Deutsche Bahn violates basic rights for people with disabilities
I am a wheelchair user and I love riding the train. Unfortunately, this is not easy in Germany (and in Europe in total I have to admit). Most of the Intercity trains still have steps. So I am forced to ask for help.
Sponaneous rides?
Nope. 48 hours in advance! If I am lucky I get the connection. But this only works if I take into account the opening hours of the train staff – if there is any personnel at all at the station!
Once I am at the station many other problems could occur. Broken lifts, broken trains, broken toilets. Just to name some. When I finally arrive it is not always clear that the staff appears at the train to pick me up.
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