Northern and TGA Team up to Help Make Rail More Accessible

Northern and mobility scooter manufacturer TGA have launched a new partnership aimed at making train travel easier with a mobility scooter or wheelchair. People can now travel to and from more than 160 stations, on 281 routes on the train operator’s network, using their scooter or wheelchair.

All powerchairs and wheelchairs can be taken on accessible routes but only certain smaller mobility scooters are permitted – this is where the Northern mobility scooter permit scheme and TGA can help.

Passengers can apply for a free permit on the train operator’s website which will show whether their scooter is suitable for rail travel. TGA can provide advice on which products from its range can be safely used on the Northern Rail network, such as a the Minimo Autofold or Minimo Plus.