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Portsmouth and Southsea Station

Commercial Road, Portsmouth, Hants, PO1 1EQ

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Location

  • The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
  • This venue is situated in Portsmouth.
  • The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.

Parking (Short Stay)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 200cm x 400cm (6ft 7in x 13ft 1in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 30m (33yd) from the main accessible entrance.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The patron does have to cross a road.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • Comments View
    • The short stay bays are limited to 20 minutes waiting time.
    • There is also a long stay car park to the side of the station, which has a height restriction barrier 2.9m (9ft 6in) high.

Outside Access (Front of the Station Entrance)

  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 157cm (5ft 2in) wide.

Level Change (Front of the Station Entrance)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located to the left and right of the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • There are steps to access this area / service.
  • There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
  • Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.

Outside Access (Main / Accessible Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the station .
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 173cm (5ft 8in) wide.

Level Change (Main / Accessible Entrance)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.

Reception (Ticket Office)

  • The reception desk is 38m (42yd) from the front entrance.
  • There is level access to reception from the entrance.
  • The reception desk is medium height.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • Comments View
    • The Ticket Office is located just inside the front entrance.
    • Access to the Ticket Office from the side entrance is via the station concourse.

Inside Access

  • There is not level access to the service.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

Level Change (Inside Access)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located leading down to the lift for Platforms 1 and 2.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • Comments View
    • There are ticket barriers and a gate to access the platforms.
    • The gate is 167 cm wide.

Other Floors (Platforms 1 and 2)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 1.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting level is bright.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium.
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.

Lift

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located behind the toilet block, under Platforms 1 and 2.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are Platforms 1 and 2 from the concourse.
  • The lift is 60m (66yd) from accessible entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 141cm x 192cm (4ft 8in x 6ft 4in).
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does not have an audible announcer.
  • The lift controls do have Braille markings.
  • The lift controls do have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is bright.

Accessible Toilet

  • There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
    • The accessible toilet is 45m (49yd) from the accessible entrance.
    • The accessible toilet is located in the block next to the ticket barriers.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a unisex toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from a member of the station staff.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 185cm x 142cm (6ft 1in x 4ft 8in).
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
    • The tap type is push.
    • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a coat hook.
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted rails are available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • 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 is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a sink.
    • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • Lighting levels are bright.
  • Comments View
    • Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
    • The toilet block is on the platform side of the ticket barrier.
    • At the time of research, the standard toilets were out of order.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilets are available.
  • Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
    • The female toilets are located in the block next to the ticket barriers.
    • The female toilets are 47m (51yd) from the accessible entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
    • Lighting levels are bright.
  • Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
    • The male toilets are located in the block next to the ticket barriers.
    • The male toilets are 49m (54yd) from the accessible entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
    • Lighting levels are bright.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located in the Ladies toilet.
  • Comments View
    • The toilet block is on the platform side of the ticket barrier.
    • At the time of research, the standard toilets were out of order.

Restaurant Bar Internal (Lemon Tree)

  • Once inside, there is level access to the service.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
  • Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
  • Menus are not available in large print.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is cakes and snacks.

Train Station

  • There are 4 platform(s) in the station.
  • The station is not staffed.
  • There is an office to obtain help.
  • This office is located on Platforms 1 and 2.
  • The train companies operating from within this station are Southern, South West Trains and First.
  • There is a taxi rank at the station.
  • The taxi rank is located in front of the station.
  • The taxi rank is 5m (16ft 5in) from the accessible entrance.

Train Station Platform

  • This information is for platform(s) 1-4.
  • The platform(s) which has/have level access is / are 3-4.
  • The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are 1-2.

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Documents can be requested in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
  • Plastic cups are available.
  • Plastic cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available on request.
  • Comments View
    • The photograph shows the ramp leading to the front entrance. Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.