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An artist's impression of what the new footbridge and lifts will look like once work is complete at Luton Station
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First look at the long-awaited lifts at Luton Station as work begins

February 25, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on First look at the long-awaited lifts at Luton Station as work begins

Work has started on a major upgrade at Luton Station that will finally bring step-free access to all platforms, ending years of limited accessibility for passengers, with a first image of what the fully accessible […]

Sarah Owen MP (Luton North) pictured speaking in the House of Commons
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Luton MP pushes for lifts at Leagrave Station after train users were ‘lied to’ over step-free access

February 10, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP pushes for lifts at Leagrave Station after train users were ‘lied to’ over step-free access

Luton North MP Sarah Owen used a debate in the House of Commons last night to renew calls for step-free access at Leagrave train station, criticising the government for abandoning previously promised funding and calling […]

Luton Station
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Work to install lifts at Luton station set to begin after years of campaigning

February 9, 2026 Newsdesk 2

Work to install lifts at Luton train station is due to begin this week, Luton South MP Rachel Hopkins has confirmed, in a major step forward for accessibility at one of the town’s busiest transport […]

The Contactless ticketing system that is coming to Luton stations from next month
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Contactless ticketing set to launch at Luton and Leagrave stations next month

November 17, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Contactless ticketing set to launch at Luton and Leagrave stations next month

Passengers using Luton and Leagrave stations will soon be able to tap-in and tap-out when travelling, after the government confirmed both stops are included in a major expansion of contactless rail ticketing. The upgrade, arriving […]

Luton Station
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‘We demand better’ – Councillor calls for redevelopment of ‘decrepit’ Luton Station

March 25, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘We demand better’ – Councillor calls for redevelopment of ‘decrepit’ Luton Station

Residents and Luton rail users are being urged to get behind a petition calling on the government to work with Network Rail to commit to a full redevelopment of Luton station following a motion passed […]

Luton Train Station
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‘Passengers at Luton rightly deserve better station facilities’ as works start

September 25, 2023 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘Passengers at Luton rightly deserve better station facilities’ as works start

Network Rail has started work at Luton station as part of a programme of improvements and upgrades designed to improve passenger experience. The work will see the station canopies on platforms one and two replaced, […]

More Luton stories

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    New Vauxhall exhibition to celebrate Luton’s industrial past after factory closure

    April 20, 2026 Comments Off on New Vauxhall exhibition to celebrate Luton’s industrial past after factory closure
    A major new exhibition charting more than a century of car manufacturing in Luton is set to open next month, offering a poignant look at the town’s industrial heritage following the closure of the Vauxhall [...]
  • Luton Henge Festival by Revoluton Arts & Chiltern National Landscape
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    Luton Henge Festival to return ‘louder, bolder and more powerful than ever’

    April 20, 2026 Comments Off on Luton Henge Festival to return ‘louder, bolder and more powerful than ever’
    A community-built landmark in Marsh Farm will once again take centre stage this summer as Luton Henge Festival returns for a second year. The free event, taking place across Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August, [...]
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