Journeys for “many thousands of people” will be improved after upgrade work to Finsbury Park station was completed earlier this week.

Two new lifts serving platforms 3/4 and 7/8 opened on Monday (April 24) after nearly two years of work.

Network Rail started the project in summer 2021 as part of the Department for Transport’s Access for All scheme.

Completion of the work means that the entire station now has step-free access, making journeys easier for those with limited mobility, pushchairs, luggage or bikes.

Alongside the lift installation, CCTV, lighting and signage in the station has been upgraded.

Rail Minister Huw Merriman said: “Passengers deserve an inclusive, accessible railway and it’s great to see these essential upgrades have been completed under the department’s Access for All programme.

“The improvements at Finsbury Park are testament to our ambition of ensuring everyone has equal access to our transport network.”

Jenny Saunders, customer services director for Great Northern and Thameslink, said: “We’ve also recently completed some safety improvements with new non-slip stair and subway surfaces that complement the major access scheme.

"These new lifts and other station enhancements will improve journeys for many thousands of people.”