Esslingen: Elevation arrest blocks wheelchair users-what now?

Esslingen: Elevation arrest blocks wheelchair users-what now?

The elevator at the Esslingen train station is again out of operation and thus represents a large hurdle for wheelchair users and people with restricted mobility. In October, technical disorders and vandalism ensured that the most important lift from the station forecourt for underpass between October 7th and October. Without the elevator, many travelers are de facto excluded from train traffic, which can result in serious consequences for their profession and training, as the Esslingen CDU member of the Bundestag Markus Grübel emphasizes.

Deutsche Bahn indicated that technical problems and defective contacts led to the latest disorders. In addition, vandalism poured a liquid over the call buttons, which made them unusable. The train speaks of the need to make the elevators more robust, while Grübel demands structural alternatives such as ramps to ensure real accessibility. For a detailed view of the situation, The report at www.esslinger-zeitung.de comprehensive information.