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Old August 18th 10, 10:54 AM posted to uk.transport.london
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On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 12:48:26PM +0100, Paul Terry wrote:

I guess it's possible that the step-free reference refers to the
stair-creepers for wheelchairs on the steps down to street level. But
they're hugely inconvenient (National Rail recommend adding an hour if
using them for an interchange!) and are of no help for non-wheelchair
users with mobility problems.


What are these "stair creepers"? Is this something like a portable
stair lift that they install when needed?

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