Access Guide
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Assisted Travel Contact Information
- Assisted Travel Helpline telephone number: 0800 912 2 901
- Assisted Travel Text Relay service, (for the hard of hearing): 18001 0800 912 2 901.
Opening Times
- Opening times do vary depending on timetabling.
Parking (Platform 1/2)
- 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 located at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the platform 1 entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 33m (36yd 3in) from the platform 1 entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- 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 not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The car park is accessible via Victoria Place.
Outside Access (Platform 1/2)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
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Comments
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- This entrance leads onto platform 1 which adjoins platform 2 to the right beyond the ticket office.
Level Change (Platform 1/2)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the right as you face the entrance.
- There is/are 8 step(s) to the area/service.
- 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.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Outside Access (Platform 3)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 210cm (6ft 11in).
Level Change (Platform 3)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located to the left and right as you face the station from the A89 road.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the left and middle as you face the station from the A89 road.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- 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.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Outside Access (Ticket Office Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in Broomknoll Street.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
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Comments
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- There is a 120cm automatic sliding door to access platforms 1 and 2 from the ticket office (photographs 2 & 3).
Level Change (Ticket Office Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- There is level access to the ticket office from platform 1/2.
Reception (Ticket Office)
- The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the ticket office entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
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Comments
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- There is a ticket machine available on platform 3.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
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Comments
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- There is access to platform 2 from platform 1 going through a sheltered waiting area behind the ticket office, or towards the bridge.
Train Station
- There are generally 4 member(s) of staff on duty.
- The station is staffed.
- There is an office to obtain help.
- The station is not staffed between 23.45 - 04.45.
- The office to obtain help is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the platform 1 entrance.
- This office is located on platform 1.
- There is a ticket office.
- The ticket office is located in the car park.
- The ticket office is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the platform 1/2 entrance.
- The train companies operating from within this station are ScotRail.
- The train companies that operate within this station include:.
- Please click here for access information for ScotRail.
- There is not a taxi rank at the station.
- There are 3 platform(s) in the station.
- The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are 1-3.
- The platform(s) accessed by ramp / slope is / are 1-3.
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Additional Station Information
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- Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
- Wider ticket barriers are not available to access platforms.
- Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are 1-3.
- Accessible toilets are located on the platform(s).
- Accessible toilets are located on platform(s) 1-2.
- Accessible toilets are not located on the main station concourse.
- There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.
Other Floors (Footbridge)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are Platform-Footbridge.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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Comments
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- The footbridge gives access between platforms from inside the station.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on platforms 1-3.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are Platforms-Footbridge.
- The lift is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the platform 1 entrance.
- 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 160cm x 160cm (5ft 3in x 5ft 3in).
- 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 medium.
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Comments
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- The lift gives access between platforms from inside the station.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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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.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the platform 1 entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on platform 1.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens by sliding (automatically).
- The door is push pad activated.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 220cm (6ft 3in x 7ft 3in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 sensor.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab 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 is a mirror.
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- There is a medium visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) 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.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- The accessible toilet door is locked by a sensor.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.
