UK: Accessibility Improvements at Grays Station with Two New Lifts

c2c has announced the installation of two new lifts at Grays station following an investment of 9 million GBP into the site in Essex.

The work, which was delivered in partnership with Network Rail and carried out by Octavius, brings step-free access to the station.

Each lift is capable of carrying up to 16 passengers, with the pair now acting as the first DLDS VLB (Dual Lift Drive System, Vertical Linear Beam) lifts to be installed anywhere in the UK.

They also serve as evacuation lifts, enabling them to be used in emergency situations.

Alongside the installation of the new lifts; c2c has also invested 300,000 GBP to upgrade both Grays station’s power supply and refurbish the subway.

The station remained open throughout construction, minimising disruption to services.

Rob Mullen, Managing Director of c2c, said:

The completion of step-free access at Grays station is the result of dedication, hard work and innovative engineering. It’s great that c2c can add another ‘first’ to the UK rail network after making its entire network contactless earlier in the year.

I am so pleased we have been able to improve the station experience for all our customers on the Thameside loop and for generations to come.