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Written question asked by Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 12 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 September 2025. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Monday, 22 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dorchester South Station: Access

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions her Department has had with (a) Dorset Council and (b) local stakeholders on funding contributions towards accessibility improvements at Dorchester South Station.

Answer

We are committed to improving the accessibility of the railway and recognise the social and economic benefits this brings to communities.

Since 2006 the Access for All programme has installed accessible, step free routes at over 270 stations plus a range of smaller scale access improvements at around 1500 stations.

In May 2024, the previous government agreed the publication of a list of 50 additional stations selected for initial feasibility work, which included Dorchester South railway station.

Network Rail have now completed all 50 feasibility studies and we will shortly be announcing which of those stations will progress.

I am pleased that Dorset Council have already pledged some funding for the project but would welcome any further contributions that could be found.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
76942
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Access Finance Dorchester South Station
Link
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