But the introduction of two Harrington Humps - one on each platform at the station - will raise the height of the platform at the normal stopping place of the train's disabled access door.
Funded by Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) and Northern Rail, work will start on the facility on Monday, March 21 and is hoped to be completed by the following weekend.
The plastic hump which comes with a set of ramps, can be built to any length and height, to suit all platforms.
Jo Kaye, Network Rail route director, said 'We have found a novel solution to an age old problem that has caused concern for numerous potential rail passengers throughout the country who simply could not travel by train because of the low platform height.'
'It is the ideal solution for stations that have a small number of passengers and therefore the comparatively high cost of completely rebuilding the platforms is not viable.'
Charlie Seward, CWAC's director of regeneration and culture, said 'We are pleased that partnership working with Northern Rail, Network Rail and the council has led to the installation of two Harrington humps.'
Northwich MP Graham Evans, welcomed the news, and added 'There is still much more to be done to improve accessibility at Northwich station, as the Chester-bound platform does not have step-free access, but this is a very welcome first step.'