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 steps for access and egress and boarding aids. 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 non-PRM related requirements and definitions.
– This document assumes that the vehicle is in the 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 ‘Accessibility of persons with reduced mobility’ standard is written in two parts:
– This document is Part 1 and contains:
– Steps for access and egress
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