Opened the debate
The whole country and this House seem to be distracted, but the debate on disability access at Crowborough, Eridge, Uckfield, Frant and Wadhurst train stations in Nusrat Ghani's constituency of Wealden is crucial. Train travel is vital for Wealden residents, and securing improvements remains a priority. She highlights her previous work as Transport Minister on the inclusive transport strategy to ensure equal access for disabled people. While there have been successes at Eridge and Crowborough stations with multi-million-pound refurbishments, issues remain with blue badge parking at Eridge and tactile paving at Wadhurst and Frant stations. Ghani also calls for improvements on the Uckfield line, electrification, and a depot in Crowborough. She expresses concerns about the Passenger Assistance app's functionality and urges for its improvement. Finally, she asks if the inclusive transport strategy is meeting targets and invites the Minister to visit Wealden.