The work is part of a scheme to create accessible routes at stations across the country.
Wealden MP Nusrat Ghani has opened the newly refurbished Eridge station following the completion of multi-million-pound improvements as part of the Access for All scheme to ensure that the station is fully step-free.
On Wednesday, February 16 Nusrat welcomed the rail Minister Wendy Morton MP, Wealden District Council Leader Bob Standley, and senior railway figures to celebrate the opening of accessibility improvements at the station.
As part of the £1.9 million project, a lift, ramp, and other improvements were delivered by Network Rail and BAM Nuttall on behalf of the Department for Transport’s Access for All fund. It follows a series of projects to improve the station, including a new £1.8m footbridge, £500,000 canopy, platform refurbishments and other heritage improvements.
The work was designed to blend in with the heritage aspects of the station, built in 1868, which is shared with the Spa Valley railway.
The Access for All Programme is part of the Department for Transport’s Inclusive Transport Strategy to deliver accessible routes at stations most in need across Great Britain. Nusrat Ghani secured this funding for both Eridge and Crowborough stations and the works at Crowborough are expected to be completed later this year.
Nusrat Ghani said: “It was a pleasure welcoming the Minister to Wealden to celebrate the opening of the newly refurbished Eridge station. Train travel is a key form of transport for Wealden residents, and I am delighted to have secured this multi-million-pound funding to ensure that Eridge station is fully step-free, accessible to all Wealden commuters and fit for the future.
"Thank you to all the contractors and volunteers involved in delivering this project for Eridge. It is fantastic that Wealden train stations are benefiting from this major investment programme, and I look forward to seeing similar works completed at Crowborough station later this year.”
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