Wandsworth Town station completes lift shaft piling for step-free access
Work on new lifts and a second entrance at the South London station is on track for a Summer 2027 completion.
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Wandsworth Town station has reached a significant milestone in its upgrade project with the completion of piling work for new lift shafts. This development brings the station closer to achieving step-free access to all its platforms.
Overcoming Construction Challenges
Wandsworth Town station lift foundations complete
Work on step-free access project is on track for Summer 2027 completion.
The piling of foundations for the new lift shafts, which will serve platforms 2 and 3, represented one of the most complex stages of the project. This essential groundwork is crucial for the installation of new lifts and broader station improvements. The work concluded five months of service alterations that required trains to depart from different platforms.
Original plans had anticipated closing the island platforms for up to 12 weeks, which would have prevented trains travelling out of London from using them and caused approximately three months of disruption. However, by re-platforming trains during critical phases, the need for full platform closures was reduced. While trains still had to halt services at the station for a few hours each day during off-peak times, this approach successfully avoided an estimated £1.2 million in lost revenue.
Project Funding and Future Delivery
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The overall scheme is valued at £19.8 million. Funding is provided through the Department for Transport's Access for All programme, with Wandsworth Council contributing just over £7 million. The project will introduce new lifts providing access to all platforms, alongside a new second station entrance located on Odyssey Way.
Attention now shifts to preparing for the construction of the new lift shafts, scheduled to begin in December. Following this, the project will enter its next major delivery phase with the construction of the new second station entrance.
It’s brilliant that we’ve successfully completed one of the most difficult parts of this project, whilst managing to keep trains running for our passengers. We’re looking forward to delivering an accessible Wandsworth Town station for all customers in Summer 2027, and we thank them for their patience while we complete this these improvements.
Oliver Rogers, South Western’s Strategy & Business Development Director
Oliver Rogers, South Western’s Strategy & Business Development Director, stated that completing the challenging piling work while maintaining train services was a significant achievement. He added that the railway improvements align with the goals of public ownership and the future Great British Railways initiative. The new lifts and the second station entrance are anticipated for delivery in Summer 2027.
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+What work has been completed at Wandsworth Town station?
Engineers have finished piling work for new lift shafts at Wandsworth Town station. This is a major step towards providing step-free access to all platforms and involved complex groundwork to support the new lifts.
+When will the new lifts and second entrance be ready?
The new lifts, which will provide step-free access to all platforms, and a second station entrance are expected to be delivered in Summer 2027. This marks the completion phase for the current upgrade project.
+How much is the Wandsworth Town station upgrade costing?
The total estimated cost for the scheme is £19.8 million. This project is funded by the Department for Transport's Access for All programme, with a significant contribution also coming from Wandsworth Council.
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