Iarnród Éireann plans to undertake a major accessibility upgrade to Athy Station. Work is due to commence on 14th October next.
The works include:
- The provision of a new footbridge over the railway, which will feature two 13 person lifts.
- Fencing works on platform 1 and 2
- Redesign and marking of existing accessible car parking spaces adjacent to the station building.
- Upgrade of station lighting adjacent to the station building and new footbridge.
- Improvements to accessible wayfinding signage and installation of tactile signage; including a tactile map at the station entrance.
- Provision of help points and induction loops, connecting to the existing public address system.
- Amendments to the ticket desk in the Ticket office
- Significant upgrade to the toilet facilities.
