BS EN 16585-2. Railway applications. Design for PRM use. Equipment and components on board rolling stock – Part 2. Elements for sitting, standing and moving

Document summary

This document describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to rolling stock and the assessment of those requirements. The following applies to this document:
– 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 document defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle-free travelling including
toilets, elements for sitting, standing and moving and clearways and internal doors. The definitions
and requirements of this document are to be used for rolling stock applications
– This document only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers; It does not define general
requirements and general definitions
– This document assumes that the rolling stock is in its defined operating condition
– Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal requirements
– This document 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 ‘Equipment and components’ standard is written in three parts:
– This document is Part 2 and contains:
– handholds
– seats
– wheelchair spaces