The Anonymous Widower

Selby 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.

Selby station is on the list.

These pictures show the station and the current bridge,

The existing pedestrian bridge has the following.

• Steep stairs at both ends.
• No provision for step-free access.

he bridge does appear to be in good condition.

Possible Electrification Through Selby Station

Perhaps most importantly, the current bridge could be too low for 25 KVAC overhead electrification to be erected underneath the bridge.

Although, it might be possible to lower the track or use one of Network Rail’s proven solutions to squeeze the electrification underneath.

At present though, it seems unlikely that the route through Selby will be electrified, due to the problem of the Selby Swing Bridge and Government policy.

Installing Step-Free Access

It could be feasible to add lifts to the existing footbridge, but it doesn’t solve the problem of the steep stairs.

In Winner Announced In The Network Rail Footbridge Design Ideas Competition, I wrote how the competition was won by this bridge.

So could a factory-built bridge like this be installed be installed at Selby station?

This 3D Google Map shows Selby station.

The platforms to the South of he footbridge are wide and there is lots of space.

Could the new bridge be installed there?

June 5, 2019 - Posted by AnonW | Transport/Travel | CP6 Funding For Step-Free Access, Electrification, Network Rail/RIBA Footbridge Design Competition, Selby Station, Selby Swing Bridge, Step-Free