Published: Wednesday, 17th March, 2010 5:52pm

Olympic upgrade for Slough station

MORE than £2m has been set aside to make Slough railway station step-free in time for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Three lifts will be installed with the £2.5m government funding in a bid to improve access at key stations for sports fans with limited mobility.

Rail Minister Chris Mole said: "The 2012 Olympic Games will be a landmark event in London's history and it's vital everyone can take part and enjoy them.

"These stations in particular are expecting thousands more visitors wanting to get to Olympic events.

"Creating step-free access at these stations will be a massive help to those with limited mobility, making it easier for them to get to individual sports events.

Travellers will continue to benefit from better access at these stations for many years after the Olympics."

The money comes as part of the £370m 'Access for All' scheme which was launched in 2006 to fund the redevelopment of train stations across England, Scotland and Wales.

Construction work will start in 2011 and is due to be completed in time for the opening ceremony in 2012.

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cheryl
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Mar 19 10 15:17
Comment: 8752

About time...why did it have to wait till the 2012 oplympics for something to be done.
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hmmm
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Mar 19 10 22:05
Comment: 8760

i agree cheryl, who cares about the residents in the area with mobility problems who have been using this train station for years - or havent been because of the lack of ramps etc. with the prices that rail companies have been charging over the past years for their services you would think they would have been made to make sure the stations along their routes are accessable to all. in fact, i thought that there were regulations in place supposed to ensure businesses were easily accessed by wheelchair users? if they charge for a train ticket then it is a business and should have been made to remedy the access problems earlier.
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