Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 3565

Railway Stations: Access

Tabled: 30 August 2024
Answered: 9 September 2024

Question

Dr Ellie Chowns

Green PartyNorth 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 Lightwood
We 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.