairs19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wheelchair access to on board facilities20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Telephones21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Internal doorways22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Boarding devices23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Catering24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCHEDULERegulations 2, 8, 15, 18 and 19

(Note: the diagrams are not in scale)

Diagram A—reference wheelchair
Diagram B1 – Seat cushion width
Diagram B2 – Facing seats
Diagram B3
Diagram B4 – Facing seats with table
<Strong>Diagram C – Wheelchair Symbol</Strong>
Diagram D1 – Hinged handrail
Diagram D2 – Hinged handrail

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 Regulations revoked (28.2.2014) by The Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 (S.R. 2014/45), reg. 7(1)