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Written question asked by Rachel Hopkins (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 March 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 March 2020. It was answered by Chris Heaton-Harris (Conservative) on Friday, 13 March 2020 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Luton Station: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what funding has been allocated to improve Luton railway station; and how that funding compares to investment in railway stations in the (a) East of England and (b) UK.

Answer

The Department does not hold information on spending on stations in the East of England. Luton station is due to benefit from a share of the £300million Access for All funding. Subject to a feasible design being identified, the station will receive a step free route from the station entrance, to and between all platforms. Luton station has been in the Access for All programme for a number of years, but Network Rail (NR) have been unable to secure Luton Borough Council (LBC) approval for any of their proposed designs.

Furthermore, as part of GTR’s May 2018 Passenger Benefit Fund, Luton was allocated £80,000. Following the passenger consultation last year, toilet refurbishments have been approved at this station. I look forward to meeting with my honourable Friend later this month to discuss this issue further.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25218
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Finance Luton Station
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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