# UK railway station accessibility upgrades

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uk-railway-station-accessibility-upgrades
> Updated: 2026-10-05T08:22:20.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Infrastructure projects under the Department for Transport’s ‘Access for All’ scheme are progressing at various UK railway stations to improve accessibility.

At Southend East station, GBR Anglia and contractor Octavius have completed a major milestone involving the installation of concrete and steel components for a new accessible footbridge and lift shafts. Following upcoming fit-out and testing phases, these facilities are expected to enter service in spring 2027.

At Hither Green station, a new footbridge has opened as part of a £28 million programme managed by Network Rail. The project aims to provide full step-free access to all platforms by spring 2027 through the installation of four lifts, new staircases, and a link passageway. The upgrades also include new passenger information systems and environmental restoration efforts in the adjacent nature reserve.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: Hither Green station opens new footbridge as accessibility programme progresses

A new footbridge has opened at Hither Green station, part of a £28m programme to provide step-free access and improved facilities for passengers by spring 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hither-green-station-opens-new-footbridge-as-accessibility-programme-progresses

### 2026-09-21: Southend East station accessibility upgrades reach major milestone

GBR Anglia has completed a major installation of concrete and steel structures for a new accessible footbridge and lifts at Southend East station, with public use expected in spring 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/southend-east-station-accessibility-upgrades-reach-major-milestone

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