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Railway Stations: Access

Asked by Alicia KearnsConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 22 May 2025UIN 52684

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to fund accessibility improvements at train stations.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Since its launch in 2006, the Access for All programme has delivered step free upgrades at more than 260 station across Britain. The government is committed to continuing to improve the accessibility of the railway.

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