Last updated:Yesterday at 23:54
Train companies affected:Thameslink
Last updated:Yesterday at 21:25
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Northern, TransPennine Express
Chichester station, Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8DL
Chichester Accessibility
The lifts are out of order between the platforms and the footbridge at Chichester station until further notice. As a result, the step-free access category of this station has changed from A to B1.
Step free access is still available to both platforms via the level crossing.
Yes
Available
All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts.
Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station.
Available
Yes
Yes
Yes
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Southern website.
Available
Staffed from first to last train every day
Yes
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the Ticket Office.
Unavailable
Available
If you have lost something at a Southern station or onboard a Southern train, please visit the Southern website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some Southern trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below). You should consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
Yes
Help Points are only available in limited locations
Announcements are made both visually and audibly
Induction loops are throughout this station
Step-free access to all platforms - may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms may be via the street.
This is a category B1 station: Step free access to both platforms via separate entrances. Level access between platforms (approx. 140m) via pavement and level crossing.
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the Ticket Office.
Available
Available
All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts.
Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station.
Available
Yes
Available
A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station.
Available
Toilets may only be available during staffed hours at some locations.
Accessible toilets at this station are accessed using a RADAR key.
Available
Heated waiting shelters are available on both platforms.
Available
Available
There are tactile warnings on all platforms
There are automatic wide aisle gates that are less than 0.9 metres wide
Available
Available
Located at the front of the station and car park.
6 spaces
Free parking is offered to all Blue Badge holders.
Please ensure that your Blue Badge is displayed at all times when parking at any Thameslink, Southern or Great Northern station car parks.
If dedicated Blue Badge bays are occupied, please park within any available standard bay (excluding premier bays) and display your Blue Badge.
Available
Staffed from first to last train every day
Yes
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the Ticket Office.
The assisted travel helpline is not available on Christmas Day.
Assistance can be pre booked up to two hours before departure by contacting Assisted Travel.
If you choose to travel unbooked (turn up and go), when the station is staffed, our station staff can provide assistance getting on and off the train and assistance around the station and to the platform. Please contact a member of staff on arrival.
Most trains at this station have on board staff who are trained to step onto the platform when the train arrives so they can provide assistance on and off the train. You can also arrange assistance by:
Pressing the “emergency & assisted travel” button on a station Help Point
Calling our Assisted Travel team on: 0800 138 1016
Texting us on: 0800 138 1018
Whether you pre book assistance or travel on a 'turn up and go' basis, we recommend arriving 20 minutes prior to your train departing. This is to allow us to make sure arrangements are in place at your destination, or interchange, station such as the availability of staff and lifts. If there is insufficient time to check these arrangements, we may assist you onto the next available train.
For further information on assisted travel please see:
Help Points are only available in limited locations
Available
Available
Toilets may only be available during staffed hours at some locations.
Accessible toilets at this station are accessed using a RADAR key.
Unavailable
Available
Heated waiting shelters are available on both platforms.
Available
APCOA Parking UK
202 spaces
6 spaces
Free parking is offered to all Blue Badge holders.
Please ensure that your Blue Badge is displayed at all times when parking at any Thameslink, Southern or Great Northern station car parks.
If dedicated Blue Badge bays are occupied, please park within any available standard bay (excluding premier bays) and display your Blue Badge.
Available
Located at the front of the station and car park.
No
Available
Located by the ticket office
Available
Yes
Unavailable
There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Southern website.
180 spaces
Stands
Located outside both station entrances.
Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
Yes
There are no cycle hire facilities at this station
Please click the link for details regarding the rail replacement bus location.
Taxi rank is located at the front of the station.
Information to plan your onward journey is available in the “Onward Travel Information Map” below.