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Next ♿️ step-free stations to be shown on the Tube Map in the near future?

Request ID: FOI-0815-2324
Date published: 11 July 2023

You asked
Hey there, Sine 2018, Network Rail has undertaken a programme called 'Access for All' whereby it has been making a lot of stations throughout our 🇬🇧 country step-free by installing elevators and ramps, many of whom have been TfL stations as well (London Overground/ Elizabeth Line) appearing on the Tube Map since 2018 that have gained step-free access. From my calculations, these are the following stations that appear on the TfL Tube Map which are remaining as part of their current scheme to get step-free access in the near future: LO = London Overground TL = Thameslink 1) Hackney downs LO 2) Queens park LO 3) Brondesbury LO 4) Seven Sisters LO 5) Battersea park LO - (not officially shown on the Tube Map but in every sense counted as LO's 113th station including TfL's own Step-free page: https://tfl.gov.uk/travel-information/improvements-and-projects/step-free-access#on-this-page-2) 6) Peckham rye LO/ TL 7) Mill Hill broadway TL 8) Finsbury Park TL 9) Cricklewood TL 10) Tooting TL 11) Streatham TL 12) South croydon TL 13) Shortlands TL 14) St Mary cray TL 15) Petts wood TL 16) Catford TL 17) Plumstead TL 18) Brent Cross West TL - (brand new station opening in 2023) I am sure you would be thinking to respond by saying that Thameslink is a separate private national rail company and not controlled by TfL, but the reason I included Thameslink (along with London Overground) in my query here is because since 2020, the whole Thameslink line within Greater London has become a part of the Tube Map family - & as a result whenever accessibility changes do occur on the Thameslink route since then, TfL is informed about them and accordingly TfL updates the Tube Map, so just wanted to ask you about it as well. Hence, my question is if you can kindly update & let me know the current status of accessibility developments for these stations (or at least of as many you can find info on) as of June 2023 please? eg. what is the current estimate for these stations' accessibility construction work to be completed as of now for these stations, and which of these will likely get step-free access opened the first as of now?

We answered

TfL Ref: 0815-2324

Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 14 June 2023 asking for information about our step free stations.

Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy.  I can confirm that we hold the information you require. You asked:

Since 2018, Network Rail has undertaken a programme called 'Access for All' whereby it has been making a lot of stations throughout our 🇬🇧 country step-free by installing elevators and ramps, many of whom have been TfL stations as well (London Overground/ Elizabeth Line) appearing on the Tube Map since 2018 that have gained step-free access.

From my calculations, these are the following stations that appear on the TfL Tube Map which are remaining as part of their current scheme to get step-free access in the near future:
LO = London Overground
TL = Thameslink
1) Hackney downs LO
2) Queens park LO
3) Brondesbury LO
4) Seven Sisters LO
5) Battersea park LO - (not officially shown on the Tube Map but in every sense counted as LO's 113th station including TfL's own Step-free page: https://tfl.gov.uk/travel-information/improvements-and-projects/step-free-access#on-this-page-2)
6) Peckham rye LO/ TL
7) Mill Hill broadway TL
8) Finsbury Park TL
9) Cricklewood TL
10) Tooting TL
11) Streatham TL
12) South croydon TL
13) Shortlands TL
14) St Mary cray TL
15) Petts wood TL
16) Catford TL
17) Plumstead TL
18) Brent Cross West TL - (brand new station opening in 2023)
I am sure you would be thinking to respond by saying that Thameslink is a separate private national rail company and not controlled by TfL, but the reason I included Thameslink (along with London Overground) in my query here is because since 2020, the whole Thameslink line within Greater London has become a part of the Tube Map family - & as a result whenever accessibility changes do occur on the Thameslink route since then, TfL is informed about them and accordingly TfL updates the Tube Map, so just wanted to ask you about it as well.
Hence, my question is if you can kindly update & let me know the current status of accessibility developments for these stations (or at least of as many you can find info on) as of June 2023 please?
eg. what is the current estimate for these stations' accessibility construction work to be completed as of now for these stations, and which of these will likely get step-free access opened the first as of now?

Please see the table below which details the status of the Step Free Access (SFA) schemes at each station along with some links as to where you can find updated information for non-TfL stations.
 
StationStatus of SchemeSource for status information
Hackney DownsScheme remains in design phase. No confirmed funding for delivery or delivery date yet. The funding and programme for delivery will be confirmed once the design process is complete, and remains dependent on considerations of value, affordability and feasibility.Transport for London & Department for Transport
Queens ParkScheme remains in design phase. No confirmed funding for delivery or delivery date yet. The funding and programme for delivery will be confirmed once the design process is complete, and remains dependent on considerations of value, affordability and feasibility.Transport for London & Department for Transport
BrondesburyScheme remains in design phase. No confirmed funding for delivery or delivery date yet. The funding and programme for delivery will be confirmed once the design process is complete, and remains dependent on considerations of value, affordability and feasibility.Transport for London & Department for Transport
Seven SistersStep-free access expected to be completed and made available to public during 2024. Please note that step-free access will be provided between the street and the platforms served by London Overground only. The current project does not provide step-free access to the platforms served by the Victoria line. Transport for London
Battersea ParkScheme remains in design phase. No confirmed funding for delivery or delivery date yet. The funding and programme for delivery will be confirmed once the design process is complete, and remains dependent on considerations of value, affordability and feasibility.Transport for London & Department for Transport
Peckham RyeScheme remains in design phase. No confirmed funding for delivery or delivery date yet. The funding and programme for delivery will be confirmed once the design process is complete, and remains dependent on considerations of value, affordability and feasibility.Transport for London, Department for Transport & Network Rail
Mill Hill BroadwayScheme remains in design phase. No confirmed funding for delivery or delivery date yet. The funding and programme for delivery will be confirmed once the design process is complete, and remains dependent on considerations of value, affordability and feasibility.Transport for London & Department for Transport
Finsbury ParkStep-free access provided to all National Rail served platforms since May 2023.Transport for London
CricklewoodScheme remains in design phase. No confirmed funding for delivery or delivery date yet. The funding and programme for delivery will be confirmed once the design process is complete, and remains dependent on considerations of value, affordability and feasibility.Transport for London & Department for Transport
TootingStep-free access expected to be completed and available for use by the public by winter 2024.https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-routes/sussex/tooting-station-access-for-all-improvements/
StreathamStep-free access expected to be completed and available for use by the public by autumn 2023.https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-routes/sussex/sussex-railway-upgrade-plan/step-free-access-for-streatham-station/
South CroydonScheme remains in design phase. No confirmed funding for delivery or delivery date yet. The funding and programme for delivery will be confirmed once the design process is complete, and remains dependent on considerations of value, affordability and feasibility.Transport for London & Department for Transport
ShortlandsScheme remains in design phase. No confirmed funding for delivery or delivery date yet. The funding and programme for delivery will be confirmed once the design process is complete, and remains dependent on considerations of value, affordability and feasibility.Transport for London & Department for Transport
St Mary CrayScheme is now in delivery phase. No confirmed date for completion.Transport for London & Department for Transport
Petts WoodStep-free access expected to be completed and available for use by the public by autumn 2023.https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-routes/kent/petts-wood-access-for-all-improvements/
CatfordStep-free access expected to be completed and available for use by the public during autumn 2023.https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-routes/kent/catford-station-access-for-all-improvements/
PlumsteadStep-free access expected to be completed and available for use by the public during spring 2024.https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-routes/kent/plumstead-station-access-for-all-improvements/
Brent Cross WestThis new station is currently expected to be completed and opened to the public with step-free access during autumn 2023.https://transformingbx.co.uk/transformation/brent-cross-west/


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Sara Thomas
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General Counsel
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