What is BS EN 16584-2 - Information for design for PRM about?
BS EN 16584 discusses design for PRM use BS EN 16584-2 is a European standard that provides information regarding the design for PRM use.
BS EN 16584-2 is the second part of a multi-part series that 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 16584-2 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 16584-2 cover the infrastructure and rolling stock applications.
- BS EN 16584-2 only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers it does not define non-PRM related requirements and definitions
- BS EN 16584-2 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 16584-2 contains spoken information, written information, tactile information, and pictograms for PRM.
Who is BS EN 16584-2 - Information for design for PRM for?
BS EN 16584-2 on information for design for PRM is relevant to:
- Engineers or developers
- Regulatory authorities
- Designers
Why should you use BS EN 16584-2 - Information for design for PRM?
Routing information is used by passengers to guide them on their journey, a guide as to which route to take to get to a required destination or facility, and changes along that journey. A pictogram is a graphical symbol, diagram, or figure with a particular meaning which directly represents or conveys its meaning independently of language through a pictorial representation of a physical object, action, or character. Written information is visually communicated in words, letters, and numerals, excluding pictograms and markings.
BS EN 16584-2 guidelines assists you with infrastructure, parking facilities for persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility, obstacle-free routes, ticketing, information desks, customer assistance points, end of platforms, level track crossings, customer information, call for aid device, wheelchair-accessible sleeping accommodation, methodologies, and many more on information to PRM, railway applications.
This ensures that correct information is provided to the passengers, and helps in faster communication in case of emergencies.