I picked up a printed copy of Forest Hill's Society's latest newsletter (Summer 2012) at All Inn One last night.

In an item titled "Underpass Impasse" possibly written by Richard Hibbert, a scope of approved works was described that now includes installation of drainage channels to pathway and track bed. This inclusion of track bed work was not included in the previously described scope.

Has this item been formally approved by Network Rail and funded by them ? Given the tone of the item and Network Rail's silence this seems highly improbable - can clarification be provided please.

Furthermore the item states clearly the £126k that LB Lewisham has to hand is not sufficient to fund works to the steps at either end and that efforts continue to be made to secure additional monies from Network Rail.

Is it possibly the case that matters have changed between when michael posted here and when the newsletter was published ?

As far as Network Rail's tacit agreement that complaiance with DDA requirements has not been achieved here, I would doubt that they will have admitted this in writing.

More likely that they will be reporting to the Regulator that compliance will be achieved when refurbishment work is complete. Even though they currently have not proposed to fund this element of the work.