Twenty new benches are set to be installed at Chelmsford Train Station.

Abellio Greater Anglia has will replace 15 old style metal benches with new ones and install an extra five benches as part of the Department for Transport’s Access for All scheme.

Abellio Greater Anglia’s Area Customer Service Manager, Neil Grabham, said, “The upgrade to waiting room and platform seating at stations will provide greater comfort for passengers and an improved station appearance, as well as provided increased seating as stations see growing passenger numbers.”