22/30415134 DC

This standard 22/30415134 DC BS EN 16586-1. Railway applications. Design for PRM use. Accessibility of persons with reduced mobility to rolling stock is classified in these ICS categories:

• 11.180.01 Aids for disabled and handicapped persons in general
• 45.060.20 Trailing stock

This European Standard describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to both infrastructure and rolling stock and the assessment of those requirements. The following applies to this standard: — The definitions and requirements describe specific aspects of ‘Design for PRM use’ required by persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility as defined in the PRM TSI. — This standard defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle free travelling including lighting, contrast, tactile feedback, transmission of visual and acoustic information. The definitions and requirements of this standard cover the infrastructure and the rolling stock applications. — This standard only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers; it does not define non PRM related requirements and definitions. — This standard assumes that the infrastructure or rolling stock is in its defined operating condition. — Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal — This standard is not specifically intended for Urban Rail, however these standards or clauses from these standards can be adopted by Urban Rail projects should they choose to do so. The ‘Accessibility of persons with reduced mobility’ standard is written in two parts: — This document is Part 1 and contains: — Steps for access and egress