Improved access to stations

Cross River Partnership is working to improve access to some of the busiest Underground stations in its area, each used by tens of thousands of people each day.

Its 'Intermediate Interchanges' study evaluates access to five key stations in central London south of the river. All of them are exceptionally busy, used by residents and commuters each morning and evening as well as by visitors travelling to some of London's highest profile attractions, including the Imperial War Museum and Tate Modern.

The stations were evaluated in terms of accessibility, amenity, safety, travel information, current problems and interchange with other modes of transport.

The study identifies possible schemes to improve the access and interchange functions of the stations as well as the general quality of the station environs. Appropriate improvements, based on the findings of the study, will now be developed and implemented.

The five stations are;

Oval
Lambeth North
Kennington
Borough
Southwark.

Geographical area
Underground stations in Lambeth and Southwark.

Time frame
Start: November 2001

Results
The reports for both phases of the study were completed in July 2002. The phase 1 report contains the details of the audits carried out for each of the stations. The phase 2 report contains outlines and costing of proposals for the stations based on the findings of phase one.

The interchange works to Lambeth North station were completed in summer 2003. These include improved personal safety measures along routes to St. Thomas' Hospital.

Project partners
Southwark Council
Lambeth Council
Transport for London

Contact
Helen Smith
020 7926 0081
hcsmith@lambeth.gov.uk