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13/12/2017

Murphy To Create Step-Free Access At Future Elizabeth Line Stations

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J. Murphy & Sons Limited has been appointed to carry out improvement works to four stations on the Great Western Route.

The contractor will deliver step-free access and upgrades at the future Elizabeth line stations in west London and Buckinghamshire.

Full improvements by station are as follows;

• Hanwell; Two new lifts to provide step-free access to the platforms, refurbished entrances and subway

• Iver: three new lifts providing step-free access to the platforms, new entrance including new ticket hall, ticket machines and information screens

• Langley: three new lifts and a new footbridge providing step-free access to the platforms, refurbished ticket hall including new ticket gates and information screens

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• Taplow: two new lifts and a footbridge providing step-free access to platforms, refurbished ticket hall and information screens, refurbished waiting rooms and toilets.

Transport for London will also build a brand new station building at Iver, replacing the current structure that dates back to the 1920s.

Val Shawcross, Deputy Mayor for Transport, said: "I'm delighted that four more stations are becoming step-free for the first time.

"The Elizabeth line is going to transform travel across the capital and it's only right that every station will have step-free access. It's vital that our transport network is accessible to all and that's why we're investing more in making our stations step-free than ever before."

Steve Hollingshead, Murphy's Chief Executive Officer, said: "We're extremely excited to be working with TfL on a scheme which is of enormous importance in improving accessibility. This project was a key target in our ten-year plan and we feel very passionately about our ability to deliver. With our self-delivery model across power, rail and piling we are well placed to provide world-class infrastructure for passengers along the Great Western Route."

Work will begin in February 2018 with site surveys taking place at every station. The main works are due to start later in spring at Taplow station.

(LM/MH)

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