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Government statement on improving accessibility at the UK’s railway stations

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January 20, 2026
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The Rail Minister has made a statement to parliament about which stations will benefit from improved accessibility under the Access for All programme.

Work to make southwest London fully accessible to start soon

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December 19, 2025
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In the next few months, work will start to make Wandsworth Town station in southwest London fully accessible.

Publicly owned train operators take steps to improve accessibility

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November 17, 2025
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The Department for Transport has revealed how train operators in public ownership are improving the accessibility of their services.

Watch: Welsh rail station to provide step-free access to both platforms for the first time

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November 16, 2025
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Tenby station in West Wales is to gain a new, fully-accessible footbridge with lifts.

Council to invest in upgrading south-west London’s Wandsworth Town station

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November 9, 2025
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Wandsworth Council’s Cabinet has agreed investment that will include and upgrade to Wandsworth Town station, including an accessible second entrance and lifts to platforms.

Cornwall Council Submits Improvement Scheme for Bodmin Parkway

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September 21, 2025
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New funding from Cornwall Council will see £200,000 go towards a new accessible footbridge for Bodmin Parkway station.

Changes at West Yorkshire railway station with upgrade work on the way

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September 16, 2025
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From 22nd September until summer 2026, Batley station car park will be closed while it undergoes major upgrade work.

New specialised lifts installed at Essex Station

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September 7, 2025
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A £9 million investment into improving Grays station in Essex has been completed.

New Walkway at Oxford Station Opens to the Public

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September 2, 2025
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Work on Botley Road walkway hits milestone

Subway at London railway station to be closed permanently

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September 1, 2025
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From 6th September, the pedestrian subway at Bexley station will be permanently closed.