Need for station upgrades mentioned in Parliament by Luton South MP

Rachel Hopkins MP has raised the issue of Luton train station’s condition in the House of Commons before, and yesterday (September 11), she asked Sir Keir Starmer how Labour’s railway plan would ensure that her “constituents get the service they deserve”.

The MP said: “I welcome the government’s swift action to bring railways back into public ownership. Great British Railways will deliver much needed reform ensuring the network serves both passengers and rail freight effectively."

The Prime Minister said: “After 14 years of chaos, Great British Railways will unite track and train under a single leadership, and that means closer collaboration across the industry and faster more effective decisions on critical infrastructure.

"I know how vital that will be in relation to both Luton and Leagrave stations in her constituency.”

He added: “We're committed to ensuring our railways will be open to everyone.”

Ms Hopkins has been vocal about the need for step-free access at the station in the town centre. And last year, she invited the former Rail Minister to Luton Station to see it first hand and campaigned to keep the ticket office open.

She will meet with representatives from Network Rail and GTR at Luton Station to press them for “swifter progress in installing the new lifts and footbridge” at Luton station under the Access for All Scheme. Rachel Hopkins MP says: “Under the Conservatives people across Luton South & South Bedfordshire were let down by unreliable and inefficient train services, alongside crumbling railway infrastructure - including a long wait for accessibility improvements at Luton Station. “I am pleased the Prime Minister recognises the vital need for infrastructure improvements at Luton Station. “I am proud to support Labour’s plan to get our railways back on track. With Great British Railways, Labour will end the deepening crisis and chaos that passengers in Luton South and South Bedfordshire and across the country have been forced to endure. Delivering reliable, accessible, and affordable train services, no matter where you live.”