Disability campaigners say they are "delighted" to have a new lift and additional staircase at Maidenhead station, with the facilities opened by former Prime Minister Lady Theresa May. 

The accessible lift and staircase have been installed to serve platforms two and three in an effort to make the station easier and safer to use. 

Further upgrades have also been made to the station's CCTV and public information screens and speakers. . 

Ms May, who is the former MP for Maidenhead, joined the area's current MP Joshua Reynolds and the leader of Windsor and Maidenhead Borough Council, Simon Werner, to open the new facilities. 

The station - which sees 3.2 million journeys every year - remained open throughout the improvement works. 

Timber that was removed during the works has been donated to Braywick Plant Nurseries, a local not-for-profit organisation that gives people with disabilities job opportunities and training. 

Maidenhead disability and inclusion forum chair Lisa Hughes said: “The impact for disabled people travelling during the project has been difficult so we are delighted that all platforms are once again accessible by lifts. 

“As a director of Braywick Plant Nurseries I am really grateful for the timber donated by Morgan Sindall.” 

Network Rail sponsor Alan Gough apologised for the disruption during the improvement works. 

He said: "It's great to be able to celebrate this investment in Maidenhead that will make this key station in the Thames Valley safe and easier to use."