Leatherhead station, in Surrey, began accessibility improvement work in January 2024 and is now complete.

The Network Rail project saw the installation of a new foot bridge with two lifts.

All rail passengers can now enjoy full access to the platform, thanks to the partnership with the Department for Transport’s ‘Access for All’ scheme.

The ‘Access for All’ scheme saw a £6.2 million investment to make the station easier to use for all customers.

While the station was step-free, the route out of the station was steep and difficult and step-free access to the platforms was under a bridge.

Additional facility upgrades, CCTV and lighting have been completed. The cycle hub also received an upgrade, which will help deter thieves, and platform 2 has been widened.

“I’m delighted that we’ve been able to open our latest Access for All scheme at Leatherhead, which will provide step-free access to those in wheelchairs, or with pushchairs or heavy luggage to be able to reach their trains.

“We want our railway to be as inclusive as possible and Access for All is opening up travel by rail to more and more people. Leatherhead is just the latest station to be completed with more to come across our network over the next few years. Work has also started on a major scheme at Hither Green, and another project at Herne Bay has just been completed.”

Lucy McAuliffe, Network Rail’s Sussex Route Director