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If you’re planning a trip to the UK, chances are things will be much easier due to upgrades to railway stations across England and Wales. All rail travel has been made more accessible for people with disabilities, older people, and parents with strollers.

The Department for Transport’s “Access for All” is funding the redevelopment of infrastructure to provide step-free access from the station entrance to platforms as well as improved lighting, hearing induction loops, and passenger information screens.

An additional forty stations will also benefit from additional funding, paving the way for more obstacle-free routes to be installed. Also, a new selection of stations in Scotland is slated for redesign by the Department for Transport—all upgrades are planned for completion between 2012 and 2015.

Rail Minister Tom Harris stated, “More people than ever before are taking the train but, for some, it can be like facing an obstacle course. That’s why we have…update(d) train stations.”  He added, “I’m happy to announce this latest tranche of stations to receive Access for All funding, which will make a significant improvement to people’s journeys.”