Tracey Emin fronts TfL campaign on hidden disabilities and priority seating

"The awareness campaign, running from today through to 17th May, is focused on encouraging passengers to be more aware of people with non-visible disabilities and health conditions who may need a seat while travelling."

"Dame Tracey Emin has recorded a new announcement for stations across the transport network. The artist, whose current exhibition at Tate Modern reflects on her experiences of cancer and disability, reminds passengers to "look up" and consider whether someone else may need a seat more than they do."

"TfL is also continuing the rollout of redesigned priority seating signage across its network. The updated seats, first introduced on the Elizabeth line last year, use higher-contrast colours and clearer wording, reading "This is a priority seat"."

"TfL has also added large blue exterior signs to many DLR carriages to help passengers identify where wheelchair, buggy and multi-use spaces are located before the train doors open."

Priority Seating Week runs from today through 17 May to encourage passengers to be aware of people with non-visible disabilities and health conditions who may need a seat. New station announcements recorded by Tracey Emin will play at 10 central London tube stations and at several bus stations, reminding passengers to look up and consider whether someone else needs a seat more. TfL is also rolling out redesigned priority seating signage across its network, using higher-contrast colours and clearer wording: “This is a priority seat.” The updated signage is being fitted to DLR trains, Piccadilly line trains, and refurbished Waterloo & City line trains, with large blue exterior signs added to many DLR carriages. Staff will hand out “Please Offer Me a Seat” and “Baby on Board” badges at multiple stations.

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