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Shippea Hill Station

off A1101 Burnt Fen Turnpike / Mild, Shippea Hill, Suffolk, CB7 4SR

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Assisted Travel Information

  • Assisted Travel Helpline number: 0800 028 2878, Monday to Sunday 08:00 - 20:00.
  • Assisted Travel Text Relay service: 18001 0800 028 2878.
  • Email: [email protected].

Opening Times

  • The venue is open 24hrs.

Location

  • The venue is in a pedestrian area.
  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Access Point (Platform 1)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at the front of the platform leading onto A1101 Mildenhall Road.
    • There is 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.
    • The width of the gap is 133cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • 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 the left going up.

Access Point (Platform 2)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at the front of the platform leading onto A1101 Mildenhall Road.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
    • The width of the gap is 106cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • 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.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 104cm (3ft 5in).

Train Station

  • The station is not staffed.
  • There is not an office to obtain help.
  • There is not a ticket office.
  • The train companies operating from within this station are Greater Anglia.
  • The train companies that operate within this station include:.
  • Please click here for access information for Greater Anglia.
  • There is not a taxi rank at the station.
  • There are 2 platform(s) in the station.
  • The platform(s) accessed by ramp / slope is / are 1, 2.
  • Additional Station Information View
    • Wider ticket barriers are not available to access platforms.
    • Accessible toilets are not located on the platform(s).
    • Accessible toilets are not located on the main station concourse.
    • There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.
  • Comments View
    • There is an intercom available on platform 2 that is 133cm high.
    • This is a request stop station and you should clearly signal to the train from the platform as it approaches to request it to stop.
    • You must let the guards know if you are on the train travelling to this station so he knows to stop at this station.
    • This station is served by a very sparse train service, only one train a day and only in one direction.

Platform 2 Waiting Shelter

  • The waiting shelter is 2m from Access Point Platform 2.
  • There is stepped access.
  • The step is 12cm high.
  • The entrance is 146m wide.
  • Bench seating is available in the shelter.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

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