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Battersea Power Station Underground Station

Battersea Park Road, SW11 8AL

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Access Guide

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Station Overview

  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
    • The ticket hall and platform levels can be accessed via a standard lift and escalator.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is a member of staff available for assistance.
    • There is a self-serve touchscreen at this station.
    • Help points are available at the Prospect Park entrance, ticket hall and platform levels.
    • Announcements in the main ticketing/concourse area are visual.
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: Braille (on request), Large print (on request) and different languages.
    • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Staff receive the following training: Transport for London’s Disability Equality Training courses.
    • Information in different languages is available at the ticket machines.
    • There are fixed hearing loops at the help points.
    • There is seating available on the platform level.
    • Transport for London offers a Turn up and go service on the Tube, London Overground and Elizabeth line.
    • The service is available to everyone, including those with visual or mobility impairments.
    • For more information about the Turn up and go service, click here (opens a new tab).
    • For general information about Transport accessibility at Transport for London, click here (opens a new tab).

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • On-street standard parking is available on Savona Street, Thessaly Road, and Sleaford Street.

Entrance (Prospect Park)

  • This entrance is located off Battersea Park Road, opposite Thessaly Road.
  • The approach to the entrance has 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.

Lift (A)

  • The lift surveyed is located straight ahead from the Prospect Park entrance, on the right.
  • The distance from the Prospect Park entrance is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The street and ticket hall levels are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 109cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 117cm (width) x 230cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lift B and Lift C are for access between the ticket hall level and the platform level.
  • Lift B and Lift C are located after the ticket barriers on the ticket hall level.

Escalators

  • The escalators surveyed are located straight ahead from the Prospect Park entrance.
  • The street, ticket hall, and platform levels are accessed by escalators.
  • The escalator steps are unmarked.
  • The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are not clearly marked.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The escalators for access between the ticket hall and platform levels are located after the ticket barriers on the ticket hall level.

Ticketing

  • Self-Service Ticket Machines View
    • There is step-free level access via lift to the ticket hall.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 96cm to 143cm from the floor.
    • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: screen shrink.
    • When made accessible, the height of the touchscreen display ranges from 96cm to 120cm from the floor.

Barriers (Ticket Hall)

  • The ticket barrier opening width is 63cm.
  • The wider ticket barrier opening width is 92cm.
  • There are fixed ticket readers.
  • The ticket slot heights for the barriers are 91cm (insert ticket) and 102cm (remove ticket) from the floor.
  • The contactless card reader height is 100cm from the floor.
  • All ticket barriers are similar in height.
  • Assistance is available at the ticket barrier.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • All of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ticket Hall - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ticket hall level, to the far left after the ticket barriers, near Lift B.
    • The distance from the ticket hall barriers is 50m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 230cm (width) x 250cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 161cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 104cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 101cm and 185cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 73cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There is a light switch on the left-hand side as you enter.
    • The light switch is 124cm high.

Platforms

  • There are 2 platforms at this station.
  • The following platforms have step-free level access via lift: 1 and 2.
  • All platforms have tactile markings along the platform edge.
  • All platforms have clear markings along the platform edge.
  • All of the platform surfaces are shiny.
  • Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
  • All platforms have help points.
  • All platforms have seating.
  • Seating available on the platforms includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Access to the train is via a portable ramp.
  • To use a portable mini ramp, ask for help from staff or press the information button on a help point.
  • For more information about train boarding ramps, click here> (opens a new tab).