Good news!  Network Rail have commenced platform lengthening work at Wallington station.  This is to allow 10-car trains to stop at the station from 2013.  Currently only 7 car trains can be accessed from the platforms with passengers having to walk along inside the train carriages if they are in the 8th car and wish to alight!  Many Carshalton Central residents of course use Wallington Station.  Indeed Wallington Station was once known as Carshalton Station!

Wallington Station before the platform extension works started

A new cycle parking shelter has also recently been installed on the north side of the station near the car park entrance, which is part of Southern’s travel plan and franchise commitment.