An accessible East End station
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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
Average
Dalmarnock Railway Station is an accessible train station located in the East End of Glasgow, with trains running to Glasgow Central Low Level towards Garscadden and Dalmuir, and towards Motherwell, Larkhall and Cumbernauld. The station doesn't have accessible parking spaces or an accessible toilet which is a little disappointing.
Disabled Access In and Around
Good
At the entrance to the station there is a set of outward opening automatic dors. Immdiately to the left, there is a ticket office with a height adjustable counter, which has a walking stick holder. Signage highlights the presence of a hearing loop. The lift to platform 2 is on your right and the lift to platform 1 is on your left. Follow the path and take a right. The lifts have braille buttons inside and outside and a perimeter rail. They are big enough for a powerchair user and probably three other people. The lifts also have hearing loops and there are clearly marked alarm buttons, including one at the bottom. There is no mirror inside so you need to take extra care if reversing out. Next to each lift you will find a staircase with tactile paving at the top and bottom. The steps have yellow markings although these are not very clear. There are handrails on both sides. Parts of the platform are covered but the area at the foot of the stairs and the exit to the lift is open air. You can shelter under the bridge by moving down the platform if it is raining. The platforms have tactile paving at the edges although the paint is much better defined on platform 2 than on platform 1. There are very few seats. Platform 1 has four metal seats with armrests as you come out of the lift, but the only other seats are up three steps near the bottom of the stairwell. Departure information is shown overhead and there are audible announcements. I did not see anything that confirmed there is a hearing loop on the platforms. The route leading up to the station is well maintained with traffic lights at the entrance that have tactile paving on both sides. There are readers for smart cards and the passenger meeting points are clearly marked and well signposted. I spotted ramps stored on the platforms for those who require assistance. There are also some benches outside and a bus stop further up the street.
Accessible facilities: Step-free entrance, Lift to all areas
Parking & Transport
Poor
I travelled to this place by personal vehicle
There is room for several cars out the front and a long street to the right of the entrance. Neither area has marked bays and it can feel like a bit of a free for all. At the entrance on Dalmarnock Road, there is a convenient bus stop where the 18, 18A, 46, 65 and 263 services operate. Across the street there is an Esso garage for anyone who might need to fuel their cars or themselves.
Accessible facilities: Public or on street parking
Accessible Toilets
There are no toilets at this venue.
Staff
Good
I spoke to a member of staff to alert them to the fact that someone had allowed their dog to poo on the platform. They were quick to deal with it and apologised even though it was not their fault. They were also quick to check if I needed assistance to board a train.
