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New Cross Gate Station

New Cross Road, New Cross, London, SE14 6AR

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Introduction

  • At the time of our visit (December 2014) the station was undergoing major improvement works.
  • This will include access by lift and ramp to all platforms.
  • The work is expected to be completed in Spring 2015.

Location

  • This venue is situated in New Cross.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • Comments View
    • New Cross Station, which serves different rail lines, is approximately 500m from this station.

Opening Times (Station)

  • Monday 05:00 - 00:45.
  • Tuesday 05:00 - 00:45.
  • Wednesday 05:00 - 00:45.
  • Thursday 05:00 - 00:45.
  • Friday 05:00 - 00:45.
  • Saturday 05:00 - 00:45.
  • Sunday 05:00 - 11:45.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access (New Cross Road)

  • This information is for the entrance located on New Cross Road.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The door opening is 240cm (7ft 10in) wide.

Level Change (New Cross Road)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.

Reception (Ticket Office)

  • The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to reception from the entrance.
  • The reception desk is medium height.
  • The desk has a lowered section.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.

Train Station

  • There are generally 5+ 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 at street level, to the left after the New Cross Road entrance.
  • The ticket office is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the New Cross Road entrance.
  • The train companies operating from within this station are Southeastern, London Overground.
  • There is not a taxi rank at the station.
  • Shops and services within the station include a cafe kiosk in the ticket hall.
  • All key concourse shops and services have level access.
  • There are 5 platform(s) in the station.
  • Additional Station Information View
    • Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
    • Wider ticket barriers are available to access platforms.
    • Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are 1-2.
  • Comments View
    • The station is staffed by security staff after the ticket office has closed until the last trains.

Train Station Platform

  • This information is for platform(s) 1-5.
  • The platform(s) accessed by steps only is / are 1-5.
  • Comments View
    • There is an alternative gate entrance to platform 1, which is only unlocked by request to the ticket office.
    • Platform 1 serves London-bound trains.
    • On the return journey passengers are advised to continue to Brockley Station which is accessible.
    • A taxi would then be provided for the return to New Cross.

Level Change (Access to Platforms)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
  • The step(s) is / are located leading down to the platforms.
  • There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

Outside Access (Accessible Entrance to Platform 1)

  • This information is for the entrance located from the access road to the Sainsbury's Supermarket/retail park.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 250cm (8ft 2in) wide.
  • Comments View
    • These gates are only opened by staff on request.
    • Please contact the ticket office.

Level Change (Accessible Entrance to Platform 1)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

Accessible Toilet

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

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Documents can be requested in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.