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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a cafe, a newsagents and a coffee kiosk.

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  • For assisted travel please telephone 0800 024 8997, next generation text 18001 0800 024 8997.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking (Short Stay)

• 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 at the front of the venue on Station Approach.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 500cm x 600cm (16ft 5in x 19ft 8in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does 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.

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Parking (Long Stay)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located on Brownlow Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 500cm x 600cm (16ft 5in x 19ft 8in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the platform 4 entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 45m (49yd 8in) from the platform 4 entrance.
  • 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 tarmac.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located outside the Brownlow Road entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • There is tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
• Comments View
  • The drop off zone signage is very faded.

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Opening Times (Station)

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in the short stay car park.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.

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Outside Access (Platform 4 Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in the long stay car park.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• There are no doors at this entrance.
• The width of the door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in).

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Level Change (Platform 4 Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Brownlow Road Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).

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Level Change (Brownlow Road Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).

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Reception (Ticket Office)

• The desk/counter is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Subway

• There is a subway with 15 + medium steps to access the platforms. The steps are clearly marked, and have handrails on both sides.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the ticket office reception area.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-Platforms.
• The lift is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 140cm (4ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not 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 not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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  • There is lift access to all platforms.

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Train Station

• There are generally 4 member(s) of staff on duty.
• The station is staffed.
• There is not an office to obtain help.
• There is a ticket office.
• The ticket office is located just beyond the main entrance.
• The ticket office is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The train companies operating from within this station are London Midland.
• The train companies that operate within this station include:.
• Please click here for access information for London Midland.
• There is a taxi rank at the station.
• The taxi rank is located to the right of the main entrance, in the short stay car park.
• The taxi rank is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Shops and services within the station include a cafe, coffee kiosk and a photo kiosk.
• All key concourse shops and services have level access.
• There are 4 platform(s) in the station.
• The platform(s) which has/have level access is / are 1-2-3-4.
• The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are 1-2-3-4.
• The platform(s) accessed by ramp / slope is / are 4.
• The platform(s) which can be accessed by either level access / ramps / lifts / stairclimber from inside the station is / are 1-2-3-4.
• The platform(s) which can be accessed by using alternative outside access entrances only is / are 4.

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• Additional Station Information View
  • Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
  • Wider ticket barriers are not available to access platforms.
  • Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are 1-2-3-4.
  • Accessible toilets are located on the platform(s).
  • Accessible toilets are located on platform(s) 4.
  • There is a wheelchair available to borrow.
  • To borrow a wheelchair, contact a member of staff.
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  • There is an automated help point available on all platforms.

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Accessible Toilet

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the platform 4 entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on platform 4.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• 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 staff.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door weight is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 230cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 7in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on platform 4.
  • The female and male toilets are 20m (21yd 2ft) from the platform 4 entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • This is by lift.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.