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Introduction

Platforms 1 and 3 are for trains towards Northampton, Rugby and Birmingham.
Platforms 2 and 4 are for trains towards Milton Keynes, Watford and Euston London.

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Wolverton.
The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

COVID-19 Information

The information in this section was taken in February 2021.
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Parking

The venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.

Venue Car Park View
- The car park is located at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 500cm x 600cm (16ft 5in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Stratford Road Entrance 1)

Entrance View
- This information is for the entrance located on Stratford Road.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 250cm.
Ramp/Slope View
- The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Step(s) View
- The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
- There is/are 7 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- 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.

Outside Access (Ticket Office)

Entrance View
- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the venue.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Ramp/Slope View
- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Step(s) View
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 4 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.
- 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.

Reception (Ticket Office)

The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the ticket office entrance.
There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
The lighting levels are medium.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The type of system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.

Opening Times View
- Monday 06:15 - 11:00.
- Tuesday 06:15 - 11:00.
- Wednesday 06:15 - 11:00.
- Thursday 06:15 - 11:00.
- Friday 06:15 - 11:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.

Train Station

There are generally 3 member(s) of staff on duty.
The station is staffed.
There is an office to obtain help.
The station is not staffed between 13:15 - 06:15.
The office to obtain help is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the ticket office entrance.
This office is located next to the ticket office.
There is a ticket office.
The ticket office is located just beyond the ticket office entrance.
The ticket office is 3m (3yd 10in) from the ticket office entrance.
The train companies operating from within this station are London North Western Railway.
The train companies that operate within this station include:.
Please click here for access information for London North Western Railway.
There is not a taxi rank at the station.
Shops and services within the station include Bean coffee shop and newsagent.
There are 4 platform(s) in the station.
The platform(s) accessed by steps only is / are 1, 2, 3, 4.

Additional Station Information View
- Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
- Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are 1, 2, 3, 4.
- Accessible toilets are not located on the platform(s).
- Accessible toilets are located on the main station concourse.
- There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.

Level Change (Footbridge)

There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
The step(s) is/are located on the platforms.
There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the ticket office entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located beyond the ticket office entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 250cm (6ft 7in x 8ft 2in).
- There is 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 125cm (4ft 1in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are general domestic waste, sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).