£900k revamp on lifts at Luton Airport Parkway station

Network Rail and Govia Thameslink Railway have completed a £900,000 revamp of lifts at Luton Airport Parkway Station after a major three-month project to upgrade them.
Lift at Airport Parkway StationLift at Airport Parkway Station
Lift at Airport Parkway Station

The new lifts are described as "more modern and reliable" and "nicer for passengers to use".

Elsewhere, a campaign continues for improvements at Luton Rail Station, which currently lacks lifts to platforms.

The work at Luton Airport Parkway station began in July and saw all three lifts closed at the same time. During the upgrade, Thameslink’s assisted travel team supported passengers who required step-free access.

Gary Walsh, route director for Network Rail’s East Midlands route, said: “We’re really happy that this upgrade is now complete. We know the old lifts were a big frustration to regular users, and the new ones on platforms 1, 2/3 and 4 are now more reliable.

“We worked hard to keep any impact on passengers to a minimum and we’re really grateful for everybody’s patience whilst this work took place.”

Tom Moran, managing director for Thameslink, added: “I’m delighted that our passengers at Luton Airport Parkway now have new, reliable lifts. This significant investment is a great step forward for the station and makes it even easier to take the train to or from Luton Airport. I’m very grateful to Network Rail for completing the work so efficiently, and to our passengers for their patience over the last few months.

“We’re also giving Luton Airport Parkway better information screens and refurbished toilets as part of our network-wide, multi-million pound station improvement programme.”

Passengers are reminded to should follow government guidance and only travel if they need to. People must wear a face covering on public transport, unless they are exempt. Passengers can travel with confidence by washing or sanitising their hands before and after their journey and maintaining their social distance.