BS EN 16587:2017 PDF

What is BS EN 16587 – Requirements for obstacle-free routes for persons with reduced mobility (PRM) about?

BS EN 16587 discusses design for PRM use railway applications. BS EN 16587 is a European standard that provides requirements on obstacle-free routes for infrastructure. . BS EN 16587 layout 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 16587 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 16587 cover the infrastructure and rolling stock applications.

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