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Glasgow Central Station - Entrances

Gordon Street, Glasgow, G1 3SL

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Station Access Point (Gordon Street - Main Concourse (step-free access))

  • This information is for the access point located from the main station forecourt on Gordon Street.
  • Access Point View
    • It gives access to the main concourse to platforms 1 - 15.
    • This access point is signed with 'Network Rail - Glasgow Central Station'.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There are bollards at this access point.
    • The minimum width between the bollards is 110cm.
    • The height of the bollard(s) is 100cm.
    • The bollards contrast visually with the flooring.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located after the entrance gates.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
    • After the first steep section, near to the gates, there is a long slight slope up to concourse level.
      There is a station map on the right of the slope as you enter.
  • Comments View
    • Photographs 5 - 8 show the access from the concourse to the street in daytime and evening lighting.

Station Access Point (Hope Street - Main Concourse (step-free access))

  • This information is for the access point located at the northern end of Hope Street, opposite the junction with Waterloo Street.
  • Access Point View
    • It gives access to the main concourse and the accessible entrance to the voco Grand Central hotel.
    • This access point is signed with 'Network Rail - Glasgow Central Station'.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There are bollards at this access point.
    • The minimum width between the bollards is 110cm.
    • The height of the bollard(s) is 100cm.
    • The bollards contrast visually with the flooring.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located between the street and concourse levels.
    • 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 both sides of the ramp.
    • The ramp does not have resting areas.
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • The temporary barrier along the centre of the slope is part of the Covid one-way system.
    • Photographs 4 - 6 show the access from the concourse to the street.

Station Access Point (Union Street - Main Concourse (stepped access))

  • This information is for the access point located on Union Street, about 50m south of the junction with Gordon Street.
  • Access Point View
    • It gives access to the main concourse to platforms 1 - 15.
    • This access point is signed with 'Network Rail - Glasgow Central Station'.
    • There is stepped access at this access point.
    • There are bollards at this access point.
    • The minimum width between the bollards is 85cm.
    • The height of the bollard(s) is 100cm.
    • The bollards contrast visually with the paving.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located immediately after the opening.
    • There is/are 28 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not 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 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 of the step(s).
    • 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 low to moderate.
    • The steps are in two flights of 12 and 16 steps with a long landing between.
  • Comments View
    • Photographs 4 - 6 show the access from the concourse to the street.

Station Access Point (Hope Street - Low Level Station (level access))

  • This information is for the access point located at the southern end of Hope Street, near to the junction with Argyle Street.
  • Access Point View
    • It gives access to the low level station ticket concourse for lift access to platforms 1 - 15 above or 16 and 17 below.
    • This access point is signed with 'Glasgow Central - ScotRail'.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There are bollards at this access point.
    • The minimum width between the bollards is 100cm.
    • The height of the bollard(s) is 100cm.
    • The bollards contrast visually with the paving.
  • Comments View
    • Photographs 3 and 4 show the access from the concourse to the street.

Station Access Point (Argyle Street - Low Level Station (step-free access))

  • This information is for the access point located under the railway bridge on the north side of Argyle Street.
  • Access Point View
    • It gives access to the low level station concourse for lift access to platforms 1 - 15 above and 16 and 17 below.
    • This access point is signed with 'Glasgow Central - ScotRail'.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There are bollards at this access point.
    • The minimum width between the bollards is 120cm.
    • The height of the bollard(s) is 100cm.
    • The bollards contrast visually with the paving.
  • Comments View
    • Photograph 4 shows the access from the concourse to the street.

Station Access Point (Argyle Street - Low Level Station (stepped access))

  • This information is for the access point located under the railway bridge on the south side of Argyle Street.
  • Access Point View
    • It gives access to the low level walkway for stepped access only to platforms 16 and 17 or the concourse.
    • This access point is signed with 'Glasgow Central - ScotRail'.
    • There is stepped access at this access point.
    • There are bollards at this access point.
    • The minimum width between the bollards is 120cm.
    • The height of the bollard(s) is 100cm.
    • The bollards contrast visually with the paving.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located between the low level walkway and street level.
    • There is/are 24 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) does/do not have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 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 of the step(s).
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are not easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
  • Comments View
    • Photographs 5 and 6 show the stairs from the concourse to the street.
    • NOTE: during the Covid one-way system, this access is used as an exit to street only.