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Brixton Station

Atlantic Road, Brixton, London, SW9 8JB

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Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest underground station is Brixton.

Opening Hours

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access (Platform 2 and Ticket Offce Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on Atlantic Road through the railway arch.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The door opening is 300cm (9ft 10in) wide.
  • Second set of doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The doors are double width.
    • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
    • The door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in) wide.
  • Comments View
    • The second gateway is at the foot of the stairs to Platform 2 in the underpass.
    • There is a similar entrance at the other end of the underpass on Brixton Station Road.

Level Change (Platform 2 and Ticket Offce Entrance)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located at the entrance to the underpass from Atlantic Road/ BrixtonStation Road.
  • There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
  • The step(s) is / are located leading from the underpass to platform 2 and the ticket office.
  • 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 not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

Level Change (Access to Platform 1)

  • There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
  • The step(s) is / are located leading from Atlantic Road.
  • 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 not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

Reception (Ticket Office - Platform 2)

  • There is not level access to reception from the entrance.
  • The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • The desk 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.

Train Station

  • There are generally 2 member(s) of staff on duty.
  • The station is staffed.
  • There is not an office to obtain help.
  • The station is not staffed between 20.00-06.00.
  • There is a ticket office.
  • The ticket office is located at the top of the stairs, on platform 2.
  • The train companies operating from within this station are Southeastern.
  • Please click here for access information for Southeastern.
  • There is not a taxi rank at the station.
  • There are 2 platform(s) in the station.
  • The platform(s) accessed by steps only 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
    • The automated ticket machine is located on Platform 2.
    • There are perching ledges on Platform 2 but no seats.
    • There are push-button help points on both platforms.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Standard Toilet(s)

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 cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.