In message , at 11:54:10
on Wed, 18 Aug 2010, David Cantrell remarked:
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?

Perhaps a heavy duty version of the things that are supplied as
emergency evacuation equipment for wheelchairs down a set of stairs?
--
Roland Perry

In message , Paul Scott
writes

Is this the sort of thing? 'Creepers' seems a less used term than
'climbers'.

http://www.mobilitystairclimbers.co.uk/

Similar to those, as I recall. I think the one at CJ has battery
assistance, but still seems to need two staff to operate it.
--
Paul Terry