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Evacbridge® Train Evacuation Bridge for Southeastern Railway
Portaramp worked with Southeastern Railway to supply a specialist Evacbridge® train evacuation bridge, providing a robust and practical solution designed to support train-to-train emergency evacuation procedures across its high-speed fleet. As a long-standing Portaramp customer, Southeastern approached the team with a requirement for reliable evacuation equipment that could be deployed efficiently by railway staff while […]
Proud Finalists at the Aviation Industry Awards UK & Operational Excellence Awards
September has been an incredibly exciting month for Portaramp, with our team attending two prestigious awards ceremonies after the Portaramp Aircraft Ramp Initiative, developed in collaboration with ABM UK, was shortlisted for three industry awards. We were delighted to attend both the Aviation Industry Awards UK and the Operational Excellence Awards UK, celebrating alongside organisations […]
September marks an exciting milestone for Portaramp as we celebrate one year since the official launch of the Portaramp Aircraft Ramp. What began as an idea to improve aircraft accessibility has developed into an international success story. Since launching in September 2025, the Aircraft Ramp has progressed from supporting passengers and ground-handling teams at major […]
How to Choose the Right Railway Boarding Ramp for Your Station
Providing safe, reliable and dignified access to rail travel is an essential consideration for every station and train operator. For passengers with reduced mobility (PRM), the right railway boarding ramp can make a significant difference to their journey, helping bridge the gap between platform and train safely and efficiently. However, choosing a railway boarding ramp […]
Delivering Bespoke Rail Boarding Ramps for Cambridge South Station
Download PDF When an unexpected accessibility challenge threatened to delay the delivery of Cambridge South Station, Murphy Engineering turned to Portaramp for a fast, compliant and bespoke solution. During installation planning, it became clear that standard PRM rail boarding ramps specified for the project would not fit within the available platform space due to existing […]
A Complete Guide to Measuring, Safety & Accessibility When choosing a portable ramp, it's easy to focus on factors such as price, weight or portability. However, one of the most important considerations is selecting the correct ramp length. A portable ramp that is too short can create a steep incline, making it difficult and potentially […]
Delivering More Than 500 Accessible Railway Boarding Ramps Across Australia Click to Download PDF How Portaramp partnered with Queensland Rail to design, manufacture and deliver over 500 bespoke railway boarding ramps, improving accessibility, passenger safety and operational efficiency across one of Australia's largest rail networks. About Queensland Rail Queensland Rail is a Queensland Government-owned organisation […]
Queensland Rail Wins Award for Boarding Ramp Innovation
Queensland Rail has won the 2026 ARISO Rail Safety Award for Advancing Safety & Productivity for its New Boarding Ramp Project, recognising a significant step forward in improving passenger access, safety, and operational performance. The project reflects the impact of practical, well-engineered accessibility solutions in modern rail networks — and the value of combining operational […]
We are delighted to announce that Portaramp has secured a new rail purchase order in Chile, supporting EFE Central — marking a significant milestone as we expand into a new global region. This achievement represents Portaramp’s first rail project in Chile and the wider South American market, further strengthening our international presence. While we have […]
