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Train companies affected:South Western Railway
London Paddington station, Praed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQ
Please Note - Advance purchase tickets are only sold between the hours of 07:00 and 21:00
Zone 1
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Assistance is available to and from platforms. Please contact customer services of the appropriate train operator, 48 hours in advance: Great Western Railway - 0800 197 1329 Heathrow Express - 0208 757 2700.
Our Passenger Assistance meeting point is in our station reception area by Platform 1 and is open 7 days a week from 07:00 - 23:00. From 23:00 - 07:00, passengers requiring assistance can call the Shift Station Manager on 07799 337435. The meeting point for Passenger Assist during these hours will be on Platform 1 outside the Passenger Assist / Station Reception and The Taxi Rank area.
There are information and help points phones throughout the station, including platforms and Taxi ranks. They are large circular White and Yellow phones.
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Please call our Customer Services Centre on 03457 000 125 (07:00-22:00 every day)
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This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform.
Disabled passengers can access all areas of the station via lifts and escalators. There is level access to all platforms including access to the London Underground via lifts and escalators.
All exits in the station are able to be accessed by disabled passengers.
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Platforms 1, 8 & 9 don't have ticket gates but all gates are wide have access
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Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
Platform 12
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Main Concourse
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All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
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There is a staffed drop-off point at the Taxi Deck above Platform 12.
Mobility assistance is available from this point. It is preferred if this assistance is booked in advance on 0800 197 1329.
Opening Times
Monday - Friday 07:00 - 23:00
Saturday & Sunday 07:00 - 23:00.
7 spaces
Parking is chargeable for all vehicles
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Assistance is available to and from platforms. Please contact customer services of the appropriate train operator, 48 hours in advance: Great Western Railway - 0800 197 1329 Heathrow Express - 0208 757 2700.
Our Passenger Assistance meeting point is in our station reception area by Platform 1 and is open 7 days a week from 07:00 - 23:00. From 23:00 - 07:00, passengers requiring assistance can call the Shift Station Manager on 07799 337435. The meeting point for Passenger Assist during these hours will be on Platform 1 outside the Passenger Assist / Station Reception and The Taxi Rank area.
There are information and help points phones throughout the station, including platforms and Taxi ranks. They are large circular White and Yellow phones.
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We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.
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Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12.
A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12.
There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms;
within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1
within the public toilets on Platform 12.
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Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
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Platform 12
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Located
Platform 1.
Tickets Accepted
All First Class.
Facilities
The First Class lounge offers the choice of a modern, comfortable bar area or the traditional, Victorian feel lounge.
The modern extension has armchairs and tables with a bar offering complimentary refreshments. It also has workstations with access to the Internet.
There is a large screen TVs showing Sky News and also a departures board showing train times.
The Victorian lounge offers old world splendour and comfort, with large armchairs and soft lighting, making it the perfect area to relax.
There is also a pre-bookable conference room which can seat up to eight people. Call 0207 313 1109 for more information.
Refreshments
Bar offering complimentary refreshments.
Wi-Fi
Available.
Showers
No.
Concessions for Standard Class sleeper customers
Yes.
APCOA Parking (UK) Limited
152 spaces
7 spaces
Parking is chargeable for all vehicles
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There is a staffed drop-off point at the Taxi Deck above Platform 12.
Mobility assistance is available from this point. It is preferred if this assistance is booked in advance on 0800 197 1329.
Opening Times
Monday - Friday 07:00 - 23:00
Saturday & Sunday 07:00 - 23:00.
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Located on concourse
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Coffee shop Buffet Coffee kiosk Public House/Bar Food outlet (Seating available) Food outlet (Seating unavailable)
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News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
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Main Concourse
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Spaces are available on platforms 8, 9, 10 & 11 for all station users.
Compounds & Stands
On platform 8/9 and 10
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There are Santander hire cycles available near this station.
The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
Buses
Can be found on nearby streets. All Transport for London buses are accessible by step free access.
More information about Transport for London buses can be found at www.tfl.gov.uk/modes/buses/?cid=fs013
All Transport for London bus routes are served by low-floor vehicles, with a dedicated wheelchair space and an access ramp. They can also 'kneel' to reduce the step-up from the pavement. More info can be found on Transport for London's website www.tfl.gov.uk/transport-accessibility/wheelchair-access-and-avoiding-stairs
Drop Off
There are 2 drop-off / pick-up points (waiting is not permitted):
The APCOA car park entrance is on Bishops Bridge Road between Westbourne Bridge and Eastbourne Terrace. Sat nav code W2 6AA. Eastbourne Terrace is now open.
The taxi rank off Bishops Bridge Road - you are not allowed to leave the vehicle unattended.
Disabled passengers can use the taxi rank above platform 12.
The car park is at the end of Platform 1, around 400m from the station. The route is step-free.
Tube Lines.
Heathrow Express and Elizabeth line to Heathrow Airport
There are Santander hire cycles available near this station.