What is BS EN 16586-2 - Boarding aids for persons with reduced mobility PRM about?
BS EN 16586 discusses the design for persons with reduced mobility (PRM) use in railway applications. BS EN 16586-2 is the second 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 16586-2 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 16586-2 cover the infrastructure and rolling stock applications.
- BS EN 16586-2 only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers it does not define non-PRM related requirements and definitions
- BS EN 16586-2 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
BS EN 16586-2 provides guidance on boarding aids for persons with reduced mobility (PRM) use.
Who is BS EN 16586-2 - Boarding aids for PRM for?
BS EN 16586-2 on boarding aids for PRM use is useful for:
- Regulatory authorities
- Personnel or staff authorized for boarding aids for PRM
Why should you use BS EN 16586-2 - Boarding aids for PRM?
In recent years railway networks are widely developed in Europe and facilitating access to PRM is a pressing issue. Boarding aid solves many of the PRM problems when traveling on railway vehicles. Boarding devices means a device to facilitate wheelchair access to vehicles, such as lifts, ramps, etc.
BS EN 16586-2 guideline assists you with general requirements and assessment methodologies onboarding aids stored on platforms, boarding aids stored onboard rolling stock, ramps, on-board ramp – additional requirements, platform lifts, onboard lift, and boarding aid on board rolling stock - movable step and bridging plate for boarding aids for persons with reduced mobility (PRM) use.
This encourages standardizing boarding aid facilities for persons with reduced mobility (PRM) use. In addition, ensures the health and safety of PRM.