Two North Wales stations, Shotton and Ruabon, have progressed to the next stage of the Access for All programme, a UK Government scheme backed by the Welsh Government to improve accessibility at railway stations.
With a match-funding commitment from the Welsh Government, Shotton and Ruabon are two of 23 stations across the UK to progress to the detailed design stage.
Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales Ken Skates said:
“I’m pleased to welcome this good news. The Access for All programme is delivering vital accessibility improvements to UK Government-owned railway stations in Wales.
“Backed by our match-funding commitment, this announcement is a major step forward for the AfA schemes at Shotton and Ruabon and paves the way for more UK Government investment into our Welsh railways.
“These stations are key for passengers travelling in north Wales and central to our ambitious plans for Network North Wales – underlining the importance of our continued partnership working with the UK Government.
“We will continue to work closely with the UK Government, local leaders and wider rail industry in Wales to improve the accessibility of our railway.”