- Motspur – 3 two stop sixteen person passenger lifts
- Barnes – 3 two stop passenger lifts
- Walton on Thames – 2 passenger lifts
- Isleworth – 2 passenger lifts
- Stoneleigh - 3 passenger lifts
The solution
Motspur Park station on the Wessex route, to the historic Walton-on-Thames and Isleworth stations first built in the 1800s, have all undergone a major transformation to improve step-free access.
Peter Williams, Customer and Commercial Director for South Western Railway, said of the Isleworth official opening: “We’re very pleased to see these new lifts unveiled at Isleworth, which is in line with Hounslow London Borough Council’s ambition of making all of its stations step-free, will make this station fully accessible for the very first time.
“We know just how big a difference these accessibility improvements make to customers and our local communities, which is why they’re a key part of our accessibility strategy.”
Results
The new Stannah lifts provide step-free access to currently five of the seven stations along the Wessex route, enabling local residents and commuters to use the railways with ease.
With these new lifts added to the Network Rail lift maintenance contract, where Stannah take care of over 1800 lifts and escalators at stations across the UK, part of their 100,000 strong lift service portfolio.
Stannah have been helping Network Rail make rail travel more inclusive and accessible for those with limited mobility or travelling with luggage and prams for more than a decade. Accessibility improvements like these are a crucial part in making London a welcoming city for everyone. By making stations easier to access with Stannah lifts, Network Rail and its partners are encouraging sustainable travel choices and enhancing the overall passenger experience.
Pete Ford, Project Manager, Major Projects Division of Stannah Lift Services, said: "It’s been a real pleasure working alongside Octavius on these important projects. It was a great team effort bringing them to life, and it’s incredibly rewarding to see how our combined work is contributing to a more inclusive and accessible rail network. We’re proud to support Network Rail in creating a better travel experience for everyone.”
“Our renewed contract with Network Rail allows us to build on the excellence of our teams and processes, ensuring seamless travel for the thousands of passengers who rely on the network daily. We look forward to collaborating with Network Rail on future projects, delivering accessibility upgrades and ensuring inclusive travel for all passengers.”
