Until recently rail users at Freshford Station, near Bath, had to clamber across a huge space to get onto trains.

One elderly passenger even resorted to bringing a wooden stool with her to help her climb onboard the train.

Now Network Rail has spent £350,000 to raise the platforms by about 30cm, and has added new lighting and a waiting shelter to the station.

Network Rail spokesman Robbie Burns said: "We listened to the concerns of the local community and raised Platform 2 by almost 300mm to make it easier for passengers to get on and off the trains."