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Woolwich Arsenal Station

Woolwich New Road, Woolwich, London, SE18 6EU

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Introduction

  • -Platforms 1 and 2 for mainline rail services towards London and Kent.
  • -Platforms 3 and 4 for Docklands Light Railway (DLR)Services towards Bank and Stratford.
  • Woolwich Arsenal Station serves both mainline and DLR services.
  • There are 4 possible entrances:.
  • - The Mainline entrance gives stepped access only to platforms 1 and 2.
  • - The Woolwich New Road entrance gives access to the DLR platforms and is also the accessible route for lift access to mainline platforms 1 and 2.
  • - The Greens End/ Powis Street Entrance gives access by lifts to the DLR platforms from the shopping area. From platform level there is access by separate lift to the main station concourse and an accessible route to the mainline platforms.
  • - The gate access from the car park directly to platform one is only available for disabled people or others unable to manage stairs. From platform 1 there is level access by lift to other parts of the station.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest underground station is North Greenwich.
  • Comments View
    • This station will be close but not directly connected to the new Woolwich Elizabeth Line (Crossrail) station which is due to open in December 2018.

Opening Hours

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • The car park is located to the right of the main building and mainline entrance, off Vincent Road.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 300cm x 500cm (9ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the platform 1 entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the platform 1 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 have a height restriction barrier.
    • The maximum height is 210cm (6ft 11in).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • From platform 1 there is level access by lift and bridge link to the other platforms, including the DLR.
    • The route from the car park along Vincent Road and Woolwich New Road to the accessible entrance there is around 200m.

Outside Access (Mainline Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the corner of Woolwich New Road and Vincent Road.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Comments View
    • After this entrance is the Southeastern ticket office and stepped access to platforms 1 and 2.

Level Change (Mainline Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp or slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • 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.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

Outside Access (Woolwich New Road DLR Entrance/Mainline Accessible Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on Woolwich New Road.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 500cm (16ft 5in).

Level Change (Woolwich New Road DLR Entrance/Mainline Accessible Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located at the front and to the left of the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • 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.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • The steps in front of the entrance are tapered as they run alongside the ramp and increase from 2 to 4 steps.
    • There are 6 steps when approaching the entrance from the left.

Outside Access (Greens End/ Powis Street DLR Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located from the pedestrianised areas at the junction of Greens End and Powis Street.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 400cm (13ft 1in).

Outside Access (Car Park Access to Platform 1 Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located in the station car park, to the left of the Blue Badge bays.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in).
  • Comments View
    • The gate lock is released by staff after contact using the intercom.
    • This gate is only for the use of disabled passengers or those with cycles/pushchairs or walking difficulties.

Level Change (Car Park Access to Platform 1 Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.

Train Station

  • There are generally 12 member(s) of staff on duty.
  • The station is staffed.
  • There is an office to obtain help.
  • The office to obtain help is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the platform 1 lift.
  • This office is located on platform 1.
  • There is a ticket office.
  • The ticket office is located at the mainline entrance for Southeastern Railway tickets.
  • The ticket office is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the mainline entrance.
  • The train companies that operate within this station include:.
  • Please click here for access information for Southeastern Railway.
  • Please click here for access information for Docklands Light Railway (DLR).
  • Please click here for access information for Transport for London.
  • There is a taxi rank at the station.
  • The taxi rank is located to the side of the building, on Vincent Road.
  • The taxi rank is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the mainline entrance.
  • Shops and services within the station include Costa Coffee and Grab-A-Bite.
  • Not all key concourse shops and services have level access.
  • There are 4 platform(s) in the station.
  • The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • The platform(s) which can be accessed by either level access / ramps / lifts / stairclimber from inside the station is / are 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • Additional Station Information View
    • Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
    • Wider ticket barriers are available to access platforms.
    • Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are 1, 2, 3 and 4.
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • Photographs 1 - 4 relate to platforms 1 and 2 for mainline services.
    • Staff are available to place the portable ramp to overcome the step between the platform and the trains on these platforms.
    • Pre-booking is preferred and staff will call ahead to the arrival station to arrange for the passenger to be met with the ramp.
    • The station supervisor's office for assistance is on platform 1, to the left as you exit the lift.
    • There is level access with automatic doors into a waiting room on platform 1.
    • Photographs 5 and 6 show the bridge and concourse linking platform 1 with the rest of the station.
    • There are self service ticket machines at all entrances and on the concourse.
    • Oyster and contactless payments are also accepted on DLR services and mainline services into London or out as far as Dartford.
    • Photographs 7 and 8 show the DLR platforms (3 and 4) which are underground.
    • There is step-free access between street to train on all DLR services although there may be a gap of up to 75mm (3") between the platform and the train.
    • There are push button help points with hearing loops on all platforms.

Reception (Southeastern Ticket Office)

  • The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the mainline entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • Comments View
    • The counter can be adjusted by staff to a low height (the buttons on the front of the counter are not in use).
    • This counter sells tickets for mainline services and travel cards.
    • Tickets for DLR services and top-ups for Oyster cards are by self-service ticket machines.
    • There are staff available at the two DLR entrances to assist with the machines.

Level Change (Mainline Entrance - Platforms 1 and 2)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located from the mainline entrance, after the ticket barriers, to Platforms 1 and 2.
  • There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are 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.
  • There is a lift to access this area/service.
  • The lift does bypass the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • The photographs show the stairs on platform 1.
    • There are similar stairs on platform 2.

Other Floors (DLR Platforms, Platform 2 and Bridge)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are -2, -1, 0.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
  • Escalators View
    • Escalator(s) can be used to access other floors.
    • The floors which are accessible by escalator are -2,0.
    • The escalators steps are clearly marked.
    • The foot and head of the escalators are clearly marked.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
  • Comments View
    • Level 0 is the station entrance level and the bridge link across to platform 1.
    • There are similar stairs from the bridge level down to platform 1.
    • Level -1 is the level of mainline platform 2.
    • Level -2 is the level of DLR platforms 3 and 4.
    • There are two sets of escalators which go directly from the DLR platforms to street level.
    • One goes to the Greens End/ Powis Street entrance, signposted 'Town Centre'.
    • The other connects with the Woolwich New Road entrance and the mainline station.

Lift (Platform 1 - Bridge)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located to the rear of the station from the Woolwich New Road entrance, over the bridge.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0 (platform), 1 (bridge).
  • The lift is approximately 100m (109yd 1ft) from the Woolwich New Road entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 200cm x 140cm (6ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
  • 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 have an audible announcer.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lift does have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is medium.

Lift (DLR Platforms, Platform 2 and Bridge)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located to the rear of the station from the Woolwich New Road entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are -2, -1, 0.
  • The lift is approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) from the Woolwich New Road entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 200cm x 140cm (6ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
  • 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 have an audible announcer.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lift does have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is medium.
  • Comments View
    • In this lift, level 0 is the station concourse and bridge level.
    • Level -1 is mainline platform 2.
    • Level -2 is DLR platforms 3 and 4.

Lift (Greens End/ Powis Street DLR Entrance)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located after the ticket barriers at the Greens End/ Powis Street DLR entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are -1, 0.
  • The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Greens End/ Powis Street DLR entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 200cm (3ft 5in x 6ft 7in).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lift does have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is bright.
  • Comments View
    • In this lift, level 0 is the street level and level -1 is the DLR platforms.

Eating and Drinking (Costa Coffee)

  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located at the DLR entrance on Woolwich New Road.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
  • Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • The standard height for tables is 73cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Takeaway cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Menus are wall only.
  • Menus are not available in Braille.
  • Menus are not available in large print.
  • Picture menus are not available.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Comments View
    • The café has an entrance facing Woolwich New Road, to the left of the station entrance, and also has entrance directly from within the station.
    • Both entrances have heavy doors at least 90cm wide.

Grab-A-Bite

  • The Grab-A-Bite shop and takeaway is located on platform 1.
  • There is a shallow, clearly marked step up at the entrance to the shop.
  • The shop sells hot and cold drinks, pastries, sandwiches, confectionery and other snacks.
  • There is no seating in the shop but there is seating with armrests on the platform outside the shop and also in the waiting room on platform 1.

Toilet with Adaptations (Platform 1)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is tactile, written text, Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Platform 1 lift.
    • This accessible toilet is located on Platform 1.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
    • This is by lift.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • 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 supervisor's office.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 105cm (3ft 5in).
    • The door is heavy.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 172cm x 266cm (5ft 8in x 8ft 9in).
    • There is not 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
    • 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 non-infectious waste and sanitary 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 both sides.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is a mirror.
    • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 112cm (3ft 8in).
    • 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 can 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.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are bright.
  • Comments View
    • The toilet is open 06.30 - 19.30 everyday.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
    • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on Platform 1.
    • The female and male toilets are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the the lift on Platform 1.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
    • This is by lift.
    • Lighting levels are medium.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located on Platform 1.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
    • This is by lift.

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
  • The assistance dog toilet area is located in the car park.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service cannot be requested.
  • Comments View
    • Maps and information in other formats can be obtained from the TFL website.