Temporary car park closures announced at Alfreton station to allow major accessibility upgrade work
- Alfreton station car park to be closed overnight for periods later this month
- Closure to allow major improvement works to take place
- Two new lifts will be installed as part of the Department for Transport's ‘Access for All’ scheme
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has announced a further milestone in the project to improve accessibility at Alfreton station.
The project, which is part of the Department for Transport's ‘Access for All’ scheme, has taken another step forward as large cranes are being moved into place to help construct new lifts.
To allow the work to take place, EMR is temporarily closing Alfreton station car park overnight later this month.
The station, which originally reopened in its current form in the 1970s, is undergoing significant upgrades, including the installation of two new lifts attached to the existing footbridge.
As part of this project, which is being carried out by Network Rail, the 50-year-old footbridge will also be refurbished, and new stairs will be installed.
Additional improvements will be made to the station’s platforms and lighting, enhancing the overall experience for customers.
During the project, no disruption to train services are planned, and the station will remain open throughout.
Temporary Car Park Closures
To facilitate these works, there will be short-term closures of Alfreton car park overnight on the following dates:
- November 23 – 7pm to 8am
- November 30 – 7pm to 8am
- December 7 - 7pm to 8am
There is also a possibility that the car park will be closed on December 14 and 21. However, this is dependent on the progress of the project.
Philippa Cresswell, Director of Customer Service at East Midlands Railway, said: "These upgrades will make Alfreton station more accessible and provide a smoother, more comfortable travel experience. We would like to thank customers for their patience and cooperation as the work to improve the station takes place."