At Portaramp UK, we manufacture portable boarding ramps that make travel inclusive and accessible, enabling passengers using wheelchairs or mobility aids to board safely and independently. With over 25 years of experience, we have grown to become a trusted partner for operators around the world, delivering ramps that meet TSI and PRM accessibility standards.

Even today, our small, dedicated team of 17 colleagues operates from a single office and factory, designing, manufacturing, and supplying ramps globally. We are also proud to be ISO-accredited, demonstrating our commitment to quality management and consistent delivery of high-standard accessibility solutions.

Our Origins: Humble Workshop, Big Ambition

We started in 2006 in Thetford, Norfolk as a specialist manufacturer of lightweight, portable access ramps. From the beginning, our goal was clear: design ramps that combine strength, portability, and usability, helping passengers travel independently.
Over the years, we have grown from serving local operators to supplying companies and infrastructure providers around the globe, becoming a recognised provider of accessibility solutions. (Portaramp)

How We Make Ramps That Work

We engineer our ramps from high-strength aluminium composite with a honeycomb core, creating the perfect balance of lightweight portability and robust durability.
Our ramps feature:

• Portability & Flexibility: Suitable for a wide range of platform heights and vehicle types
• Safety & Compliance: Slip-resistant surfaces, safety upstands, and verified safe working loads meet TSI, PRM and NTSN standards
• Adaptability: Bespoke designs for specific platform-train interfaces, including legacy or historic stations
• End-to-End Support: From design and manufacture to distribution, training, and asset management, we ensure operators have full support
• ISO-accredited Quality: Our processes follow internationally recognised standards,
  ensuring consistent excellence in every ramp

Trusted by Operators Globally

From Europe to the USA to Australia, our ramps are trusted by rail operators and rolling stock manufacturers around the world, delivering practical, standards-compliant accessibility wherever they operate.

Whether it’s a busy urban station, a historic platform, or a remote rural line, our ramps provide instant, reliable accessibility, without requiring permanent infrastructure changes.

Expanding Accessibility in Aviation

We have applied our expertise to aviation, designing and manufacturing portable boarding ramps for airports. In 2025, we partnered with ABM to develop a universal portable aviation access ramp, now deployed in major UK airports.
Our ramps are soon to be in use in 9 UK airports, enhancing passenger accessibility and helping airlines and ground staff provide safe, reliable boarding assistance for passengers using wheelchairs or mobility aids. Further trials are already underway, including airports outside the UK, demonstrating the growing impact of our solutions globally.
Our philosophy is simple: accessibility should be seamless for all passengers.

The Impact: Practical Inclusion

Our portable ramps deliver:

• Safe, dignified boarding for passengers using wheelchairs or mobility aids
• Regulatory compliance including PRM TSI standards
• Operational flexibility for mixed networks and diverse rolling stock
• Immediate accessibility, without waiting for permanent upgrades

Our Mission: Enabling Inclusive Travel Everywhere

At Portaramp UK, our mission is simple: to make travel inclusive for all passengers. With decades of experience, TSI-compliant designs, ISO-accredited processes, a growing global reach, and a dedicated team of 17 colleagues working from a single office and factory, we deliver practical, reliable, and flexible accessibility solutions for rail operators, airports, and public transport providers worldwide.

Discover how our ramps enable inclusive travel globally:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01953 681 799

This article was originally written by Portaramp.

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