New 777 train at Birkenhead North station (1)

Political leaders to vote on £9m project to make Liverpool City Region step-free rail network

Later this month, Liverpool's local political leaders will vote on approving £9.5m of funding for new lifts at two railway stations in the City Regio…

Janine Booth 14th November 2024

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The main span for the new accessible footbridge at Abergavenny. // Credit: Network Rail

Major progress made to improve accessibility at Monmouthshire railway station

Work to improve accessibility at Abergavenny station has taken a step forward with the successful installation of the structural parts for a new footb…

Roger Smith 24th September 2024

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Part of Warwick railway station to close for six months

Network Rail has issued an update on work to provide step-free access to trains at Warwick station.

Janine Booth 6th September 2024

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The AVA bridge at McNealy-Brown's yard in Kent - Network Rail

Prototype AVA Bridge shows the future of accessible stations

Network Rail adds new type of Fully Accessible bridge to its Catalogue and Portfolio

Mark Wilson 30th August 2024

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Cwmbran's new accessible footbridge - Network Rail

South Wales station makes progress to becoming more accessible

The main span of Cwmbran's new step free access bridge has been lowered into place

Mark Wilson 30th July 2024

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First Beacon footbridge opens at West Yorkshire station

Network Rail is constructing the 'Beacon' bridge at Garforth, which will soon have step-free access to platforms.

Richard Stuckey 29th July 2024

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Anniesland Lift intallation . // Credit: Network Rail

Access-for-All improvements at Glasgow rail station make significant progress

Steel structures to house lifts for step-free access at Anniesland railway station were successfully installed overnight on 15th/16th June.

Roger Smith 18th June 2024

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Picture of New 777 train at Birkenhead North station

Merseyside stations to become accessible thanks to £19m investment

With the installation of new lifts at four Merseyrail stations, 80% of Liverpool city region stations will now offer step-free access to platforms.

Richard Stuckey 30th May 2024

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Artists' impression of the new footbridge and lifts. // Credit: Network Rail

Accessibility project makes progress at Glasgow railway station

Step-free access at Anniesland station in Glasgow is nearer fruition as Network Rail is nearing the stage when it will install two new lifts.

Roger Smith 18th May 2024

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Bridge span is installed at Llanelli station as part of construction of accessible footbridge

Major milestone for accessibility at Welsh railway station

The main span for a new footbridge at Llanelli station has been successfully installed. AmcoGiffen installed the span overnight last Saturday, whilst the station was…

Michael Holden 3rd May 2024

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