Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
- This venue is situated in Charlton.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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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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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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Comments
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- The area is in a residents' parking zone.
- On-street parking is limited to two hours for non-residents.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - Ticket Office)
- This information is for the entrance located on Charlton Church Lane.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open both ways.
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in) wide.
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Comments
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- From the ticket office there is a lift to access Platform 1.
- The ticket office also leads to the bridge with steps to Platforms 1 and 2.
- There is a step-free route to Platform 2 via Charlton Church Lane.
Reception (Ticket Desk)
- The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height.
- The desk has a lowered section.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use system.
Lift (Ticket Office - Platform 1)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located after the ticket office, on the bridge.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are platform 1- ticket office.
- The lift is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the ticket office.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 190cm x 130cm (6ft 3in x 4ft 3in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- From the lift there is ramped or stepped access to the main Platform 1 level.
Outside Access (Platform 1)
- This information is for the entrance located on Delafield Road.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 199cm (6ft 6in) wide.
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Comments
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- The gates are held open when the station is open.
Level Change (Platform 1)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading from the pavement to the Delafield Road entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located from the platform to the ticket office.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- 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.
- The lift does bypass the ramp.
Outside Access (Platform 2)
- This information is for the entrance located on Charlton Church Lane.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 240cm (7ft 10in) wide.
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Comments
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- The gates are held open when the station is open.
Level Change (Platform 2)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading from the pavement to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Inside Access)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located at the bridge between the platforms.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- 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.
Train Station
- There are generally 1 member(s) of staff on duty.
- The station is staffed.
- There is not an office to obtain help.
- The station is not staffed between 19:30 - 06:10.
- There is a ticket office.
- The ticket office is located inside the main entrance.
- The ticket office is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The train companies operating from within this station are Southeastern.
- There is not a taxi rank at the station.
- 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.
- Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are 1-2.
- Accessible toilets are located on the platform(s).
- Accessible toilets are located on platform(s) 1.
- Accessible toilets are not located on the main station concourse.
- There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.
Train Station Platform
- This information is for platform(s) 1-2.
- The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are 1.
- The platform(s) accessed by ramp / slope is / are 1-2.
- The platform(s) which can be accessed by either level access / ramps / lifts / stairclimber from inside the station is / are 1.
- The platform(s) which can be accessed by using alternative outside access entrances only is / are 2.
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Comments
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- Portable ramps are available on both platforms to give wheelchair access from the platform to the trains.
- Please contact staff for assistance.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the the lift on Platform 1.
- This accessible toilet is located on the raised section of Platfom 1.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the ticket office.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 195cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 5in).
- 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
- 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.
- 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 not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- 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 not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 109cm (3ft 7in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Lift and Toilets)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located on Platform 1, to the right as you face the steps.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located directly in front of the toilets.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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 on platform 1.
- The female and male toilets are 32m (34yd 2ft) from the platform 1 entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not 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 not located within the venue.
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Comments
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- If locked, the key for the standard toilets is available from the ticket office.
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 normally on duty.
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Comments
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- The station is close to Charlton Athletic Football Ground.
- It is extremely congested on match days.