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Blackwall DLR Station

Ditchburn Street, London, E14 9QE

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Introduction

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    • All DLR stations have step-free access between the street and the platform.
    • The level change between the platform and the train may vary and can be up to 5cm (2 in).
    • There may be a gap of up to 7.5cm (3 in) between the train and the platform edge.
    • TFL produce a range of audio and large print accessibility guides, including how the DLR links with other networks.
    • There are also details of assisted travel schemes and mentoring schemes.
    • Most DLR stations do not have doors or barriers.
    • The stations are open 24 hours.
    • Please see the DLR timetable for details of train operating times at each station.
    • All platforms have a push-button alarm help point linked to a control centre.
    • The alarm point speaker incorporates a hearing loop.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is West Ham / Limehouse.
  • The nearest underground station is Canary Wharf.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access (Ditchburn Street Entrance)

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    • This information is for the entrance located in Ditchburn Street.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There are no doors at this entrance.

Level Change (Access to Platforms)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located in Ditchburn Street.
  • There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
  • 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).

Lift (Access to Platforms)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located to the right as you enter.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are Ditchburn Street to platforms.
  • Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
  • The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Ditchburn Street entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 104cm x 131cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 4in).
  • 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 good.

Train Station

  • The station is not staffed.
  • There is not an office to obtain help.
  • There is not a ticket office.
  • The train companies that operate within this station include:.
  • Please click here for access information for DLR.
  • 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) which can be accessed by either level access / ramps / lifts / stairclimber from inside the station is / are 1 and 2.

Accessible Toilet

  • There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Documents can be requested in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
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    • Audio, large print and black and white guides are available to download from the TFL website.
    • Please see the links in the introduction section.