Accessible Train stations in London - Greenwich
Address - DLR : Waller Way, Greenwich
London, SE10 8NB
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Greenwich (DLR) is a modern station on the highly accessible DLR line. It has a public lift from the street to the platform and to National Rail services; and the step onto the trains from the DLR platform is slight. This station is recommended as highly accessible for wheelchair users. Use the links below for pictures and more detail.
The station forecourt has been much improved and provides an accessible route out of the station to the street and the eastbound bus stop. There are issues with many of the bus stops due to kerb heights.
National Rail South Eastern & DLR
Underground lines : Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is a fully accessible railway for people using wheelchairs. All DLR stations have a lift or ramp access to the platforms, with level access onto the trains. All lifts have alarms enabled, which allow you to talk directly with a member of DLR staff should you experience any problems. The gap between the platform edge and the train is 7.5cm wide and the step up or down from the platform to the train is 5cm high. Most wheelchair users find getting on and off smoothest with the largest wheel first.
Lift access between street and platform.
AccessAble Access Guide & Greenwich DLR
Accessibility friendly : Yes. DLR (A step 50mm/gap 75mm). National rail - Platforms step free via ramp, lifts, underpass.
Greenwich station has had much work undertaken over recent years with the arrival of the DLR. The DLR is an accessible railway, lifts have been provided between DLR platforms and the street and National Rail services. The station forecourt has been much improved and provides an accessible route out of the station to the street and the eastbound bus stop. There are issues with many of the bus stops due to kerb heights.
General description : See wiki
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