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Accessibility Guide for Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway

Contact for accessibility enquiries: Office Administrator

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Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway

Guide last updated: 21 February 2020

  • At a glance
  • Getting here
  • Arrival
  • Getting around inside
  • Getting around outside
  • Customer care support
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Welcome

There’s nothing like a departure by steam train. Enjoy a scenic ten mile return journey to Manuel along the Forth Estuary, through woodlands, past waterfalls and over the Avon Viaduct.

Our friendly volunteers are waiting to welcome you aboard and invite you to soak up the atmosphere of our award-winning heritage railway through the sights, sounds and smells of yesteryear.

Buy your ticket from the authentic Booking Office, get up close to a mighty steam engine and climb aboard a lovingly restored carriage. Listen for the whistles and watch for the green flag as you experience the ambience and nostalgia of a bygone era.

Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway
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Level access

The main entrance has level access. The ramp is permanent.

There is level access from the main entrance to:

Bo'ness Station Platform Steam Train CarriageBooking OfficeStation Buffet buildingStation BuffetGift ShopPicnic area at Model Railway

There is level access from the car park to:

In front of Station
We have a viewing area for wheelchair users.

Hearing

Some staff have disability awareness training.

General

We have a complimentary ticket policy for personal assistants.
There is a public toilet for disabled visitors.
Some staff have disability awareness training.
We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Getting here

For further information on accessible travel in Scotland, go to Transport Scotland.
Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway
Union Street
Bo'ness
EH51 9AQ

Travel by public transport

You can get to Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway by bus.
Bo'ness Bus Station The bus stop is 0.2 miles / 0.3 km from Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway.

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with Express Taxis by calling 01506 824244. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

Parking

We have a car park. There are accessible parking spaces. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance. Parking is free.
There is a drop-off point at the main entrance. The drop-off point has a dropped kerb.
From the car park to the entrance, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp.
The path is sloped.
Disabled parking in front of station Ramp to station

Arrival

Path to main entrance

From the street to the main entrance, there is level access.
There is a permanent ramp.

Main entrance

The main entrance has level access.
There is a permanent ramp.
The main door is side hung and manual.
Main Door

Getting around inside

Ticket/ information desk

Booking Office

From the main entrance to the desk, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp.
Authentic Booking Office

Things to See and Do

We have a complimentary ticket policy for personal assistants.

Bo'ness Station Platform

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp. Some display information is low, for wheelchair users. There are seats.
Bo'ness Station Platform

Steam Train Carriage

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access. There is a portable ramp. Some display information is low, for wheelchair users. There are seats.
Wheelchair spaces on train

Spectator/ Audience viewing areas

There are stewards to help disabled visitors.
We have a viewing area for wheelchair users.

Bo'ness Station Platform

From the main entrance to the viewing area, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp. The wheelchair spaces are sheltered. Personal assistants and friends can sit with wheelchair users.
Stewards can bring food and drink to wheelchair users.

On request

Public toilet

Station Buffet building

There is a public toilet for disabled visitors.
From the main entrance to the public toilet, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp.

Shop

Gift Shop

From the main entrance to the shop, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp. The route through the shop is 800mm wide, or more.

Place to eat and drink

Station Buffet

From the main entrance to the dining area, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp. To get to a table, there are no steps.
The dining area is self-service. If you need table service, staff can help you.
The route through the dining area is 800mm wide, or more.
There is background music sometimes.
We cater for sugar free (diabetic), vegetarian, gluten free (celiacs), lactose free (dairy free), nut free and vegan specific diets.
Station Buffet

Getting around outside

Picnic area at Model Railway

From the main entrance to the gardens, there is level access.
There is a permanent ramp.
The route is sloped.

Designated Walking Trail

Visitor Trail

The trail is 500metres long. The trail has a hard surface. The trail is sloped. The trail has seats.

The path is a cinder one.

Picnic Area

In front of Station

From the car park to the picnic area, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp. You can bring your own food to the picnic area.

Customer care support

Accessibility equipment

We provide wheelchairs. Wheelchairs are free.
The nearest toilet area for assistance dogs is located within the front garden, 10 metres from the platform.

Emergency evacuation procedures

We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Customer care support

Some staff have disability awareness training.
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