Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision:
- 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
Decided at meeting: 17/09/2021 - Greater Manchester Transport Committee