Berkshire jobs to gain from Olympic station revamp

New Berkshire jobs at Slough station could be created as a result of the Government’s Access for All Programme.

The £370m Access for All Programme was launched in 2006 across England, Scotland and Wales in order to improve stations for their communities.

Some of the money for the programme will be spent on refurbishing specific stations for the London Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

Slough station has been named as one of the links fans will be using to travel towards Windsor Royal Station.

Other stations to join Slough on the list will include Wembley Central and Hackney Central.

Rail minister Chris Mole said: “The 2012 Olympic Games will be a landmark event in London's history and it's vital everyone can take part and enjoy them. These three stations in particular are expecting thousands more visitors wanting to get to Olympic events.

“Creating step-free access at these stations will be a massive help to those with limited mobility, making it easier for them to get to individual sports events. Travellers will continue to benefit from better access at these stations for many years after the Olympics.”

More than £3.5m will be spent at Hackney Central to build a bridge and two lifts. Three lifts will be installed at Wembley Central station and create many new jobs.