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Accessibility Information
There is no information about accessibility
Accessible Public Telephones
Yes
Accessible Ticket Machines
Yes
Customer Help Points
University (Birmingham) Passenger Assistance Meeting Point 0:
Ticket Office
Ticket office opposite entrance from Vincent drive, level above platform 1 - Please check the opening times on the National Rail Enquiries website
Member of Staff on gateline when ticket office closed.
Gateline situated at platform level for both platform 1 and platform 2
Platform (when ticket office is closed and gateline unstaffed)
On the platform in view of the on-train team
Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
There is a Low-Level counter here
Induction Loop
Induction loops are at designated listening areas
Lift Details
Lift 2, Platform 2
Operational Announcements : There are audio announcements provided inside this lift only
Lift Controls : Lift controls should be accessible to most people
Manoeuvrability : The lift requires wheelchair users to reverse in or out
Opening Width : Lift has clear door widths less than 0.8m wide
Lift 1, Platform 1
Operational Announcements : There are audio announcements provided inside this lift only
Lift Controls : Lift controls may not be accessible to some people
Manoeuvrability : The lift requires wheelchair users to reverse in or out
Opening Width : Lift has clear door widths less than 0.8m wide
Lifts
There are lifts
National Key Toilets
Yes
Passenger Assistance
University (Birmingham) Passenger Assistance Meeting Point 0
Location :
Ticket Office
Ticket office opposite entrance from Vincent drive, level above platform 1 - Please check the opening times on the National Rail Enquiries website
Member of Staff on gateline when ticket office closed.
Gateline situated at platform level for both platform 1 and platform 2
Platform (when ticket office is closed and gateline unstaffed)
On the platform in view of the on-train team
Ramp For Train Access
Ramps are kept at this station to provide assistance
Staff Help Available
This station is staffed part time. This means that during 'staff help available opening times' your assistance will be provided by station staff. Any other time, our on-train Conductors will provide your assistance onto the train.
Step Free Access
A, Compliant step-free access to all platform(s)
This station has been classified as a step-free access category A station. This means that this station has step-free access to all platforms. More information on the step-free classification system can be found at https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
The assistance meeting point is at the ticket office during available opening times. When station staff aren't available, the assistance meeting point is on the platform that your train is due to depart. When the train has arrived, please attract the attention of a staff member onboard, who will help you to board the train.
Step Free Category
A, Compliant step-free access to all platform(s)
Ticket Barriers
Yes
This station does not offer
Accessible Parking, Accessible Taxis, Accessible Booking Office Counter, Escalator Information, Impaired Mobility Set Down, Nearest Accessible Stations, Wheelchairs Available
Bus Services
Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here
Cycle Storage Location
Station is adjacent to public bike parking
Cycle Storage Sheltered
Yes
Cycle Storage Spaces
20 spaces
Station is adjacent to public bike parking
Cycle Storage Type
Stands
Cycle Storage Availability
Yes
Rail Replacement Services
Rail replacement vehicles will operate from the public service bus stops on New Fosse Way (outside the front of the station towards the university and hospital).
Please check your destination before boarding.
Please click here for walking directions from the station to the rail replacement bus stop.
Please click here for a directional video to the rail replacement bus stop.
This station does not offer
Airport, Car Hire, Car Park, Cycle Hire, Cycle Storage Cctv, Parking Spaces, Port, Rail Replacement Maps, Taxi Rank
Announcements
Announcements are made both visually and audibly
Customer Service
Please contact our Contact Centre team on: 0333 311 0039. Who are open during the following times:
Monday to Friday: 07:00 - 19:00 Saturday and Sunday: 08:00 - 16:00 Bank Holidays: 08:00 - 16:00 except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
**University Station is accredited by the Secure Station Scheme**
Help Points
There are Help Points
On both platforms
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 help point
Yes - from ticket office
Staffing Level
Part time
This station does not offer
Left Luggage, Lost Property
CCTV
Yes
Information Points
There are no information points
Information Services
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
07:00:00.000 - 20:00:00.000
Saturday
08:00:00.000 - 19:00:00.000
Sunday
10:00:00.000 - 16:00:00.000
Pay Phones
Yes
Printed Local Information
There is accessible printed information available
Toilets
The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. Passengers in possession of a RADAR key can access the toilets at all times. The National key toilets are only available during Booking Office opening hours for passengers who do not possess a RADAR key: Monday - Friday 07:00-20:00, Saturday 08:00-19:00 and Sunday 10:00-16:00.
Waiting Room
Yes
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, Trolleys, WiFi
Time
Platform
Operator
Cancelled -