Perth railway station to become more accessible

26th January 2012

Disabled commuters in Perth could find it easier to travel to and from work thanks to a new footbridge being proposed for the railway station.

A new application has been submitted by Network Rail to Perth and Kinross Council outlining a blueprint for a footbridge connecting platforms one to four.

The bridge is to be accessible by both stairs and lifts, meaning that it can easily be used by all rail passengers.

A document submitted to the council explains that commuters currently have to use steps or a very steep ramp, which provides "a poor and unsatisfactory route for disabled passengers", the Perthshire Advertiser reports.

Network Rail has been carrying out an extensive and major nationwide scheme to improve access for disabled passengers at railway stations, which can also benefit pushchair users or those with lots of luggage.

Planning permission is not required for the Perth station development, however listed building consent must be sought as the station contains Victorian, Tudor and Gothic architecture dating back to the late 19th century.

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