WREXHAM Council says it is continuing to campaign to help make a train station accessible to all.

Currently, access for the likes of people using mobility scooters is restricted at Ruabon train station. Their aim is to help bring the site up to a 'modern standard'.

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Network Rail has recently let the council know that they’re planning to nominate Ruabon Station under the Access for All Programme.

This is something the council has now backed and is hoping to hear positive news on in the coming months.

Cllr David A Bithell, deputy leader with responsibility for strategic transport, said: “I have written to Network Rail indicating the importance of Ruabon Station, second in Wrexham only to the General Station.

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"It’s extremely popular with local travellers and a key interchange for visitors to the World Heritage Site at Pontcysyllte.

“The lack of access to those with mobility problems, parents with young children and those with heavy luggage means they are really disadvantaged by not being able to access the Chester line at Ruabon. It now needs to be brought up to a modern standard for all travellers.

“I’m grateful to Network Rail for their support going forward and look forward to working with them and local groups on this project as we move forward.”

The Access for All is a UK government initiative launched in 2006 to create an obstacle-free, accessible route from the station entrance to the platform. This includes providing lifts or ramps, as well as associated works and refurbishment along the route.