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Somerleyton Station

Station Road, Somerleyton , Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5QN

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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

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

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located in front of the venue.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
    • There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 345cm x 480cm (11ft 4in x 15ft 9in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the platform 2 access point.
    • 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.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Access Point (Platform 1 Car Park)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at the rear of the car park and off Station Road.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
    • The gate is difficult to open.
    • The width of the gap is 127cm.

Access Point (Platform 1 Station Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at the front of the platform off Station 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 easy to open.
    • The width of the gap is 99cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the platform.
    • 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 172cm (5ft 8in).
  • Comments View
    • To access the platform you have to cross the tracks.
    • The tracks are uneven and slightly sloped.

Level Change (Platform 1 to Platform 2 Barrow Crossing)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located opposite Platform 1 Access Point leading to Platform 2 across the railway track.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • Comments View
    • The barrow crossing crosses the railway and will be uneven throughout and in the wet can be slippery.
    • Please look both ways before crossing.

Access Point (Platform 2)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at the front of the platform leading from the Barrow crossing from platform 1.
    • 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located at the front of the platform leading from the barrow crossing.
    • 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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) which has/have level access is / are 2.
  • The platform(s) accessed by ramp / slope is / are 1.
  • Additional Station Information View
    • Wider ticket barriers are not available to access platforms.
    • Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are 1, 2.
    • 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 a help point on platform 2 that is 112cm high.

Platform 1 Waiting Shelter

  • The waiting shelter is 20m from Access Point Platform 1.
  • There is level access.
  • Bench seating is available in the shelter.

Platform 2 Waiting Shelter

  • The waiting shelter is 22m from Access Point Platform 2.
  • There is level access.
  • The entrance is 147cm 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.