I REFER to Martin Nimmo’s letter regarding the lack of a lift at Bromley South station to help those in need to get down on to the platforms instead of negotiating the 29 steps (Help Provide Lift To Train Station Appeal, News Shopper, March 3).

It beggars belief how a company such as Southeastern, which offers public services, has for so long been able to avoid the issue of compliance with disability legislation. No publicity. No fine. No pressure. No deadline for installation.

Could someone please tell me why it has not had to comply with this legal requirement to date?

What makes Southeastern so special it can turn a blind eye to this and continually expect customers to struggle getting up and down from the four platforms? I will sign the petition as I feel it is high time Southeastern complied with legislation which others have acted upon ages ago.

I am also wondering when we will be able to use the Oyster card system for travelling on Southeastern. Currently queues on a Monday morning often stretch out to the High Street and the station itself is packed dangerously with customers wanting to purchase tickets.

The introduction of the Oyster card would alleviate the aggravation we suffer trying to buy tickets and speed up our journeys to work.


Jayne Sayer, Allenby Road, Biggin Hill