Decision details

Rail Operator Update

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

That the update be noted.
That the opportunity to improve accessibility to the car park at Romiley train station be considered at the same time as platform lengthening under the Access for All (AfA) programme.
That an update on proposed timetable changes to be introduced in December 2022 and a report on the consultation exercise be provided at a future meeting of the Sub-Committee.
That Members be made aware of the significant financial challenge of the aspiration to make all GM train stations accessible.
That it be noted that £4m of investment had been committed to install accessible toilets at the majority of Greater Manchester train stations and an indicative timetable be circulated by Northern to Members.
That comments made regarding accessibility and footfall at train stations be considered and that it be noted that Chris Jackson would provide further information to Councillor Tom McGee on the criteria for prioritisation.

Publication date: 17/09/2021

Date of decision: 17/09/2021