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Introduction (DLR Services)

• Related link TFL Accessibility Guides.
• Https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/12387.aspx

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  • The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is a fully accessible public transport network with step-free access into all stations.
  • TFL produce a range of accessibility guides including audio guides and large print maps showing step-free routes and the location of toilets on the network.
  • Please see the link above to download or order guides.
  • Most DLR stations are not staffed.
  • Station buildings do not have doors or ticket barriers and are open 24 hours a day.
  • Train services are not 24 hours.
  • Please see link to TFL website for train operating times at each station.
  • Self-service ticket machines are available at each station.
  • Oyster cards, contactless payment cards and travel cards are accepted.
  • There is level access from platform to train at every station.
  • Wheelchair users are advised to reverse on and off the train to overcome any gap between the platform and the train.
  • Every train has a member of staff to assist customers.
  • There is a push button alarm call point on every platform, linked to a control centre.
  • The control centre can alert the staff on the train to customers waiting to board who will require assistance.
  • All platforms have some shelter and fixed seating with armrests.

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Location

• This venue is situated in Royal Albert, next to the eastern entrance to the ExCel Centre.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is West Ham.
• The nearest underground station is Canning Town - Jubilee Line.

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  • The bus stops are located on Victoria Dock Road near to the station lift /stairs.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is ExCel Centre Undercroft Car Parks.
  • The car park is located at street level, beneath the exhibition centre.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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  • Car park websitehttp://www.excel-london.co.uk/visiting-excel/travel-guide/travel-by-road/.
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  • There is not a designated drop off point.
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  • The ExCel car parks open directly into the exhibition centre.

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Train Station

• The station is not staffed.
• The train companies operating from within this station are DLR - Beckton branch.
• There is not a taxi rank at the station.
• There are 2 platform(s) in the station.

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  • Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
  • Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are 1-2.
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  • Self-service ticket machines are located at bridge level.
  • From the ExCel centre the elevated walkway gives level access to the bridge level entrance.

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Level Change (Access to Station From Victoria Dock Road)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located on Victoria Dock Road, near to the junction with Prince Regent Lane.
• There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
• The lift does bypass the steps.

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Lift (Victoria Dock Road Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on Victoria Dock Road, in the red lift tower beyond the stairs.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are street - bridge.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 140cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not 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 does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Level Change (Access to Platforms from ExCel / Bridge Level)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located from bridge level to platforms.
• There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
• The lift does bypass the steps.

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Lift (Access to Platforms)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the bridge level.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are bridge - platforms 1-2.
• 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 180cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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  • This lift is located in the silver lift tower at the entrance from the bridge.
  • There is a second lift from bridge to platforms in the red lift tower.
  • This lift measures 105 by 140cm.
  • The door opening is 80cm.
  • There is not a mirror to assist with reversing out of the lift.

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Train Station Platform

• This information is for platform(s) 1-2.
• The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are 1-2.

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Accessible Toilet

• The nearest accessible toilets are in the ExCel centre, where there is also a changing places facility.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest toilets and baby changing facilities are in the ExCel Centre.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.