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My name's Lee and I'm a broadcast journalist,
and one of the reasons that I enjoy living in London so much
is because of the transport network.
The freedom that being able to travel independently for my job
is something that I really value.
This is Josh, my lovely guide dog.
He helps me get around wherever I travel.
We've just arrived here at St. Pancras International
and we're heading to the ExCel Centre in East London
to do a very special piece of reporting.
We'll be going by bus, London Overground train and on the DLR.
For more information on using the bus, watch our accessible bus film.
Next, I need to get the London Overground train
from Caledonian Road and Barnsbury to Stratford.
Whenever you can, book assistance before you travel
at London Overground stations.
Twenty-four hours in advance is best.
The number to call is...
From buying a ticket to helping you to the lifts, and onto the trains,
you will always find the staff are helpful to you.
For the London 2012 Games,
lifts like these have been installed
at Camden Road, Gospel Oak, Hackney Central and Wembley Central.
So all of them have step-free access in time for the Games.
There will be many people travelling during the Games,
so you may find at times you need to queue to use these lifts.
So allow plenty of time for your journey.
Newly built London Overground stations
such as Hoxton and Shoreditch High Street
are completely step-free from street to train.
Once on the platform, there are help points if you need any assistance.
(TRAIN BEEPING)
There are also manual boarding ramps
which staff use to help wheelchair users board
when the platform doesn't have level access.
Once on board the train, we can make use of
the designated space for passengers with disabilities.
Again, also useful for wheelchair users too.
All London Overground trains are new and fully accessible.
You can walk all the way from one end to the other.
All of the DLR stations and trains are fully accessible for wheelchair users
and those with limited mobility.
If you use the stairs, to make them as safe as possible
there is a high-grip surface on the steps,
as well as tactile surfaces at the top and bottom of the stairs.
Once you're on the platform, there are easy-to-read passenger information displays.
And there is tactile paving at the edge of the platform.
There is level access from the street right onto the train.
And the level boarding makes it easier to board the train for everyone
as well as alight.
The DLR is extremely accessible, there are lifts everywhere
so people who need to use lifts can have ready access to them.
One thing I really like about it is that
there's no gap between the train and the platform.
And also, as you're approaching your station, it'll tell you that it's about to come up.
So the DLR is extremely accessible.
It's nice and open, lots of space and very clean.
During the Games, staff will be on hand at 26 of the 45 stations on the DLR network,
as opposed to the usual four stations.
Therefore, extra assistance will be available if necessary.
If you're flying into London for the London 2012 Games,
the DLR is also a great way to get there from London City Airport.
And remember that special report I was going to make?
Well, you've just watched it.
Come on, Joshie.