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Mount Florida Train Station

Cathcart Road, Mount Florida, Glasgow City, G41 1RR

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Location

  • The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
  • This venue is situated in Glasgow.
  • The nearest underground station is St Enoch.

Opening Hours

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance gives access to platforms 1,2.
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main doors open automatically.
  • The doors are single width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.

Outside Access (Side Entrance 1)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open automatically.
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.

Outside Access (Side Entrance 2)

  • This entrance gives access to platforms 1,2.
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main doors open automatically.
  • The doors are single width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.

Reception (Ticket Office)

  • The reception desk is 7m (7yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to reception from the entrance.
  • The reception desk is medium in 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.

Inside Access

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

Lift

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located between the plaforms.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
  • The lift is 75m (82yd) from side entrances.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 185cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 1in).
  • 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 reach for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift controls do have Braille markings.
  • The lift controls do have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is medium.

Train Station

  • There are generally 1 member(s) of staff on duty.
  • The station is staffed.
  • There is not an office to obtain help.
  • There is a ticket office.
  • The ticket office is located in the main building between the platforms.
  • The ticket office is 75m (82yd) from the lift.
  • The train companies operating from within this station are First ScotRail.
  • There is not a taxi rank at the station.
  • There are 2 platform(s) in the station.
  • Additional Station Information View
    • Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
    • Accessible toilets are located on the platform(s).
    • Accessible toilets are located on platform(s) 1,2.
    • There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.

Train Station Platform

  • This information is for platform(s) 1,2.
  • The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are 1,2.
  • Accessible toilets are 47m (51yd) from the lift.

Level Change (Accessible Bridge)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located leading to the bridge and lift.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • There are steps to access this area / service.
  • The steps are located ahead as you enter.
  • There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • Comments View
    • This bridge is most accessible from Prospecthill Road where there is an easy slope onto it, then the lift can be used to access the platforms.

Level Change (Footbridge)

  • There are steps to access this area / service.
  • The steps are located leading between the platform and footbridge.
  • There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • Comments View
    • There are similar steps in all 3 directions this bridge leads to.

Accessible Toilet

  • There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is pictorial and Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The accessible toilet is 47m (51yd) from the lift.
    • The accessible toilet is located between the platforms.
    • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a unisex toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens sliding.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 98cm (3ft 3in).
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
    • 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 right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (2ft 6in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is a functional emergency alarm available.
    • It is not a push button style of alarm.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is not a coat hook.
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted rails are available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
    • 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 51cm (1ft 8in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • 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 sink.
    • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
    • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
    • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • Lighting levels are bright.
  • Comments View
    • The taps are automatic combined in the hand drying area.
    • The door is a push button to lock system.
    • If toilets are locked, please contact staff at the ticket office to have them opened.

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents are not available in large print.