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Richmond upon Thames Liberal Democrats:Covering the constituencies of Twickenham and Richmond Park |
Residents show strong support for a modern Whitton Station
January 31, 2012 10:31 AM
• [Jan 30]: SUPPORT is growing for an overhaul of Whitton station, following proposals from a local passenger group, backed by Lib Dem councillors and GLA candidate Munira Wilson.
South West London GLA candidate and local Lib Dem councillors are calling on Richmond Council to work with the relevant authorities and prioritise Whitton Station for improvements this year. The most important issue is to make the station fully accessible, but other improvements include better drainage to prevent puddles and flooding on the walkways, re-opening of the toilets, extending canopies and aesthetic improvements to the footbridge. Scores of local residents have already signed a Lib Dem petition in support of these proposals.
Munira Wilson said, "It's high time we had a station in Whitton fit for the 21st century - the station is currently in a terrible state and impossible to access for the disabled or parents with pushchairs. There are plans or funding in place for improvements to other major stations in the borough and now Whitton must be made a priority.
"Local residents have already shown overwhelming support for these proposals to be implemented. Nationally there is funding available from the Department for Transport (DfT) to improve station access. I call on the Council, with South West Trains and Network Rail, to bid to the DfT so Whitton can benefit from these access funds. Whitton station must get the investment it needs to be a decent, modern station for local commuters, as well as the thousands of visitors on rugby days."
• Lib Dems back Whitton station overhaul bid [RTT Feb 04]
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