DISABLED people and parents with pushchairs will soon find it easier to get on the Tube at South Woodford and Buckhurst Hill.

Transport for London (TfL) yesterday revealed the Central Line stations are among London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s next six to benefit from step-free access.

Plans for South Woodford were first uncovered in February, when the transport authority wrote to Redbridge Council telling them the Mayor was considering spending £4.4 million on the project.

But TfL has now decided to kick off work at Buckhurst Hill first, with construction expected to start later this year.

Work on South Woodford is set to begin next April and should be finished by 2020 at the latest.

Commenting on the developments, Sadiq Khan said: “I'm delighted that I can today announce that we will be bringing step-free access to these stations.

“It's absolutely vital that we make our transport network accessible to all, and by investing more in step-free access than ever before, we're doing what we can to help people right across the capital."

By 2020 the Mayor promises to have invested £200 million in improving passenger access at 100 different stations, including Newbury Park, which after a long battle by campaigners, will be step-free by 2019.

Campaigns and outreach officer at Transport for all Catherine Smith said the announcement was “great news for disabled and older people”.

She said: “With only one out of five Tube stations step-free, there aren't many accessible travel options for us on the London Underground.

“Step-free access at these stations will open up the Tube network to disabled people especially from outer London, helping us to travel with freedom and independence."

Policy and campaigns manager at Age UK London Gordon Deuchars added: “An accessible Tube network is vital for older people. It means they can see friends and family, have a more active social life, and make the most of everything London has to offer.”