Money for better disabled access at railway stations

Elderly and disabled passengers are set to benefit from a multi-million pound investment to make it easier for them to use railway stations.

Worcester Park, Walton, Mitcham, Earlsfield, Sutton, Wandsworth Road and Herne Hill are all earmarked for a slice of £37m will help improve access to 523 stations across England and Wales, paying for ramps, disabled toilets, lifts and extra parking spaces.

10:43, 10 Feb 2009 by Matthew Rees