Twickenham MP's fight to improve disabled access at a borough train station has been dismissed as the train operator claims his proposals would be too costly.
Dr Vincent Cable has campaigned to have lifts installed on the forecourt at Hampton Wick station for disabled passenger's use, however South West Trains (SWTs) argued that the costs involved in converting the station would be prohibitive.
A spokesperson for SWT said the development would have required "a major, major investment," and added it had alternative arrangements in place for disabled passengers wishing to travel from the station.
Dr Vincent Cable has campaigned to have lifts installed on the forecourt at Hampton Wick station for disabled passenger's use, however South West Trains (SWTs) argued that the costs involved in converting the station would be prohibitive.
A spokesperson for SWT said the development would have required "a major, major investment," and added it had alternative arrangements in place for disabled passengers wishing to travel from the station.
15:31, 12 May 2008
by Matthew Rees