The technology translates live journey information into British Sign Language displayed on screens.
Leeds Railway Station has launched a scheme to provide the latest passenger information using British Sign Language .Deaf rail user Firdous Khursihd welcomed the move and said she was "intrigued" to see how it would work.Image caption,"It's stressful - I'm always thinking am I on the wrong train - am I going to get to the right place - it's horrible," she added.
The firm's senior business development manager Anthony Thompson said announcements such as platform alterations, delays, cancellations and special notices were often missed by deaf passengers.The technology translates live journey information into BSL, which is displayed on digital totem screens
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