Footbridge
On 10 August 2009 Network Rail submitted a planning application for a new £1.5 million footbridge, describing the current foot crossing as 'one of the most dangerous in the country'. The plan was supported by the station operator First Capital Connect, with an intended completion date of summer 2011. The initial application was withdrawn following consultation with local councils, English Heritage and the Railway Heritage Trust and a revised plan submitted in December 2009 following changes to improve the appearance of the bridge. However, this proposal was rejected by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council in April 2010, citing the lack of accessibility for disabled passengers and the effect of the bridge on the Grade 2 listed station building.
The foot crossing has since been closed and passengers must now use the nearby road level crossing to switch between platforms.
| Preceding station | National Rail | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littleport | First Capital Connect |
Watlington | ||
| Greater Anglia |
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| Historical railways | ||||
| Denver |
Great Eastern Railway |
Stow Bardolph |
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