EALING Broadway is the latest station in Ealing Borough that has undergone a renovation in the lead up to the launch of the Elizabeth line.

It comes after a series of upgrade works at West Ealing, Acton Main Line and Hanwell stations in recent weeks, while work at Southall station is due to be completed soon.

Ealing Broadway now has step-free access to platforms, improving accessibility for those needing to travel.

The station has undergone a significant transformation by Network Rail in order to build a large new ticket hall with more space for customers.

A glass frontage makes the entrance brighter, with a longer gateline replacing the cramped entrance previously used to enter and leave the station.

The station also benefits from improved lighting, signage and customer information screens.

The platforms have been extended and are capable of accommodating the longer Elizabeth line trains, which are more than 200 metres in length.

Councillor Deirdre Costigan, Ealing Council deputy leader and member for climate action said: "An improved Ealing Broadway station is great news for residents and commuters - particularly as we continue to recover and respond to the pandemic and some people may be beginning to use public transport a bit more.

"We will continue to work alongside our partners TfL and Network Rail to improve and enhance local transport facilities across the borough as we move towards the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in the coming months."

Rail Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris, said: "I'm pleased that upgrades to Ealing Broadway, a crucial interchange station on the rail network, have been completed.

"This is a Victorian station transformed for modern passengers ahead of the Elizabeth line opening."

Heidi Alexander, Deputy Mayor for Transport, said: "I'm really pleased that Ealing Broadway station now has step-free access as this will make a huge difference to people with mobility needs and the wider public.

"Together with the ongoing station improvements and the opening of the Elizabeth line in the first half of next year, transport in this part of West London is set to be transformed."

Andy Lord, Managing Director of London Underground, said: "Ealing Broadway is a crucial interchange on the TfL network for TfL Rail, London Underground and Great Western Railway customers.

"These improvements bring the Victorian station up to modern standards whilst enabling customers to make step-free journeys.

"The station is now equipped for future Elizabeth line services and more pleasant for those using the transport network now."

Tim Ball, Elizabeth line director at Network Rail said: "With our upgrades of Acton Main Line and West Ealing already completed this year it is great news for passengers that Ealing Broadway has now been transformed too.

"This busy station now has the modern facilities it needs and, while we still have some work to complete behind the scenes, we were determined, along with our industry colleagues, to give passengers the benefit of step-free access as early as possible."

John Deery, Project Manager within GRAHAM's Civil Engineering division, said: "It is fantastic to see the completion of phase one of our work at Ealing Broadway station.

"We have worked to ensure the upgrades remain sympathetic to the station's original features, while providing modern ticketing facilities, customer information and step-free access.

"Londoners and visitors alike will benefit from these facilities if they are using TfL Rail, London Underground and Great Western Railway services."