East Putney and Putney Bridge stations have been selected by Transport for London (TfL) to proceed to full feasibility studies for step-free access, following years of campaigning by local MP Fleur Anderson, local councillors, and residents.   
 
The good news was confirmed yesterday (29th September) in a letter from Mayor Sadiq Khan, which also recognised the high use and need as well as strong community backing for improved accessibility at both East Putney and Putney Bridge.  
 
Fleur Anderson’s petition for step-free access, launched alongside Councillor Finna Ayres, was signed by more than 3,000 local people. This took the station onto a long list of 30 stations in consideration. Today’s announcement takes them into the next list of 17 stations. Just last week, Fleur was sharing petition flyers at East Putney with council candidates Dermot Neligan and Jasmin Glynne.   
 
Fleur Anderson MP said:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
“This is fantastic news for our community. For years, I have been campaigning with residents for step-free access at East Putney and Putney Bridge stations. Over 3,000 people signed our petition because they know how essential this is for parents with buggies, older residents, people with disabilities and people with luggage. I am delighted that TfL has listened to us and that East Putney and Putney Bridge are both moving forward to the next stage. I will continue to push for both East Putney and Putney Bridge to become accessible to everyone.”  
 
The Mayor’s letter confirmed that the stations were two of just 17 stations chosen to go forward for fully funded feasibility studies in the next stage of TfL’s Step-Free Access Programme. These studies will start later in 2025, assessing the best options for installing lifts and ensuring value for money.  
 
Fleur Anderson added:  
 
“This announcement is a huge step forward, but it is not the end of the journey. I will keep working with councillors and local residents to make sure these improvements are funded and delivered. No one should be excluded from using their local stations because of a lack of lifts.”