The possibility of a new London railway station not having fully accessible platforms has been called an “absolute scandal” by a City Hall politician - as mayor Sadiq Khan pledged to personally get involved.
Caroline Pidgeon, a Liberal Democrat on the London Assembly, said it “beggars belief” that the Elizabeth line station at Old Oak Common, currently under construction and set to serve as an interchange with High Speed 2 (HS2), might not have step-free access for passengers.
