Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Little Italy Cafe and Pumpkin Cafe.
Opening Hours (Ticket Office)
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- 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 free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located in front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 7 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 540cm (11ft 10in x 17ft 9in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 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 a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The road is generally quiet.
- 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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- Photograph 6 shows the bus stop in the car park to the right of the building.
- Photograph 7 shows the taxi waiting area to the far right of the building.
- Photographs 8, 9, 10 and 11 show the overspill car park to the left of the station accessed from Old Warwick Road.
- This car park has electric charging points.
Access Point (Pedestrian Access - Old Warwick Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off Old Warwick Road.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
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Comments
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- Photograph 8 shows the zebra crossing immediately beyond the pedestrian access leading to the main entrance.
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 building.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 144cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Reception (Ticket Office)
- The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) 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 moderate to good.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is not signed.
- Staff are not trained to use the system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 17/06/2021.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
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Comments
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- Ticket machines are available inside and outside the station.
- Photograph 3 shows the ticket machines to the right of the ticket office.
- The ticket machines are touch screens and have adjustable height controls.
- There is bench seating available in the ticket office area.
- There are ticket barriers located beyond the main entrance, to the left of the ticket office.
- There is an accessible gate to the left and right of the ticket barriers.
- Photograph 6 shows the accessible ticket gate which are 108cm wide.
- These gates are operated by staff.
- Photograph 7 shows the slight narrow slope immediately beyond the accessible gate.
- The standard ticket barriers are 61cm wide.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- Photograph 4 shows the photo booth and the cash machine that are located to the left as you enter the building.
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 to the right as you enter through the main entrance.
- The ticket office is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The train companies operating from within this station are Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry and West Midlands Railways.
- The train companies that operate within this station include:.
- Please click here for access information for Chiltern Railways.
- Please click here for access information for CrossCountry.
- Please click here for access information for West Midlands Railway.
- There is a taxi rank at the station.
- The taxi rank is located to the right you face the building.
- The taxi rank is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Shops and services within the station include Pumpkin Cafe on platform 2 and Little Italy Cafe on platform 3.
- 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.
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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 1, 2, 3, 4.
- Accessible toilets are located on the platform(s).
- Accessible toilets are located on platform(s) 1, 2. 3, and 4.
- 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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- The platforms are level with a tarmac surface.
- There is a band of tactile paving approximately 1m from the platform edge.
- There are portable ramps available on all platforms to access trains, as seen in photograph 6.
- There is bench seating at intervals located along the platforms.
- There are bicycle racks available on each platform.
- There is a well tended garden located at the end of platform 2 as you exit the lift, as seen in photographs 10 and 11.
Other Floors (Platforms 1 and 2)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are Station to Platforms.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- These stairs are located to the left beyond the ticket barriers and are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
Lift (Platforms 1 and 2)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left immediately after the ticket barriers.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are Station to Platforms.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 111cm (3ft 8in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 161cm x 140cm (5ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
- 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 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
Entrance (Pumpkin Café - Platforms 1 and 2)
- This information is for the entrance located on platforms 1 and 2.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 122cm.
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Comments
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- This entrance is left and ahead as you exit the lift and is approximately 30m from the lift.
Eating and Drinking (Pumpkin Café)
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located to the left and ahead as you leave the lift on platforms 1 and 2.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the café entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 73cm.
- There is 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Platforms 1 and 2)
- 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 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift for platforms 1 and 2.
- This accessible toilet is located opposite the lift.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is not 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 225cm (7ft 3in x 7ft 5in).
- 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 150cm (4ft 11in).
- 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 clinical waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- 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 fair.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- 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 92cm (3ft).
Standard Toilet(s) (Platforms 1 and 2)
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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 and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on platforms 1 and 2.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 37m (40yd 1ft) from the lift for platforms 1 and 2.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
Other Floors (Platforms 2 and 3)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are Station to Platforms.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- These steps are located at the end of the main corridor beyond the ticket barrier, and are approximately 38m from the main entrance.
Lift (Platforms 3 and 4)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located through the ticket barriers and ahead.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are Station to Platforms.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 27m (29yd 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 160cm x 140cm (5ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
- 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 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
Entrance (Little Italy Café - Platforms 3 and 4)
- This information is for the entrance located to the right and ahead as you exit the lift on platforms 3 and 4.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- This entrance is 21m from the lift.
Eating and Drinking (Little Italy Café)
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located on platforms 3 and 4.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 76cm.
- There is 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 connecting door between the waiting room on platforms 3 and 4 can be seen in photograph 4.
Waiting Rooms
- The doors to enter both waiting rooms are double, open away from you automatically via push pad button and are 115cm wide.
- The height of the push pad is 95cm.
- Photographs 1, 2, 3 and 4 show the waiting room for platforms 1 and 2.
- This waiting room is located to the left and ahead as you exit the lift, and is approximately 20m from the lift.
- Photographs 5, 6, 7 and 8 show the waiting room for platforms 3 and 4.
- This waiting room is located to the right and ahead as you exit the lift and is approximately 48m from the lift.
- Photograph 8 also shows the connecting doors between the waiting room and Little Italy Café.
- These doors are 107 wide and has one one leaf permanently held open.
- There is bench seating available in both rooms.
- There is a visual timetable and audio announcements available in each room.
Toilet with Adaptations (Platforms 3 and 4)
- 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 21m (22yd 2ft) from the lift for platforms 3 and 4.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right of the waiting room.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 270cm x 277cm (8ft 10in x 9ft 1in).
- 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 214cm (7ft).
- 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 clinical waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 112cm (3ft 8in).
- 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).
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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.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available 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.