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Introduction

• Related link Translink station access leaflet.
• Http://www.translink.co.uk/Documents/footers/accessibility/6608%20Access%20Guide%20Station%20Facilities%202016.pdf

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Belfast.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.

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COVID-19 Information

• For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
• There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.

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• Comments View
  • The convenient dropoff point is located in the car park
  • The car park is situated in front of the station off York Street.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 90cm (2ft) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located on York Street.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 190cm (6ft).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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• Comments View
  • The ramp is used to bypass the steps.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 4m (4yd 14in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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• Comments View
  • There is a walkway over the station accessed via lift or steps as detailed in the lifts and other floors sections. This walkway is used for access between both platforms.

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Train Station

• There are generally 2 member(s) of staff on duty.
• The station is staffed.
• There is not an office to obtain help.
• The train companies operating from within this station are NI Railways.
• There is not a taxi rank at the station.
• There are 2 platform(s) in the station.

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• Additional Station Information View
  • Announcements on platforms are audio.
• Comments View
  • Platforms 1 & 2 are accessible to a wheelchair user.

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Train Station Platform (1)

• There is level access to the platform(s).
• Access to the platform(s) is via lift.
• There is not an accessible toilet.

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Train Station Platform (2)

• There is level access to the platform(s).
• Access to the platform(s) is via lift.
• There is not an accessible toilet.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is bright.

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Lift (Platform 1)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the platform.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 1.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Lift (Platform 2)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the ticket office.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 1.
• The lift is 6m (19ft 8in) from accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the ticket office.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 170cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 7in).
  • 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).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • 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 is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located in the ticket office.
  • The female toilets are 3m (9ft 10in) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located in the ticket office.
  • The male toilets are 3m (9ft 10in) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.