Andy Burnham says "that has failed them time and time again" about rail accessibility

The government is investing £280 million to improve step-free access on trains and platforms nationwide, aiming to make unassisted level boarding standard on new Great British Railways (GBR) trains. This initiative, part of a public ownership strategy, seeks to enhance travel for millions, particularly disabled passengers. The announcement follows a roadmap for accessible railways and coincides with the renationalization of Avanti West Coast, as the government considers public ownership of new trains to reduce costs associated with private leasing. Andy Burnham expressed frustration with the current rail system's performance for passengers.