Work to upgrade Diss and Stowmarket waiting rooms complete

Railpassengers using Diss and Stowmarket rail stations are benefiting from a better waitingenvironment thanks to an improvement scheme completed by Abellio Greater Anglia.

The new waiting rooms featureDDA compliant push button automatic doors, a train departure summary screen andenergy-efficient heating, as well as new flooring and seating and redecorationin Abellio Greater Anglia colours. They also offer passengers the opportunityto charge laptops and mobile phones and work while they wait.

The platforms have also benefited from new wooden style benches which replace the older style metal benches. Thenew seating, supplied by Macemain and Amstad, will improve the appearance of theplatforms and is compliant with the requirements of the DisabilityDiscrimination Act to ensure ease of use by those with mobility issues.

James Steward, Area Customer Service Manager, said, “I amdelighted with the look of the new waiting rooms which will offer passengers amuch-improved, more comfortable waiting environment. Investing in upgrades to stations across thenetwork is extremely important to Abellio Greater Anglia, demonstrating ourcommitment to providing excellentfacilities and service to our customers. I would like to thank customers fortheir patience while the work was carried out.”