Exclusive staff parking with RFID access and bike racks
Reserved exclusively for railway employees, the Central Station Staff Car Park provides 180 spaces on a reinforced tarmac surface adjacent to the east side of Newcastle Central Station. Access is controlled by RFID badge readers at barrier gates, operational from 5 am to midnight. Eight accessible bays are located immediately outside the staff offices, featuring marked cross-hatched zones for wheelchair lift deployment. Security consists of 24-hour CCTV with motion detection, augmented by peak-hour patrols by British Transport Police. LED canopy lighting under the elevated platforms offers bright illumination across the lot, and annual structural inspections ensure all pavement joints remain watertight. A one-way circulation system is enforced, with directional arrows guiding drivers to the exit onto Neville Street. The surface drainage was upgraded in early 2024, and a dedicated bike-lock station with capacity for 20 bicycles supports staff who cycle in. Payment is via monthly payroll deductions based on assigned permit zones.