Tenby railway station is moving another step closer to becoming fully accessible for the first time, as Network Rail prepares to install sections of a new pedestrian bridge as part of a major accessibility upgrade.
Funded by the Department for Transport’s Access for All programme, the project will provide step-free access to both platforms, making it easier for everyone to travel by rail including disabled people, those with reduced mobility, parents with pushchairs and passengers.
To safely carry out the bridge installation, some temporary changes will be in place over the coming weeks.
The station car park is now closed and will reopen at 7am on Saturday 11 July.
Passengers are encouraged to use alternative local car parks while the station car park is closed, including:
- The Green, Lower Park Road (SA70 7NG).
- Salterns Car Park, Marsh Road (SA70 8DU).
- Sainsbury’s Multi-Storey Car Park, Upper Park Road (SA70 7LT).
- Seafront Car Park, Southcliffe Street (SA70 7EA).
There will also be overnight road closures on Warren Street and Station Road between 21:00 and 05:00 from Saturday 4 July until Thursday 9 July. The roads will reopen each morning, helping to minimise disruption during the day.
Resident permit holders can use the top floor of Tenby Multi-Storey Car Park on Park Road free of charge during the bridge installation, provided a valid permit is clearly displayed.
A temporary pick-up and drop-off point will be available on the corner of Greenhill Avenue to help passengers access the station while work is underway.
Throughout the work, Tenby station will remain open, with trains continuing to operate as normal.
Helen Hodgson, Senior Sponsor at Network Rail Wales and Borders, said: “This is another exciting milestone in transforming Tenby station into a fully accessible railway station for the first time. Once complete, these improvements will make a real difference for passengers, providing easier, safer and more independent access to the railway for everyone.
“We appreciate that the temporary overnight road closures and car park closure may cause some inconvenience, and we’d like to thank the local community for their patience and understanding while we carry out this important work. Every effort is being made to minimise disruption and keep people moving while these improvements are delivered.”
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