Full Steam Ahead for Station Cleaning

Local Conservative Councillor Mary Clark last week met with the South West Trains (SWT) Estate Manager, Area Manager and the London Travel Watch Liaison Officer at New Malden Station to inspect the outcome of her complaint regarding the issues of poor cleanliness and public safety at the Station.

Consequently, SWT has now stepped-up their twice-daily cleaning regime which also includes a deep-clean every three months. SWT will ensure that the edge of each step is brightly painted after Cllr Clark also raised concerns over the poor visibility on the stairways. They will also repair a leaking canopy to prevent puddles forming on the platform.

The station management team have further pledged to notify the Council when their bins in the car park area need emptying as they pose a possible fire hazard with the build-up of litter that Cllr Clark witnessed on her visit.

Cllr Clark pressed the station management on the installation of a lift to the northbound platform and she has now been assured that New Malden is included in Transport for London's Access for All Scheme and the proposal date for installation will be discussed next year.

Cllr Clark has secured a follow-up meeting in two months time where she can check on the progress of these priorities and ensure their successful completion.