Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include underground (tube) - Jubilee, Elizabeth Line, and Central Lines , overground, national rail, DLR services.
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Comments
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- Stratford is a large, complex multi-level station with three entrances and 17 platforms.
- There is level or step-free access to all areas by lift or ramp.
- For enquiries about National Rail services, please contact 08457 48 49 50.
- Please check with individual services for details of operating times.
Opening Times (Station)
- Monday 05:00 - 01:20.
- Tuesday 05:00 - 01:20.
- Wednesday 05:00 - 01:20.
- Thursday 05:00 - 01:20.
- Friday 05:00 - 01:20.
- Saturday 05:00 - 01:20.
- Sunday 06:00 - 01:05.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Stratford.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
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- Stratford Bus Station is outside the main entrance on Station Road.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Westfield Shopping Centre Car Park.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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Public Car Parks.
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- Car park websitehttp://uk.westfield.com/stratfordcity/getting-here/getting-there-car.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Station Street, opposite Stratford Shopping Centre.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open (no doors).
- The door opening is 400cm (13ft 1in) wide.
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- There are automatic ticket barriers, including wide barriers after the entrances.
Outside Access (Westfield Stratford City Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the north side of the station, near Westfield and the Olympic Park.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open (no doors).
Outside Access (Mezzanine Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the east end of the building, to the right from Station Road.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
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Comments
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- This entrance is located on an elevated level, mid-way between Stratford town centre and Westfield level.
- This opens onto the mezzanine bridge level within the station.
- This entrance can be reached by stairs, lifts and escalators both inside and outside the building.
- Passengers with mobility difficulties will find either of the other entrances more convenient.
Lift (Mezzanine Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located beyond the steps, to the right of Pret a Manager.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are street - station - Westfield ( LG-M-G).
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 125cm (4ft 1in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 125cm x 210cm (4ft 1in x 6ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Train Station
- There are generally 4+ member(s) of staff on duty.
- The station is staffed.
- There is an office to obtain help.
- This office is located on platform 5.
- There is a ticket office.
- The ticket office is located at the Station Street and Westfield Entrances.
- The ticket office is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the entrances.
- The train companies operating from within this station are London Underground (Tube) - Jubilee and Central Lines, DLR, London Overground, Abellio Greater Anglia national rail.
- There is a taxi rank at the station.
- The taxi rank is located to the right of the station on Station Street.
- The taxi rank is 100m (109yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Shops and services within the station include cafes and WH Smith.
- All key concourse shops and services have level access.
- There are 17 platform(s) in the station.
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Additional Station Information
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- 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 all.
- Accessible toilets are located on the main station concourse.
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Comments
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- Overground platforms 1 - 2 via subway
- Central Line platforms 3 and 6 via the subway
- Central Line platform 3a via the mezzanine bridge
- DLR - Canary Wharf branch - Platforms 4a and 4b via mezzanine bridge
- National Rail platforms 5, 8-9-10-11-12 via subway
- Jubilee Line platforms 13 - 14 - 15 via mezzanine bridge from Station Street entrance.
- DLR - Stratford International branch - platform 16 via mezzanine bridge from Station Street entrance
- DLR - Canning Town and Woolwich Arsenal Branch - platform 17 - level access from Station Street entrance.
Counter (Ticket Office - Station Street Entrance)
- The counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
- There is a lowered section.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The height of the counter is medium.
- Staff are trained to use system.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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- There is a second ticket office and self-service ticket machine outside the building to the right of the main entrance.
- This office is for national rail, underground, travel card and season tickets only.
- There is a further ticket office at the Westfield entrance.
- Ticket offices may close early if staff are required elsewhere.
- Self-service ticket machines are available inside the building near all the entrances.
- TFL services accept Oyster and contactless payment cards.
- There are ticket machines 10m from the eastern mezzanine entrance.
Level Change (Main Entrance to Mezzanine Bridge Level)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located after the ticket barriers.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
- The lift does bypass the steps.
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Comments
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- There are similar steps down from the mezzanine bridge to the Jubilee Line platforms and DLR platform 16.
- There is also an up escalator next to the steps from the main concourse and the Jubilee Line concourse to the mezzanine.
- The escalator steps are not clearly marked.
- The top and bottom of the escalator is clearly marked.
Lift (Main Entrance Concourse to Mezzanine)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located after the main entrance ticket barriers.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-M.
- The lift is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the ticket barriers at 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 150cm x 180cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
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Comments
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- There is one enclosed lift and one glass-walled lift from the ticket hall level to the mezzanine walkway.
- There are 2 identical lifts from the walkway down to the Jubilee Line platforms and access to the western subway.
- The glass lifts are 120 x 160cm.
- The doors have 90cm clear openings.
Level Change (Access to Subway)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located from the Jubilee Line concourse level to the western subway.
- There is / are 13 step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
- The lift does bypass the steps.
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Comments
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- The western subway gives access to the overground, central line and national rail platforms.
- It also links with the Westfield station entrance.
- There is a second, eastern subway which has step-free access from the main entrance concourse.
- The subway levels are linked underground.
Lift (Access to Western Subway)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right of the stairs from the Jubilee Line concourse level.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are subway - main concourse.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 150cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- 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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Comments
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- This lift has automatic powered doors.
- At the time of our visit (September 2014) the powered door at the lower level was not working but the lift was still functional.
Level Change (Access to Platforms from Subway)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located from the subway to platforms.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
- The lift does bypass the steps.
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Comments
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- There are similar, separate stairs for platforms 3 and 5, 6 and 8, 9 and 10, 1 and 2.
Lift (Access to Platforms from Subway)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located from the subway to platforms 3 and 5.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are subway - platform.
- 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 150cm (4ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not 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 reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- There are similar separate lifts to platforms 6 and 8, 9 and 10, 1 and 2.
Level Change (Westfield Entrance to All Areas)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located after the ticket barriers.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
- The lift does bypass the steps.
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Comments
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- The steps, escalators and lifts all go to the subway level from which all platforms can be reached.
- There are escalators next to the steps.
- The bottom and top of the escalators is not clearly marked.
- The escalator steps are not clearly marked.
Lift (Westfield Entrance to All Areas)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located 8m after the ticket barriers.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are entrance level - subway.
- The lift is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Westfield 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 235cm x 160cm (7ft 9in x 5ft 3in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- 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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Comments
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- This lift goes to the subway for access to all areas.
- There is a second lift which gives access to all areas except platforms 10a and 11.
Level Change (Access to Platforms 4a/4b DLR)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located from the mezzanine walkway to the platform.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- This is a long ramp without intermediate landings.
Level Change (Bridge From Platforms 3/5 to 4a/4b DLR)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located at the end of platform 5.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located on platform 5.
- There is / are 8 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- At the other end of this bridge there is level access onto platform 4.
- This bridge can be bypassed using lifts down to the subway, then from the subway to the concourse.
Level Change (Access to Platform 3a Central Line from Mezzanine)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located from the mezzanine walkway to the platform.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Train Station Platform
- The platform(s) which has/have level access is / are 17 from the main entrance.
- The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are 1-17 from Westfield entrance, 1-16 from the main entrance.
- The platform(s) accessed by ramp / slope is / are 3a.
- The platform(s) which can be accessed by either level access / ramps / lifts / stairclimber from inside the station is / are 1-17.
- Accessible toilets are 90m (98yd 1ft) from the main entrance or 40m from Westfield entrance.
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Comments
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- The DLR and Jubilee lines have level access from platform to train.
- Train access ramps are available for all other services.
- Passengers are advised to pre-book the special assistance service.
- Push button help points are available on all platforms.
- Seating with armrests is available on platforms.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 90m (98yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located on the Jubilee Line level concourse, behind the glass lift.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 182cm (5ft 1in x 5ft 12in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 42cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The hand dryer is 115cm (3ft 9in) high.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The toilet roll holder is 115cm (3ft 9in) high.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet at the Westfield entrance.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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Comments
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- The accessible toilet is accessed via a lobby, which also has a heavy door.
- There are 2 further accessible toilets at the Westfield entrance.
- The toilets are to the right just after the ticket barriers (pictures 2 and 3).
- These toilets are not signposted and do not feature on station maps.
- The toilets are kept locked.
- The key is not a Radar key.
- Staff at the ticket barriers will unlock the toilets on request.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located after the ticket barriers from the main entrance.
- The female and male toilets are 20m (21yd 2ft) from the ticket barriers.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.