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Vauxhall Station

South Lambeth Road, Vauxhall, SW8 1SS

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Overview

Parking

  • Public Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located in the bus terminus at the front of the station.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
    • The maximum stay for Blue Badge holders is 3 hours.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the station on South Lambeth Road.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an opening without doors.
  • The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
  • There is an additional entrance / exit on Lambeth Road which is only utilised during very busy periods and for cricket matches at The Oval.

Ticketing

  • Ticket Office View
    • The ticket office is located to the left of the main station entrance.
    • There is step-free level access into the ticket office.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The height of the counter is 101cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 80cm.
    • The counter has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • Self-Service Ticket Machines View
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 103cm to 123cm from the floor.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Lift (to Platforms 1 and 2)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right after main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The concourse to platforms 1 and 2 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a low colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 1200kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 110cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 160cm (width) x 160cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and an intercom hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift (to Platforms 3 and 4)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right on the ground floor as you enter.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 40m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The concourse to platforms 3 and 4 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 1200kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 112cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 155cm (width) x 155cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and an intercom hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift (to Platforms 7 and 8)

  • The lift surveyed is located at the far end of station.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 100m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The concourse to platforms 7 and 8 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a low colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 89cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and an intercom hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Platforms

  • There are 8 platforms at this station.
  • All platforms have step-free level access via lift.
  • All platforms have tactile markings along the platform edge.
  • Announcements on platforms are audible and visual.
  • There are fixed hearing assistance systems on all platforms.
  • All platforms have help points.
  • All platforms have seating.
  • Seating available on platforms includes: seating with shared armrests.
  • Access to the train is via a portable ramp.
  • There are help points and assisted boarding points on all platforms
  • There is a waiting room on platforms 3/4 with double manual doors that open inwards
  • The width of the entrance is 176cm.