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Wealden Railway Stations: Disability Access

07 July 2021

Lead MP

Nusrat Ghani

Debate Type

Adjournment Debate

Tags

Transport
Other Contributors: 1

At a Glance

Nusrat Ghani raised concerns about wealden railway stations: disability access in the House of Commons. A government minister responded. Other MPs also contributed.

How the Debate Unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:

Lead Contributor

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.

Government Response

Transport
Government Response
The Minister, in a brief response, wished England good luck for their upcoming football match. The response did not address any specific points raised by Nusrat Ghani or provide any funding announcements, policy commitments, or timelines regarding the issues discussed.
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