Wessex Access for All schemes
We will be completing multiple Access for All projects across the region.
The Access for All programme is a £350 million scheme to provide an obstacle free, accessible route to and between station platforms.
Why is this work needed?
We are working in partnership with the Department for Transport, South Western Railway and local councils to make it easier for everyone to use our stations, whether that be for visiting friends and family, getting to work or popping to the shops.
By allowing everyone to use the railway, we can decrease car journeys, ease congestion and reduce carbon emissions. Our work will also modernise key station infrastructure for future passenger use.
Below you will find a list of the current planned upgrades, this page is regularly updated so please check back in to see how we are getting on.
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Barnes
Estimated programme
- Detailed design completion – early 2023
- Start on site – summer 2023
- Entry into service – Winter 2024
Summary
The scheme at Barnes station will comprise the installation of a new, open footbridge at the eastern end of the existing canopy. A lift and staircase will serve each of the outside platforms as well as the central island platform, thereby providing a fully accessible route to and between platforms. New lighting and security cameras will also be provided on and around the bridge.
A prior approval planning application was sent to and approved by the council in May 2022.
Impact to station users
This section will be updated once the details of the work has been finalised.
Isleworth
Estimated programme
- Detailed design completion – late 2022
- Start on site – Spring 2023
- Entry into service – Entered into service
Summary
The Access for All project at Isleworth station will install a new lift either side of the raised platforms, making use of the existing subway. New lighting and cameras will also be installed in and around the lifts.
Network Rail is working in collaboration with South Western Railway and the London Borough of Hounslow to deliver the enhancements, with the council contributing £1m towards the scheme.
A prior approval planning application was sent to and approved by the council in May 2022.
Impact to station users
This section will be updated once the details of the work has been finalised.
Motspur Park
Estimated programme
- Detailed design completion – early 2023
- Start on site – spring 2023
- Entry into service – Autumn 2024
At Motspur Park station a new, covered footbridge will replace the existing structure, providing full access via lifts or stairs to the central platform from both sides of the station. New lighting and security cameras will be installed on and around the lifts and bridge.
Network Rail is working with South Western Railway and the London Borough of Merton to deliver the enhancements, with the council making a substantial funding contribution towards the scheme.
A prior approval planning application was sent to and approved by the council in September 2022.
Impact to station users
During construction, access to the station will only be available from the west (Claremont Avenue) side of the station. This is currently planned to last for 9 months.
Stoneleigh
Estimated programme
- Detailed design completion – early 2023
- Start on site – spring 2023
- Entry into service – Autumn 2024
Summary
A new, covered footbridge will replace the existing structure at Stoneleigh station, providing full access via lifts or stairs to the central platform from both sides of the station. New lighting and security cameras will be installed on and around the lifts and bridge. The existing bridge structure will be removed, with the ticket office sited on the central island platform.
Network Rail and South Western Railway have been working together with Epsom and Ewell Borough Council to get this scheme off the ground. The council has provided a £500k funding contribution to the project from its Community Infrastructure fund.
A prior approval planning application was sent to and approved by the council in May 2022.
Impact to station users
Once the methodology of the works has been finalised this page will be amended so as to keep station users and local residents up to date.
Teddington
Estimated programme
- Detailed design completion – spring 2023
- Start on site – summer 2023
- Entry into service – Autumn 2024
Summary
A new lift will be added to either side of the existing bridge structure, providing full access via lifts or stairs to the platforms from both sides of the station. New lighting and security cameras will be installed in and around the lifts.
A planning application was approved by the council in June 2020.
Impact to station users
Once the methodology of the works has been finalised this page will be amended so as to keep station users and local residents up to date.
Walton on Thames
Estimated programme
- Detailed design completion – summer 2022
- Start on site – October 2022 (main works – Christmas 2022)
- Entry into service – Entered into Service
Summary
A new, covered footbridge will be built at the station, providing full access via lifts or stairs to both sides of the station. New lighting and security cameras will be installed on and around the lifts and bridge.
A prior approval planning application was sent to and approved by the council in May 2022.
Wandsworth Town
Summary
Three new lifts will be built at the station, providing full access via lifts or stairs to all four platforms. New lighting and security cameras will be installed in and around the lifts.
A prior approval planning application is due to be submitted to the council.
Impact to station users
Once the methodology of the works has been finalised this page will be amended so as to keep station users and local residents up to date.
Contact us
For more information or to get in touch with us, please contact us by visiting our contact us page or by calling our 24-hour national helpline on 03457 11 41 41.