Kingswood, Glenbrook get much-needed accessibility upgrades
Accessibility upgrades at both Kingswood and Glenbrook train stations are ready to go for Christmas.
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New lifts will open at Kingswood and Glenbrook train stations in time for the Christmas holidays.
Penrith state Liberal MP Stuart Ayres said the new lifts would provide much-needed accessibility for customers travelling during the holiday season.
“Construction work at Glenbrook and Kingswood stations started in February, and I am pleased that the new lifts will be available for customers ahead of schedule,” he said.
“Our less mobile customers and those travelling with luggage and prams will find it easier to access train services thanks to the new lifts and improved facilities at the stations.
“With more people deciding to use public transport than ever before, it’s great to see Kingswood and Glenbrook have these upgrades.”
Upgrades at Kingswood station include two new lifts and stairs to provide access to each platform, new accessible footpaths, new station entrances on the Great Western Highway and the corner of Park Ave and Richmond Rd, and improved amenities.
Upgrades at Glenbrook include a new lift between the platform and footbridge, a kiss-and-ride area on Burfitt Pde, new ambulant and family toilets, and upgrades to CCTV and security.
According to statistics, more than 1000 train customer trips start or end at Glenbrook Station every day, and more than 4600 at Kingswood station.
The upgrades are part of the state government’s Transport Access Program, and initiative to deliver safe, modern and accessible public transport infrastructure across the state.
To date, more than 470 projects are either completed or underway.