Work to install two lift shafts at Plumstead Station in south east London is now complete.

The new lift shafts will be used to provide step-free access from the station concourse to the platforms.

The installation of the two 16-person lift shafts means that the programme of work to make Plumstead station fully accessible is one step closer and remains on course to open next spring.

Work on the £4.6m project, which is funded by the Department for Transport's (DfT) 'Access for All' (AfA) scheme, started in May and also includes the installation of additional CCTV cameras for added security.

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The improvements at Plumstead station are part of a wider scheme of upgrades to a number of stations across Network Rail's Southern region, helping make the railway more accessible for all.

Hodan Hassan, Network Rail's commercial scheme sponsor, said: "We're really pleased to see the work progressing well at Plumstead station with the successful installation of the two lift shafts.

"I'd like to thank passengers for their patience while we continue making these important improvements and I look forward to seeing the completion of this work next spring which will provide a fully accessible station and more comfortable journeys for all rail users."