British Sign Language totems make Scotland’s Railways more accessible
- Area of Work: Scottish Sensory Hub
- Type: News Item
- Published: 30th May 2025
BSL totems have been installed at four major stations across the country.
The totems provide real-time travel information in British Sign Language (BSL) and are now available at Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh Haymarket and Dundee stations.
This technology uses a virtual interpreter to translate key travel updates and station announcements into BSL to ensure that Deaf BSL users can access the same information as hearing passengers. The totems also have a touchscreen so that users can request specific information in their preferred language.
This initiative is part of ScotRail’s and Network Rail’s ongoing commitment to making a more inclusive and easier to use railway service for everyone, regardless of their needs or abilities.
Read more about the BSL totems on the ScotRail website.
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