Improving station accessibility in Wales and Borders
We have been working in partnership with the Department for Transport and Transport for Wales to improve accessibility at six stations on Wales and Borders.
Brand new footbridges and lifts are now open at Abergavenny, Cwmbran, Flint, Llanelli, Ludlow and Newtown. These stations, along with upgrades at Cadoxton and Barry in recent years, takes the railway another step closer to being fully accessible in the Wales and Borders region.
This will mean all passengers – especially those with reduced mobility, carrying heavy luggage or with pushchairs – will have a step-free, accessible route to and between platforms.
Accessibility benefits everyone. It also promotes the use of the rail network and allows for fewer car journeys, less congestion and carbon emissions.
These improvements are funded by the Department for Transport as part of the Access for All programme.
Recently improved stations
We have already completed Access for All schemes at a number of stations, including Cadoxton and Barry, taking the railway another step closer to being fully accessible in Wales and Borders.
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Cwmbran
The lifts at Cwmbran Station are currently out of order. We’re working alongside Transport for Wales to fix the issue as quickly as possible and restore service.
In the meantime, step-free access to Platform 1 is available via a ramp along Edlogan Way into Station Farm Road.
We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while a fix is put in place. For assistance or alternative access arrangements, please speak to a member of staff at the station.
The lifts and the new footbridge are now open for the public to use. This provides step free access between both platforms.
Abergavenny
This station now boasts a beacon bridge – the first of its kind in the UK – and lifts allowing users to safely access platforms with ease.
Flint
The lifts and footbridge are now open at the station.
Newtown
The lifts and new footbridge are now open, offering step-free access between platforms.
Llanelli
The station is now fully accessible with lifts and the new footbridge fully open to the public.
Ludlow
Work has been completed at Ludlow and the lift is now open for passengers.
Get in touch
If you have any additional questions or concerns about the work taking place in your area please call our dedicated 24-hour National Helpline on: 03457 11 41 41 or visit our contact us page.
If you would like to join our monthly newsletter, please email us at crwales@networkrail.co.uk.
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