13.09.13
Step-free works underway at Greenford Tube station
Works are underway to make Greenford Tube station more accessible, with the installation of a new escalator and lift.
Currently 66 Tube stations are step free and with the installation of a new innovative glass incline lift in 2015, Greenford will join the ranks.
Other improvements include widening the centre staircase, demolishing the left staircase and replacing it with an escalator, installing new CCTV within the lift and upgrading all public address systems. A unisex accessible toilet will supplant the currently out of use men’s toilet, and increased lighting and signage will be fitted.
David Waboso, London Underground’s director of capital programmes, said the lift would be particularly useful for disabled people or those with buggies.
“As part of our commitment to make the Tube more accessible, work is now well underway to make Greenford Underground station step free. In order to keep the station open during the works we have to have an ‘up’ escalator and stairs, which is why we are installing a new escalator first, then we will widen the centre staircase and finally we can remove the escalator on the right and install the new incline lift.
“It has entry and exit doors at opposite sides of the lift cabin which also makes it easier for wheelchair users and passengers with buggies because they do not have to turn round when they leave, as they would in a conventional lift with one set of access doors.”
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