Step-free access at Motspur Park and Raynes Park train stations

Merton Liberal Democrats have been campaigning for step-free access at Motspur Park and Raynes Park train stations.

The only access to Motspur Park station involves climbing up and down flights  of stairs to the central platform. At Raynes Park station, whilst there is a ramp to get to the London-bound platform, the other platforms can only be accessed by stairs.

As a result, residents who have mobility needs, those with heavy luggage or with buggies are either unable to use the stations or require help. Access could be improved with ramps or lifts. Such improvements have recently been undertaken in neighbouring Worcester Park and New Malden train stations and other stations along the line nearer to London.

Over 1,200 residents have signed a Lib Dem petition to improve access. This has now been sent to Network Rail, South West Trains and the Department of Transport. There is a commitment from the rail industry to improve access to its stations and the Department of Transport has an existing “Access for All” fund.