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Stechford Station campaign wins battle for new lifts

Campaigners have been fighting for better access for wheelchair user and people with pushchairs who faced the '92-step marathon'

At Stechford Station, from left: Coun Neil Eustace, Coun Carol Jones, John Hemming MP and Coun Barbara Jackson

Pushchair and wheelchair users will finally be able to use one of Birmingham's busiest train stations following news that lifts will be installed.

Until now, passengers at Rail station have had to negotiate 92 steps to get on and off their trains - making it one of the least accessible stations in the country.

News that the Department of Transport has placed the station on its list for improvement has been welcomed by local campaigners.

Coun Neil Eustace (Lib Dem Stechford and Yardley North) said: "Residents and train users are over the moon with this news.

"We have been battling for this for the last 30 years to end this 92 step marathon.

"Soon disabled people, parents with toddlers and the elderly will not have to struggle to get their trains."

Network Rail, with input from will now draw up the step-free scheme which is expected to involve the installation of lifts to the platforms to ensure the facility meets the latest guidance and regulations.

Roger Horton, Centro's lead member for rail and Metro, said: "More than 384,000 passengers use Stechford every year but for many people with mobility issues the station is essentially out of bounds.