Marina Ahmad AM welcomes mini ramp introduction at London Bridge Underground Station
Marina Ahmad AM has welcomed mini ramp introduction to London Bridge Underground Station, as part of Transport for London’s investments to make the station more accessible to passengers with disabilities.
The investments are part of TfL’s Equity in Motion plan, designed to support the Mayor's Transport Strategy aims.
It sets out various actions to address inequality, ensuring that Londoners can travel safely and with the ability to “turn up and go” rather than needing to plan excessively, despite existing travel barriers for some passengers.
Following customer feedback, the new mini ramps will cover the remaining gap between the train and platform, making it easier for passengers who use mobility aids to board and alight the service.
Marina Ahmad AM, London Assembly Member for Lambeth and Southwark said:
“Thank you to TfL for listening to passengers across Southwark.
“I welcome the new mini ramps at London Bridge Underground Station and I am happy to see greater equity for passenger service, ensuring all Londoners can get around on our amazing public transport network.
“I hope this is adopted in even more stations across London. I want to see this positive change continue across our city and will lobby TfL to install these ramps everywhere they can.”
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- Marina Ahmad AM is the London Assembly Member for Lambeth and Southwark
- You can find a list of stations with mini ramp access here: https://tfl.gov.uk/transport-accessibility/ramps-at-stations
- You can find TfL’s Equity in Motion plan here: https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/about-tfl/diversity-and-inclusion