Access Guide
Opening Times
- The station building is open 24 hours.
- Train services are not 24 hours.
- Please see the station website for details of train services.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Stratford.
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest underground station is Stratford - Jubilee and Central Lines.
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- Stratford International DLR station is on the opposite side of International Way to the rail station.
- The station is also next to the Westfield Shopping Centre.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Stratford International Station Car Park.
- The car park is located off International Way.
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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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Public Car Parks.
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- Car park websitehttp://stratfordintl.co.uk/parking.
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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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- Westfield Shopping Centre car parks are also close by.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located opposite Westfield.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
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- There is an identical entrance at the opposite end of the building, facing the DLR station on International Way.
Outside Access (Hitchcock Lane Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the east of the main building. Hitchcock Lane is a Westfield service road.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open (no doors).
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- This entrance /exit leads directly to the platforms.
- There is no ticket office at this entrance but self-service ticket machines are available.
Level Change (Eastern Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located before and after the ticket barriers.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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- This entrace leads to a bridge level from which there is lift/ escalator access to platforms.
Train Station
- The station is staffed.
- There is not an office to obtain help.
- There is a ticket office.
- The ticket office is located on the main concourse.
- The ticket office is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the entrances.
- The train companies operating from within this station are London and Southeastern Railway highspeed services.
- There is a taxi rank at the station.
- The taxi rank is located 60m from the entrance at the Westfield end of the building.
- Shops and services within the station include café, newsagents.
- All key concourse shops and services have level access.
- There are 2 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 2-3.
- Accessible toilets are not located on the platform(s).
- Accessible toilets are located on the main station concourse.
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- Although there are 4 platforms at this station, only platforms 2 and 3 are currently in use.
Counter (Ticket Office)
- The counter is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
- There is a lowered section.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The height of the counter is high.
- Staff are not trained to use system.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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- When the ticket office is closed, self-service ticket machines are available to the right of the ticket office and also at the Hitchcock Lane entrance.
- Oyster cards are not accepted on services at this station.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (Access to Platforms)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located after the ticket barriers.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is/are not 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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- The top and bottom of the steps and the landings are clearly marked.
- There are additional stairs leading to the Hitchcock Lane entrance.
- There are escalators to reach the platforms from the main station building.
- The escalator steps are not clearly marked.
- There are additional escalators at the Hitchcock Lane entrance which do have steps clearly marked.
- The top and bottom of all the escalators are clearly marked.
Lift (Access to Platforms)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right after the ticket barriers in the main station building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are concourse - platforms.
- The lift is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the entrances.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 94cm x 210cm (3ft 1in x 6ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in 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 bright.
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- There is a second lift at the Hitchcock Lane entrance.
- The lift door has a clear opening of 120cm.
- Inside the lift is 160 x 210cm.
Train Station Platform
- This information is for platform(s) 2-3.
- The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are 2-3.
- The platform(s) which can be accessed by either level access / ramps / lifts / stairclimber from inside the station is / are 2-3.
- Accessible toilets are 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Westfield Entrance.
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- There is a deep step up and a gap between the platform and the train at this station.
- Portable ramps are available on the platforms for staff to assist customers with wheelchairs.
- Customers requiring assistance are advised to make arrangements 48 hours before travel.
- Please call the Southeastern Special Assistance team on 0800 783 4524.
Waiting Room / Area (Platforms 2-3)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There are doors into the waiting room / area.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The type of flooring is tiles.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- All chairs are permanently fixed.
- All chairs have armrests.
- Announcements are audible and visual.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Vending machines are not available.
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- Threre are further waiting rooms and shelters without doors on the platform.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Westfield entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left of the concourse.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 235cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 9in).
- There is not 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 70cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- 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 40cm (1ft 4in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- 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 can 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 colour 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 fair.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located to the left of the concourse.
- The female and male toilets are 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Westfield entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the male and female standard toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
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- The baby change bench is located in the larger toilet cubicle at the far end of the room.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.