The petition of residents of the constituency of Putney,
Declares that the latest available figures show a footfall of 6.18 million passengers a year through East Putney station, more than neighbouring Southfields and Putney Bridge stations yet there is currently no step-free access to the station platform, notes that this makes it impossible for many people with mobility issues to use the station and very difficult and dangerous for parents with wheelchairs, anyone with luggage and during peak usage times, and further declares that step-free access at East Putney Station is urgently needed to increase accessibility for all those wishing to use it.
The petitioners therefore request the House of Commons to urge the Government to consider East Putney tube station for step free funding and deliver step free access at East Putney station.
And the petitioners remain, etc.—[Presented by Fleur Anderson, Official Report, 8 June 2023; Vol. 733, c. 953.]
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Observations from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Mr Richard Holden):
Transport in London is devolved to the Mayor and TfL, and this includes decisions with regards to accessibility on the TfL network. It is up to them to determine where best to deliver step-free access and identify the funding for it.
The longer-term funding settlement agreed between Government and TfL of 30 August 2022 supports almost £3.6 billion-worth of projects, secures the long-term future of London’s transport network, and brings Government’s total funding to over £6 billion since the start of the pandemic.