Crowborough Station To Go Step-Free
This document on the Government web site is entitled Access for All: 73 Stations Set To Benefit From Additional Funding.
Crowborough station is on the list.
This Google Map shows the 3D image of the station.
Note.
- The current bridge is in the North East corner of the map.
- The platforms were lengthened and refurbished in 2016 to accept ten-car trains.
Crowborough would appear to be a typical well-built and managed country station.
Installing Step-Free Access
In Winner Announced In The Network Rail Footbridge Design Ideas Competition, I wrote how the competition was won by this bridge.
I think there are three options for using a factory-built bridge like this at Crowborough station.
- The new bridge replaces the existing bridge.
- A new bridge is placed in a different position and the old one is demolished.
- A new bridge is built in addition to the current bridge.
In my view, if the condition of the old bridge is good enough, the third option is preferable.
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