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Introduction (DLR Services)

• Related link TFL Accessibility Guides.
• Https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/12387.aspx

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  • The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is a fully accessible public transport network with step-free access into all stations.
  • TFL produce a range of accessibility guides including audio guides and large print maps showing step-free routes and the location of toilets on the network.
  • Please see the link above to download or order guides.
  • Most DLR stations are not staffed.
  • Station buildings do not have doors or ticket barriers and are open 24 hours a day.
  • Train services are not 24 hours.
  • Please see link to TFL website for train operating times at each station.
  • Self-service ticket machines are available at each station.
  • Oyster cards, contactless payment cards and travel cards are accepted.
  • There is level access from platform to train at every station.
  • Wheelchair users are advised to reverse on and off the train to overcome any gap between the platform and the train.
  • Every train has a member of staff to assist customers.
  • There is a push button alarm call point on every platform, linked to a control centre.
  • The control centre can alert the staff on the train to customers waiting to board who will require assistance.
  • All platforms have some shelter and fixed seating with armrests.

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Location

• This venue is situated in Royal Docks, near to the west entrance to the ExCel Centre.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is West Ham.
• The nearest underground station is Canning Town - Jubilee Line.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is ExCel Centre Undercroft Car Parks.
  • The car park is located at street level, underneath the exhibition halls.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Public Car Parks. View
  • Car park websitehttp://www.excel-london.co.uk/visiting-excel/travel-guide/travel-by-road/.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Train Station

• The station is not staffed.
• The train companies operating from within this station are DLR - Beckton branch.
• There is not a taxi rank at the station.
• There are 2 platform(s) in the station.

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  • Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
  • Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are 3-4.
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  • Although there are only two platforms at the station at present they are numbered 3 and 4.
  • Self-service ticket machines are located on the raised walkway at the ExCel West entrance and on the station bridge level from the Victoria Dock Road entrance.

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Level Change (Victoria Dock Road Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located from the top of the stairs or lift to the station bridge level.
• 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 from Victoria Dock Road to the access bridge.
• There is / are 15+ 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 not bypass the step(s).
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
• The lift does bypass the steps.
• The lift does not bypass the ramp.

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  • The stairs, lift and ramp in this location are temporary whilst the new Crossrail station is under construction.
  • From the bridge level there are further steps down to the platform.
  • There are 15+ medium, clearly marked steps with handrails to both sides.

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Lift (Victoria Dock Road Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on Victoria Dock Road next to the temporary stairs.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are street - bridge.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 205cm (3ft 7in x 6ft 9in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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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Level Change (Access to Platforms - ExCel entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located from the ExCel raised walkway to the station bridge level.
• 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.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
• The lift does not bypass the ramp.

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  • From station bridge level there are escalators to access the platforms.
  • The escalator steps are not clearly marked.
  • The top and bottom of the escalators is clearly marked.
  • The lift bypasses the escalators.
  • The lift bypasses the escalators.
  • The lift bypasses the steps.

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Lift (Access to Platforms)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located from bridge level to platforms.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are bridge - platforms.
• The clear door width is 109cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 180cm x 140cm (5ft 11in 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 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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  • The lift described is at the Victoria Dock Road end of the platform.
  • There is a similar lift at the ExCel end of the platform.
  • This lift does not have separate entrance and exit doors but does have a mirror to aid reversing.

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Train Station Platform

• This information is for platform(s) 3-4.
• The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are 3-4.
• The platform(s) accessed by ramp / slope is / are 3-4.

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Accessible Toilet

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

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  • The nearest accessible toilets are in the ExCel Centre.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are not available.
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  • The nearest standard toilets and baby change are in the ExCel Centre.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.