Make South Wimbledon Station Step-Free!
South Wimbledon has no step-free access, making it inaccessible for wheelchair users, parents with prams and others with mobility problems. Having step-free access to platforms would be transformative, allowing these passengers to travel with dignity and safety.
In January, local Lib Dems were thrilled to attend the opening of the lift in Motspur Park station, the latest win in their decade-long campaign for step-free stations across our community. Cllr John Braithwaite said: “While celebrating this win, we recognise there is a long way to go, and won’t stop fighting for inclusive travel.”
A 2023 report ranked South Wimbledon Underground Station as best suited for ‘step-free’ access, but Merton Council have so far failed to take action. Meanwhile, local Lib Dems have been collecting a petition asking the Mayor of London to make South Wimbledon Station step-free. Support their campaign by signing the petition below!
South Wimbledon station step-free access
A pre-feasibility study was undertaken in Autumn 2023 to consider which of the 12 stations on the Northern line between Borough and South Wimbledon are best suited for step-free investment, South Wimbledon was rated highly in terms of deliverability but was not prioritised for a full feasibility study with a view to start works.