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Photo from Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

Photo from Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames


Disabled Access Guide for Surbiton Station

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.

This venue is situated in Surbiton.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

Parking

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This venue does have its own car park.

There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 4m (11ft 5in x 13ft 1in).

The nearest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the main accessible entrance.

The car park surface is tarmac.

The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

There are 2 car parks for the station.

Access to one car park is off Victoria Road and contains 3 designated parking bays.

Access to the other car park is off Glenbuck Road and contains 1 designated parking bay.

All designated bays have the same dimensions.

Outside Access (Victoria Road)

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There is level access to the service.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

The doors are usually held open.

Outside Access (Glenbuck Road)

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There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open (no doors).

Level Change (Glenbuck Road)

There are steps to access this area/service.

There are 15+ steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are bright.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

Reception (Ticket Desk)

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The reception desk is 10m (11yd) from the front entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is high.

Lighting levels are bright.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The hearing system is a fixed loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

The Ticket Office is open Monday to Friday 06.20 - 21.45, Saturday 06.20 - 21.30 and Sunday 07.20 - 21.30.

Inside Access

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There is level access to the service.

The lighting levels are bright.

Other Floors

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There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is bright.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are medium height.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on both sides.

There is a landing.

The stairs give access to the upper concourse which runs over the platforms.

Lift

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There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located on the station concourse.

The lift is a standard lift.

The lift is 20m (22yd) from the accessible entrance.

Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 1.1m x 1.45m (3ft 7in x 4ft 9in).

The lift does have a visual floor indicator.

The lift does not have an audible announcer.

The lighting level in the lift is bright.

The lift does not have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

There are 3 lifts situated in the station. They provide access between an upper walkway and all platforms.

There is an intercom available at the entrance to the lift from the main station concourse.

The 1st lift situated in the station concourse does not have a mirror to aid reversing.

The 2nd and 3rd lifts used to access the platforms do have a mirror to aid reversing.

Accessible Toilet (Platform 3 and 4)

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There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location of and access to accessible toilets

The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.

The accessible toilet is located between Platforms 3 and 4.

Features and dimensions of accessible toilets

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 any member of staff.

The door opens outwards.

The door is locked by a locking handle.

The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 350cm x 300cm (11ft 5in x 9ft 10in).

There is a lateral transfer space.

As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.

The lateral transfer space is 300cm (9ft 10in).

The tap type is lever.

Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.

Position of fixtures in accessible toilets

Wall mounted rails are available.

As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.

There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.

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 50cm (1ft 7in).

There is a hand dryer.

The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.

There is a towel dispenser.

The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.

There is a toilet roll holder.

The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.

There is a sink.

The sink is placed higher than 74cm.

The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.

Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets

The contrast between the walls and floor is good.

Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.

There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.

Standard male and female toilets are available on all platforms.

There is level access to the standard toilets.

The standard toilets are well lit.

Accessible Toilet (Platforms 1 and 2)

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There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location of and access to accessible toilets

The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.

The accessible toilet is located between Platforms 1 and 2.

Features and dimensions of accessible toilets

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 any member of staff.

The door opens outwards.

The door is locked by a locking handle.

The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 300cm (5ft 10in x 9ft 10in).

There is a lateral transfer space.

As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.

The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).

The tap type is lever.

Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.

Position of fixtures in accessible toilets

Wall mounted rails are available.

As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.

There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.

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 5in).

There is a hand dryer.

The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.

There is a toilet roll holder.

The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.

There is a sink.

The sink is placed higher than 74cm.

The sink is 100cm (3ft 3in) high.

Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets

The contrast between the walls and floor is good.

Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.

There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.

Standard Toilet (Platform 3 and 4)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

Lighting levels are low.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

Lighting levels are low.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.

Standard male and female toilets are available on all platforms.

There is level access to the standard toilets.

The standard toilets are well lit.

Train Station

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There are 4 platform(s) at this station.

The station is staffed.

There are generally 3 member(s) of staff on duty.

There is an office to obtain help.

This office is located between Platforms 3 and 4.

The train companies operating from within this station are Southwest Trains.

There is a taxi rank.

The taxi rank is located directly outside the main entrance.

The taxi rank is 8m (26ft 2in) from the accessible entrance.

Shops and services within the station include a coffee shop.

Announcements on platforms are both audio and visual.

Platforms 1, 2, 3 and 4 are accessible to a wheelchair user.

There are help points fitted with induction loops situated on all platforms.

Platform

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This information is for platform(s) 1-4.

The platform(s) accessed by lift is/are 1-4.

Additional Information

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Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.

Documents can be requested in Braille.

Documents can be requested in large print.

A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.