Access for All
A major programme improving accessibility at train stations nationwide by installing lifts and ramps.
Station All Access Plans
Step-free stations offer accessible routes from entrance to platform. Step-free access not only benefits disabled people or those with reduced mobility, but also people with children, heavy luggage or shopping, and some more elderly people.
Using the railway reduces congestion on the roads and aids economic regeneration by giving easy access to job markets.
Occasionally local authority planning issues, heritage matters and other schemes can delay the start date of some accessibility improvement work. Whilst this is out of our control, we understand the frustration this can bring and work tirelessly with our partners to resolve things as quickly as possible, keeping local communities, councillors and MPs up to date.
Access for All is a £370m upgrade programme improving accessibility by introducing lifts and ramps at train stations nationwide
Source: www.networkrail.co.uk
I came across this page while I was researching for plans to improve stations that don't have access to aim passengers that needs it. This is a wonderful plan if they stick to the whole idea.
My question would be would about people that need help right now how would they improve this?
They have a page that shows all the station that have access, getting access in the near future and ones that are being worked on now.
Example of how the information is displayed on the site.
Example of how the information is displayed on the site.
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Abergavenny
Installation of 2 lifts and a footbridge.
FUTURE PLANNED
2013/2014
LAST UPDATED
27 April 2012
Alfreton Parkway
Specific improvements under discussion.
NONE
2013/2014
LAST UPDATED
2 November 2012
Alnmouth
Installation of 2 lifts to the existing bridge plus significant additional station works including the removal of
barrow crossing.
barrow crossing.
IN PROGRESS
Winter 2012
LAST UPDATED
7 November 2012
Audley End
Footbridge and 2 lifts. Platform and overhead wires upgrades.
COMPLETED
March 2010
LAST UPDATED
1 March 2012
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