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QUEZON CITY (PIA) -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is promoting inclusivity by adopting the Accessible Travel Policy (ATP) Guidelines for all railway operations and maintenance providers nationwide to ensure accessibility and inclusive commuter experience throughout the country. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the DOTr to promote inclusivity and an enabling environment in rail lines, especially for persons with disabilities (PWDs), senior citizens, and pregnant passengers. Ang sabi ng Pangulong Marcos Jr., dapat tiyakin nating mas madali ang araw-araw na biyahe at welcome para sa lahat ng ating mga komyuter ang mga riles. Makakaasa po ang ating mga kababayan, lalong-lalo na ang mga PWD, senior citizen, at mga buntis ng mas mabilis at komportableng pagbiyahe, said Secretary Giovanni Lopez said. Lopez said that the adoption of the ATP Guidelines is a major step forward in building a transport system that is safe, reliable, and inclusive for all. According to DOTr, under Department Order No. 2025-024, railway operators must implement the following: - Staff training on disability awareness and gender sensitivity; - Wheelchair boarding assistance, and designated help points; - Accessible information formats, including clearer audio and visual announcements; and - Clear feedback channels and regular accessibility audits. The DOTr further explained that for existing railway operators, implementation will be carried out, where each operator will prepare transition and compliance plans so that improvements are rolled out over the coming years. With the ATP Guidelines, railway operators for the first time are formally guided to ensure that services are accessible and responsive to the diverse needs of the passengers. DOTR added that the ATP Guidelines will also be fully integrated into the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) and the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP). (JEG/PIA-NCR)
