2008-01-31 More rail stations to be made accessible (Department for Transport)

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date 27 November 2013
source London Midland
type Press release

Staff at Leighton Buzzard train station are holding an event for the local community this weekend.

The event will allow residents and station users to learn more about the works that will be taking place at the station over the next six months to install three brand new lifts.

Station staff and guest speakers will be on hand to educate residents on the dangers of construction sites, as well as giving talks on general safety at stations.

British Transport Police and Leighton-Linslade Town Council’s bike squad will also be there to mark bikes and talk about bike theft and cycle safety.

There will be a brand new lift installed on each platform by mid-2014, providing step-free access to all three platforms at the station.

There are currently no lifts at Leighton Buzzard railway station and anyone with access needs wishing to use the middle platform must be escorted over a foot crossing by a member of staff.

The lift installation is part of the Access for All programme, which was launched in 2006 to address the issues faced by less able-bodied passengers using railway stations in Great Britain.

As part of this programme there is £35 million of funding per year, until 2015, dedicated to installing lifts and ramps at stations across the country.

London Midland is also committed to spending £1/4 million per year on minor work to aid accessibility.

The event will be taking place at Leighton Buzzard Railway Station on Saturday 30th November 2013 between 10am and 4pm.


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