COMMUTERS have had minutes shaved off their journey to work with the opening of a new staircase and lift.

Hyde New Homes is behind the walkway linking Fleet Street and Stroudley Road, Brighton, near to the train station.

The development is part of a new public square linking the station.

It has been funded by Hyde New Homes through a Section 106 agreement with Brighton and Hove City Council attached to a housing development.

The new stairs and lift have helped shave minutes off commuters' journeys and those accessing the train station.