Monday 14 Nov 2011
BRIDGE AT SITTINGBOURNE TAKES A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
- Region & Route:
- | Southern
Passengers at Sittingbourne station were greeted this morning with their new station footbridge, which was lifted into place over the weekend.
Together with the installation of two new lifts, the new bridge forms part of a multi-million pound investment though the government’s Access for All scheme to provide step-free access between the entrance and platforms making it more accessible for everyone.
At the same time, a number of improvements are being made to station facilities. Funded through the national stations improvement programme, these include:
- Relocating and increasing the number of cycle parking spaces outside the station
- Renovating all passenger toilets
- Creating new waiting shelters on the platforms and a new waiting room on platform 2
- Repositioning the ticket gates to create more space for passengers in the ticket office
- Installing a new customer information screen and non-slip flooring in the ticket office
Work is due for completion in spring 2012.
Notes to editors
About Access For All:
Sittingbourne is one of the 148 stations in Britain to receive funding to provide better access to stations through the government’s £370m Access for All programme.
About National Stations Improvement Programme:
The national stations improvement programme is a £150m Department for Transport backed rail industry scheme to enhance 150 medium sized stations in England and Wales. Typically the initiative responds to the key needs of passengers, to provide safe, secure and comfortable stations, and provide suitable information.
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