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Beckton DLR Station

Woolwich Manor Way, Beckton, London, E6 5NT

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Introduction (DLR Services)

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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.

Location

  • The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
  • This venue is situated in Beckton.
  • 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) or East Ham (District and Circle Lines).
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    • The station is located on the A117, across the road from Beckton bus station.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on Woolwich Manor Way.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the stairs at the front of the station.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • 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.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the front of the station.
    • There is/are 9 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a second lower handrail.

Train Station

  • The station is not staffed.
  • The train companies operating from within this station are Docklands Light Railway.
  • The train companies that operate within this station include:.
  • Please click here for access information for Docklands Light Railway.
  • There is not a taxi rank at the station.
  • There are 2 platform(s) in the station.
  • The platform(s) accessed by ramp / slope is / are platforms 1 and 2.
  • Additional Station Information View
    • Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
    • Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are platforms 1 and 2.
    • Accessible toilets are not located on the platform(s).
  • Comments View
    • Self-service ticket machines are located at platform level.

Toilet with Adaptations

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

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

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