Access Guide
Opening Times (Station)
- The venue is open 24hrs.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- For up to date parking charges please click here.
- The car park is located at the side of the station.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 7 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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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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- Photographs 7 and 8 show the bus stops at the front of the train station.
- Photograph 9 shows the bike park to the left of the main entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 133cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 133cm.
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Comments
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- Photograph 3 shows the second set of doors in the ticket office that lead to platform 1.
Access Point (Platform 1)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located to the right of the main entrance.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading from the car park to the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Reception (Ticket Office)
- The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 22/06/2021.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
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Comments
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- There are automatic ticket machines in the ticket office opposite the counter and outside to the right of the main entrance as seen in photographs 3 and 4.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- The waiting room is in the ticket office to the right as you enter from the main entrance.
- The doors to the waiting room are double, open automatically and are 133cm wide, as seen in photograph 3.
- There is an information board and announcements can be heard.
Train Station
- The station is staffed.
- There is not an office to obtain help.
- The station is not staffed between 19:00 - 07:00.
- There is a ticket office.
- The ticket office is located to the left of the main entrance.
- The ticket office is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The train companies operating from within this station are West Midlands Rail Chiltern Railway.
- The train companies that operate within this station include:.
- Please click here for access information for West Midlands Rail.
- Please click here for access information for Chiltern Railways.
- There is a taxi rank at the station.
- The taxi rank is located at the front of the venue.
- The taxi rank is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- There are 3 platform(s) in the station.
- The platform(s) which has/have level access is / are 1.
- The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are 2 and 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.
- The platform(s) which can be accessed by using alternative outside access entrances only is / are 1.
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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 none.
- Accessible toilets are located on the platform(s).
- Accessible toilets are located on platform(s) 1.
- There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.
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Comments
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- There is a covered waiting area on platform 2 and 3 as seen in photographs 7,8, and 9.
- There are help point machines on platforms 1 and 2 as seen in photographs10 and 11.
- The height of these machines are 110cm.
Level Change (Footbridge)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located at the platforms.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
- 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).
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Comments
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- The footbridge gives access to all platforms.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on platforms 1 and 2.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are all platforms.
- The lift is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the platform 1 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 160cm x 185cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 1in).
- 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 not 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 good.
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Comments
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- The lift from platform 1 leads to the footbridge.
- The distance from platfrom 1 lift to the platform 2 and 3 lift is 22m along the footbridge.
- The surface of the footbridge is non slip.
- The lift for platforms 2 and 3 has the same dimensions as the platform 1 lift surveyed.
Entrance (Accessible and Standard Male and Female Toilets - Platform 1)
- This information is for the entrance located off platform 1.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 95cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 79cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- Photograph 3 shows the push pad to exit the toilets.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located off platform 1.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 128cm x 230cm (4ft 2in x 7ft 7in).
- 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 67cm (2ft 2in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush 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 sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
- 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 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 a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
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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 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 good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within this accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 93cm (3ft 1in).
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Comments
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- There is an automatic push pad to lock and unlock the door located inside and to the right of the door at a height of 95cm, as seen in photograph 6.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on platfrom 1.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on platform 1.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on platform 1.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the female standard toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
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Comments
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- There is an ambulant toilet in the male standard toilet with a drop down rail on the left and hand rails on both sides as seen in photograph 6.
- Photograph 7 shows the door to this toilet which is single, light, opens away from you and is 70cm wide.
- There is not a similar toilet in the female standard toilets.
Level Change (Accessible Toilet and Female Standard Toilets)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located beyond the accessible and standard toilets entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
Level Change (Male Standard Toilets)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance to accessible toilet and standard male and female toilets.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is portable.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.