BS EN 16585-3:2017 PDF

What is BS EN 16585-3 - Clearways and internal doors in railway vehicles for PRM use about?

BS EN 16585 discusses the design for persons with reduced mobility (PRM) use in railway applications. BS EN 16585-3 is the third part of a multi-part series that layouts 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

BS EN 16585-3 defines elements that are universally valid for obstacle-free traveling including lighting, contrast, tactile feedback, the transmission of visual and acoustic information. The definitions and requirements of BS EN 16585-3 cover the infrastructure and rolling stock applications.

BS EN 16585-3 only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers it does not define non-PRM related requirements and definitions

BS EN 16585-3 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