BILBAO, Oct. 21 (EUROPA PRESS) -Renfe has just completed the works to improve the accessibility of the Llodio suburban station (Álava) with the start-up of the lifts, works that have involved a total investment of 1,954,990.90 euros.This work facilitates the transit of users through the facilities, especially for people with reduced mobility.The works began in March 2021 with an execution period of 13 months.Renfe has indicated that this action facilitates an "accessible route" throughout the station, from its access through the square, through the building and through the platforms.The external access to the passenger building consists of two new lateral stairs and a new elevator.As he explained, the passenger building has undergone a comprehensive reform with the reorganization of the interior spaces, consolidation of the interior structure and the rehabilitation and renovation of the roof to improve its energy efficiency.This includes a new sales area and more accessible and functional traveler information.The existing platforms have been increased by a length of 120 meters to an active rail height of 68 cm with accessible routes, the two lifts have been changed and new canopies have been built on both platforms.In addition, all the finishes of the underpass have been renewed, as well as the remodeling of the access stairs and the placement of double handrails on them.To complete the work, non-slip flooring and pathways for people with reduced mobility have been installed at entrances, building and platforms, and the corresponding edge elements to delimit the danger zone and guarantee safety.Other actions included in the improvement project include the renovation of coatings and lighting of platforms and underpass.The works that improve the accessibility of the Llodio station also include the adaptation, reinstallation and location of all the installations and elements of furniture, LED lighting, equipment and signage affected by the intervention.The station will have new air conditioning installations, passenger information systems, fire protection, intrusion and closed circuit TV.Llodio station belongs to the C-3 line of the Bilbao Cercanías core, which is used by a total of 11.5 million passengers a year.This station has 144 commuter trains daily, a daily average of 3,900 passengers on working days and a journey time to Bilbao of 27 minutes.The House of the Dragon explains why Daemon attacks RhaenyraWhatsApp stops working globally for around two hoursCCOO, LAB and UGT maintain the three-day strike of Metal de Bizkaia after failing the last table of the agreementNews and current affairs portal of the Europa Press Agency.© 2022 Europe Press.The redistribution and redistribution of all or part of the contents of this website without your prior and express consent is expressly prohibited.