Hi, I wrote to Southern Railway about this and received a reply confirming that the gates will be shut. I pointed out the problems for people with pushchairs and disabilities and they said they are installing an intercom system to allow people easy access to platform 2 via the Perry Vale stairs. As I assume under the Disability Discrimination Act they will not be able to question people on the nature of their disability, I suggest we all use the intercom and say we have mobility problems and need access. Hopefully they will back down when it becomes too much for them to keep opening the gates!