Access to rail in Hazel Grove

That this House recognises the importance of working towards a goal for all railway stations to have step-free access, ensuring that public transport is accessible for everyone; acknowledges the far too common occurrence, for example at Bredbury, where only one platform at a station is accessible, meaning that passengers can only utilise the station for one direction of their journey, and how this disproportionately impacts passengers who struggle with their mobility; welcomes the announcement earlier this year of funding for accessibility improvements at Bredbury station with completion planned in 2027; calls for clarity in the present situation regarding funding that has been granted for Romiley station; and urges the Government to work with Transport for Greater Manchester and Stockport Council to ensure that funding is also granted for much needed accessibility improvements at Woodley and Middlewood stations.