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As we can't state any rules to help you know on which platform your train will arrive, we offer some orientation clues for guidance.
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Via the Main Bridge Via Lifts Via the West Bridge |
The main bridge is reached by stairs or escalators from the island platforms and stairs only from platforms 1 and 12.
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From Platform 1 From Platforms 2 - 11 From Platform 12 |
Note that, on this platform, there are several sets of stairs which are not for public use.
The ones we need leave from recesses in the wall towards the middle of the platform. As you face along the platform with the wall to your right, the recess with stairs leading up in front of you will be from platform A whilst those leading up behind you will be from platform B. In either case, you go up two flights of 18 steps onto the bridge. You'll be at the end, so turn away from this. As you continue along the bridge, you'll find the entrances to platforms 2 - 3, 4 - 5 and 6 - 7, to your left before the recess towards the gates. Continue past this for platforms 8 - 9 and 10 - 11. For platform 12, go to the end and turn right.
Go down two flights of steps onto the platform. The even numbered section of island platforms will be to your left. Turn back along the platforms to reach the B section.
Note, however, that platform 5B ends at the west bridge and a new platform, 4C extends to the west. The island platform 4 - 5 is narrower beyond this point and it is possible to overshoot the bridge on platform 5 and go into the vacant track bed, keep right!
There is only one regular stairs exit from this platform. It is found in a recess in the wall near the start of section B. As you face along the platform with the wall to your left, the stairs will go up behind you. You go up two flights of 18 steps onto the bridge, turn left and pass entrances to platforms 10 - 11 and 8 - 9, to your right, before you reach the recess to the gates. Continue, past the gates, for platforms 6 - 7, 4 - 5, 2 - 3 and 1. Turn right, into the entrance you need, go down two flights of steps onto the platform. The even numbered section of island platforms will be to your left. Turn back along the platforms to reach the B section.
Note, however, that platform 5B ends at the west bridge and a new platform, 4C extends to the west. The island platform 4 - 5 is narrower beyond this point and it is possible to overshoot the bridge on platform 5 and go into the vacant track bed, keep right!
The main bridge crosses the middle of the platforms. The entrance areas, on platform A are bounded by a wall across the entrance with timetables; there's a gap through the building then an entrance onto each platform between the gap and the twin flights of stairs.
The building bounding the exit areas tends to come towards a point facing a "no entry" ramp. (There's a strraight wall on platform 8, though that on platform 9 is angled). Go into this area and turn away from the ramp, towards the escalator to your right, (or stairs to your left). Go up onto the bridge.
As you reach the bridge, the lower numbered platforms will be to your left, with entrances opposite you. The exit gates are opposite the eating area, between platforms 6 - 7 and 8 - 9.
Locate the entrance you need. Note that, for platform 12, there is only direct access to the B section of the platform. Go down two flights of steps onto the platform. The even numbered section of island platforms will be to your left. Turn back along the platforms to reach the B section.
Note, however, that platform 5B ends at the west bridge and a new platform, 4C extends to the west. The island platform 4 - 5 is narrower beyond this point and it is possible to overshoot the bridge on platform 5 and go into the vacant track bed, keep right!
Note that all lifts are located in the A section of the platforms, those for platforms 1 - 11 face east, away from the main bridge, whilst that from platform 12 faces wets. The call and operating buttons of the lift from platform 10 - 11 is to your left as you face the door, whilst they're to your right on all other lifts.
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From Platforms 1 - 11 From Platform 12 |
Locate the lift entrance, in a gap in the buildings on island platforms, (in a recess on platform 1) and descend to the subway.
as you come out of the lift, the lower numbered platforms are to your left, higher to your right. Turn into the passage, as appropriate and locate the door to the lift you need. Note that the lift for platform 12 is on the left hand side of the passage. Ascend to the platform. Note that lifts for platforms 6 - 7 and 8 - 9 also go up to the forecourt.
As you leave the lift, on the A section of island platforms, the even numbered section is to your left. Turn back along the platforms, beyond the steps, to reach the B section.
Note, however, that platform 5B ends at the west bridge and a new platform, 4C extends to the west. The island platform 4 - 5 is narrower beyond this point and it is possible to overshoot the bridge on platform 5 and go into the vacant track bed, keep right!
Locate the lift entrance, in a recess in the wall and descend to the subway. The lower numbered platforms are, in descending order, to your right. Having left the lift, move forward a couple of metres before turning right into the passage. Locate the door to the lift you need. Ascend to the platform. Note that lifts for platforms 6 - 7 and 8 - 9 also go up to the forecourt.
As you leave the lift, on the A section of island platforms, the even numbered section is to your left. Turn back along the platforms and continue beyond the steps to reach the B section.
Note, however, that platform 5B ends at the west bridge and a new platform, 4C extends to the west. The island platform 4 - 5 is narrower beyond this point and it is possible to overshoot the bridge on platform 5 and go into the vacant track bed, keep right!
The west bridge crosses the island platforms about half way along the B sections of the island platforms.
Note, however, that platform 5B ends at this bridge and a new platform, 4C extends to the west. The island platform 4 - 5 is narrower beyond this point and it is possible to overshoot the bridge on platform 5 and go into the vacant track bed, keep right!
Note that platforms 1 and 12 are not served by this bridge.
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From Platforms 2 - 7 From Platform 8 - 9 From Platform 10 - 11 |
Locate the stairs from the middle of the B section of island platforms, to the bridge which go up, towards the end of the platform. Go up two flights of steps, then turn left (180 degrees) and up six more steps onto the bridge. The lower numbered platforms are to your left, higher to your right. For platforms 2 - 7, turn as appropriate and locate the entrance you need. Go down six steps, turn right and go down two flights of steps onto the platform, facing the main bridge. The even numbered platform is to your left. Continue forward (east) beyond the main bridge to reach the A section.
Note that platform 5B ends at this bridge and it is possible to go into the vacant track bed. For platform 4C, turn left (180 degrees) from the foot of the steps.
For platform 8 - 9, cross the passage and turn right. Continue, down seven steps then turn left. Go down two flights of steps onto the platform, facing the main bridge.. Platform 8 is to your left. Continue forward (east) beyond the main bridge to reach the A section.
For platform 10 - 11, turn right at the top of the steps and continue, avoiding the pillars (one to left and right), down seven steps. Turn left and go down two flights of steps onto the platform, facing the main bridge. Platform 10 is to your left. Continue forward (east) to reach the A section.
Locate the stairs to the bridge, which go up towards the end of the platform. Go up two flights of stairs and turn right (90 degrees) then go up seven steps onto the bridge. For platforms 2 - 7, continue forwards to locate the entrance you need, to your left. You'll find platforms 6 - 7, 4 - 5, then 2 - 3. Turn left into the entrance, down six steps, then turn right (180 degrees), go down two flights of stairs onto the platform, facing the main bridge. The even numbered platform is to your left. Continue forward (east) beyond the main bridge to reach the A section.
Note that platform 5B ends at this bridge and it is possible to go into the vacant track bed. For platform 4C, turn left (180 degrees) from the foot of the steps.
For platform 10 - 11, turn left (180 degrees) round the pillar and follow the rail on your left. Go down seven steps before turning left then down two flights of steps onto the platform, facing the main bridge. Platform 10 is to your left. Continue forward (east) beyond the main bridge to reach the A section.
Locate the steps to the bridge which go up towards the end of the platform. Go up two flights of stairs then turn right (90 degrees), then up seven more steps onto the bridge. At this point, you have a hand rail to your right and the wall, with a rail, to your left. We suggest you follow the right hand rail forwards, minding the pillar at the end. For platforms 2 - 7, continue forwards to locate the entrance you need, to your left. You'll find platforms 6 - 7, 4 - 5, then 2 - 3. Turn left into the entrance, down six steps, then turn right (180 degrees), go down two flights of stairs onto the platform, facing the main bridge. The even numbered platform is to your left. Continue forward (east) beyond the main bridge to reach the A section.
Note that Platform 5B ends at this bridge, it is possible to go into the vacant track bed. For platform 4C, turn left (180 degrees) at the foot of the steps.
For platform 8 - 9, turn right (180 degrees) round the pillar and go down seven steps. Turn left and down two flights of steps onto the platform, facing the main bridge. Platform 8 is to your left. Continue forward (east) beyond the main bridge to reach the A section.
© 2003, Terry Robinson