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Accessibility Information
There is information about accessibility
Accessible Public Telephones
Yes
Accessible Ticket Machines
Yes
Accessible Booking Office Counter
Yes
Customer Help Points
Cathays Passenger Assistance Meeting Point 0:
Platform
On the platform in view of the on-train staff.
Nearest Accessible Stations
Cardiff Central, Cardiff Queen Street
Passenger Assistance
Cathays Passenger Assistance Meeting Point 0
Location :
Platform
On the platform in view of the on-train staff.
Ramp For Train Access
Ramps are available on the train to provide assistance
Staff Help Available
There are no platform staff available at this station. Assistance will be provided by the Conductor on the train.
Step Free Access
B2, (refer to quick reference guide)
Category B2.
While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service.
Step Free Category
B2, (refer to quick reference guide)
Ticket Barriers
Yes
This station does not offer
Accessible Parking, Accessible Taxis, Escalator Information, Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter, Impaired Mobility Set Down, Induction Loop, Lifts, National Key Toilets, Wheelchairs Available
Bus Services
The nearest bus stop is on Park Place.
Cycle Storage Cctv
Yes
Cycle Storage Location
15 Sheffield stands providing for up to 30 bicycles in an area, located to the south of the footbridge which crosses the railway.
Cycle Storage Spaces
30 spaces
Cycle Storage Type
Stands
Cycle Storage Availability
Yes
Rail Replacement Services
The rail replacement bus stop is on Park Place, near the Student Union.
This station does not offer
Airport, Car Hire, Car Park, Cycle Hire, Cycle Storage Sheltered, Parking Spaces, Port, Rail Replacement Maps, Taxi Rank
Announcements
Announcements are made both visually and audibly
Customer Service
Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.
Help Points
Help Points are only available in limited locations
On the Pontypridd bound platform.
Helpline
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.
Information Available
Yes - from ticket office
Yes - from help point
Lost Property
Yes
Staffing Level
Part time
This station does not offer
Left Luggage
CCTV
Yes
Information Points
There are information points
Information Services
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
06:30:00.000 - 19:30:00.000
Saturday
09:00:00.000 - 15:30:00.000
Sunday
Unavailable
Pay Phones
Yes
Printed Local Information
There is no printed information available
This station does not offer
Atm Machine, Baby Change, Bureau De Change, Defibrillator, First Class Lounge, Limited Service, Post Box, Request Stop, Shops, Refreshment Facilities, Toilets, Trolleys, Waiting Room, WiFi
Time
Platform
Operator
Cancelled -