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Railway Stations: Disability

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 17 January 2025UIN 23320

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will take steps to help ensure rail stations are step free.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Since April 2024, step free upgrades at 13 stations have been completed, with a further 18 due to be completed by April 2025. This will be the most stations completed in one year since the programme started in 2006. This Government is committed to improving the accessibility of the railway and recognises the social and economic benefits this brings to communities.

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