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Blind Student Wins £18,000 for Station Safety Neglect

1/22/2026

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Abdul Eneser, a blind law student, escaped injury after falling at Manchester Piccadilly station due to lack of tactile paving.
Network Rail paid Abdul Eneser £18,000 after a legal battle and did not admit liability.
Eneser says the rail industry reacts to incidents rather than improving safety.
He calls for accessibility improvements, including a live-chat feature on the passenger assist app and clearly marked help buttons at train stations.

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Abdul Eneser, a blind law student, escaped injury after falling at Manchester Piccadilly station due to lack of tactile paving.
Network Rail paid Abdul Eneser £18,000 after a legal battle and did not admit liability.
Eneser says the rail industry reacts to incidents rather than improving safety.
He calls for accessibility improvements, including a live-chat feature on the passenger assist app and clearly marked help buttons at train stations.