Network Rail’s plans for a new crossing at Gainsborough Central have stoked the ire of local Conservative Member of Parliament, Sir Edward Leigh. The company, which maintains Britain’s rail infrastructure, announced plans for a new crossing that fails to include ramp access.

“I condemn unequivocally Network Rail’s plans for a ramp-less replacement crossing at Gainsborough Central,” the MP of thirty years’ standing said. “It is brazen of Network Rail to make plans for this station that completely ignore the needs of disabled travellers as well as those with prams.”

“I’ve volunteered with the disabled myself and I know how difficult it can be for people in wheelchairs to get around,” the MP continued, “so I’ve written to Network Rail to express my objection to their plans.”

“I hope they do the right thing and bring in a proper crossing with a ramp to this station which has faced chronic under-investment from Network Rail.”