Railway Stations Accessibility 2024-11-21
2024-11-21
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What steps she is taking to improve the accessibility of railway stations for disabled people. Ensure rail services and facilities are accessible to all, a core principle in fixing Britain's broken rail system.
Ensuring that rail services and facilities are accessible to all is a core principle of our plan to fix Britain's broken rail system. The Department is carefully considering the best approach to station accessibility, recognising its huge social and economic benefits to communities.
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Did not provide specific steps or timeline for improving station accessibility.
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Northwich station collapsed in 2021, an Access for All application was submitted but not acted upon by the last government. The station has been rebuilt without those accessibility improvements.
After Northwich station collapsed in 2021, an Access for All application was submitted to add step-free access to the Chester-bound platform. Unfortunately, that opportunity was missed by the last Government. What steps can be taken to ensure that stations such as Northwich see improvements while we wait for GBR to get up and running?
First, I thank my hon. Friend for picking up the baton on Northwich station—we all remember the terrible situation when the canopy collapsed. This Government are committed to improving the accessibility of the railway, recognising its huge social and economic benefits. The Access for All programme will deliver 32 step-free stations this financial year, the most since that programme started. Anyone unable to use a station in the meantime can book alternative transport with the operator at no additional cost.
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Did not provide specific steps or timeline for improving accessibility at Northwich specifically.
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