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Enhanced availability of local and rural transport services for all Ensure that accessibility is a core criterion in the development of local and rural integrated transport services. DTTAS, NTA, RTP Groups, HSE, Local Authorities, Department of Education & Skills, Department of Environment, Community & Local Government. A National Integrated Rural transport Committee has been established to examine barriers to service integration and identify solutions. The public transport services provided under the Rural Transport Programme and by voluntary and community groups already have a high level of accessibility. The Committee which is chaired by the NTA will work to advance the integration of transport services while maintaining and, where possible, enhancing accessibility levels. Heavy Rail Suburban Passenger Trains Make all suburban trains accessible to people with mobility, sensory and cognitive impairments. Only purchase wheelchair accessible trains that have on-board features to assist people with mobility, sensory and cognitive impairments. NTA and Iarnród Éireann. PA enhancements - 75 % of the Dart fleet has been upgraded to date and it is intended that the PA systems on the remaining 25% will be completed in 2013. The replacement/ upgrade of the PA system on the remaining vehicles of the Commuter fleet will also be progressed. Inter-City Passenger Trains Make all Inter-City passenger trains Only purchase wheelchair Iarnród Éireann The intercity fleet operating from Dublin serving stations on lines to Sligo, Westport, Galway, Limerick, Tralee. Wexford and Cork is
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