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I use a wheelchair and would like to know what facilities are provided onboard the train to cater for my travelling requirements?

April 26, 2017cater facilities onboard provided requirements train travelling wheelchair

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I use a wheelchair and would like to know what facilities are provided onboard the train to cater for my travelling requirements?

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A. The Tilt Trains offer a modern service, including wheelchair accessible facilities. When you board the Tilt Train or disembark a staff member will assist by positioning a ramp that can be used to assist you on and off the service. An allocated wheelchair space is available for you to remain in your wheelchair or transfer to a seat, if able to do so. Additionally, the Tilt Trains have accessible bathroom facilities, including a shower (Cairns Tilt train only) and baby change table. The traditional style of rail travel offered by our other services is not fully accessible to people who use a wheelchair due to narrow door and aisle ways. However, a small onboard chair is available for use once inside the train. Please discuss your exact requirements with your travel consultant to determine if you will be able to safely use the service.