BS EN 16587:2017

This standard BS EN 16587:2017 Railway applications. Design for PRM Use. Requirements on obstacle free routes for infrastructure is classified in these ICS categories:

• 11.180.01 Aids for disabled and handicapped persons in general
• 45.020 Railway engineering in general

This European Standard describes the specific ‘ Design for PRM Use’ requirements for obstacle-free routes applying to infrastructure and the assessment of those requirements. The following applies to this European 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 European Standard defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle-free routes. The definitions and requirements of this European Standard should be used for infrastructure applications; - This European Standard only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers, it does not define general requirements and general definitions; - This European Standard assumes that the infrastructure is in the defined operating condition; - Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal requirements. This European Standard contains requirements relating to 'Obstacle-free routes'.