Access Guide
Introduction
- At the time of our visit (December 2014) the station was undergoing major improvement works.
- This will include access by lift and ramp to all platforms.
- The work is expected to be completed in Spring 2015.
Location
- This venue is situated in New Cross.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
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Comments
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- New Cross Station, which serves different rail lines, is approximately 500m from this station.
Opening Times (Station)
- Monday 05:00 - 00:45.
- Tuesday 05:00 - 00:45.
- Wednesday 05:00 - 00:45.
- Thursday 05:00 - 00:45.
- Friday 05:00 - 00:45.
- Saturday 05:00 - 00:45.
- Sunday 05:00 - 11:45.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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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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- New Cross Road is a Red Route where stopping is not permitted.
- It would be possible to drop off in the access road to the supermarket/retail park adjacent to the station.
Outside Access (New Cross Road)
- This information is for the entrance located on New Cross Road.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The door opening is 240cm (7ft 10in) wide.
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Comments
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- There are two similar entrances.
Level Change (New Cross Road)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to the ticket office.
Reception (Ticket Office)
- The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height.
- The desk has a lowered 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 5+ 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 at street level, to the left after the New Cross Road entrance.
- The ticket office is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the New Cross Road entrance.
- The train companies operating from within this station are Southeastern, London Overground.
- There is not a taxi rank at the station.
- Shops and services within the station include a cafe kiosk in the ticket hall.
- All key concourse shops and services have level access.
- There are 5 platform(s) in the station.
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Additional Station Information
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- Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
- Wider ticket barriers are available to access platforms.
- Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are 1-2.
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Comments
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- The station is staffed by security staff after the ticket office has closed until the last trains.
Train Station Platform
- This information is for platform(s) 1-5.
- The platform(s) accessed by steps only is / are 1-5.
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Comments
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- There is an alternative gate entrance to platform 1, which is only unlocked by request to the ticket office.
- Platform 1 serves London-bound trains.
- On the return journey passengers are advised to continue to Brockley Station which is accessible.
- A taxi would then be provided for the return to New Cross.
Level Change (Access to Platforms)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- 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 leading down to the platforms.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance to Platform 1)
- This information is for the entrance located from the access road to the Sainsbury's Supermarket/retail park.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 250cm (8ft 2in) wide.
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Comments
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- These gates are only opened by staff on request.
- Please contact the ticket office.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance to Platform 1)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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 can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.