Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 3565
Railway Stations: Access
Tabled: 30 August 2024
Answered: 9 September 2024
Question
Dr Ellie Chowns
Green Party — North Herefordshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she is taking steps to (a) ensure that all rail stations are fully accessible and (b) implement step-free access to both platforms at Ledbury station.
Answer
Simon LightwoodWe are carefully considering the best approach to the Access for All programme. This Government is committed to improving the accessibility of the railway and recognises the social and economic benefits this brings to communities.