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Accessible Train stations in London - West Ham

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West Ham station in February 2019 - a view from the Jubilee line

West Ham station in February 2019 - a view from the Jubilee line

West Ham is a modern station on the highly accessible DLR line, and only 4 minutes ride from Stratford. It has public lifts from the street to the platforms, and to National Rail services (the C2C) which needs a ramp to board; and the step onto the Underground trains from the platform is slight. This station is recommended as highly accessible for wheelchair users. Use the links below for pictures and more detail.

The Jubilee line is also an accessible underground rail line for many, but not all, stations.

Other Underground lines are the District line, and the Hammersmith & City C2C to Fenchurch Street, Jubilee, DLR.

The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is a fully accessible railway for people using wheelchairs. All DLR stations have a lift or ramp access to the platforms, with level access onto the trains. Most wheelchair users find getting on and off smoothest with the largest wheel first.

Map and also see the West Ham station map & guide.

Lift access between street and platform, including National Rail services.

Accessibility friendly : District and Hammersmith & City lines eastbound towards Barking (A step 263mm / gap 57mm), westbound towards Aldgate East (A step 297mm/gap 0mm).

Jubilee line eastbound towards Stratford (A step 34mm / gap 80mm), westbound towards Stanmore (A step 50mm / gap 80mm)

National Rail, Jubilee line and DLR are step-free from street to train. The District and Hammersmith and City lines are step-free between street and platform, but not between platform and train. There could be a step as large as 200mm between step and train.

 

A good example of the Jubilee Line - this is at West Ham

A good example of the Jubilee Line - this is at West Ham

This symbol on station page suggests a recommendation - you tell me otherwise, please.

And Last updated on: Monday, 07-Jul-2025 09:45:40 BST