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Farringdon Underground Station

London Underground Ltd., Cowcross Street, London, EC1M 6BY

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Location

  • The venue is in a pedestrian area.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Farringdon.

Opening Times

  • Monday 04:45 - 00:45.
  • Tuesday 04:45 - 00:45.
  • Wednesday 04:45 - 00:45.
  • Thursday 04:45 - 00:45.
  • Friday 04:45 - 00:45.
  • Saturday 04:45 - 00:45.
  • Sunday 04:45 - 00:45.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is NCP London Saffron Hill.
    • The car park is located on St. Cross Street.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
    • There are 3 Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • 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 available.
    • Standard marked parking bays are located on Turnmill Street.
    • The width of the standard marked parking bays is 180cm.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Main Entrance

  • This entrance is located off the pedestrianised area, opposite Farringdon Train Station.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is an opening without doors.
  • The width of the opening is 330cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • There is an additional external entrance off Turnmill Street.
  • The Turnmill Street entrance is open during the morning and evening peak times.
  • Morning peak times are 07:00 - 10:30.
  • Evening peak times are 17:00 - 20:00.
  • There is also access to platforms 2 to 4 from within Farringdon Train Station opposite.

Ticket Hall

  • Ticket Hall Access and Barriers View
    • The ticket hall is located straight ahead after the main entrance.
    • There is level access throughout the ticket hall.
    • The width of the standard barriers is 64cm.
    • The ticket slot heights for the standard barriers are 92cm (insert ticket) and 102cm (remove ticket).
    • The Oyster card reader height is 100cm for the standard barriers.
    • The width of the wider access barriers is 90cm.
    • The ticket slot heights for the wider access barriers are 92cm (insert ticket) and 102cm (remove ticket).
    • The Oyster card reader height is 100cm for the wider access barriers.
    • Staff are available to provide assistance at the barriers.
  • Maps and Signage View
    • There are tube maps, TFL maps, service update boards, service update screens, digital display(s) for train times, Night Tube and London Overground maps and bus route maps in the ticket hall.
    • Signage in the ticket hall includes; directional to lines, directional to exits, TFL/tourist directional, directional to mainline station and directional to underground station .
  • Other Features and Facilities View
    • There is 1 help point in this concourse area.
    • The help point is fitted with a hearing loop system.
    • The height of the buttons at the help point(s) are; 110cm (emergency) and 102cm (information).
    • The Oyster machine controls/screen heights vary between 105cm and 128cm.
    • Announcements in the ticket hall are visual.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ticket hall high.
    • Seating is not available in this ticket hall.
    • The lighting levels are varied.

Train Station

  • There are generally 5 member(s) of staff on duty.
  • The station is staffed.
  • There is not an office to obtain help.
  • The station is not staffed between 00:45 and 04:45.
  • There is not a ticket office.
  • The train companies operating from within this station are London Underground, and Govia Thameslink.
  • Farringdon Underground station is served by the Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines.
  • There is a taxi rank at the station.
  • The taxi rank is located on Turnmill Street.
  • The taxi rank is 40m (131ft) from the main entrance.
  • There are 4 platform(s) in the station.
  • The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are 1, 2, and 3.
  • Lift access to platform 4 is from within Farringdon Train Station opposite.
  • The platform(s) accessed by steps only is / are platform 4 when accessed from within Farringdon Underground Station.
  • The platform(s) which can be accessed by using alternative outside access entrances only is / are 1, 2, 3, and 4.
  • 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, and 4.
  • Accessible toilets are located on the platform(s).
  • Accessible toilets are located on platform(s) 4.
  • Step-free access via lift to platform 4 is from within Farringdon Train Station opposite.
  • Accessible toilets are located on the main station concourse, after the ticket barriers.
  • There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.
  • London Underground services run from platforms 1 and 2.
  • Govia Thameslink services run from platforms 3 and 4.
  • Portable ramps for access between the platform and trains are available on all platforms on request.
  • Alert a staff member to use a portable ramp, or use a Help Point.

Lift (Platforms 1, 2, 3)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located straight ahead after the wider ticket barrier. This is Lift A.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are the main concourse, and platforms 2 and 3.
  • The concourse level is signed as level 0, and the platform level is signed as level -1.
  • Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
  • The lift is approximately 9m (29ft) from the wider ticket barrier.
  • 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 208cm x 140cm (6ft 9in 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 not 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.
  • There is also a lift for platform 1. This is Lift B.
  • Lift B is located to the right after the wider ticket barrier.
  • Lift B is approximately 45m from the wider ticket barrier.
  • The clear door width is 110cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 118cm x 244cm.
  • The lift has an audible announcer.
  • There are additional lifts for access to platforms 3 and 4 from within Farringdon Train Station opposite.
  • These are called Lift C and Lift D.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located after the ticket barriers.
  • The concourse and the platform levels can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The stairs for platforms 1, 2, and 3 are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The stairs for platform 1 are approximately 12m from the the ticket barriers.
  • There are additional stairs for platform 1 along the walkway towards the Turnmill Street entrance.
  • The stairs for platforms 2 and 3 are approximately 8m from the the ticket barriers.
  • There are further stairs for platforms 1, 2, and 3 near the Turnmill Street entrance.
  • There are numerous single, short flights of steps between platform 2 and platform 3.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs to platform 4 are not available from the entrance.
  • The stairs for platform 4 are located to the rear of the station, near the Turnmill Street entrance.
  • The stairs for platform 4 are approximately 120m from the the ticket barriers.
  • The stairs for platform 4 are approximately 40m from the the ticket barriers at the Turnmill Street entrance.

Toilet with Adaptations (Concourse - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (82ft) from the wider ticket barrier.
    • The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
    • This is not by lift.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 264cm (5ft 2in x 8ft 7in).
    • 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
    • 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 disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • 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 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 5in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 102cm (3ft 4in) .
    • 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 118cm (3ft 10in).
    • 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).
    • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 69cm (2ft 3in).

Toilet with Adaptations (Platform 4 - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on platform 4.
    • The distance from Lift D in Farringdon Train Station opposite is 30m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 140cm (width) x 230cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 77cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 133cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 123cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 149cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • A radar key is required for access into the facility.
    • There is a baby change unit in the designated room adjacent.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
    • The hand dryer is 117cm from the floor.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • The coat hook is 153cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 87cm.
    • The key is available from Underground station staff, use a Help Point for assistance.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Platform 4)

  • The male and female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located on platform 4.
  • The distance from Lift D in Farringdon Train Station opposite is 30m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There are ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • The ambulant cubicles have horizontal and vertical grab rails on both sides.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Additional Info

  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
  • A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service cannot be requested.