Friday 1 Aug 2025
Improved access for all at Lostwithiel station as new ramp opens
- Region & Route:
- Wales & Western
Accessibility has been improved for passengers using Lostwithiel station after Network Rail opened a new accessible ramp at the station in Cornwall.
The new 22m-long ramp ensures platform two, for trains towards Penzance, is now fully accessible. It allows access from Grenville Road to the platform and avoids using the other access point between the level crossing and signal box.
The ramp, part of the Department for Transport’s Access for All scheme, ensures much improved accessibility to platform two for travel to the West, allowing wheelchair, pushchair users or passengers with mobility needs easy, step-free access.
It’s the latest stage of Network Rail’s work to improve Lostwithiel station, which is used by more than 80,000 passengers a year.
Last September, a temporary footbridge over the railway was opened, meaning some passengers no longer need to wait at the level crossing where barriers can be lowered for up to 30 minutes every hour.
Designs are being developed to build a permanent footbridge at the station, with provision for lifts to be installed in the future.
Network Rail principal portfolio manager Dan Parkes said:
“Accessibility for rail passengers is vital, so we’re delighted to open the new ramp which ensures Lostwithiel station is accessible for all.
“Thanks to our supply chain partners SISK for their safe delivery, and the patience and understanding of passengers and local residents during the work.
“This is the latest stage of our work to improve the railway in Cornwall as we continue to invest in every corner of our network to improve journeys for our passengers.”
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Notes to Editors
The ramp at Lostwithiel station is part of the Department for Transport’s Access for All scheme, however, the temporary and permanent footbridges are not part of the scheme and are funded separately.
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