Improvement work at Grays Station in Essex is to commence in January 2024.

As part of the Government's 'Access for All' scheme, Grays Station will become fully accessible with the addition of two new lifts which will allow station users to access both platforms via the existing stepped subway under the tracks.

At Grays Station, step free access is currently available, however, passengers with mobility needs are required to exit the station and use the level crossing to the east to cross the tracks. During busy times, the level crossing barriers close to allow trains in and out of platforms, adding additional time and inconvenience for those with restricted mobility, buggies or heavy luggage.

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Once the lifts are complete, passengers requiring step free access to get to the adjacent platform will have a much more convenient and shorter route using two new station lifts via the station subway.

Network Rail and its contractor, Octavius, working in collaboration with c2c, will begin to install the two lifts from 8 January 2024 by closing the station subway and starting the enabling work to construct the two lift shafts. The subway is being closed to maintain safety of station users while work is underway.

Passengers that need to get to the adjacent platform will be diverted to use the level crossing or stepped footbridge to the east of the station.

The work is expected to last approximately 12 months.