£10.3m upgrades planned at Kings Langley Railway Station including additional lifts and bridge
Funding has been agreed for a multi-million pound revamp at a railway station in Dacorum.
Network Rail announced that £10.3 million has been made available for a series of upgrades at Kings Langley Railway Station.
Money has been made available as part of a wider national project to improve accessibility at UK train stations.
Network Rail confirmed that a new footbridge and three lifts will be built at the station. This has been authorised so passengers can have step-free access to every platform in the station.
Other upgrades planned for the station include: improved lighting, additional CCTV coverage, changes to the announcement system, and improved power supplies.
Work on the scheme is expected to begin in November and last until July 2027. At this stage Network has not revealed how the works will impact operations at the station.
Elinor Weymouth, project manager for Network Rail said: "We are committed to making the railway more accessible for everyone and this investment at Kings Langley is an important step towards achieving that goal.
"The new lifts and footbridge will provide a modern, accessible route between all platforms, making journeys easier and more convenient for passengers while improving the overall station experience."
A drop-in event will take place at the station next Tuesday from 4pm where passengers can find out more about the scheme.
Rail minister Lord Peter Hendy said: “New lifts at Kings Langley station will give passengers the step-free access they’ve long called for, helping more people travel with independence and confidence."