SQUIRE Priorities for Reporting

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ANNEX 6 SQUIRE QUALITY CRITERIA

1. Station - Service Schedules

Asset Name

Comments

Ticket Offices

Open,
queue less than 5 minutes,
opening hours clearly displayed

Shelters/Waiting areas

Cleanliness
undamaged
Available for use
Fit for purpose

Seats

Cleanliness
undamaged
Secure

Lights

Switched on at appropriate times
Directed as required
Operational to standards required

CCTV/Security

CCTV and associated functions operational
Boundary fences secure/ fit for purpose

Graffiti

No offensive graffiti
No other larger than A4

Litter and Contamination

Minimal Litter
Contamination free ( e.g. vomit etc.)
Well-drained (free from areas of standing water)
Free from danger underfoot ( e.g. slippery leaves, trip hazards)

Timetables and Information

Displayed and/or Available on request and in-date
TCIT poster
Engineering work information at least 5 days in advance

Clocks

Working
Correct time
Visible

Posters

Displayed correctly
Legible
In-date
Damage free

Public Announcement and Customer Information Services

PA functional and back up PA system functional for emergencies
Appropriate and timely customer information on screen

Toilets

Fully Functional, appropriately stocked, hand-washing and drying facilities

Car Parks and Taxi Ranks

Bays clearly marked, signage for car park conditions of use, meters operational and tickets displayed accordingly where applicable

Lifts and Escalators

Functional and operational

Landscaping and Vegetation

Neat and tidy not overgrown, does not pose injury risk (including staining to clothes)

Help Points, Telephones and Ticket Machines

Functional/operational, clearly signed, instructions for use present

Station Staff

Wearing presentable uniform, wearing name/position badge, can provide answer to randomly selected fare enquiry

Station Fault Record

Log for recording faults and complaints, should be present at staffed station and entries should be up-to-date and reflect inspections carried out

Ticket collection (Key stations)

Effective ticket checking process and ticket barrier in place at peak times at designated stations

Lost luggage

Information should be displayed with regard to lost luggage arrangements

2. Train - Service Schedules

Asset Name

Comments

Seats, racks and other passenger facilities

Undamaged, clean, fit for purpose, space for wheelchairs, operational and undamaged emergency alarms

Lights

Fit for purpose ( i.e. not cracked etc). Automatically turned on as appropriate/where switch operated illuminate as required.

Toilets

Fully Functional, appropriately stocked, hand-washing and drying facilities

Graffiti

No offensive graffiti
No other larger than A4

Cleanliness

Litter/dirt minimal, signs can be read through window, no contamination/spillage at departure terminus

Destination Boards and Passenger Information Displays

Operating and displaying the correct information in the correct sequence

Heating/Ventilation

Temperature is between 10 and 25 degrees centigrade,

Posters/Information

Displayed correctly
Legible
In-date
Damage free

Public Address

Fully functional, audible, announcements made and designated key stations

Doors

All doors including gangway doors fully functional ( i.e. open and close as appropriate)

On-train CCTV

notice re CCTV present, recording, the pictures are clear, information collected can be adequately viewed

Seat Reservation System

Seat reservation is operational when it should be

Refreshment and Food Facilities

Food facilities/refreshments available when they should be, stock to provide at least a basic choice of items including vegetarian option and hot and cold (non-alcoholic) drinks.

Train Staff and Customer Care

Wearing presentable uniform, wearing name/position badge, can provide answer to fare enquiries

Sleeper Services

Undamaged, clean, fit for purpose (washing facilities, temperature control)

Ticket Inspection

Relevant member of staff present and performing revenue protection duties

Page updated: Monday, November 13, 2006