22/30415140 DC

This standard 22/30415140 DC BS EN 16587. 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 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 requirements. — 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. This European Standard contains requirements relating to 'Obstacle-free routes'.