Madeleine Hughes, Author at National Centre for Accessible Transport

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ncat convenes Northern Ireland roundtable to identify accessible transport evidence gaps

Last week the National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) hosted its first roundtable in Northern Ireland, bringing together transport leaders…

Madeleine Hughes28 April 2026

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World Public Transport Day highlights role of inclusive journeys as national evidence centre brings transport barriers and opportunities into focus

Insights from the National Centre for Accessible Transport brings together three years of research and lived experience to strengthen understanding of…

Madeleine Hughes15 April 2026

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New UK-wide Community of Practice aims to improve transport experiences for disabled people

From designating Blue Badge parking spaces to maintaining our streets and keeping pavements clear, local councils and regional authorities across the UK make thousands…

Madeleine Hughes13 April 2026

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Innovators visit to explore how to harness accessibility evidence in transport

On Monday 23 March 2026, the National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) brought together innovators, accessibility experts, and funders at…

Madeleine Hughes24 March 2026

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ncat marks three years of building evidence to help transport work for everyone

Three years ago, the National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) was established with a clear purpose: to strengthen the evidence base needed…

Madeleine Hughes24 February 2026

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Report Publication: Economic Benefits of Accessible Transport

ncat announces publication of Economic Benefits report at Accessible Transport Policy Commission’s Annual Reception Economic Benefits of Accessible Transport -…

Madeleine Hughes19 December 2025

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Emma Partlow joins ncat as new CEO

We are delighted to welcome Emma Partlow to the National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) today as she joins us…

Madeleine Hughes25 November 2025

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Enacting and Building on the UK Government’s Accessible Railways Roadmap 

The UK Government’s Accessible Railways Roadmap sets out seven priority areas to make rail travel more inclusive.1 At ncat, we are pleased that many of these priorities echo…

Madeleine Hughes24 November 2025

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New Report Reveals How Public Behaviours Impact Disabled People’s Travel Experiences

Today, we’ve released findings from focus groups conducted to inform our published report, Invisible Barriers, which explores the travel experiences…

Madeleine Hughes16 October 2025

Woman using mobility aids is standing at the Visitor Information desk in Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station. There are lots of leaflets on the desk and a staff member is slightly obscured by the leaflets on the other side of the desk.

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Let’s Talk Complaints: Building a Better Journey for Disabled Passengers

Calling all UK transport operators, let’s explore how complaints handling can work better for disabled passengers.We’re launching a new research project to…

Madeleine Hughes16 September 2025