“Noooo! I can’t let you on this train, because then I won’t be a moron with no consideration of others and I’ll have to do my job.” Why the f**k can’t those kinds of people do anything useful, It’s literally their jobs! I swear the amount of rubbish these fools will pull to avoid being useful. If you don’t mind me asking can you please tell us what happened afterwards?
Honestly, you're a better person than I. If I was at a period of heightened emotion, denied access to services because my disability is a minor inconvenience for someone else, physically denied access to even board and treated like I'm worth less than someone else solely because of a disability, I'd cry.
This is disgusting. I really hope they were reported for discrimination, being extremely rude, refusing to do their job and attempting to intimidate a vulnerable person
We shouldn't have to rely on the kindness of strangers but if someone didn't step in and read the absolute riot act to this bastard, I am deeply disappointed in humanity.
That is so rude! It’s very easy just to quickly say to get the ramp down. Nobody should be treated like that! ❤ Edit: I hate to be that person but I have literally never got this many likes thanks so much ❤
It may sound stupid but you really should make a complaint to the rail company and involve your MP. Disability is a protected characteristic and this conductor actually disabled you by refusing to help and then actively prevented you from getting onto the train. It will not make a difference for what happen to you but hopefully it will make a difference to you or somebody in your situation in the future.
The train they used a southeastern one. And they are like this irl. Nothing or no one is helpful/accepting of disabled people on their network. Heck, it's rail replacement half the time.
Trains should have ramps built in so they'd automatically activate when they detect wheelchair (not sure how that'd work, maybe by weight?) or someone could easily use some sort of in built handle, we have those like that on polish buses, not sure how it's with trading though, I don't ride them often
some newer trains in the UK (i think greater anglia have some) have level access where the doors are level to the platforms and there's a surface that extends to the platform so there's no gap and the train can be boarded safely, and newer services like the elizabeth line a lot of platforms are completely step free so it's getting there
There are still a lot of other stations, too, though, where for instance you need to get a train to the right platform, as the others are too curvy, or the lift's out of order, etc. You need time to reorganise those platform changes. Also, in London, virtually every station has multiple staff members who can put in a ramp for you, in smaller stations, there aren't always. In some cases, they even have to share that staff with other stations, so a member of staff literally has to drive to the station you need to get off at... That's why so many train companies want you to reserve in advance, so they can get organised. And yes, it shouldn't be like this, also people with disabilities should be able to travel on a whim, without human assistance where possible, but with the legacy system we have, and far too many stations that were built in a curve, that won't happen anytime soon, I'm afraid, at least not over the entire network.
WHY would _ANYONE_ do this??? My mother is an electric wheelchair user and she is traveling by train here in Canada in 2 days. This is necessary for an important doctor's appointment and she called ahead to ensure a space for herself. If *_ANYBODY_* ever did this to her I would LOSE my SH!T !!! 😤😠😡🤬
Nice for using southeastern. They operate the services in my local area. They are knobs about this. No idea if that was intentional but funny none the less. I can recognise those blue doors anywhere. Even if i may be more of a bus person myself.
I'm in brisbane and my experience, when travelling with my father who uses mobility aides and what I have just genralky observed, is the workers at the station find you and ask if you want a ramp and check where you are getting off, regardless of how far off the train is.
Id have been screaming loudly that this conductor is being discriminatory. Draw attention. Embarrass them. Hell. I'd be calling British Transport Police. They'd soon tell the pinprick off
In Australia we just sit near where the front carriage of the train and tgen driver or jockey comes out to put the ramp down and they ask which station we are getting off so they can put it down
Congratulations on your engagement!!🎉 Woohoo!! 🥂Cheers❤ Im sorry that persons discrimination put a damper on your big moment. I really hope you reported them.
I have a question: Hi. I have CFS. I’ve had it since December, and im in pain everyday. Am i able to call myself disabled and use things designed to help disabled people, like toilets? I always feel rude when i use them and like i will get into trouble, especially in large places, like airports.
Yes absolutely chronic fatigue is a disability! I was given max mobility component on my benefits payment because although I could walk a reasonable distance on a good day, the next day I'd need to stay in bed. The person assessing my case (i was very lucky to get someone compassionate) decided it would be best to estimate how far I can walk in a week and take the average.
You are absolutely are allowed to call yourself disabled if you identify that way, it's a personal decision that only needs your opinion to be valid. You have every right to use anything that you feel that would be beneficial and make things easier for you. I have CFS , I know how debilitating and painful it can be. I often suggest to people that would really benefit from a mobility aid and are a bit apprehensive about it. To build confidence by taking a supportive friend or family member that are able to not make a big deal of it but also provide support if and when needed. I was also nervous about it at first and I found it quite confronting, im ok with it now though. I hope this helps 🙂♥️
@@caseydavis7386 thank you! the problem is im also undiagnosed diabetic so it’s hard to talk to a family member, so I’ll discuss it w my health therapist!
