Accessibility has been improved for passengers using Lostwithiel station after Network Rail opened a new accessible ramp at the station in Cornwall. The new 22m-long ramp ensures platform two, for trains towards Penzance, is now fully accessible. It allows access from Grenville Road to the platform and avoids using the other access point between the […]
Category: Stations
Could Your Local Station Be Crowned Britain’s Most Life-Changing?
The search is on to find Britain’s most life-changing railway station, as nominations open for the World Cup of Stations 2025, hosted by Rail Delivery Group. From now until 22 August, passengers across the country are invited to nominate stations that have played a life-changing role in their communities or personal lives. This year’s competition […]
Free exhibitions for Railway 200, now open at London Liverpool Street
Network Rail is inviting passengers and station users of all ages to explore new exhibitions on railway photography and history at London Liverpool Street, Britain’s busiest station. The exhibition space has been created as part of the nationwide celebration of 200 years of train travel, and can be found on the upper level, next to […]
Greater Anglia replaces skylights at Witham station
Greater Anglia has replaced the skylights at Witham station to give passengers a better experience while waiting for their train. Greater Anglia’s facilities team carried out works at Witham last month and have replaced multiple skylights across the platform canopies. Rusty, outdated skylights were replaced with brand new ones, which have helped to improve the […]
Plans for a new transport hub at Bristol Temple Meads station submitted
Detailed proposals for the new ‘Southern Gateway’ at Bristol Temple Meads station have been submitted as a planning application to Bristol City Council, in a major milestone for the Bristol Temple Quarter project. The new transport hub will see the creation of a standalone secure cycle building, new bus stops, new and improved walking and […]
Stannah Lifts enhances accessibility at Shortlands railway station
Shortlands Station becomes the latest station in South East London to benefit from accessibility upgrades with the installation of three new passenger lifts from Stannah. The project focused on installing new passenger lifts to network specifications, enabling seamless access from the station entrance to each platform, as part of a wider project and ongoing effort […]
Opening event celebrates Derbyshire station accessibility scheme’s successful completion
The completion of Alfreton station’s £6.75 million accessibility upgrade was celebrated with an official opening event today (Wednesday 23 July). The project was funded through the Department for Transport’s Access for All scheme and delivered by Network Rail’s East Midlands route. It has involved building two lifts, fully refurbishing the footbridge, adding a new ramp […]
New Devon station takes shape after six months of progress
Network Rail has released new aerial photos showing the first six months of progress on Okehampton Interchange station, which is set to open in 2026. The station will be the newest addition to the Dartmoor Line, connecting West Devon, Torridge and North Cornwall with Exeter and beyond. The £15 million scheme is being funded by […]
Inspiration comes to London Waterloo as special Railway 200 train makes latest visit
The special Railway 200 Exhibition Train ‘Inspiration’ has arrived at London Waterloo as part of its year-long tour across Britain. Waterloo, Britain’s biggest station, welcomed the train when it pulled into Platform 19 late last night (Thursday 17 July). Steam was in the air at London Waterloo as it was preceded by the Merchant Navy […]
Hitachi donation helps to save historic station
Hitachi Rail and the Friends of Stockton & Darlington Railway are announcing that the world’s first railway station – Heighington railway station in County Durham – has been saved. A significant donation from Hitachi Rail alongside successful crowdfunding efforts from the public, has secured a long-term future for the historic site. The charity – Friends […]