Doncaster railway station on track to receive funding boost of up to £160,000

A Doncaster railway station has been earmarked for Government money to improve access for diasbled train passengers.
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Thorne South railway station could get as much as £160,000 as part of £20million worth of improvements to 124 smaller railway stations.

Department for Transport cash can be used for things like new lifts, accessible toilets and customer information screens to improve passenger experience.

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The news has been welcomed by councillors in the area who said that elderly passengers had been asking for improvements to the station for some time.

Thorne South railway station could get as much as £160,000 as part of £20 million of improvementsThorne South railway station could get as much as £160,000 as part of £20 million of improvements
Thorne South railway station could get as much as £160,000 as part of £20 million of improvements

Other stations in South Yorkshire have also been chosen to receive the money.

Darnall and Woodhouse in Sheffield and Kiveton Bridge alongside nearby station Kiveton Park in Rotherham are also on the list.

Five stations in and around Barnsley were also selected.

Dodworth, Darton, Silkestone Common, Elsecar and Penistone will all receive Government money.

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Coun Mark Houlbrook, who represents Thorne & Moorends on Doncaster Council, said: “Increased investment in our local transport infrastructure in Thorne in Moorends is very much welcomed.

“Ward councillors are committed to ensuring our local train services are disabled friendly and are accessible to all in our community.

“Many elderly passengers have been asking for such improvements for sometime and will encourage better connectivity, access and healthier, active lifestyles. This is the first part of a transport revolution in our area.”

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: “The ability to travel easily from A to B is an essential factor for our day to day lives - but is not the reality for everyone.

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“I recognise that we have much more to do, which is why we’re making 124 train stations across the country more accessible - a key part of levelling-up access for disabled people to transport and opening up opportunities for all.

“This is just the start of a much more ambitious agenda. My goal is to go much further in the years ahead to help ensure that our country’s transport system becomes one of the most accessible in the world.”