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Bishopbriggs Station

Arnold Avenue, Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire, G64 1PE

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Location

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

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Access Point (Platform 1)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Springfield Road.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading up to the staff car park, then to the left of the steps to the platform.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located leading up to the platform.
    • There is/are 15+ step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
    • 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.
    • There is a second lower handrail.

Access Point (Platform 2)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Arnold Avenue, at the junction with Springfield Road.
    • 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading up to Platform 2.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

Outside Access (Ticket Office Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on Platform 2.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 186cm (6ft 1in).
  • Comments View
    • The surface at the doorway is uneven.
    • There is also a single, heavy door which opens towards you at the side of the ticket office.

Reception (Ticket Office)

  • The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the platform 2 entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • Comments View
    • The ticket office is open Monday to Saturday 06:30-20:30.
    • There is also a ticket machine on platform 2.

Train Station

  • There are generally 1 member(s) of staff on duty.
  • The station is staffed.
  • There is an office to obtain help.
  • The station is not staffed between 20.45-06.20.
  • The office to obtain help is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the platform 2 entrance.
  • This office is located by the waiting room.
  • There is a ticket office.
  • The ticket office is located on platform 2.
  • The ticket office is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the platform 2 entrance.
  • The train companies operating from within this station are ScotRail.
  • Please click here for access information for ScotRail.
  • There is not a taxi rank at the station.
  • There are 2 platform(s) in the station.
  • The platform(s) accessed by ramp / slope is / are 1, 2.
  • Additional Station Information View
    • Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
    • Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are 1, 2.
    • There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.
  • Comments View
    • There are high speed trains passing through this station so passengers are advised to stay behind the yellow line to avoid turbulence.

Level Change (Platform Bridge)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located leading over the bridge between platforms.
  • There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is not 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.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Documents can be requested in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
  • A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.