Transport for London has paused plans for step-free access at Seven Sisters Overground due to a funding shortfall affecting the project timeline
London: So, it looks like the plans for step-free access at Seven Sisters Overground station have hit a snag. Transport for London announced that the work is on hold because they’re short on funds. They were supposed to install lifts this year, but now that’s not happening.
The reason? Well, they mentioned a “funding shortfall.” Apparently, there are extra costs involved, mainly because of delays in getting a new type of lift certified and just the usual inflation stuff. It’s a bit of a bummer, really.
Seven Sisters is one of five stations in London where they’re trying to make things more accessible. The others are Brondesbury, Hackney Downs, Peckham Rye, and Surrey Quays. It’s all part of a bigger plan by the Department for Transport to improve access for everyone.
MyLondon found out that Network Rail is still looking over the proposed design and costs for the project. A spokesperson from TfL said they’re still on board with making the station accessible, but they need to sort out the funding issues first.
They’re hoping to get some clarity soon on how and when this will all happen. A spokesperson from the Department for Transport added that they want everyone to travel easily and confidently, so they’re looking into the funding for this Access for All scheme.
It’s a bit of a waiting game now, but fingers crossed they’ll figure it out soon!
