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Standards of accessibility for rail travellers in other countries varies greatly. A major difference is that in many other countries the platform level is much lower. Access between the platform and the street is therefore often much easier, but access to the train is generally much more difficult with two or three steep steps up into the carriage. Facilities are being improved and assistance is generally available for disabled rail travellers.

You may be able to book your tickets in the UK for rail travel abroad and some European rail companies have offices or agents in the UK. Whoever you use, make sure you ask the booking agent to request assistance to be provided if you need it. For rail travel in some countries booklets may be available on facilities for disabled people. More information about facilities and assistance when travelling by rail in European countries is available at: railpassenger.uic.asso.fr/prm.html?lang=english&nompage=prm.html&fontsize=1.