Paralympic Champion's Train Incident Sparks Outrage

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, an 11-time Paralympic gold medalist, faced a humiliating situation when she had to crawl off a London North Eastern Railway (LNER) train due to a lack of assistance for disabled passengers. Arriving at King’s Cross Station, she waited 16 minutes for help that never came, prompting her to take matters into her own hands. The incident has been condemned as an 'absolute disgrace' by Penny Briscoe, the chef de mission for ParalympicsGB, who emphasized that this reflects the daily struggles faced by disabled individuals. Briscoe highlighted the need for social change and better accessibility, especially as the Paralympic Games approach. LNER has stated that they are investigating the issue and expressed regret over the incident. Grey-Thompson's experience has sparked discussions on the ongoing challenges of accessibility in transport systems, particularly in light of the upcoming Paralympics in Paris.