All 350 railway stations across Scotland now feature tactile paving after Network Rail completed a major accessibility upgrade designed to help visually impaired passengers navigate platforms and station areas safely.
The comprehensive programme installed the distinctive raised surfaces along platform edges, station entrances, crossing points and other key areas where guidance is essential. Tactile paving provides crucial sensory information underfoot, indicating platform edges, safe walking routes and potential hazards.
The uniform installation across Scotland's entire rail network ensures consistent accessibility standards, reducing confusion and boosting confidence for visually impaired travellers who previously faced varying levels of support at different stations.
Network Rail says the upgrade forms part of its broader commitment to improving railway infrastructure safety and usability. The company recognises that modern rail networks must serve all community members effectively, regardless of their individual needs.
The project's completion is expected to provide greater independence and peace of mind for thousands of visually impaired passengers using Scotland's train services daily. It reflects the wider transport industry's push to enhance accessibility features across public networks nationwide.