Access Guide
Opening Times
- Monday 04:30 - 00:30.
- Tuesday 04:30 - 00:30.
- Wednesday 04:30 - 00:30.
- Thursday 04:30 - 00:30.
- Friday 04:30 - 00:30.
- Saturday 04:30 - 00:30.
- Sunday 04:30 - 00:30.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Inverness.
- 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 type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 550cm (12ft x 18ft).
- The nearest designated bay is 33m (36yd 3in) from the Platform 6 entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 45m (49yd 8in) from the Platform 6 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 uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- 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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This entrance gives access to platforms 1-7.
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.
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Comments
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- There is a single automatic door to the waiting room 120cm which has push to open buttons.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Platrom 6 Entrance)
- This entrance gives access to platforms 6,5,4,3,2,1.
- This information is for the entrance located at the left side of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open (no doors).
- The door opening is 165cm (5ft) wide.
Outside Access (Platform 1/2 Entrance)
- This entrance gives access to platforms 1,2,3,4,5,6,7.
- This information is for the entrance located at the right side of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open (no doors).
- The door opening is 100cm (3ft) wide.
Reception (Ticket Office)
- The reception desk is 27m (29yd 20in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high height.
- The desk has a lowered section.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use system.
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Comments
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- The ticket office has a 2 automatic double doors 130cm wide for entry or exit.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are varied.
Train Station
- The station is staffed.
- There is an office to obtain help.
- The office to obtain help is 60m (65yd 2ft) from the Platform 6 entrance.
- The station is not staffed between 00:30-04:30.
- This office is located in the staff office at the rear left of the station.
- There is a ticket office.
- The ticket office is located to the right of the building.
- The ticket office is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The train companies operating from within this station are First ScotRail.
- There is a taxi rank at the station.
- The taxi rank is located at the front of the station.
- The taxi rank is 10m (10yd 3ft) from the main entrance.
- Shops and services within the station include WHSmith, Cafexpress, Berties Bar.
- All key concourse shops and services have level access.
- There are 7 platform(s) in the station.
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Additional Station Information
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- Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
- Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are 1,2,3,4.
- Accessible toilets are not located on the platform(s).
- Accessible toilets are located on the main station concourse.
- There is a wheelchair available to borrow.
- To borrow a wheelchair, contact staff.
Train Station Platform
- This information is for platform(s) 1,2,3,4,5,6,7.
- The platform(s) which has/have level access is / are 1,2,7.
- The platform(s) accessed by ramp / slope is / are 3,4,5,6.
- The platform(s) which can be accessed by either level access / ramps / lifts / stairclimber from inside the station is / are 3,4,5,6.
- Accessible toilets are 46m (50yd) from the main entrance.
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Comments
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- Platform 7 is outside the station building and is 100m from Platform 6 Entrance at the rear of the building through the car park.
Level Change (Platform 5/6)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the platform.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Level Change (Platform 3/4)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the platform.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Accessible Toilet
- 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 70m (76yd 21in) from the platform 6 entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the left of the building.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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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 station staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 320cm (4ft x 10ft).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft).
- 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is not a push button style of alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 48cm (18in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- 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 3").
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5").
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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 fair.
- There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft ).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located in the accessible toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- Other facilities available are hair dryer.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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 to the rear left of the building.
- The female and male toilets are 75m (82yd) from the platform 6 entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- 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 standard toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are available in Braille.
- Documents are available in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Staff are not Text Relay aware.
- Home visits / services are not available.