AliftforAmershamStation
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Guest#27 Apr 13, 2014, 14:20
It was such a shame earlier plans were abandoned - no access for travellers who cannot climb stairs really isn't acceptable. I'm sure it also has an impact on shops and businesses in Amersham.
Guest#28 Apr 13, 2014, 14:33
Either install a lift or escort passengers across the line as used to done
Guest#29 Apr 14, 2014, 17:07
It is essential that those with mobility problems; pushchairs; people with heavy suit cases have access to a lift at as many railway stations as possible and particularly at Amersham which serves a large community .
Guest#30 Apr 14, 2014, 18:39
Mothers with prams also need the use of a lift.
Guest#31 Apr 15, 2014, 09:08
Delighted at the petition. The lift is so over due.
Guest#32 Apr 15, 2014, 19:54
A lift at this station is a necessity not only for use by elderly or disabled people but also to improve access to platforms for all.
Anonymous#33 Apr 16, 2014, 07:46
Re-opening the second bridge and a lift/ramp will significantly enhance the station's appeal as well as reduce congestion at the station entrance.
If the reason the bridge was closed in the first place due to staffing shortage and "manning" the bridge, this argument is surely redundant now. Chalfont Station doesn't have staff on both station exits.
Guest#34 Apr 16, 2014, 19:30
I cannot use Amersham Station when going to Aylesbury or returning from Harrow or London unless I do not have a bag to carry.
Guest#35 Apr 18, 2014, 08:23
I can no longer climb the steps to cross the tracks, so train travel to or from Amersham is no longer possible.
Guest#36 Apr 19, 2014, 11:11
Just in case Chalfont and Latimer station exit on ground level is used as an excuse for no lift at Amersham station, note the exit closes automatically at 8 pm unless special arrangements may be which would require notice.
Guest#37 Apr 19, 2014, 11:15
My wife and I are septuagenarians and it appalling that whenever we travel on the Eurostar to Europe we have to carry our suitcases over many steps at Baker Street and Amersham because there are no lifts or British Rail staff to help us.
Guest#38 Apr 19, 2014, 11:24
Just in case Chalfont and Latimer station ground level exit is suggested as an alternative to a lift at Amersham station, please note that Chalfont exit closes automatically at 8 pm requiring special arrangements for a later time which would need notice.
Guest#39 Apr 19, 2014, 13:19
The alternative to Amersham for any disabled or heavily laden passenger is to get off at Little Chalfont, where the gate giving access to the Aylesbury platform has much shorter opening hours than the station. They are then stranded 3 miles from their objective & on the opposite side of the station from the taxi rank, with a hefty extra fare to pay to get home. Are these arrangements brainless or simply callous?
Guest#40 Apr 20, 2014, 13:47
It is impossible for me to catch the train back to Amersham from London as I can no longer manage the stairs. Getting off at Little Chalfont is also difficult as the gate (on the flat) is closed during the evening.
Guest#41 Apr 21, 2014, 12:55
as an older single woman struggling up this stair after a journey verges on the last straw
Guest#42 Apr 30, 2014, 09:47
I use this station to travel to London and onward carrying a suitcase. I have to carry this case across the railway line on my return journey and there is no other means of getting over the line to the entrance/exit. I am no longer young and find this a great inconvenience. A lift is a necessity!
Guest#43 May 01, 2014, 09:11
I often visit my son here and find the lack of a lift difficult especially as I have a bad hip so please get on with it ( thought the disability laws may help here? )
Guest#44 May 03, 2014, 15:51
I consider this vital. I have tried to manage a push chair with a baby in it and a toddler holding on to me and go up those stairs after a day out in London visiting their Mum in hospital.It is very EXHAUSTING
Guest#45 May 15, 2014, 08:25
We need everybody to sign this petition as making our station at Amersham accessible for all is vital for the wellbeing of our growing elderly population, our residents with disabilities, people with push hairs and heavy luggage and those that cannot manage the two sets of steep stairs. Thank you for your support.
Guest#46 May 15, 2014, 08:33
Please please sign this petition to enable fair access for all to Amersham station
Guest#47 May 15, 2014, 13:21
Failing a lift, an underpass would be sensible.
Guest#48 May 16, 2014, 00:34
I have been asking for this for several years now. I regularly used this station whilst heavily pregnant but had to stop once I had a buggy as I could not manage all the steps. Its a shame that a couple of years ago this plan was scrapped
Guest#49 May 18, 2014, 11:52
This has been a problem at Amersham station for many years now and it really is time that something was done. I think it is appauling that disabled people are not able to access many trains due to lack of training and understanding.
Guest#50 May 19, 2014, 16:43
good luck. i recently had a broken ankle and could not get trains back to Amersham. Either had to wait longer for Chesham train or get family to drive to Chalfont & Latimer to get me.
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What a good idea. Cheap and practicable. No doubt the "Health and Safety" morons will not allow it though.