Transport for London (TfL) has outlined ten stations it will assess for viability for step-free access work. Local London Assembly Member Krupesh Hirani has welcomed the inclusion of Alperton and Rayners Lane stations in this list. This is part of TfL’s yearly £20 million commitment to making the transport network in London more accessible to all passengers.
Accessibility is vital to our transport network, ensuring all passengers are able to get around the capital for work, for school, for leisure and more. Since 2016, the number of step-free stations in London has increased by 20%, with over 200 stations step-free across the network.
This latest step will see stations across North West London prioritised for works that would make them accessible to all. However, funding is key to this as these projects can be costly due to the scale and difficulty of installing lifts and other measures to increase accessibility. This is why TfL will work with all partners and stakeholders including central Government, local boroughs and development partners to identify investment opportunities.
Local London Assembly Member Krupesh Hirani AM said:
“It’s great to see Alperton and Rayners Lane on this list of stations. Following the recent successful completions of step-free access at Sudbury Hill and Harrow on the Hill stations, I hope to see these and other stations across Brent and Harrow become accessible to everyone.
“Making these stations accessible would make a huge difference to disabled passengers in my constituency, making it easier for them to access the transport network, and allowing them to travel safely and with dignity.
“Step-free access will also benefit other passengers, including parents with pushchairs, anyone travelling with luggage, or anyone who just needs an easier journey.
“I look forward to working with TfL and local councils to advocate for these stations to become step-free.”
Information on TfL’s prioritised stations can be found here