Access Guide
Assisted Travel Information
- If you know you are going to be travelling, please call 03456 005 165 (selecting option 3 then option 3 again), before 22:00 the day before travel, and the assisted travel team will make special arrangements for travel from all stations.
- If you’re deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired, use the NGT app and dial 0870 240 9598 and request 03456 005 165 (selecting option 3 then option 3 again).
Opening Times (Ticket Office)
- Monday 06:00 - 19:10.
- Tuesday 06:00 - 19:10.
- Wednesday 06:00 - 19:10.
- Thursday 06:00 - 19:10.
- Friday 06:00 - 19:10.
- Saturday 06:40 - 18:10.
- Sunday 08:10 - 17:40.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- For up to date parking charges please click here.
- The car park is located to the left and rear of the station.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 8 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 220cm x 350cm (7ft 3in x 11ft 6in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the car park entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located in front of the car park entrance.
- There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
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Comments
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- Blue Badges must be displayed clearly.
Access Point (Car Park)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located within the car park.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
- The gate is permanently held open.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located within the car park leading to the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
Ticket Barriers - Car Park Access Point
- The ticket barriers are located directly ahead of the car park access point.
- The ticket barriers are staffed during peak periods, there is a help point available for other times of the day.
- The standard barriers open automatically away from you and have a width of 63cm.
- There is no accessible barrier at this entrance.
- Assistance can be provided if required.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the station.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
Reception (Ticket Office)
- The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- There is a touch screen.
- The touch screen is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
Ticket Barriers - Ticket Office
- The ticket barriers are located directly ahead of the main entrance, through the ticket office.
- The ticket barriers are staffed during peak periods, there is a help point available for other times of the day.
- The standard barriers open automatically away from you and have a width of 63cm.
- The accessible barriers open automatically away from you and have a width of 106cm.
- The accessible barriers are ideal for wheelchair users or passengers with children or luggage.
- Assistance can be provided if required.
Station Concourse
- The station concourse is beyond the ticket barriers in the ticket office.
- There is a kiosk on the rear wall serving hot and cold food and drinks.
- There are some seating areas available.
- The flooring is tiled.
- The lighting is moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Station Concourse)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left beyond the main entrance.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
Entrance (Station Concourse to Platform 3)
- This information is for the entrance located beyond the ticket barriers from the main entrance.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 146cm.
Train Station
- There are generally 3 member(s) of staff on duty.
- The station is staffed.
- There is not an office to obtain help.
- There is a ticket office.
- The ticket office is located to the right beyond the main entrance.
- The ticket office is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The train companies operating from within this station are Chiltern Railways.
- Please click here for access information for Chiltern Railways.
- There is a taxi rank at the station.
- The taxi rank is located at the front of the venue.
- The taxi rank is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- Shops and services within the station include 146 Coffee Shop.
- All key concourse shops and services have level access.
- There are 3 platform(s) in the station.
- The platform(s) which has/have level access is / are Platforms 1, 2 and 3.
- The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are Platforms 1, 2 and 3.
- The platform(s) accessed by ramp / slope is / are Platform 3.
- The platform(s) which can be accessed by either level access / ramps / lifts / stairclimber from inside the station is / are Platforms 1, 2, and 3.
- The platform(s) which can be accessed by using alternative outside access entrances only is / are Platform 3.
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Additional Station Information
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- Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
- Wider ticket barriers are available to access platforms.
- Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are Platforms 1, 2 and 3.
- Accessible toilets are located on the platform(s).
- Accessible toilets are located on platform(s) 3.
- Accessible toilets are located on the main station concourse.
- There is a wheelchair available to borrow.
- To borrow a wheelchair, please contact a member of staff.
Lift (Platform 3 to Footbridge)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left of the car park entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are Platform 3 to Footbridge.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the car park entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 130cm x 190cm (4ft 3in x 6ft 3in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
Lift (Platforms 1 and 2 to Footbridge)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on platforms 1 and 2.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are Platforms 1 and 2 to Footbridge.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the platform 3 lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 130cm x 190cm (4ft 3in x 6ft 3in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
Level Change (Footbridge - Platforms 1, 2 and 3)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located on the platforms.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a lift to access this area/service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
Waiting Room / Shelter - Platforms 1 and 2
- The waiting room/shelter is located on platforms 1 and 2, at the rear of the footbridge.
- The opening into the shelter is 90cm wide.
- The bench seating is at a height of 100cm.
- The lighting in the shelter is low.
Accessible Toilet (Platform 3)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located beyond car park entrance on Platform 3.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the ticket office or a member of staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 220cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 3in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).
Additional Info
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.
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Comments
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- There are wheelchairs available.