Plumstead Station in south east London is undergoing a £4.6m upgrade that will include step free access and the installation of new CCTV cameras. Network Rail media centre reports that two new 16-person capacity lifts will be installed to help passengers with disabilities and those with luggage, pushchairs, prams, and bicycles to have step-free platform access.

Hodan Hassan, Network Rail’s commercial scheme sponsor, said: “We’re really pleased to be carrying out another project to continue making the railway more accessible for passengers. This is a key commitment for us at Network Rail and we’re glad to see this project get underway.”

He added: “Throughout the works we will work closely with our partners at Southeastern, the Royal Borough of Greenwich Council and the local community to ensure we minimise any disruption to passengers and local residents. Plumstead station will remain open to passengers throughout the work and rail services will not be affected.”

Kevin Warn, Southeastern's area manager, said: “We know that our customers will be keenly awaiting the completion of these improvements, and so we’re delighted that Network Rail has started this work to make journeys easier for everyone who uses the railway."

Cllr Averil Lekau, Cabinet Member for climate change, environment and transport at the Royal Borough of Greenwich, said: “This investment in Plumstead station will significantly improve access for the local community, making life easier for people who have disabilities, or a pram or a bike, to use the station.”

He added: “I’m delighted to see work getting underway. This will also complement improvements we’re planning around Plumstead station, which aim to make it easier, safer and more attractive for people walking and cycling.”

The work is expected to be completed by spring 2024. It is part of the Department for Transport’s wider ‘Access for All’ scheme, which is seeing similar station upgrades across the southern region.

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