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Summary - Alighting/Transferring (the Central Line)

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• Exit Route Summary View
  • This access guide details the route from the Central line platforms to the ticket hall.
  • The sections in this access guide describe the journey from the Central line to the station exits.
    The route uses both escalators and steps and is approximately 60 metres (excluding the steps and escalators) to the closest exit.
    There is stepped access from both Central line platforms to the intermediate concourse.
    There is then escalators up to the ticket hall.
    There are then 3 exits from the ticket hall up to street level, all of which have stepped access.
• Distance(s) for Exiting and Transferring View
  • The shortest distance (via steps and escalators) to the Oxford Street (north side) exit from the Central line platforms is approximately 60m.
  • The shortest distance (via steps and escalators) to the Park Lane exit from the Central line platforms is approximately 75m.
  • The shortest distance (via steps and escalators) to the Marble Arch exit from the Central line platforms is approximately 100m.

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Platform(s) (Exiting the Station - Alight Train onto Platform 1 (Westbound))

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• Platform Information View
  • This is a straight platform.
  • There is a slope at one end of the platform.
  • There are tactile markings along the platform edge, throughout its length.
  • The edge of the platform is clearly marked.
  • The maximum gap between the platform and train when boarding/alighting is 25cm.
  • There are tube maps, tube and rail maps, Central line maps, digital display(s) for train times and Night Tube and London Overground maps on this platform.
  • Signage on this platform includes; directional to way out.
  • Announcements on this platform are audio and visual.
  • There are 3 help points on this platform.
  • The help points are fitted with hearing loop systems.
  • The height of the buttons at the help point(s) are; 97cm (emergency) and 106cm (information).
  • There is fixed bench seating with armrests on this platform.
  • The height of the seating is 45cm.
  • The width of the majority of seats is 53cm.
  • The colour contrast for the seating is good.
  • Perch seating is not available on this platform.
  • The colour contrast between the wall and platform is fair.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Access from the Platform View
  • There is/are 2 exit point(s) from this platform.

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Platform Exit (Exiting the Station - Leave Platform 1 and Head Towards the Stairs)

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• Exit View
  • This information is for the exit located to the far left hand-side of the platform as you alight the train.
  • This exit is signed with 'WAY OUT'.
  • There is step-free access at this exit.
  • There is an open gap to exit.

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Platform(s) (Exiting the Station - Alight Train onto Platform 2 (Eastbound))

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• Platform Information View
  • This is a straight platform.
  • There is a slope at one end of the platform.
  • There are tactile markings along the platform edge, throughout its length.
  • The edge of the platform is clearly marked.
  • The maximum gap between the platform and train when boarding/alighting is 25cm.
  • There are tube maps, tube and rail maps, Central line maps, digital display(s) for train times and Night Tube and London Overground maps on this platform.
  • Signage on this platform includes; directional to way out.
  • Announcements on this platform are audio and visual.
  • There are 3 help points on this platform.
  • The help points are fitted with hearing loop systems.
  • The height of the buttons at the help point(s) are; 97cm (emergency) and 106cm (information).
  • There is fixed bench seating with armrests on this platform.
  • The height of the seating is 45cm.
  • The width of the majority of seats is 53cm.
  • The colour contrast for the seating is good.
  • Perch seating is not available on this platform.
  • The colour contrast between the wall and platform is fair.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Access from the Platform View
  • There is/are 2 exit point(s) from this platform.

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Platform Exit (Exiting the Station - Leave Platform 2 and Head Towards the Stairs)

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• Exit View
  • This information is for the exit located to the far right hand-side of the platform as you alight the train.
  • This exit is signed with 'WAY OUT'.
  • There is step-free access at this exit.
  • There is an open gap to exit.

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Step(s) (Exiting the Station - Take Steps Up to Intermediate Concourse)

• There is a/are step(s) located immediately beyond the platform exits.
• The step(s) is/are used to access levels -3 (Central line platforms) and -2 (intermediate concourse).
• There is/are 20 step(s).
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
• The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
• The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
• Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• Handrails are easy to grip.
• Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• There is a second lower handrail.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Concourse (Exiting the Station - Reach the Concourse and Turn Left Towards the Escalators/Stairs)

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• Access View
  • There is level access throughout this concourse area.
• Maps and Signage View
  • Signage in this concourse area includes; directional to exits and directional to lines .
• Other Features and Facilities View
  • There is 1 help point in this concourse area.
  • The help point is fitted with a hearing loop system.
  • The height of the buttons at the help point(s) are; 107cm (emergency) and 97cm (information).
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in this concourse area is good.
  • Seating is not available in this concourse area.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Step(s) (Exiting the Station - Take the Steps Up to the Ticket Hall)

• There is a/are step(s) located off the intermediate concourse.
• The step(s) is/are used to access levels -2 (intermediate concourse) and levels -1 (ticket hall).
• There is/are 104 step(s).
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
• The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
• The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
• Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• Handrails are easy to grip.
• Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Escalator(s) (Exiting the Station - Take the Escalators Up to the Ticket Hall)

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• Escalator(s) View
  • Escalators can be used to access other floors.
  • The escalator(s) is/are located off the intermediate concourse.
  • The escalators have overhead signage for the Central line.
  • The escalators only go up.
  • The floors which are accessible by escalator(s) are -2 (intermediate concourse) and -1 (ticket hall).
  • The escalator(s) steps are not clearly marked.
  • The foot and head of the escalator(s) are not clearly marked.
  • The lighting levels at the escalator(s) are moderate to good.

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Ticket Hall (Exiting the Station - Pass Through the Barriers into the Ticket Hall)

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• Ticket Hall Access and Barriers View
  • The ticket hall is located on level -1, at the top of the intermediate concourse to ticket hall escalators.
  • There is level access throughout the ticket hall.
  • The width of the standard barriers is 49cm.
  • The ticket slot heights for the standard barriers are 93cm (insert ticket) and 101cm (remove ticket).
  • The Oyster card reader height is 103cm for the standard barriers.
  • The width of the wider access barriers is 100cm.
  • The ticket slot heights for the wider access barriers are 91cm (insert ticket) and 102cm (remove ticket).
  • The Oyster card reader height is 97cm for the wider access barriers.
  • Staff are available to provide assistance at the barriers.
• Maps and Signage View
  • There are tube maps, TFL maps, Central line maps, service update screens, digital display(s) for train times, Night Tube and London Overground maps and bus route maps in the ticket hall.
  • Signage in the ticket hall includes; directional to lines, directional to exits and TFL/tourist directional.
  • There is directional signage to the ticket machines.
• Other Features and Facilities View
  • There is 1 help point in this concourse area.
  • The help point is fitted with a hearing loop system.
  • The height of the buttons at the help point(s) are; 107cm (emergency) and 99cm (information).
  • The Oyster machine controls/screen heights vary between 105cm and 120cm.
  • The ATM controls/screen heights vary between 93cm and 120cm.
  • Announcements in the ticket hall are audio and visual.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ticket hall good.
  • Seating is not available in this ticket hall.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Station Exit Summary (Exiting the Station - Take an Exit up to Street Level)

• There is stepped access to Oxford Street (North Side) via exit 1.
• To see information for exit 1 - Oxford Street (North Side) please click here.
• There is stepped access to Park Lane (East Side) via exit 2.
• To see information for exit 2 - Park Lane (East Side) please click here.
• There is stepped access to Marble Arch via exit 3.
• To see information for exit 3 - Marble Arch please click here.

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Station Exit (Exit 1 - Oxford Street (North Side))

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• Exit Point View
  • This information is for the exit located to the right as you come through the exit barriers.
  • This exit is signed with 'way out, exit 1 Oxford Street (north side)'.
  • There is stepped access at this exit.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the right as you come through the exit barriers.
  • There is/are 28 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides and in the centre.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a second lower handrail.

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Station Exit (Exit 2 - Park Lane (East Side))

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• Exit Point View
  • This information is for the exit located to the left as you come through the exit barriers.
  • This exit is signed with 'way out, exit 2 Park Lane'.
  • There is stepped access at this exit.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left as you come through the exit barriers.
  • There is/are 27 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides and in the centre.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a second lower handrail.

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Station Exit (Exit 3 - Marble Arch)

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• Exit Point View
  • This information is for the exit located to the left as you come through the exit barriers.
  • This exit is signed with 'way out, exit 3 Marble Arch, Hyde Park'.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this exit.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left as you come through the exit barriers, at the end of the walkway.
  • There is/are 27 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 12cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.