Access Guide
Train Station
- There are generally 3 member(s) of staff on duty.
- The station is staffed.
- There is an office to obtain help.
- The station is not staffed between 22.45-06.15.
- The office to obtain help is 55m (60yd 5in) from the ticket hall entrance.
- This office is located on platforms 4 and 5.
- There is a ticket office.
- The ticket office is located in the ticket hall.
- The ticket office is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The train companies operating from within this station are South Western Railway.
- The train companies that operate within this station include:.
- Please click here for access information for South Western Railway.
- There is not a taxi rank at the station.
- Shops and services within the station include Puccino's on platforms 4 and 5.
- Not all key concourse shops and services have level access.
- There are 3 platform(s) in the station.
- The platform(s) which has/have level access is / are platform 2.
- The platform(s) accessed by steps only is / are platforms 3 and 4.
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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 platforms 3, 4 and 5.
- Accessible toilets are located on the platform(s).
- Accessible toilets are located on platform(s) platforms 3 and 5.
- Accessible toilets are not located on the main station concourse.
- There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.
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Comments
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- Photograph 14 shows the passenger assistance office on Platforms 4 and 5.
- The door to the office is single and is 85cm in width.
- There are more staff on duty during Twickenham Stadium Matchdays.
Assisted Travel Information
- Assisted Travel Helpline Number: 0800 528 2100 available 24 hours a day, every day of the week (except 25th and 26th December).
- Assisted Travel Textphone Number: 0800 692 0792 available 24 hours a day, every day of the week (except 25th and 26th December).
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest underground station is Richmond.
Parking (Station)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located off London Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 490cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 1in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The parking is payable via an app called RingGo or via telephone.
- Please click here for more information
- Telephone:- 0203 046 0010, reference location 5488.
- The car park is currently being used partly by the construction traffic rebuilding the station surroundings.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the ticket hall, on London Road.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Comments
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- There are bollards at the entrance with a width of 122cm between them.
- The bollards are well marked.
Outside Access (Matchday and Night Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the car park, leading towards the alternative footbridge.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 245cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance leading to all platforms via the alternative footbridge.
- There is/are 15+ step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a second lower handrail.
Ticket Hall
- The ticket hall can be accessed via the main entrance, platform 3 and the footbridges.
- The ticket hall has two ticket counters on the left as you enter from the main entrance.
- There are ticket barriers to the right as you enter from the main entrance that lead to platform 3 and to the footbridges for all platforms.
Reception (Ticket Office)
- The desk/counter is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- 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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Comments
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- There are two ticket counters available on the left as you enter the ticket hall from the main entrance.
- There are self-service ticket machines available next to the main entrance, just before you enter the ticket hall.
Ticket Barriers
- The ticket barriers are opposite the main entrance.
- There are five standard ticket barriers that open automatically away from you which have an opening width of 62cm.
- There is one wide ticket barrier that opens automatically away from you which has an opening width of 108cm.
- The wide ticket barriers are suitable for wheelchair users and passengers with buggies/children.
- There is a member of staff available at the ticket barriers for any assistance needs or queries.
Eating and Drinking (Puccino's - Platforms 4 and 5)
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located on platforms 4 and 5, opposite the stairs.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the main entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 110cm.
- There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
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Comments
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- The door to enter the café is single, opens towards you, is heavy and 76cm in width (photographs 1 and 2).
Level Change (Main Footbridge to All Platforms)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the right as you enter from the main entrance.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
- 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.
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Comments
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- Photographs 1 and 2 show the stairs on platform 3 close to the main entrance.
- Photographs 3 and 4 show the footbridge.
- Photographs 5 and 6 show the stairs on platforms 4 and 5 leading to the footbridge.
Level Change (Alternative Footbridge)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located on all platforms leading to the alternative footbridge.
- 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.
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Comments
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- This footbridge connects all platforms and on matchdays connects to the matchday and night entrance.
- Photograph 1 shows the stairs on platform 3.
- Photograph 2 and 3 show the footbridge.
- Photograph 4 shows the stairs on platforms 4 and 5.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located off the main foyer area.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are Platforms 4 and 5 - Ticket Area.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the station barriers.
- 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 160cm x 160cm (5ft 3in x 5ft 3in).
- 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 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Platform 3)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located midway along platform 3.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a shared 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 105cm (3ft 5in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 290cm (4ft 9in x 9ft 6in).
- There is not 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
- 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 not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 90cm and 120cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin 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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) 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 moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Platform 5)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 64m (69yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located midway along platform 5.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a shared 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 105cm (3ft 5in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 290cm (4ft 10in x 9ft 6in).
- There is not 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 180cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 90cm.
- There is a mirror.
- 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin 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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) 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 moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Platform 3)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located midway along platform 3.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located midway along platform 3.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s) (Platform 3 Matchday Only Toilets - Male)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located midway along the platform 3.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are no female matchday standard toilets.
Standard Toilet(s) (Platform 5)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located midway along platform 5.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 68m (74yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located midway along platform 5.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 62m (67yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Changing Room - Platform 3
- The baby changing room is located next to the accessible toilet on platform 3.
- The door to enter the room is single, opens away from you, is heavy and 105cm in width.
- There is a twist lock to lock the door.
- The baby changing table is 82cm in height once fully extended.
- There is a sink available which is 85cm in height and has a lever mixer tap.
- The lighting is moderate to good.
Baby Changing Room - Platform 5
- The baby changing room is located next to the accessible toilet on platform 5.
- The door to enter the room is single, opens away from you, is heavy and 105cm in width.
- There is a twist lock to lock the door.
- The baby changing table is 82cm in height once fully extended.
- There is a sink available which is 85cm in height and has a lever mixer tap.
- The lighting is moderate to good.
Additional Info
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents are available 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.
- This service cannot be requested.