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Five train stations in Wales being upgraded by Network Rail

The stations that include Llanelli and Flint will be become fully accessible

Artist impression of the new footbridge at Abergavenny station.

Network Rail is making six stations on its Wales and Borders route fully accessible for the first time with the construction of new footbridges and lifts.

Flint, Abergavenny, Cwmbran, Llanelli and Newtown stations will get new footbridges with lifts, while across the border Ludlow station will see a lift added to its existing footbridge.

Work is due to start on Monday at Cwmbran, Llanelli and Ludlow, with Newtown, Flint and Abergavenny to follow in November and December. All the work is due to be completed by autumn 2024.

The improvements are being funded by the Department for Transport as part of the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Government’s Access for All programme.

Network Rail’s contractor for Flint, Newtown and Llanelli will be Amco Giffen, while Centregreat will carry out the work at Ludlow, Cwmbran and Abergavenny.

Nick Millington, route director for Network Rail Wales & Borders, said: “We have already completed Access for All schemes at Cadoxton and Barry stations and are delighted that this funding has been made available for six more.

“Improved accessibility benefits everyone – whether that’s people with health conditions or limited mobility or people with children, heavy luggage or shopping. It also encourages more people to use public transport – that means fewer car journeys, less congestion and helps to cut carbon emissions.”

Rail Minister Huw Merriman said: “Passengers deserve an inclusive, accessible railway and it’s great to see these essential upgrades are getting under way thanks to funding from the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Government’s Access for All programme.