Baillieston Railway Station

dystrophydad

13 Jan 2026

A challenge for those on wheels

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Date of visit: January 2026

I am a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: a hidden impairment, accessing toilets and moving around.

I use or have experience of: changing places toilet, disabled toilet, hidden impairment, powerchair, toilet with hoist, toilets, walking aid, wheelchair

Overall Rating

Poor

If I had to summarise this station in one word, it would be challenging. Located on a rather steep hill with no pavement on the way down, it requires wheelchair users, or even those on foot, to use the road. I found the signage at the first entrance confusing and it did not make clear where the accessible entrance is. There is a fairly extensive ramp between the platforms, but much of the tarmac is worn away, creating potholes that collect rain. It has much of what you would expect from a small station, but I really do not fancy pushing myself up that hill.

Disabled Access In and Around

Average

When I first pulled in, I saw steps down to the platform. The top and bottom steps have faint yellow markings, and there are grab rails on either side. To reach platform one, you actually have to cross over the platform. After a bit of trial and error, I realised the wheelchair-accessible route is further down the hill. The slope is steep, so the climb back up is tougher, but there is a ramp all the way down to the platforms. If you need to change platforms, there are ramps connecting them. The platform edges are clearly marked, the tactile paving is in good condition, and the yellow lines along the edges stand out well. Overhead signage shows platform numbers, assistance and departure information clearly. There are audio announcements on a hearing loops on the platforms. The passenger assistance point for platform two is located at the bottom of the ramp, and both platforms have rain shelters. Platform one's assistance point is beside the ramp. The only ticket machine is on platform one in the rain shelter, which also has a long, low bench. The stair edges to the bridge are clearly painted at each level change, and the ramp has grab rails and short landings along the way, but it is a bit of a trek, with four turns to reach the top. The tarmac on the ramp could do with resurfacing. At the top, there is a walkway with a small hump over a bridge, then a ramp back down. The descent to platform one has very worn tarmac, exposing metal underneath in places, which can be tricky to navigate in a manual wheelchair. The landings had gathered water due to recent rain. The access from the road has a dropped kerb, but you do have to use the road, as there is no alternative path and no pavement.

Accessible facilities: Step-free entrance

Parking & Transport

Poor

I travelled to this place by personal vehicle

I parked on the hill on Caledonia Road near the station. This is a residential area, so the only place to park is outside people's houses. Do not expect an accessible parking space. The closest bus stop is on South Scott Street, 320 metres away, uphill from the station. This is where the number 2 bus operates on its own.

Accessible Toilets

There are no toilets at this venue.

Staff

This venue is not staffed.