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Disabled Passenger Information for Metro

• The trains have a space on each carriage for wheelchair users, which are clearly marked with the wheelchair symbol by the train doors.
• Station platforms are approximately the same height as train floors, however the exact gap varies from station to station.
• Standard wheelchairs and powered wheelchairs up to a maximum width of 700mm and length of 1200mm are permitted on Metro trains.
• Powered mobility scooters may not be used anywhere on Metro because of their design, difficulty in manoeuvring and unsuitability for use at stations,
• on platforms and on trains.
• Lighter scooters may be folded and carried on board trains.
• Call or text 0191 203 3666
• Email [email protected].

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Sunderland.

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Opening Times

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located in Sheepfolds Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • The Blue Badge parking is next to the Sheepfolds Road entrance and is strip style parking.
  • The markings at the Blue Badge parking area are very faded, however there are signs stating disabled parking only.

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Outside Access (Wearmouth Bridge Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Wearmouth Bridge (A1018), next to platform 1.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• There are no doors at this entrance.

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• Comments View
  • The width of the entrance is 400cm.

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Outside Access (Sheepfolds Road Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in Sheepfolds Road, next to platform 2.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• There are no doors at this entrance.

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• Comments View
  • The width of the entrance is 400cm.

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Level Change (Wearmouth Bridge / Sheepfolds Road Entrances)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located beyond both entrances leading to the stairs and lifts for both platforms.

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Platforms

• The platforms have several ticket machines and help points which have built in hearing loops.
• The platforms have several smart card readers for passenger using prepaid Metro Cards.

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Train Station

• The station is not staffed.
• There is not a ticket office.
• The train companies operating from within this station are Tyne and Wear Metro Nexus.
• The train companies that operate within this station include:.
• Please click here for access information for Tyne and Wear Metro Nexus.
• There is not a taxi rank at the station.
• There are 2 platform(s) in the station.
• The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are 1 and 2.
• The platform(s) accessed by ramp / slope is / are 1 and 2.
• The platform(s) which can be accessed by either level access / ramps / lifts / stairclimber from inside the station is / are 1 and 2.

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• Additional Station Information View
  • Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
  • Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are 1 and 2.
  • There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.
• Comments View
  • For up to date train times please click here.

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Level Change (Platform 1)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located at the side of platform 1.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• 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 View
  • The steps are 14m from the Wearmouth Bridge entrance.

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Lift (Platform 1)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the side of platform 1.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• The lift is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the Wearmouth Bridge entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 190cm x 140cm (6ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 (Platform 2)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located at the side of platform 2.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• 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 View
  • The steps are 10m from Sheepfolds Road entrance.

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Lift (Platform 2)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the side of platform 2 and close to Sheepfolds Road Entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G,1.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Sheepfolds Road entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 190cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.