LOCAL STATIONS TO BENEFIT FROM IMPROVED FACILITIES

Tuesday 27 Jul 2004

LOCAL STATIONS TO BENEFIT FROM IMPROVED FACILITIES

Region & Route:: | Southern

Network Rail and the Strategic Rail Authority announced today that work will shortly start on upgrading the facilities for passengers at Harlow Mill, Stansted Mountfitchet, St Margarets and Elsenham stations. The facilities will include a brand new customer information system at each location and will be completed in autumn 2004. The improvements to these stations form part of a national project, which will see facilities modernised at 68 stations across the country for the benefit of passengers. The improvements will vary from station to station, but include waiting rooms, toilets, shelters, CCTV and improved customer information systems. Jon Wiseman, Route Director said: “Network Rail is committed to providing safe, reliable and efficient railway infrastructure. Stations are the gateway to travel by rail and form a vital part of the journey experience for passengers. Comfortable stations with modern facilities are an important part of our continued programme to re-build the railway.”

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