Lee Anderson, MP for Ashfield, met with Network Rail and East Midlands Railway to discuss the potential renovation of Kirkby Station.

East Midlands Railway and Network Rail are identifying priority locations to bid for Access for All help during the 2024-2029 funding cycle.

Kirkby has been selected as a priority station due to its lack of accessibility – it can only be accessed and exited by steps, while most stations also have ramps or lifts.

Lee said: “This is potentially great news for Kirkby. It waited years for a train line to be installed; the town felt left behind as other towns had a station.

“The station is one of only a few that isn’t accessible to all. In this day and age, this isn’t good enough. I will be knocking on ministers’ doors at every opportunity in order to get this money.

“Residents are proud to live in Kirkby, but are desperate for a modern train station. An accessible station would connect more people to other parts of the county and is crucial in Ashfield’s desire to Level Up.”

The MP is pictured with residents and representatives from Network Rail and East Midlands Railway.