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Introduction

• Sunderland station is a National Rail and Tyne and Wear Metro station.

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Disabled Passenger Information for Metro

• The trains have a space on each carriage for wheelchair users, which are clearly marked with the wheelchair symbol by the train doors.
• Station platforms are approximately the same height as train floors, however the exact gap varies from station to station.
• Standard wheelchairs and powered wheelchairs up to a maximum width of 700mm and length of 1200mm are permitted on Metro trains.
• Powered mobility scooters may not be used anywhere on Metro because of their design, difficulty in manoeuvring and unsuitability for use at stations,
• on platforms and on trains.
• Lighter scooters may be folded and carried on board trains.
• Call or text 0191 203 3666
• Email assistance@twmetro.co.uk.

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Assisted Travel Information for Northern Railway

• It is recommended that you telephone ahead of your visit on the numbers below.
• Telephone 0800 058 2844.
• Text phone 0800 138 1018.
• SMS Text*: 07860 034 269.
• The assisted travel helpline is open every day from 07:00 to 10:00, except on Christmas Day.
• You can also email; assistedtravel@greatnorthernrail.com.

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Opening Times (Station)

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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Location

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

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located outside the main entrance.
• Comments View
  • The nearest available car park is the Bridges Shopping Centre Rooftop car park.
  • Please refer to the separate guide for more information.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in Waterloo Street.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.

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Outside Access (Market Square Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in Market Square.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).

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Level Change (Market Square Entrance)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Outside Access (Fawcett Street Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in Fawcett Street at the junction of Station Street.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• There are no doors at this entrance.

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  • The width of this entrance is 190cm.

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Level Change (Fawcett Street Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.

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Outside Access (Union Street Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in Union Street.
• There is level access into the venue.
• There are no doors at this entrance.

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  • The width of the entrance is 235cm.

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Reception (Ticket Office)

• The desk/counter is 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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  • There is a single automatic sliding door to enter the ticket office which is 120cm in width.
  • There are ticket machines available near all entrances into the station.
  • The ticket machines have a hearing loop built in.

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Reception (Travel Information Office)

• The desk/counter is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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  • There is a single automatic sliding which is 150cm in width to enter the travel information office (photograph 3).
  • There is also a single automatic sliding which is 120cm in width leading into the travel office from the ticket office (photograph 4).

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Waiting Room

• The waiting room is located next to platforms 1 and 4, with platforms 2 and 3 a short distance away.
• There are automatic sliding doors, which are 120cm in width leading from platform 1 and 4 to the waiting room.
• The waiting room has fixed seating with and without armrests throughout.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • There is a hearing loop built into the help point machines and ticket machines that are throughout the station and on the platforms.
  • There is a smart card swipe machine available on the on the approach to the platforms for ticket-less travel.

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Level Change (Fawcett Street / Union Street Concourse Steps to Platforms)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located opposite the Fawcett Road entrance.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Lift (Fawcett Street / Union Street Concourse Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located opposite the Fawcett Street entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, LG.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Fawcett Street entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 195cm x 135cm (6ft 5in x 4ft 5in).
• There are not 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 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• 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 (Ticket Hall Steps 1 to Platforms)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located straight ahead as you enter from the main entrance.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Level Change (Ticket Hall Steps 2 to Platforms)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the right as you enter from the main entrance.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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  • At time of survey (March 2018) the steps were not in service due to maintenance.

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Other Floors (Escalator)

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• Escalators View
  • Escalator(s) can be used to access other floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by escalator are LG, G.
  • The escalators steps are clearly marked.
  • The foot and head of the escalators are clearly marked.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
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  • The escalator is located next the ticket hall steps 1 and by platforms 2 & 3.
  • The escalator goes up from the platform only.
  • At time of survey (March 2018) the escalator was not in service due to maintenance.

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Lift (Ticket Hall Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the right as you enter from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, LG.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 190cm (3ft 7in x 6ft 3in).
• 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 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Train Station

• There are generally 3 member(s) of staff on duty.
• The station is staffed.
• There is an office to obtain help.
• The office to obtain help is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the Fawcett Street / Union Street concourse lift.
• This office is located at the centre of the main platform island with platforms 1 and 4 one side and platforms 2 and 3 the other side.
• There is a ticket office.
• The ticket office is located on the left as you enter from the main entrance.
• The ticket office is 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
• The train companies operating from within this station are Northern Railway & Tyne and Wear Metro Nexus.
• The train companies that operate within this station include:.
• Please click here for access information for Tyne and Wear Metro Nexus.
• Please click here for access information for Northern Railway.
• There is a taxi rank at the station.
• The taxi rank is located directly outside of the Union Street entrance.
• The taxi rank is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Union Street entrance.
• Shops and services within the station include Burger King & Milligan's Patisserie.
• All key concourse shops and services have level access.
• There are 4 platform(s) in the station.
• The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are 1, 2, 3 and 4.

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• Additional Station Information View
  • Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
  • Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.
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  • There are boarding ramps available for use at the station for any wheelchair user requiring them.
  • Please ask a staff member for assistance or use the help points on the platform.
  • Platforms 2 and 3 are used by Metro.
  • Platforms 1 and 4 are used by Northern Railway.
  • The whole of platform length is used for Grand Central services to London Kings Cross. This means platforms 1 and 2 become one platform for departing trains and platforms 3 and 4 for arriving trains.
  • For up to date Metro train times please click here
  • For up to date Northern Railway train times please click here.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (52.49344ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located through the Main Entrance and to the right.
  • 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 not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from the security guard.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is not push pad activated.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10.25in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 292cm x 395cm (9ft 6.96in x 12ft 11.51in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 233cm (7ft 7.73in).
  • 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 non-infectious waste 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 47cm (1ft 6.5in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 83cm (2ft 8.68in) .
  • 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 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 86cm (2ft 9.86in).
  • 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 70cm (2ft 3.56in).
• 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 good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations, on the right.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 83cm (2ft 8.68in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the Main Entrance.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 19m (62.33596ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are ultraviolet.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the Main Entrance and to the right of the female toilets.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m (82.021ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are low to moderate.

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Additional Info

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

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  • Access to Wi-Fi is available via _FreeSunderlandWi-Fi.