Wheelchair users' tram concerns

There are calls for access to be improved

Wheelchair users say they are struggling to get from Station Street tram stop to Nottingham railway station.

There is a lift from the tram to street level, but there is not one on the other side of the road.

Wheelchair user Andy Zadora said: "A lot of these issues really have to be addressed urgently."

Railway officials say the situation is temporary and will be dealt with under redevelopment plans.

Describing the situation as "absolutely disgusting" Mr Zadora said: "I'm absolutely taken aback by that - I can't believe it.

"I think there should have been some kind of talk between Nottingham station and NET (Nottingham Express Transit) as to how they were going to overcome this problem.

There are plans ahead as part of the greater development of the station Sharon Smith, Central Trains

"I'm very disappointed, I have to be honest."

But Sharon Smith, a manager for Central Trains, which runs Nottingham Station, has asked disabled passengers to be patient.

She emphasised that there are plans to make changes in the future.

She said: "There's no provision at the moment because it is actually part of the greater Nottingham station master plan to incorporate the tram when it goes through to the East Side.

"What we're actually asking for is for people to just live with this for the time being - it is only for the time being."