The works were marked today by Cathaoirleach of Athy Municipal District, Cllr. Ivan Keatley, other local representatives, members of Iarnród Éireann’s Disability Users Group and members of the Project team
Major accessibility upgrades have been completed at Athy station.
The works were marked today by Cathaoirleach of Athy Municipal District, Cllr. Ivan Keatley, other local representatives, members of Iarnród Éireann’s Disability Users Group and members of the Project team.
The works included:
- The provision of a new footbridge over the railway, which features two 13 person lifts.
- Fencing works on platform 1 & 2.
- Redesign and marking of existing accessible car parking spaces adjacent to the station building.
- Upgrade of station lighting adjacent to the station building and new footbridge.
- Improvements to accessible wayfinding signage and installation of tactile signage; including a tactile map at the station entrance.
- Provision of help points and induction loops, connecting to the existing public address system.
- Amendments to the ticket desk in the Ticket office
- Significant upgrade to the toilet facilities.
Speaking at the event, Programme Manager for Iarnród Éireann’s Accessibility Programme, Colin Grimes said: “I am delighted to see the works complete here at Athy. They will future proof the station for generations of customers to come here at Athy. I would like to commend all the members of my team and our contractors, Ward & Burke who have done an excellent job in delivering this project”
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