Funding confirmed to progress plan for lifts at Croydon station
Briefly

The South Croydon station lacks step-free access to all platforms and is among 50 stations earmarked for accessibility upgrades. New lifts will be installed to aid elderly and disabled individuals. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced that the feasibility study for these upgrades will be funded through part of a £92 billion investment allocated to road and rail projects. The DfT's Access for All fund will finance these improvements. Other stations like Raynes Park are also being considered for upgrades to ensure full step-free access.
South Croydon station, currently lacking step-free access to all platforms, is to receive upgrades for improved accessibility for elderly and disabled passengers through new lifts funded by the DfT.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander confirmed that a feasibility study for South Croydon station's accessibility upgrades will be funded as part of a £92 billion investment in road and rail projects.
Elly Baker expressed her support for the Rail Access for All feasibility studies, emphasizing the importance of making transport networks inclusive and accessible for everyone in London.
Other London stations, including Bushey and Dalston Kingsland, have also received funding for feasibility studies to improve step-free access.
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