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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

Male wheelchair user with his back to the camera faces his family (female partner and young children, one girl and one boy who is only visible by his arm.) They are sitting in a train carriage next to the window with a table between them.

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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

Emma Partlow seated at enclosed desk with assistance dog Luna by her side. To her left is a large standing poster for ncat which reads 'Shaping the future of accessible transport' and has a qr code on it.

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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

Train carriage waiting at platform. Door is open with assistance ramp in place to platform. Person in wheelchair on blue background symbol is pictured on the train next to the door.

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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

Female wheelchair user in blue dress waits on train platform behind tactile paving. Train, tracks and station to her left in the image.

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New research highlights human-centred design as key to improving public transport accessibility

Today at ncat, we are publishing a new research project led by consortium partner, Designability, which explores the critical role…

Cathryn Thompson-Goodwin11 November 2025

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Motability Foundation marks three years since it awarded the landmark grant to ncat

Lisa Jones, Chief Operating Officer at Motability Foundation gave the following comments "At the Motability Foundation, our work is driven…

Cathryn Thompson-Goodwin5 November 2025

One male and two female discussion participants sitting at a round wooden table outside a building. A reception sign is visible in the background.

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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

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ncat appoints its new CEO – Emma Partlow

We’re delighted to announce that Emma Partlow has been appointed as ncat's new Chief Executive Officer. Emma will officially assume…

Cathryn Thompson-Goodwin1 October 2025

woman in blue coat walking away from camera using mobility aids. She is in Coventry Pool Meadow Bus station. About a dozen members of the public in winter coats are sitting in the station, reading a timetable or walking towards the exit.

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New ncat Funding Targets Barriers in Vehicle Stops, Travel Assistance, and Transport Information

ncat is pleased to announce that it is launching its second round of Scaling Innovation Programme funding today. The programme,…

Cathryn Thompson-Goodwin25 September 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

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