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Train companies affected:South Western Railway
Althorne (Essex) (ALN)
Althorne station, Bridgemarsh Lane, Althorne, Essex, CM3 6DG
Station Information
Ticket Office
Opening Hours
No
Ticket Machines
Yes
Collection of pre-purchased tickets
- Pick up tickets at Ticket Machine
Accessible ticket machines
Yes
Induction loop
Yes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this station
No
Smartcard tickets
- Load smartcard at Ticket Machine
Smartcard validators
Yes
Smartcard notes
Tickets can be collected on Smartcard at this station
Information Available From Staff
- Yes - from help point
Customer Information Screens
- Departure Screens
- Announcements
- Arrival Screens
Staff Help Available
- Staff Help Available Monday to Sunday: No
Some services operate with a guard who can provide assistance, however this would not be available if the train was in driver only operation. Mobile assistance teams operate within the area and can be available for booked assistance between 0600 and 2100 Mon-Sat and 0800-2000 Sundays. Booking is recommended. Outside of these times alternative transport will be provided (via the help point in the instance of turn up and go).
Customer Help Points
Yes
Customer Services Notes
Monday-Saturday 08:00-20:00Sunday 10:00-20:00Bank Holidays 09:00-18:00
The hours shown are for the Customer Relations team on 0345 600 7245 (option 8).
Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Luggage Storage
No
Lost Property
- Lost Property Monday to Sunday & Public Holidays: Yes
CCTV at the Station
Yes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access
This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform.
Single platform station. Step free access to platform
This station is a category A station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
Assistance meeting point is the platform
Ticket barriers and gates
No
Accessible ticket machines
Yes
Induction loop
Yes
Ramp for train access
Yes
Accessible Toilets
No
Waiting rooms
No
Seating area
Yes
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis here
Yes
Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point
No
Accessible spaces
3 spaces
Parking is free for disabled customers displaying a valid International Blue Badge
Accessible car park equipment
Yes
Staff Help
Staff help available
- Staff help available Monday to Sunday: No
Some services operate with a guard who can provide assistance, however this would not be available if the train was in driver only operation. Mobile assistance teams operate within the area and can be available for booked assistance between 0600 and 2100 Mon-Sat and 0800-2000 Sundays. Booking is recommended. Outside of these times alternative transport will be provided (via the help point in the instance of turn up and go).
Customer Help Points and Meeting Point
Yes
Helpline
- Helpline Monday to Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
08:00 - 20:00
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Toilets
No
Accessible Toilets
No
Baby Changing
No
Waiting Rooms
No
Seating Area
Yes
Operator
National Car Parks Ltd
Car Parking Availability
- Car Parking Availability Monday to Friday: Yes
- Car Parking Availability Saturday: Yes
- Car Parking Availability Sunday: Yes
Spaces
40 spaces
Accessible spaces
3 spaces
Parking is free for disabled customers displaying a valid International Blue Badge
Accessible car park equipment
Yes
Impaired mobility set down/pick up points available
No
Car park CCTV
No
Parking charges
Parking charges apply
- Rate per day £4.50
- Rate on Saturday £4.50
- Rate on Sunday £4.50
- Rate per week £18.00
- Rate per month £76.00
- Rate per 3 months £217.00
- Rate per year £761.00
Refreshment Facilities
No
Bicycle Storage
Spaces
8 spaces
Type of Storage
Stands
Location
Within car park
Sheltered
No
CCTV
No
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire Information
There are no cycle hire facilities at this station
More Information
Transport Links
Pick up and drop off on Fords of Athorne forecourt.
Local bus services three minutes walk from station, junction of Fambridge Road.
