Northern Class 158 vestibule question - for mobility scooter

[Jan Kidd]

I'm hoping someone can help me, I'm looking for specific information regarding Northern's c158 's - would anyone know the vestibule dimensions/measurements of this train???

 

[Spartacus]

I'm hoping someone can help me, I'm looking for specific information regarding Northern's c158 's - would anyone know the vestibule dimensions/measurements of this train???

That's probably going to be a tough one given the variety in the fleet, aren't the 3 cars different to the 2 cars, then the 158/9s are different again?

 

[Jan Kidd]

I'm a mobility scooter user, the measurements I'm looking for is the space immediately after clearing the ramp from the platform - the space you're in before you even enter the carriage itself, I'm sure the dimensions of THAT space would be similar across the fleet - the 2 car and the 3 car would probably have differing measurements inside but the space at the doors themselves where you get on and off the train would surely be the same? (I use the 2 car)

 

[diligentdave]

I'm a mobility scooter user, the measurements I'm looking for is the space immediately after clearing the ramp from the platform - the space you're in before you even enter the carriage itself, I'm sure the dimensions of THAT space would be similar across the fleet - the 2 car and the 3 car would probably have differing measurements inside but the space at the doors themselves where you get on and off the train would surely be the same? (I use the 2 car)

All trains are required to have a minimum opening distance of 800mm when fully open.

 

[skyhigh]

I'm a mobility scooter user

You may find the page on mobility scooters useful from Northern's website:
https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/travel/mobility-scooters (too big to quote effectively).

The accessible travel team will probably have the measurements available so could be worth giving them a ring/sending them a message on WhatsApp.

 

[30907]

You may find the page on mobility scooters useful from Northern's website:
https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/travel/mobility-scooters (too big to quote effectively).

The accessible travel team will probably have the measurements available so could be worth giving them a ring/sending them a message on WhatsApp.

Worth noting (having been through the process) that it needs to be a Class 2 scooter and that significant numbers of wheelchair-accessible stations are not usable by scooters (including my local one which meant we never used the facility).

 

[Spartacus]

I'm a mobility scooter user, the measurements I'm looking for is the space immediately after clearing the ramp from the platform - the space you're in before you even enter the carriage itself, I'm sure the dimensions of THAT space would be similar across the fleet - the 2 car and the 3 car would probably have differing measurements inside but the space at the doors themselves where you get on and off the train would surely be the same? (I use the 2 car)

Nah, you've got different available space depending on toilet type, cycle provision even if it's a set built for trolley stowage, then how much space you have to maneuver, which is possibly the issue, will depend which side you board on. As said above though, there will be a minimum space provision