Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Dundee Station.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/dundee-station-south-union-street
- Related link Bike & Go.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/bike-go-dundee
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Comments
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- The venue is located on the platform level of Dundee Station just beyond the entry barriers.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Dundee Station.
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Comments
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- The cafe is located on the platform concourse of Dundee Railway Station.
Opening Times
- Monday 06:30 - 18:30.
- Tuesday 06:30 - 18:30.
- Wednesday 06:30 - 18:30.
- Thursday 06:30 - 18:30.
- Friday 06:30 - 18:30.
- Saturday 07:00 - 17:00.
- Sunday 10:00 - 17:00.
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.
- The car park is administered by Dundee City Council.
- The car park is located at the side of the station, off South Marketgait.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 380cm x 600cm (12ft 6in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) 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 and block paving.
- 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 the car park, to the left as you enter.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
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Comments
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- There is another drop off point at the end of the taxi rank on Riverside.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on South Union Street.
- 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 222cm.
- 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 203cm.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are Street Level to Platform Level.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Escalators
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- Escalator(s) can be used to access other floors.
- The floors which are accessible by escalator are Street Level to Platform Level.
- The escalators steps are clearly marked.
- The foot and head of the escalators are clearly marked.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is tactile flooring at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The steps also offer lower handrails.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the rear of the main station foyer.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are Street Level to Platform Level.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 99cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 118cm x 226cm (3ft 10in x 7ft 5in).
- 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 good.
Entrance (Security Barriers)
- This information is for the entrance located at platform level.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 108cm.
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Comments
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- The barriers open automatically by scanning your ticket.
- The wider 108cm gate is on the right (photographs 5 to 8).
- The standard width barriers adjacent are 62cm wide (photographs 1 and 2).
- There is a slight slope to each of the barriers as you pass through.
- There is a manual gate operated by station staff on the left of the barriers that opens towards you (pull). It is 160cm wide and access is level here (photographs 3 and 4).
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (Counter)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the counter from the seating area.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located on the platform concourse beyond the entrance barriers.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the security barriers.
- The standard height for tables is 70cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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- The nearest accessible toilet is located in the Scotrail Lounge between platforms 1 and 4.
- Please refer to the Dundee Station guide for details.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest standard toilets are located in the Scotrail Lounge between platforms 1 and 4.
- Please refer to the Dundee Station guide for details.
Additional Info
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.