Easterhouse, Hyndland, Linlithgow, Montrose and Perth stations are the latest stations to benefit from the funding, which will pay for improvements to accessibility, such as ensuring step-free access from the station entrance to platforms.

The scheme was launched in 2006 to address the issues faced by disabled passengers using railway stations in Great Britain. £35m per year, until 2015, is ring-fenced for the provision of obstacle free, accessible routes into and between platforms at rail stations.

Rail Minister Tom Harris said:
"We want to encourage more people to travel by train, so it is important we ensure the rail network is accessible to everyone.

"Lifts, step-free access, more disabled parking and improved information signs will make a huge improvement to people's journeys and will give disabled people greater access to employment opportunities as well as social and leisure activities."

Today Tom Harriss also launched a new Code of Practice on Accessible Train and Station Design for Disabled Passengers to introduce a single set of design standards across the entire rail network. The Code will help ensure access and safety for disabled passengers and will provide guidance for train and station operators providing examples of best practice.