Improving station accessibility in Wales and Borders

We are working in partnership with the Department for Transport and Transport for Wales to improve accessibility at six stations on Wales and Borders.

We have completed our work at Ludlow station to install a lift to the existing footbridge. The work to install brand-new footbridges with lifts is almost complete at Llanelli, Cwmbran and Newtown. Flint and Abergavenny will also be completed during Spring 2025.

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.

Abergavenny

Work to install the new beacon bridge was completed over three weekends in September 2024. We are now carrying out the careful installations of over 60 glazing panels when trains aren’t running.

Before we then complete the ramp to the car park and start commissioning the lifts ready for passengers to use in Spring 2025.

Flint

The scaffolding has now been removed from both platform with the ramp to the car park under construction. We are continuing to progress with the installation of the lifts almost complete before we start the testing phase of the programme.

Newtown

We are in the final stages of our work at Newtown station before we fully commission the lifts after weeks of testing.

Llanelli

We successfully removed the old footbridge in early January with the new footbridge and stairs open for passenger use. The lifts were open recently (March 2025).

Testing and minor work will continue in and around the lift area.

Cwmbran

The lifts and the new footbridge are now open for the public to use. This provides step free access between both platforms.

We thank you for your patience and understanding while the work was being carried out here.

Ludlow

Work has been completed at Ludlow and the lift is now open for passengers. The new and fully accessible lift on Platform 1 leads to the existing footbridge. We have also upgraded the lighting, CCTV, PA systems, Platform 2 ramp and fire refuge area to make it safer and easier for passengers to use the station.

This improvement will benefit not only individuals with reduced mobility but also visitors with children, heavy luggage, and/or shopping.

We would like to thank you for your understanding and patience whilst we carried out our work with our contractor, Centregreat. We truly appreciate your cooperation while we temporarily closed part of the road and footpath to get the lift installed.

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.

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