WORK is underway on the installation of passenger lifts at Meols railway station.

They are being fitted by Merseyrail in a £2.2m scheme funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) Access for All programme.

The fund was launched to address issues faced by disabled passengers using railway stations across the country and provides an obstacle free, accessible route to and between platforms.

Cllr Liam Robinson, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Transport's portfolio holder, said: "Meols station has always presented a challenge for those with limited mobility and people with pushchairs, so the new lifts will make a big difference. Hopefully it will encourage more people to take the train who couldn't previously."

This is the tenth station that Access for All funding has been secured for in Merseyside. Passenger lifts were recently installed at Birkenhead North.

Andy Heath, managing director for Merseyrail, said: "Merseyrail will become one of the most accessible networks in the country when the new trains arrive and the installation of lifts at a number of stations will help to deliver improved access to rail travel.

"We are looking forward to offering lifts at Meols station for passengers who may not have been able to travel with Merseyrail before."