Trains from Darlington Train Station
to Leigh-on-Sea
From £55.00
Darlington Train Station to Leigh-on-Seaby train on average takes 4 hrs 20 mins
Darlington Train Station to Leigh-on-Sea one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £55.00
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 31 minutes
- First train leaves Darlington Train Station at 05:25
- Last train leaves Darlington Train Station at 20:49
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Darlington to Leigh-on-Sea train times
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Darlington Train Station facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for GR
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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First Class Lounge
Located
Platform 1
Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all London North Eastern Railway First Class Lounges
Tickets Accepted
- Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train company)
- Any First Class Anytime ticket valid for travel on the East Coast route
- Any London North Eastern Railway First Class packages
- London North Eastern Railway First Advance (routed LNER/LNER& Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway Rewards First Class Leisure Single(routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway Self Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- Inclusive Tour Tickets (Superbreak etc.)
- Weekend First
Tickets Not Accepted
- All First Class tickets valid only on other train operators, including Caledonian Sleepers
Facilities
Toilets, TV, newspapers
Refreshments
Complimentary: water/ biscuits
Wi-Fi
Yes
Showers
No
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
Waiting Room opening hours
Monday to Saturday - 06:00 - 22:45
Sunday 09:00 - 22:45
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TrolleysYes
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Station BuffetYes
Coffee shop, WHSmiths and Caf├й available for refreshments
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ToiletsYes
The toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets can be accessed from all platforms. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Reception on Platform 1 upon request. Toilet opening hours are at all times that the station is open.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Post BoxYes
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Atm MachineYes
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ShopsYes
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Rail replacement locations
Replacement coach services depart from the station entrance
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
The toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets can be accessed from all platforms. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Reception on Platform 1 upon request. Toilet opening hours are at all times that the station is open.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/01302 362175 -
Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsNo
Adjacent to turning circle, main entrance, a phone is provided for a link to SMC
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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Car Park 1
Notes
Friday - Monday long weekend parking - £12.00, purchase tickets on the day
Operator Name: London North Eastern Railway
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 543
Number Accessible Spaces: 8
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Accessible Car Park Equipment Note:The large car park at Garbutt Square does not have ramp access. Please use designated bays in main station
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Off-peak: £6.25
Per Hour: £2.00
Daily: £12.50
Weekly: £50.00
Monthly: £162.50
Annual: £1,375.00
Saturday: £6.25
Sunday: £6.25
Note:Due to a major upgrade taking place at Darlington Station, the car park east of the station has now closed.
A new temporary car park is open, located at the former cattle market site off Clifton Road to the west of the station (DL1 5DS), a short walk of around three minutes to the station entrance.
Short Stay 21-60 mins - £2.00
Short Stay 61-120 mins - £4.00
Going away for a long weekend? Park from 10:00 on Friday until 23:59 on Monday for just £15.
Simply purchase your ticket at the car park on the day.
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Car Park 2
Notes
Operator Name: London North Eastern Railway
Name: Short stay
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Charges
Per Hour: £2.00
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Car Park 3
Notes
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Charges
Per Hour: £2.00
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces152
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
stations front
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Annotation
All racks are covered by Council CCTV and there are security patrols every two hours.
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TypeCompounds
Stands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
03457 225 225 or 18001 03457 225 225 (Text relay service)
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Staff Help Available
When arriving for booked or turn-up-and-go assistance, the meeting point is the Customer Information Point on platform 4. Staff are available to provide Passenger Assist at all times that trains are operating for customers who have booked or who travel as turn-up-and-go. Assistance is available both to board/alight trains and also navigating around the station.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 24h
Sat 06:00 to 23:59
Sun 24h -
Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
Travel Centre Floor Walkers will assist any disabled passengers unable to access the booking office window
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible Taxis
Generally available but advance booking recommended
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Accessible Public Telephones
text phones are available and staff are on hand to assist as required due to no low level phones
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Step Free Access
Walking route
From Wednesday 06 March 2024 there will be a change to the walking route to access Platform 1. To access Platform 1 walk south along Platform 4 and turn left at the end of the station building. Turn left again at the edge of the station building and you will be on Platform 1. This route is step-free. There will be signs indicating the route. If you require assistance please speak to a member of staff at the ticket barrier.
Temporary ticket office
While improvement works are ongoing at Darlington station the Travel Centre ticket retailing facilities will be relocated to a temporary ticket retail point opposite the Travel Centre.
Ticket barriers
While improvement works are ongoing at Darlington station the ticket barrier will be relocated further south along the station building next to Platform 4.
This station has step free access to all platforms.
This station is a category A station according to the Office of Rail and Road station classification system https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955.
Darlington has a RNIB 'Map for All' located at the main entrance, adjacent to the taxi rank and accessible parking. Access to the platforms via the Victoria Road entrance is via a steep ramp.
Staff can deploy station ramps at all times when trains are operating through this station to help customers who need step-free access board any train at this station. Where in circumstances beyond our control station staff are not available, on train staff can deploy the on board ramp if necessary.
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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First Class lounge
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Details
Located
Platform 1
Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all London North Eastern Railway First Class Lounges
Tickets Accepted
- Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train company)
- Any First Class Anytime ticket valid for travel on the East Coast route
- Any London North Eastern Railway First Class packages
- London North Eastern Railway First Advance (routed LNER/LNER& Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway Rewards First Class Leisure Single(routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway Self Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- Inclusive Tour Tickets (Superbreak etc.)
- Weekend First
Tickets Not Accepted
- All First Class tickets valid only on other train operators, including Caledonian Sleepers
Facilities
Toilets, TV, newspapers
Refreshments
Complimentary: water/ biscuits
Wi-Fi
Yes
Showers
No
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Station Message
Lifts are out of use at Leigh-on-SeaThe lifts at Leigh-on-Sea are currently out of order and awaiting for required parts to be delivered so that they may be repaired. There is NO step free access to platforms at the station. If you require step free access, please speak to a member of staff at the station or call our Customer Relations team on 0345 744 4422, who will be able to assist with alternative options. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused and we are working hard to get the lifts back in service.
Leigh-on-Sea facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard TopupYes
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Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
For additional details on 'c2c Smart' please visit http://www.c2c-online.co.uk/smartcard or pick up a leaflet at the station.
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for CC
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
Platforms 1/2
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Station BuffetYes
Cafe located on concourse
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ToiletsYes
The toilets are located on Platforms 1 & 2.
The National key toilet is located on the Main Concourse beside the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
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Accessible toiletsYes
Toilet is on main concourse beside the ticket office. This can be accessed using a radar key.
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Atm MachineYes
Outside the front of the station
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Rail replacement locations
Bus stops outside station entrance at Bus stop B
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
The toilets are located on Platforms 1 & 2.
The National key toilet is located on the Main Concourse beside the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
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Accessible toiletsYes
Toilet is on main concourse beside the ticket office. This can be accessed using a radar key.
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Wifi
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Annotation
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AvailableYes
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.c2c-online.co.uk/help-feedback/lost-property/03457 44 44 22 -
Open
Except Christmas Day and Boxing Day
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Operator NameOperated by c2c
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Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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Contact Details
Please note that the Off Peak parking rate applies after 10:00, Mondays to Fridays, all day Saturday and Sunday. Saturday and Sunday rates apply to Bank Holidays
Email Address: [email protected]
Url: http://www.ncp.co.uk0845 050 70 80 -
Operator NameNational Car Parks Ltd
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces518
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ChargesPer Hour: £1.00
Daily: £6.90
Weekly: £31.00
Monthly: £117.00
Three Monthly: £339.00
Annual: £1,170.00
Saturday: £3.20
Sunday: £3.20
Note:Please note that the off peak parking rate applies after 10:00, Mondays to Fridays, all day Saturday and Sunday and on Bank Holidays
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Number Accessible Spaces4
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
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Accessible Car Park Equipment Note
Access to car park payment facilities is not required for wheelchair users as parking is free for disabled users in designated parking spaces
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CctvYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces104
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
In drop off car park
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
03457 44 44 22
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 06:00 to 21:00
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Customer Service Staff
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toiletsYes
Toilet is on main concourse beside the ticket office. This can be accessed using a radar key.
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Step Free Access
Lifts are available to all platforms
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Outside front of station
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