Barnes railway station, operational for nearly 180 years, has finally improved its accessibility with the formal opening of a new footbridge and lifts. This major station, which serves around 2 million passengers per year, was previously only accessible via steps. The recent £8.3 upgrade, funded by the DfT's 'Access for All' initiative, features dual-aspect lifts linking four platforms and innovative downfacing strip lighting to minimize light pollution. Additionally, a mural designed by local schools has been unveiled, restoring an old wall and celebrating the area's heritage.
Opened nearly 180 years ago, Barnes railway station in southwest London is finally accessible after a new footbridge and lifts were formally opened last week.
The lifts are all dual-aspect, meaning that a person can go in on one side, and walk out of a set of doors on the opposite side without needing to reverse back out again.
The £8.3 upgrade was funded by the Department for Transport's 'Access for All' scheme.
A related project also took place. Local schools were invited to design a mural for the old wall that runs alongside the station, which was also formally unveiled at the same time.
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