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Arriving and Leaving

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• Access By Road View
  • The station is located off the A919 south west of Leuchars. The A919 can be accessed from the A91 to the south between Cupar and St Andrews, or the A92 (Tay Road Bridge) road to the north.
  • There are two council operated car parks adjacent to the railway station.
  • For more information on Fife Council's Leuchars Station Car Park A and B please click here (opens new tab)
  • For further information on the car parks please refer to their separate access guide.
• Dropping Off View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop-off point is located within the council operated Leuchars Railway Station B car park.
  • Please refer to the separate car park guide for details.
• Bus Information View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the train station.
  • The bus stop is located off Station Road, beside the taxi rank.
  • For more information on Travel Fife please click here (opens new tab).
  • There is a seated bus shelter which offers timetables and an interactive digital touchscreen (with lower accessibility option).
• Taxi Information View
  • There is a taxi rank at the station.
  • The taxi rank is located off Station Road, beside the station access point and bridge.
  • The taxi rank is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Station Entrance.
  • For more information on Train Taxi please click here (opens new tab).
  • There is a seated shelter for the taxi rank which adjoins the bus shelter.
• Cycle Information View
  • There is a dual height cycle rack located on the platform island. There is also a bike rack located opposite Car Park B in front of the station.
  • For more information please click here (opens new tab).

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Opening Times (Ticket Office)

• Monday 06:20 - 21:45.
• Tuesday 06:20 - 21:45.
• Wednesday 06:20 - 21:45.
• Thursday 06:20 - 21:45.
• Friday 06:20 - 21:45.
• Saturday 06:20 - 21:45.
• Sunday 10:10 - 22:15.

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Opening Times (Caledonian Sleeper Lounge)

• Monday 20:00 - 00:00.
• Monday 05:30 - 09:30.
• Tuesday 20:00 - 00:00.
• Tuesday 05:30 - 09:30.
• Wednesday 05:30 - 09:30.
• Wednesday 20:00 - 00:00.
• Thursday 20:00 - 00:00.
• Thursday 05:30 - 09:30.
• Friday 05:30 - 09:30.
• Friday 20:00 - 00:00.
• Saturday 05:30 - 09:30.
• Sunday 20:00 - 00:00.

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Summary

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• Station, Shops and Services View
  • This train station is open 24 hours.
  • Shops and services at this station include; a takeaway café counter and the serviced Caledonian Sleeper Lounge.
  • This station has 2 platforms.
  • This train station has step free access to and from all platforms.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • The ticket office centrally accessed from either platform, or help point (intercom on the left) near the bridge to the platform island can be used for assistance.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
  • The mobility aids available include wheelchairs.
  • To obtain mobility aids please contact a member of staff.
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • For the link to the station map please click here (opens new tab).
• Rail Companies View
  • The train companies that operate from this station include; ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country and LNER.
  • To see more information on ScotRail please click here (opens new tab).
  • To see more information on Caledonian Sleeper please click here (opens new tab).
  • To see more information on Cross Country Trains please click here (opens new tab).
  • To see more information on London North Eastern Railway (LNER) please click here (opens new tab).
• Toilets and Changing Facilities Available View
  • The following facilities are available here; an accessible toilet, standard toilets, baby changing facilities, shower facilities and changing facilities.
  • There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
  • The shower and changing facilities are only available in the Caledonian Sleeper Lounge at the end of the platform.

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Parking

• There are 2 council operated car parks here. Car park B is located opposite the station and car park A is located along to the right.
  
• Both are pay and display car parks which are free for Blue Badge holders.
  
• There a are 2 designated Blue Badge bays in car park B, and 13 in car park A.
  
• There are designated drop-off spaces in car park B.
  
• There are electric vehicle changing bays in car park A.
  
• Please refer to the separate car park guide for further details.

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Drop-Off Point / Pick Up Point

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• Drop-Off Point View
  • There are drop-off/pick-up bays (20 minute time limit) located in the council operated car park B opposite the station. Please refer to the separate car park guide for further details.

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Station Access Point

• This information is for the access point located beside the taxi rank, at the bottom of the bridge ramp / steps.

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• Access Point View
  • It gives access to the bridge over to platforms 1 and 2.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this access point.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you enter.
  • 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 of the ramp.
  • The ramp has resting areas.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left as you enter.
  • There is/are 15+ step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are 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 height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • 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 easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Platform(s) (1 and 2)

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• Access to Platform(s) View
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the platform(s) from the railway station entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the platform(s) from the platform island.
• Platform Information View
  • The platform is flat throughout its length.
  • There are not raised areas which are flush with train doors for level access boarding and alighting.
  • There are tactile markings along the platform edge, throughout its length.
  • The edge of the platform is clearly marked.
  • There are station maps, digital display(s) for train times, national rail network maps, local area information board and local maps on this platform.
  • Signage on this platform includes; directional to way out.
  • The markings on Platform 2 are slightly faded in some central areas.
  • Announcements on this platform are audio and visual.
  • A member of staff is available to provide assistance.
  • There is 1 help point on this platform.
  • The help points are not fitted with hearing loop systems.
  • There are some sheltered areas on the platform(s).
  • There is fixed bench seating without armrests on this platform.
  • The height of the seating is 40cm.
  • The width of the majority of seats is 240cm.
  • The colour contrast for the seating is high.
  • The following facilities are available on this platform; an accessible toilet and standard toilets.
  • Services on the platform include; a takeaway food counter.
• Access from the Platform(s) View
  • There is step-free access from the platform(s) to platform island.
  • There is step-free access from the platform(s) to adjoining platform.
  • There is ramped/sloped access from the platform(s) to concourse.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access from the platform(s) to bridge to exit.

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Self-Service Ticket Machines (Platform 1)

• Self-service ticket machines are available.
• Self-service ticket machines are located on Platform 1, before the ticket office.
• The self-service ticket machines are clearly signposted.
• There is a clear unobstructed route to the ticket machines.
• The height range for the ticket machine controls and touch screen is 99cm to 120cm from floor level.
• Low level self-service ticket machines are not available.
• There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the self-service ticket machine(s).
• Self-service ticket machines do not have a physical button to summon assistance if required.

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Entrance (Ticket Office / Waiting Room)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located half-way along the platform.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Toilets / Waiting Room / Tickets'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • This information is for the entrance on Platform 2. There is a similar entrance opposite this on Platform 1 which offers a slight slope.

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Ticket Office

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• Counter View
  • The ticket office counter is located to the left as you enter from (from Platform 1).
  • The ticket office counter is approximately 5m from the ticket office / waiting room entrance.
  • The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
  • The counter is clearly signed.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter.
  • The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are moderate to good.
  • The height of the counter is 103cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 23/04/2024.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • The flooring in this area consists of vinyl.

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Waiting Room (Ticket Office)

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access to the waiting room.
  • The entrance is clearly signed.
  • The waiting room door does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The door(s) is/are double, automatic (away from you), with a width of 142cm.
• Waiting Room View
  • The type of flooring in the waiting room is vinyl.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests within the waiting room.
  • There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
  • There are audible announcements in the waiting lounge.
  • There is not a train departure screen in the waiting room.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser in this waiting room.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Platform 2 - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on Platform 2, before the ticket office.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access into the accessible toilet.
  • 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.
  • There is pictorial, written text and 'Not all Disabilities are Visible' signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The door(s) open(s) outwards.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door(s) is high.
  • There are 2 similar doors to enter.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 198cm x 197cm.
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The lighting is permanent.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 130cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 161cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • The toilet seat contrast is low.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 97cm.
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 105cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 112cm.
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby changing table available.
  • The height of the baby changing table is 100cm.

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Ramp(s)/Slope(s) and Step(s) (Accessible Toilet)

• There is a ramp/slope located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is used to access the accessible toilet.
• The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) located in the doorway.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the accessible toilet.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 3cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The vinyl flooring between the entrance door and accessible toilet door is also uneven, so care may need to be taken.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Waiting Room)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the waiting room.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 91cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The lighting is permanent.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 100cm.

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Waiting Room (Caledonian Sleeper Lounge)

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access to the waiting room.
  • The entrance is clearly signed.
  • The waiting room door does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The door(s) is/are double, automatic (by sliding), with a width of 150cm.
• Waiting Room View
  • The type of flooring in the waiting room is carpet.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • There are seats without armrests within the waiting room.
  • There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
  • There are not audible announcements in the waiting lounge.
  • There is not a train departure screen in the waiting room.
  • There is a hand sanitiser in this waiting room.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 115cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The tables in the lounge are 42cm high.

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Toilet with Adaptations (with Shower - Caledonian Sleeper Lounge - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter the Caledonian Sleeper Lounge.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m from the Caledonian Sleeper Lounge entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
  • The door(s) open(s) outwards.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door(s) is medium.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 340cm x 220cm.
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The lighting is permanent.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 270cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 115cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • The toilet seat contrast is high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 93cm.
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) 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.
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 86cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 107cm.
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 56cm.
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The contrast between the shower rails and wall is medium.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is medium.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm for the shower.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby changing table available.
  • The height of the baby changing table is 92cm.
  • There is a 46cm high bench available.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Caledonian Sleeper Lounge)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located to the left as you enter the Caledonian Sleeper Lounge.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the Caledonian Sleeper Lounge entrance.
  • The contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
  • The contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
  • There is Braille, tactile and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 77cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The lighting is permanent.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 107cm.

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Standard Shower (Caledonian Sleeper Lounge)

• The shower facilities are located within the shared toilet, to the left as you enter.
• The shower facilities are approximately 5m from the Caledonian Sleeper Lounge entrance.
• There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
• There is Braille, tactile and written text signage on or near the shower door.
• The signage says 'Toilet'.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
• The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The lighting is permanent.
• There is a medium height step without handrails to access the shower.