DELAYED trains will soon be more bearable for Earley commuters – its waiting room is to be given an upgrade.
South Western Railway is investing more than £400,000 in the scheme which will also see a number of other stations receive a lick of paint.
Over the coming months, SWR will add new features including modern workstations with plug and USB sockets and wireless phone chargers.
The company says when the project is finished, the rooms will be better places for customers to relax and work while they wait for their trains.
Other enhancements include new decorations on walls and ceilings, new flooring and seating, and improved heating
And to help reduce the firm’s carbon footprint, they will use LED lighting.
There will be more priority seating space and lower-level workstations for customers who use wheelchairs.
Peter Williams, customer and commercial director for South Western Railway, said the firm was committed to creating a modern, sustainable and accessible railway.
“We are delighted to be making these significant investments as part of our ongoing effort to enhance the customer experience at our stations.”
The waiting room upgrades are one aspect of a wider programme of improvements to stations across the SWR network, which will enhance the customer experience and provide a more modern and accessible railway for all customers.
