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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking (Wellington Street - Front)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located at the front of the station.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 230cm x 550cm (7ft 7in x 18ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are cobbles.
  • The car park surface is cobbled.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The cobbles can be avoided on the route to the entrance from the two Blue Badge bays only.

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Parking (Wellington Road - Rear)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located at the rear of platform 1.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 240cm x 550cm (7ft 10in x 18ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the platform 1.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the platform 1.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the station.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.

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Access Point (Alternative Accessible Entrance - Exit)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located to the right of the main entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
• Comments View
  • This access point leads to platform 2 and is used after 7pm when the lifts are out of use.
    
  • The width of the clearly marked bollard in front of this access point is 120cm.
    
  • There is a Touch and Go Point at this access point.

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Access Point (Waterloo Road Car Park - Rear)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located off Waterloo Road Car Park - Rear.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • The width of the gap is 170cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading from the car park and beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • This access point leads directly to platform 1.
    
  • There is a Touch and Go machine at a suitable height for a wheelchair user in this area.

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Access Point (Park Road - Platform 1)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located off park Road.
  • There is stepped access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • The width of the gap is 90cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located off Park Road.
  • There is/are 15+ step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
  • There is a shallow gulley at the bottom of these stairs.
    
  • There is a Touch and Go machine at a suitable height for a wheelchair user in this area.

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Train Station

• There are generally 3 member(s) of staff on duty.
• The station is staffed.
• There is not an office to obtain help.
• The station is not staffed between 19:00 - 06:00.
• There is a ticket office.
• The ticket office is located to the right as you enter from the main entrance.
• The ticket office is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• The train companies operating from within this station are Northern Rail The opening hours of the ticket office are: Monday to Saturday: 06:10 - 19:00 Sunday: 08:40 - 16:00.
• Please click here for access information for Northern Rail.
• There is a taxi rank at the station.
• The taxi rank is located opposite the station forecourt.
• The taxi rank is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There are 2 platform(s) in the station.
• The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are 1 and 2.

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• Additional Station Information View
  • Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
  • Accessible toilets are not located on the platform(s).
  • There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.
• Comments View
  • A portable ramp is available for boarding trains, please ask any member of staff or train crew for assistance.

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Reception (Ticket Office)

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the front 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.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 16/05/2023.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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• Comments View
  • There is a ticket machine in this area at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    
  • There is a defibrillator in this area.
    
  • The height of the defibrillator is 139cm.
    
  • There is also a vending machine and limited seating.

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Lift (Platform 1)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the end of the footbridge.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Platform 1- Footbridge.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 134cm x 200cm (4ft 5in x 6ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does 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 have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • Photograph 1 shows the footbridge leading to the lift.
    
  • There is a Touch and Go machine at a suitable height for a wheelchair user in this area.
    
  • This lift is out of order from 7pm till the ticket office opens in the morning.

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Train Station Platform (1)

• There is a ticket machine on the platform at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  
• Photograph 2 shows the Café Ristretto kiosk.
  
• The height of the counter is 106cm.
  
• Photographs 3 to 6 show the waiting room.
  
• The door to this area is single, heavy, opens away from you and is 91cm wide.
  
• There is a 6cm unmarked step without handrails at this entrance.
  
• There is further seating on the platform.

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Level Change (Wellington Street Car Park - Front - Platform 2)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the right of the main entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading from the car park to the platform.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• 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 the left going up the step(s).
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).
• The lift does bypass the ramp/slope.

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Lift (Platform 2)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left before the bridge to platform 1.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Platform 2 - Ticket Office area.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 134cm x 200cm (4ft 5in x 6ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does 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 have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a Touch and Go machine at a suitable height for a wheelchair user in this area.
    
  • This lift is out of order from 7pm till the ticket office opens in the morning.

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Train Station Platform (2)

• The majority of this platform is covered.
  
• There is seating throughout the platform.

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Level Change (Platform 1 and 2 Stairs)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located opposite lifts 1 and 2.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• There is 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).

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Additional Info

• A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.