Teddington station in south west London has been upgraded to provide step-free access, following the completion of a £5.4 million investment under the Department for Transport’s ‘Access for All’ programme. The works mark a significant milestone in Network Rail’s continued efforts to improve station accessibility across the Wessex route.
The project included the installation of two new lifts, positioned on either side of the existing footbridge, allowing level access from both the Victoria Road and Station Road entrances. This enables passengers—particularly those with reduced mobility, luggage, or pushchairs—to make seamless interchanges between the Shepperton branch and services to Twickenham and Richmond.
Delivered in collaboration with South Western Railway and the London Borough of Richmond, the scheme was formally opened during a ribbon-cutting event attended by representatives from Network Rail, SWR, and local MP Munira Wilson.
Teddington is the latest station to benefit from the programme on the Wessex route, following similar upgrades at Stoneleigh, Farnborough North, Motspur Park, Walton-on-Thames, and Isleworth. In the past year alone, several of these stations have been equipped with new footbridges and lifts, further supporting Network Rail’s commitment to accessible rail travel across its network.
Originally opened in 1863 and granted Grade II listed status in 2012, Teddington station remains a key part of the Kingston Loop. Passenger figures between April 2023 and March 2024 show over 1.6 million entries and exits at the station, with more than 75,000 interchange movements recorded.
The ‘Access for All’ fund supports the delivery of step-free routes within stations, typically by installing lifts or ramps and upgrading existing infrastructure. The initiative is part of a wider strategy to ensure rail travel is accessible to all users.
