Kurtz Welcomes Major Accessibility Upgrades at Tenby Railway Station

Member of the Senedd, Samuel Kurtz, has welcomed Network Rail’s announcement that Tenby Railway Station will receive significant accessibility improvements — including step-free access to both platforms for the first time.

The upgrades, funded through the UK Department for Transport’s Access for All programme and supported by the Welsh Government, will see the construction of a brand-new fully accessible footbridge complete with lifts. The work will begin with site preparations in December 2025 and is expected to be completed by Christmas 2026.

Samuel Kurtz MS said: “This is fantastic news for Tenby and for rail users across West Wales. I’ve worked closely with the community to help make the case for much-needed improvements to this important station for my constituency. Step-free access has been needed for many years, and these upgrades will finally ensure that disabled passengers, parents with pushchairs, older people, and visitors with luggage can use the station safely and confidently.”

“With all the Welsh Government changes that threaten the prosperity of our tourism sector, we need vital tourism destinations like Tenby to continue to thrive. At such a difficult time for the trade, improvements like this are essential to ensuring we are doing everything we can to make it easier for tourists to visit and support our local economy.”

Network Rail has confirmed that the station will remain open throughout the works, though some temporary changes will be required—including a reduction in parking spaces and limited overnight engineering activity.

The work is being delivered by Network Rail’s contractor AmcoGiffen, with the main construction phase running throughout 2026.

Samuel added: “I look forward to working closely with Network Rail to keep the community informed as work progresses, and I will share any information that I receive via my social media platforms to ensure that individuals and businesses that may be affected can plan effectively to limit the impact on their activities.”