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Route Plan - Newcastle Central Station to Royal Victoria Infirmary

Royal Victoria Infirmary, Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP

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Introduction (Route Summary)

  • Related link Royal Victoria Infirmary.
  • https://www.accessable.co.uk/the-newcastle-upon-tyne-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/royal-victoria-infirmary.
  • This route plan takes you from Newcastle Central Station to Royal Victoria Infirmary Main Entrance. There are two transport options in this guide. Route 1 is by bus, Route 2 is by Metro. Both routes merge at Haymarket Metro Station.

Route 1 By Bus - Newcastle Central Station to Neville Street

  • This section of the route is approximately 15m long.
  • Exit the station at the front right hand side from the concourse.
  • Proceed to the pedestrian controlled crossing on Neville Street.

Route 1 By Bus - Neville Street Crossing

  • The crossing at Neville Street is a pedestrian crossing.
  • There is a level kerb and tactile paving at each side of the crossing.
  • The control box is 110cm high.
  • There is a rotating cone beneath the control box which indicate when it is safe to cross.
  • There is also visual and audible warning.
  • Traffic comes from the left and right.

Route 1 By Bus - Neville Street to Grainger Street Crossing

  • Continue straight ahead and proceed along Grainger Street.
  • Grainger Street is pedestrianised and the surface is block paved.
  • Proceed along Grainger Street to the pedestrian crossing at the junction with Westgate Road.
  • At the end of Grainger Street before the pedestrian crossing there are bollards.
  • The bollards are 100cm high and the width between them is 200cm.
  • The bollards do not contrast with the paving and do not have and identification strip.

Route 1 By Bus - Grainger Street Crossing

  • The crossing at Grainger Street is a pedestrian crossing.
  • The crossing has tactile paving and level kerbs.
  • The height of the crossing button is 109cm.
  • There is a rotating cone beneath the crossing button to indicate when it is safe to cross.
  • There is also a visual and audible warning.
  • Traffic comes from the left and right.

Route 1 By Bus - Grainger Street Crossing to Central Station Westgate Road Stand M

  • Immediately after crossing Grainger Street turn left and proceed along Westgate Road.
  • After 17m proceed across the access road to The Mile Castle.
  • The crossing has tactile paving and dropped kerbs.
  • Central Station Westgate Road Stand M is ahead.
  • Take the number 38 bus to Freeman Hospital.

Route 1 By Bus - Haymarket St Mary's Place to Great North Road

  • This section of the route is approximately 98m.
  • After exiting the bus at Haymarket St Mary's Place turn right.
  • Proceed along St Mary's Place.
  • There are railings along the right hand side of the pavement.
  • The surface of the pavement is concrete tiles.
  • Continue onto the pedestrianised area of Northumberland Street and proceed past Haymarket Metro Station on the left.
  • Turn right and proceed along the side of Haymarket Metro Station, along the B1307.
  • Just before the end of the station building turn right and proceed to the pedestrian controlled crossing.

Route 2 By Metro - Newcastle Central Station to Haymarket Metro Station

  • Newcastle Central Station is located above Central Metro Station.
  • Proceed to Platform 2 of the Metro Station and take the Yellow Line train towards The Coast, or the Green Line train towards Airport.
  • Exit the Metro at Haymarket Station, taking the exit towards Newcastle University and Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI).
  • Proceed towards the pedestrian controlled crossing on the B1307.

Great North Road Crossing

  • The crossing point is pedestrian controlled.
  • There are dropped kerbs with tactile paving at the crossing.
  • The road is busy with traffic from the left and right.
  • The surface of the crossing is tarmac.
  • The height of the button for the controls is 95cm.
  • There is a rotating cone beneath the controls which indicates when it is safe to cross.
  • There are also audible and visual indicators.

Great North Road Crossing to Queen Victoria Road

  • This section of the route is approximately 320 metres.
  • After crossing the Great North Road turn left and proceed along the pavement with Newcastle University on the right.
  • The surface of the pavement is concrete tiles.
  • Continue along the path for approximately 85m.
  • Take the first road on the right onto St Thomas' Street.
  • There is an easy uphill gradient along St Thomas' Street.
  • After approximately 110m proceed across the access road to the Newcastle University buildings on the right.
  • The access road is quiet.
  • There are dropped kerbs without tactile paving at the crossing point.
  • Vehicles pass from both directions.
  • After approximately 40m cross King's Road.
  • There are dropped kerbs with tactile paving at the crossing point.
  • The road is quiet.
  • Vehicles cross in both directions.
  • Continue to the end of St Thomas' Street and turn right onto Queen Victoria Road.
  • Proceed along Queen Victoria Road to the pedestrian crossing.

Queen Victoria Road Crossing

  • The crossing point is pedestrian controlled.
  • There are dropped kerbs with tactile paving at the crossing.
  • The road is busy with traffic coming from the left and right.
  • The surface of the crossing is tarmac.
  • The height of the button for the controls is 110cm.
  • There is a rotating cone underneath the control box to indicate when it is safe to cross.
  • There are also audible and visual indicators.

Queen Victoria Road Crossing to Royal Victoria Infirmary Main Entrance

  • After crossing Queen Victoria Road take a slight left and proceed ahead into the hospital grounds.
  • The pathway becomes block paved.
  • There is bench seating on the right.
  • At the roundabout bear right and proceed to the car park access road.
  • There is a zebra crossing at the car park access road.
  • There are level kerbs with tactile paving at the crossing.
  • The access road is busy during peak times.
  • The surface of the crossing is block paving.
  • The crossing has a camber to the left.
  • Continue along the pathway towards the main hospital building.
  • There are bench seats along the pathway on the right.
  • The car park pay station is on the right.
  • At the end of the pathway there is a zebra crossing at the ambulance and taxi drop off area.
  • The surface of the crossing is block paving.
  • The crossing has a rainbow along each side.
  • After crossing the drop off area proceed towards the main building.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the south side of the hospital site.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens by revolving.
  • The width of the opening is 226cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

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