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New station lift closed after 'extreme rainfall'

Emily FordBBC News
GWR A group of six people stand in front of the newly opened lift, including Lady Theresa May who wears a bright red two-piece suit, MP Joshua Reynolds and Simon Werner, leader of Windsor and Maidenhead Borough CouncilGWR
Lady Theresa May, the former Prime Minister and MP for Maidenhead, attended the official launch of the lift on Friday 6 September

A new railway station lift has been closed due to "extreme rainfall", officials have said.

Former prime minister Theresa May attended the opening of the lift at Maidenhead Station on Friday 6 September.

The station was forced to close the lift to platforms two and three on Monday, due to pooling water.

A Network Rail spokesperson said teams were investigating the issue.

Network Rail An exterior view of Maidenhead Station, the flooring is a red brick pavement, there are trees planted and benches in between themNetwork Rail
The lift to platforms two and three at Maidenhead Station is currently closed due to the impact of the weather

It had previously been closed for improvement works, which involved moving and renovating the lift serving platforms two and three.

The spokesperson said: "The passenger lift to platforms two and three at Maidenhead station was taken out of service because of issues related to a period of extreme rainfall, which caused water pooling.

“We’re sorry for the inconvenience this may cause for passengers and are working to restore the lift to full service as soon as possible.”

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