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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order authorises the use for carriage of specified rail vehicles forming part of the fleet of Class 377/4 electric multiple-units, even though they do not conform with two requirements of the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations 1998 (S.I. 1998/2456, amended by S.I. 2000/3215) because:

  • certain seats do not have handholds fitted to the top back as required; and

  • more force than is permitted is required to deploy the folding nappy-changing table which is situated in the wheelchair accessible toilet.

The Order imposes time limits on the exemptions.