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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.

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Outside Access (Gatwick South Terminal)

• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open (no doors).

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• Comments View
  • There is a level travelator as an alternative to the corridor from this entrance.

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Reception (The Travel Centre)

• The reception desk is 30m (33yd) from the front entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

You are on Inside Access. Skip to the next section.

Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G.
  • 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.
• Escalators View
  • Escalator(s) can be used to access other floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by escalator are platform to station.
  • The escalators steps are clearly marked.
  • The head and foot of the escalators are clearly marked.
  • The lighting level is medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located adjacent to the Ticket Hall.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G.
• The lift is 30m (33yd) from accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 310cm x 150cm (10ft 2in x 4ft 11in).
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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• Comments View
  • Lifts to platforms 1-2 and 5-6 are located in the main ticket hall. Lifts to other platforms are located via the Over Bridge entrance (gate 3).

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Train Station

• There are generally 5 member(s) of staff on duty.
• The station is staffed.
• There is an office to obtain help.
• This office is located adjacent to the escalators to platforms 4 and 5.
• The train companies operating from within this station are Gatwick Express.
• There is not a taxi rank at the station.
• Shops and services within the station include WH Smith and Upper Crust Café.
• There are 6 platform(s) in the station.

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• Additional Station Information View
  • Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
• Comments View
  • Platforms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • Other train companies serving the station are First Capital Connect, Southern Railway, Cross Country, South Eastern and First Great Western.

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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 an accessible toilet on Platform 2.

You are on Train Station Platform (2). Skip to the next section.

Train Station Platform (2)

• There is level access to the platform(s).
• Access to the platform(s) is via lift.
• There is an accessible toilet on Platform 2 (see picture).

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Train Station Platform (3)

• 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 (4)

• 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 (5)

• 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 (6)

• 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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Waiting Room / Area (Platform 3-4)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There are doors into the waiting room / area.
• The main doors open by sliding.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 110 cm wide.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are audible and visual.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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• Comments View
  • The door into the waiting room is automatic, operated by push pad.

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Waiting Room / Area (Platform 5-6)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• There are doors into the waiting room / area.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 80 cm wide.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are audible and visual.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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• Comments View
  • There is one, shallow marked step up into the waiting room.

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Accessible Toilet (Platform 2)

• 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.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the end of Platform 2.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• 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 staff.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 170cm (4ft 9in x 5ft 7in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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.
  • 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 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
• Comments View
  • The toilet is small and there is only 85cm in front of the toilet pan.

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Level Change (Accessible Toilet)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are not available.
• Comments View
  • There are standard toilets available within the airport terminal building.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.

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• Comments View
  • There is a wheelchair available to borrow. Please enquire at the desk in the travel centre.
  • There is currently building work at the station (Autumn 2013) to construct an additional platform and there may be some disruption or temporary diversions in effect.