£6.3m station access upgrade complete

LLANELLI railway station has officially unveiled its new improvements, marking a major milestone in creating a more inclusive, modern and welcoming station for all passengers.

- STAFF REPORTER

Cutting the ribbon to open the new facilities.

(NETWORK RAIL)

The completion of the £6.3m upgrade was celebrated at a community event attended by local leaders, rail partners and residents.

The investment has delivered a range of improvements that will make it easier, safer and more convenient for passengers to travel, particularly disabled people and those with luggage, wheelchairs, prams or additional access needs.

These include:

■ A new fully accessible footbridge with lifts;

■ Removal of the old footbridge;

■ Improved ramped access on Platform 1, reducing reliance on the level crossing;

■ CCTV, public address and lighting upgrades;

■ New tactile paving along platform edges;

■ Upgraded emergency egress points.

These enhancements form part of ongoing work to create a Wales and Borders rail network that better serves every member of the community, supporting more accessible journeys and improving the overall passenger experience.

They were funded through the Department for Transport’s Access for All scheme and delivered in partnership with Network Rail, Transport for Wales and the Welsh Government.