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Assisted Travel Information

• Assisted Travel Helpline Number: 0800 528 2100.
• Assisted Travel Textphone: 0800 692 0792.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The nearest parking is approximately 322 metres away from the station. This car park is called Cattle Market Car Park on the A308 next to Fairfield Bus Station.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Wood Street.
  • There is step-free 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 175cm.
• Comments View
  • There are three identical entrance points here.

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Outside Access (Night Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Richmond Road, leading to the subway.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
• Comments View
  • At time of survey the entrance was closed.

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Station Concourse

• The concourse has several small shops, ticket machines and the ticket counters.
• The lighting level is moderate to good.
• There is some seating available in the concourse.

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Reception (Ticket Counters Station Concourse)

• The desk/counter is 13m (14yd 8in) from the main 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 bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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• Comments View
  • There are two ticket counters available.
  • The counter on the right as you face the ticket counters has the low section.

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Ticket Barriers

• The standard ticket barriers open automatically away from you and have an opening width of 62cm.
• The wide ticket barriers open automatically away from you and have an opening width of 108cm.
• The wide ticket barriers are suitable for wheelchair users and passengers with buggies/children.
• There is a member of staff available at the ticket barriers for any assistance needs or queries.

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Train Station

• There are generally 3 member(s) of staff on duty.
• The station is staffed.
• There is an office to obtain help.
• The office to obtain help is 19m (20yd 2ft) from the subway to platform 2 lift.
• This office is located on Platform 2, close to the stairs leading to the subway.
• There is a ticket office.
• The ticket office is located in the station concourse by the main entrance.
• The ticket office is 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
• The train companies that operate within this station include:.
• Please click here for access information for Southwestern Railway.
• There is a taxi rank at the station.
• The taxi rank is located on Wood Street.
• The taxi rank is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• All key concourse shops and services have level access.
• There are 3 platform(s) in the station.
• The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are 1, 2 and 3.
• The platform(s) accessed by ramp / slope is / are 3.
• The platform(s) which can be accessed by either level access / ramps / lifts / stairclimber from inside the station is / are 1, 2 and 3.

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• 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 and 3.
  • Accessible toilets are located on the platform(s).
  • Accessible toilets are located on platform(s) 2.
  • Accessible toilets are not located on the main station concourse.
  • There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.

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Subway Between Platforms 2 and 3

• The subway runs from the ticket barriers at the end of the station concourse and connects both platforms.
• There is a lift on each side of the subway to reach both platforms.
• There are stairs to reach platforms 1 and 2 from the subway.
• There is a steep ramp to reach platform 3 from the subway.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Lift (Platform 2)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the right as you exit the station concourse, after the ticket barriers.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 150cm (4ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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.

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Level Change (Subway to Platform 2)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located on the left as you exit the station concourse, after the ticket barriers.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• 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).

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Lift (Platform 3)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left of the subway as you approach the ramp to platform 3.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 150cm (4ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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.

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Level Change (Subway to Platform 3)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located at the end of the subway.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• 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 both sides.
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the ramp/slope.

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Reception (Information Point Platform 2)

• The desk/counter is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the platform 2 lift.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• Level access to the desk/counter is via lift.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• 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.

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• Comments View
  • This is an information point only.

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Waiting Room Platform 2

• The waiting room is located on Platform 2, near to the approach for Platform 1.
• There is a double door with a locked leaf to enter the waiting room.
• This door is 72cm in width, heavy and opens away from you (push).
• There are several chairs with armrests on both sides available in the waiting room.
• There is a screen overhead for train information and updates.
• The lighting level in moderate to good.

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Waiting Room Platform 3

• The waiting room is located on Platform 3, close to the ramp leading to the subway.
• There is a single door to enter the waiting room.
• This door is 80cm in width, heavy and opens away from you (push).
• There are several chairs with armrests on both sides in the waiting room.
• There is not a screen overhead for train information and updates.
• The lighting level is moderate to good.

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Take A Sip Food and Drink Kiosk - Platform 3

• The Take A Sip Food and Drink Kiosk is located on platform 3.
• It is open plan onto platform 3 and can be reached from other platforms via lift.
• There is level access from the platform to the kiosk counter.
• The lighting level is moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet (Platform 2)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the platform 2 lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located midway along platform 2.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 245cm x 205cm (8ft x 6ft 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 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • 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 not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste and sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
• 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 poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Platform 2)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on platform 2.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 33m (36yd 3in) from the platform 2 lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on platform 2.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 33m (36yd 3in) from the platform 2 lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change (Standard Female Toilet)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the doorway to the standard female toilets.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Additional Info

• Documents are available in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.