To: Network Rail

ALL ABOARD ! Campaign for footbridge with lifts at Marks Tey Station

We are asking Network Rail to modernise the footbridge, or build an underpass, at Marks Tey with lifts. Our request is timely as it will be in response to Network Rail's current review of the Anglia region. Please add your name to our campaign if you think lift access should be provided at Marks Tey. Network Rail will listen - THANK YOU !!!

Why is this important?

The provision of a bridge or underpass with lifts will improve access to Sudbury Branch line rail services for those with impaired movement, heavy luggage, wheelchairs, bicycles and children. The current lack of lifts mean many people cannot access rail services and are forced to travel by road instead. Installation costs will be offset by increased passenger numbers as a consequence of investment. To download a poster click here: http://bit.ly/1KGG10B ... or for further details read our Press Release here: http://bit.ly/14nVzW4

How it will be delivered

The Petition will be delivered in Person to Network Rail.

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Links

Campaign Website

Updates

2015-03-16 16:31:19 +0000

We have submitted the petition to the Department for Transport's Anglia Review

2015-02-03 10:05:32 +0000

Petition handover to Network Rail in the EADT http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/campaigners_hand_petition_to_rail_bosses_over_disabled_access_at_marks_tey_station_1_3940699

2015-01-30 22:50:25 +0000

WE HAVE PASSED 500 SIGNATURES ! ... But keep signing (ignore the deadline). Spot of Andrews Sisters to jolly up form filling ; ) http://youtu.be/FdrYYUuT07Q

2015-01-30 20:18:43 +0000

500 signatures reached

2015-01-29 22:49:28 +0000

We are 44 signatures from 500 - Here are the O'Jays on Soul Train to groove up petition signing.... (I am sure Brunel would have approved) ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyT9jTW7MHc

2015-01-23 20:10:54 +0000

Suffolk County Council has backed improved accessibility and connectivity at Marks Tey. Their recommendations will be made in its response to Network Rail’s Anglia Consultation as well as the DfT's ongoing review of the East Anglia Franchise. Thank you SCC !

2015-01-19 14:00:04 +0000

Suffolk County Council are on the case to include the suggestion of a bridge with lifts at Marks Tey in their responses to Network Rail and the DfT ... (we still need more signatures for ppl power) - THANK YOU SCC !

2015-01-17 18:36:14 +0000

This is the route our Petioner Elaine, who uses a wheelchair, makes to change trains. It means she must wait at least 30 minutes to make an interconnection: https://twitter.com/Thdrbrd/status/556518781221339136/photo/1

2015-01-16 13:43:12 +0000

Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Great Great Great Grandson Isambard Thomas has signed the campaign - it must be a good idea. Thanks Izzie !!!

2015-01-15 23:29:01 +0000

Spot of Steve Winwood / Night Train to celebrate 200 signatures and jazz up petitioning. I remember buying this from Parrot Records in North Street - they probably still play the tape in Roys... Best, TB https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4e6gH4yUl2k

2015-01-14 18:26:53 +0000

MP for Witham Priti Patel has also backed the #Lift4SudburyFlyer campaign - thanks Priti !

2015-01-14 15:36:43 +0000

Essex & South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership & Essex County Council support the #Lift4SudburyFlyer Campaign - more signatures welcome !

2015-01-12 14:40:10 +0000

There is a photo call for the Suffolk Free Press at 0900 tomorrow (13th Jan) Sudbury side of the bridge. Anyone who can make it is welcome to join !!

2015-01-08 23:27:48 +0000

Spot of ELO, Last Train to London to celebrate over 100 signatures in 24 hours and to jazz up petition signing ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-HL4KbSsos

2015-01-08 22:57:36 +0000

100 signatures reached