Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Dublin.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- There is a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The car park is located on Sheriff Street.
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Opening Times (Information Desk)
- Monday 08:00 - 22:00..
- Tuesday 08:00 - 22:00..
- Wednesday 08:00 - 22:00..
- Thursday 08:00 - 22:00..
- Friday 08:00 - 22:00..
- Saturday 08:00 - 22:00..
- Sunday 08:00 - 22:00..
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This entrance gives access to platforms 1-7.
- This information is for the entrance located on Amiens Street.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located on the left as you face the entrance.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are low.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- There is a lift and escalators to bypass these steps.
Lift (Main Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located outside the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is 9m (29ft 6in) from main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 103cm x 135cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 5in).
- 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 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 have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
- They are between 95-110cm.
- The lighting level in the lift is low.
Outside Access (Alternative Entrance 1)
- This information is for the entrance located on Harbourmaster Place.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open both ways.
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.
Outside Access (Alternative Entrance 2)
- This entrance gives access to platforms 1-7.
- This information is for the entrance located on Amiens Street.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open both ways.
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 255cm (8ft 4in) wide.
Lift (Alternative Entrances)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located inside the St Amiens Street entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is 7m (22ft 12in) from the alternative entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
Reception (Ticket Office)
- The reception desk is 5m (16ft 5in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- The desk does not have a lowered section.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
Opening Times (Ticket Office)
- Monday 07:00 - 21:30..
- Tuesday 07:00 - 21:30..
- Wednesday 07:00 - 21:30..
- Thursday 07:00 - 21:30..
- Friday 07:00 - 21:30..
- Saturday 07:00 - 21:30..
- Sunday 08:00 - 21:30..
Reception (Information Desk)
- The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- The desk does not have a lowered section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Lighting levels are varied.
Train Station
- There are 7 platform(s) in the station.
- The station is staffed.
- There are generally 12 member(s) of staff on duty.
- There is an office to obtain help.
- The office to obtain help is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
- This office is located to the left as you enter the main entrance.
- There is a ticket office.
- The ticket office is located to the left as you enter the main entrance.
- The ticket office is 5m (16ft 5in) from the main entrance.
- The train companies operating from within this station are Irishrail.
- There is a taxi rank at the station.
- The taxi rank is located outside the main entrance in Amiens Street.
- The taxi rank is 35m (38yd) from the main entrance.
- Shops and services within the station include Oslo Bar, Newsrail, Bean & Gone & the Dart link Newsagent.
- Not all key concourse shops and services have level access.
- Concourse shops or services accessed by ramp / steps or lift are Oslo Bar.
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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 1-7.
- Accessible toilets are not located on the platform(s).
- Accessible toilets are located on the main station concourse.
- There is a wheelchair available to borrow.
- To borrow a wheelchair, please contact the information desk.
Level Change (Oslo Bar)
- There is not a ramp or slope to access this service.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located from the concourse to the bar.
- There is / are 6 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Train Station Platform
- This information is for platform(s) 1-7.
- The platform(s) which has/have level access is / are 1-4.
- The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are 6,7.
- The platform(s) accessed by ramp / slope is / are 5.
- The platform(s) which can be accessed by either level access / ramps / lifts / stairclimber from inside the station is / are 5,6,7.
Level Change (Platform 5)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located between platforms 4-5.
- There is / are 6 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Lift (Platforms 6 and 7)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located between platform 4-6/7.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is 100m (109yd) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 112cm x 150cm (3ft 8in x 4ft 11in).
- 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 not have an audible announcer.
- The lift controls do have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
- They are between 85-97 cm.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Level Change (Alternative Entrances)
- There is not a ramp or slope to access this service.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located inside the alternative entrances.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are low.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
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Comments
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- There is a lift and escalators to bypass these steps.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 24m (26yd) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located To the right of the foyer as you enter the main entrance.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the information desk.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 215cm x 235cm (7ft 1in x 7ft 9in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 150cm (4ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The sink is 78cm (2ft 7in) high.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located to the right of the foyer as you enter the main en.
- The female and male toilets are 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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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 adapted toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.
- Staff are not Text Relay aware.
- The venue part of any local or national disability are not initiatives.
Level Change (Platforms 6 and 7)
- There is not a ramp or slope to access this service.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located between platforms 4-6/7.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- These steps are bypassed by lift and an up escalator only.