Liverpool Street station's only passenger lift closes for 15 months

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 22:51 · Archive

London Liverpool Street station's only passenger lift will close from November 22 for refurbishment, with works expected to continue until mid-February 2027. The lift connects the main concourse with the upper level, Elizabeth line and eastbound London Underground platforms.

Network Rail is carrying out the full overhaul after the lift experienced a number of faults in recent years. The lift has not undergone significant work for almost two decades. Engineers will replace or refurbish hydraulic and control systems, clean the lift shaft, install new lighting and flooring, fit updated customer control panels and introduce remote monitoring technology designed to identify faults before they become more serious.

While the lift is out of service, alternative step-free routes will remain available throughout the station, although passengers may face longer journeys. Travellers are also being encouraged to use Stratford station as an alternative step-free interchange between National Rail, the Elizabeth line and London Underground services.

Sara Ashmore Barrios, Liverpool Street station manager, said the refurbishment was 'vital work to improve the reliability of our only passenger lift and keep it operating for years to come, ahead of the major accessibility improvements proposed as part of the station's redevelopment.' She added: 'We're really sorry for the disruption this will cause to passengers who rely on the lift.'

Liverpool Street station's only passenger lift closes for 15 months — Image: Colchester Gazette

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Only passenger lift at major station for Essex commuters to CLOSE for refurbLondon Liverpool Street station’s only passenger lift will close on November 22 for refurbishment until mid-February 2027, with step-free alternatives.Colchester Gazette · 28 Oct, 16:05
Only passenger lift at major station for Essex commuters to CLOSE for refurbLondon Liverpool Street station’s only passenger lift will close on November 22 for refurbishment until mid-February 2027, with step-free alternatives.Echo (Basildon) · 28 Oct, 16:05
Only passenger lift at major station for Essex commuters to CLOSE for refurbLondon Liverpool Street station’s only passenger lift will close on November 22 for refurbishment until mid-February 2027, with step-free alternatives.Brentwood Guardian · 28 Oct, 16:05

In this story: London Liverpool Street station · Network Rail · Elizabeth line · Stratford station · Sara Ashmore Barrios

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