Train users have been let down “once more” according to a Three Rivers’ councillor as plans for step-free station access is put on hold.

Transport for London wrote to Liberal Democrat councillor for Croxley Green, Chris Lloyd this week telling him they had to “reassess” improving accessibility at Croxley and Rickmansworth stations in light of “renewed financial circumstances”.

Step-free stations have lifts or ramps – or both – so customers do not have to use escalators or stairs to move between the street and the platform.

TfL said delivery of the changes at Rickmansworth would arrive “two years later than proposed” by 2023/24. And that step-free access at Croxley would not be progressing “at this time”.

Cllr Lloyd said: “TfL are letting down Three Rivers’ travellers once more. First the Met Line Extension was cancelled, now we hear that those with mobility issues and parents with prams will continue to be blocked from using Rickmansworth and Croxley stations in safety.

“TfL are very happy to charge high fares to residents of Rickmansworth and Croxley Green, but provide little in return. Once again, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has shown that he is happy to treat Three Rivers’ residents with contempt.

“I will continue to campaign as long as it takes to get TfL to sort this essential access issue.”

Leigh Hutchings from Disability Watford said: “Every public transport terminus should be accessible - especially in this day and age.

“It’s not just people in wheelchairs, it’s mums with buggies and the elderly.”

A TfL spokesperson said: “We remain committed to improving step-free access for customers across the TfL network.

"As part of record investment, thirty four per cent of London Underground stations will by step-free by 2020.

"At this time however, we are managing a number of significant financial challenges. This regrettably means that step-free access will be delivered two years later than originally proposed at Rickmansworth, and will not be progressed at Croxley at this time."