Network Rail will this month restart work at Biggleswade station to make it more accessible.

The work involves constructing a new footbridge and installing lifts.

The new footbridge and lifts will create step-free routes to the platforms, and between them.

This will make the station more accessible, particularly to passengers with mobility impairments, heavy luggage, or pushchairs.

Previously, passengers have had to rely on calling staff to assist. As the staff are mobile, they may not even be at Biggleswade station when a passenger calls.

The project to provide step-free access at the station is being funded by the Government’s Access for All Programme.

The work has experienced several setbacks, which meant that it did not meet its original schedule.

The work at Biggleswade will begin again this month. Network Rail expects to finish it by the end of this year.

Trains will continue to stop at Biggleswade station during the construction, and the station will remain open to passengers

This follows similar work at other stations in Hertfordshire, such as Tring and Royston.

“Improving accessibility at stations is crucial and benefits everyone – whether it’s people with mobility challenges, parents or carers with pushchairs, or passengers carrying heavy luggage. It also encourages greater use of public transport, reducing car journeys, easing congestion, and helping to lower carbon emissions.”

“We sincerely apologise for the delays in delivering the accessibility upgrades at Biggleswade station and fully understand the frustration this has caused for passengers and the local community.”

Stuart Calvert, capital delivery director for Network Rail’s Eastern region