11.09.13
£6m revamp for Denmark Hill station
Denmark Hill station in London has benefitted from £6m worth of improvements. The station was reopened today by transport minister Norman Baker.
Funding for the works came from the Government’s Access for All scheme, as well as Network Rail’s National Station Improvement Programme (NSIP) and Southeastern.
The station now has step-free access, a new ticket office, station entrance and retail facilities, as well as accessible toilets and improved passenger waiting areas. A new ticket gate aims to reduce fare dodging.
Baker said: “The Coalition Government’s Access for All scheme is making a real difference to passengers and I know these improvements will be welcomed by the thousands using Denmark Hill station every day, including those travelling to Kings College and Maudsley hospitals.
“By opening up access and providing step-free routes we provide all passengers, including those with disabilities and parents with young children, greater access to employment and social opportunities. And of course everyone feels the benefit of taking a train from stations with improved facilities and layout.”
Fiona Taylor, Network Rail’s route managing director, said: “This is a much improved station which will provide passengers with a much better experience as they use the railway. There is better access, better information and better facilities, all of which have made a huge difference to the quality of the station.
“We have worked closely with the Department for Transport and Southeastern to deliver these improvements which will help to meet the demands of the millions of passengers which use the station every year.”
Charles Horton, managing director of Southeastern, said: “This major upgrade is part of an ongoing commitment to invest in and improve rail services and facilities for our passengers. The new station is much more accessible, offers terrific new facilities and we’re pleased to officially open the new station to our customers.”
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