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
BS EN 16585-3 provides guidance on clearways and internal doors for persons with reduced mobility (PRM) use.
Who is BS EN 16585-3 - Clearways and internal doors in railway vehicles for PRM use for?
BS EN 16585-3 on clearways and internal doors in railway vehicles for PRM use is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of railway vehicles and internal doors for railway
- Test centers
- Regulator authorities
Why should you use BS EN 16585-3 - Clearways and internal doors in railway vehicles for PRM use?
Clear usable width is an unobstructed width of an open door or clearway to allow a PRM to pass through. Clearway is an unobstructed space with defined widths and heights to allow movement within a vehicle.
BS EN 16585-3 guideline assists you with general requirements on doors, interior doors, clearways, and height changes for clearways and internal doors in railway vehicles for PRM use.
BS EN 16585-3 also provides assessment methodologies for conformity, application of modules, EC verification (general), procedures for EC verification of a subsystem (modules) for clearways and internal doors in railway vehicles for PRM use.
This supports in standardizing the performance of clearways and internal doors in railway vehicles for PRM use. In addition, ensures the safety of passengers with mobility issues.