Abdul Eneser claims he was 'minutes' away from being hit by a high speed freight train
Abudl Eneser says he was just moments away from being hit by a high speed train freight train when he fell from platfrom 14 at Manchester Piccadilly station.
He was told by staff at Preston that they would let their colleagues at Piccadilly know when he was on the train and his seat number. However, when he arrived at the station, he claims he was 'left to his own devices' after no one from Passenger Assist came to meet him and was later told that the workers had gone home for the day.
Law firm Leigh Day, who are representing Mr Eneser, said he's suing Network Rail and two train operating companies, as the Preston train was operated by Avanti and his Manchester train was run by Northern. He is also using his case to call for urgent action to improve provision for disabled people travelling on trains and through railway stations.
Law firm Leigh Day said it has sent a legal letter to Network Rail, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains to launch a legal claim, saying they have a duty under the Equality Act 2010.
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