SIST EN 16286-1:2013

Railway applications - Gangway systems between vehicles - Part 1: Main applications

This standard defines the technical and safety requirements applicable to gangway systems used in all railway vehicles such as tram, tram trains, coaches, metro, suburban, main line and high speed trains that carry passengers. A gangway system gives comfortable passage from one vehicle to the other and consists of a flexible component which allows relative movement between vehicles. It also defines: - the safe use of the gangway system by passengers and/or staff while the train is running; - the assessment methods as well as pass/fail criteria for gangways installed on vehicles.

Bahnanwendungen - Übergangssysteme zwischen Fahrzeugen - Teil 1: Hauptanwendungen

Diese Norm legt die technischen und Sicherheitsanforderungen für Übergangssysteme fest, die in allen
Eisenbahnfahrzeugen wie Straßenbahnen, Triebzüge, Reisezugwagen, Metro, Vorstadtbahnen, Hauptstrecken-
und Hochgeschwindigkeitszüge, die Fahrgäste befördern, verwendet werden. Ein Übergangssystem
bietet einen komfortablen Durchgang von einem Fahrzeug zu einem anderen und besteht aus einer flexiblen
Komponente, welche die relativen Bewegungen zwischen den Fahrzeugen zulässt.
Sie legt auch fest:
⎯ die sichere Benutzung des Übergangssystems durch Fahrgäste und/oder Personal, während der Zug
fährt;
⎯ die Bewertungsverfahren sowie Kriterien zur Annahme und Ablehnung für die am Fahrzeug installierten
Übergangssysteme.

Applications ferroviaires - Système d'intercirculations entre véhicules - Partie 1 : Applications générales

La présente norme définit les exigences techniques et de sécurité applicables aux systèmes d’intercirculation
utilisés dans tous les véhicules ferroviaires tels que les tramways, trains, voitures, métros, trains de banlieue
et de grandes lignes, et les trains à grande vitesse qui transportent des passagers. Un système
d’intercirculation assure un passage confortable d’un véhicule à l’autre et comprend un composant flexible qui
permet un mouvement relatif entre les véhicules.
Elle définit également :
- l’utilisation en toute sécurité du système d’intercirculation par les passagers et/ou le personnel lorsque le
train circule ;
- les méthodes d’évaluation ainsi que les critères de réussite/échec pour les intercirculations installées sur
les véhicules.

Železnice - Prehodni sistemi med vozili - 1. del: Glavne vrste uporabe

Ta standard določa tehnične in varnostne zahteve prehodnih sistemov, ki se uporabljajo za vsa železniška vozila, kot so tramvaji, tramvajski vlaki, vagoni, metroji, vlaki na primestnih in glavnih progah ter vlaki za visoke hitrosti, ki prevažajo potnike. Prehodni sistem omogoča udoben prehod iz enega vozila v drugega in vključuje upogljiv sestavni del, ki dopušča relativno gibanje med vozili. Standard določa tudi: – varno uporabo prehodnega sistema za potnike in/ali osebje med obratovanjem vlaka; – metode za oceno in merila za sprejem/zavrnitev za prehodne sisteme, nameščene na vozila.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 24-Sep-2011
• Publication Date: 14-Apr-2013
• ICS: 45.060.01 - Railway rolling stock in general
• Technical Committee: IŽNP - Reilway applications
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 09-Apr-2013
• Due Date: 14-Jun-2013
• Completion Date: 15-Apr-2013
• Directive: 2008/57/EC - Directive 2008/57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 on the interoperability of the rail system within the Community (Recast)
• Mandate: M/334 - Mandate for programming and standardisation addressed to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI in the field of the Interoperability of the trans-european conventional rail system
• Mandate: M/483 - Mandate for programming and standardisation addressed to the European standardisation bodies under directive 2008/57/EC in the field of the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union
• Ref Project: EN 16286-1:2013 - Railway applications - Gangway systems between vehicles - Part 1: Main applications

Standards Content (sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Železnice - Prehodni sistemi med vozili - 1. del: Glavne vrste uporabeBahnanwendungen - Übergangssysteme zwischen Fahrzeugen - Teil 1: HauptanwendungenApplications ferroviaires - Système d'intercirculations entre véhicules - Partie 1 : Applications généralesRailway applications - Gangway systems between vehicles - Part 1: Main applications45.060.01Železniška vozila na splošnoRailway rolling stock in generalICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16286-1:2013SIST EN 16286-1:2013en,fr,de01-maj-2013SIST EN 16286-1:2013SLOVENSKI

STANDARD
SIST EN 16286-1:2013
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 16286-1
March 2013 ICS 45.060.20 English Version

Railway applications - Gangway systems between vehicles - Part 1: Main applications

Applications ferroviaires - Systèmes d'intercirculation entre véhicules - Partie 1: Applications générales

Bahnanwendungen - Übergangssysteme zwischen Fahrzeugen - Teil 1: Hauptanwendungen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 16 February 2013.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.

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EN 16286-1:2013 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword ..............................................................................................................................................................4 Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................5 1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................6 2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................6 3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................7 4 Abbreviated terms .............................................................................................................................. 13 5 General ................................................................................................................................................. 13 5.1 Description of the system .................................................................................................................. 13 5.2 Environmental resistance .................................................................................................................. 14 6 Vehicle body coordinate system ....................................................................................................... 14 7 Technical requirements ..................................................................................................................... 14 7.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 14 7.2 Weight .................................................................................................................................................. 15 7.3 Geometry ............................................................................................................................................. 15 7.3.1 Outer gangway dimensions ............................................................................................................... 15 7.3.2 Clearway .............................................................................................................................................. 15 7.3.3 Clearway for wheelchairs ................................................................................................................... 16 7.3.4 Length .................................................................................................................................................. 16 7.3.5 Steps and ramps ................................................................................................................................. 16 7.4 Relative movements ........................................................................................................................... 17 7.5 Load requirements.............................................................................................................................. 18 7.5.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 18 7.5.2 Vertical load applied to bridge system ............................................................................................. 18 7.5.3 Dynamic loads on gangway system and fixation ............................................................................ 18 7.5.4 Horizontal load .................................................................................................................................... 18 7.5.5 Aerodynamic loads ............................................................................................................................. 18 7.5.6 Pressure tightness.............................................................................................................................. 19 7.6 Water tightness ................................................................................................................................... 19 7.7 Crash behaviour.................................................................................................................................. 19 7.8 Earthing ............................................................................................................................................... 19 7.9 Other requirements............................................................................................................................. 19 7.10 Fire resistance ..................................................................................................................................... 20 7.11 Acoustic requirements ....................................................................................................................... 20 7.12 Thermal insulation .............................................................................................................................. 20 7.13 Lifetime ................................................................................................................................................ 20 8 Interfaces with the vehicle ................................................................................................................. 20 8.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 20 8.2 Mechanical interfaces ........................................................................................................................ 20 8.3 Adjoining components ....................................................................................................................... 22 8.3.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 22 8.3.2 Vehicle connections ........................................................................................................................... 22 8.3.3 Gangway doors ................................................................................................................................... 23 8.3.4 Tail and head lights ............................................................................................................................ 23 9 Testing ................................................................................................................................................. 23 9.1 Weight measurement ......................................................................................................................... 23 9.2 Movement test ..................................................................................................................................... 23 9.3 Wheelchair and service trolley test................................................................................................... 24 SIST EN 16286-1:2013

EN 16286-1:2013 (E) 3 9.4 Pressure tightness test ....................................................................................................................... 24 9.5 Water tightness test ............................................................................................................................ 24 9.6 Acoustic measurements ..................................................................................................................... 25 10 Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................... 25 10.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 25 10.2 Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 26 10.3 Operational handling ........................................................................................................................... 26 10.4 Cleaning of a gangway ........................................................................................................................ 26 10.5 Removal of graffiti ............................................................................................................................... 26 10.6 Vandalism ............................................................................................................................................. 26 Annex A (normative)

Flange intercommunication connections .................................................................. 27 A.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 27 A.2 Construction requirements ................................................................................................................ 27 Annex B (informative)

Interconnecting gangways for coaches travelling at speeds of up to 200 km/h on high-speed lines with tunnel sections ........................................................................ 31 Annex ZA (informative)

Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2008/57/EC ........................................................................................ 32 Bibliography ...................................................................................................................................................... 34

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EN 16286-1:2013 (E) 4 Foreword This document (EN 16286-1:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 256 “Railway applications”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2013, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by September 2013. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s). For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. This series of European Standards EN 16286, Railway applications — Gangway systems between vehicles, consists of the following parts:  Part 1: Main applications

 Part 2: Acoustic measurements According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. SIST EN 16286-1:2013

EN 16286-1:2013 (E) 5 Introduction The railway system requires technical rules for train concepts with flexible connections which allow passage from one vehicle to the next vehicle (or between vehicle modules). This standard describes main requirements for the design and validation of gangway systems. The requirements set out in this standard are based on long-term existing practices and procedures developed and currently in use by railway undertakings and industry. The application of these systems has changed over the years.

For many years the majority of gangway systems consisted of rubber tubes pressed together when coaches were coupled. This solution is standardized in UIC leaflet 561 with the aim to reconfigure train sets. Main requirements of this leaflet have been incorporated in this standard as Annex A. UIC Leaflet 561 is to date the only reference document available, but does not cover project specific solutions, which have been developed for each train set; for example, for multiple units, metros or tramways. The aim of EN 16286-1 is to close this gap and to cover the complete range of gangway systems.

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EN 16286-1:2013 (E) 6 1 Scope This European Standard defines the technical and safety requirements applicable to gangway systems used in all railway vehicles such as tram, tram trains, coaches, metro, suburban, main line and high speed trains that carry passengers. A gangway system gives comfortable passage from one vehicle to the other and consists of a flexible component which allows relative movement between vehicles. It also defines:  the requirements for the safety for passengers and/or staff in the gangway while the train is running;

 the assessment methods as well as pass/fail criteria for gangways installed on vehicles. 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 12663-1, Railway applications — Structural requirements of railway vehicle bodies — Part 1: Locomotives and passenger rolling stock (and alternative method for freight wagons) EN 15551, Railway applications — Railway rolling stock — Buffers EN 15663, Railway applications — Definition of vehicle reference masses EN 15566, Railway applications — Railway rolling stock — Draw gear and screw coupling EN 16286-2, Railway applications — Gangway systems between vehicles — Part 2: Acoustic measurements EN 45545 (all parts), Railway applications — Fire protection on railway vehicles EN 50125-1, Railway applications — Environmental conditions for equipment — Part 1: Equipment on board rolling stock EN ISO 6946, Building components and building elements — Thermal resistance and thermal transmittance — Calculation method (ISO 6946) SIST EN 16286-1:2013

EN 16286-1:2013 (E) 7 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1

nominal geometric dimensions
Note 1 to entry:

Nominal dimensions are defined on straight level track, vehicle suspension in nominal condition, and the mass in working order.

3.1.1 length distance between mounting interfaces of gangways at vehicle ends
3.1.2 width distance between lateral inner face of the passage Note 1 to entry:
The width is often measured at shoulder height.
Note 2 to entry:

See Figure 1. 3.1.3 horizontal clearway unobstructed distance between lateral inner face of the bottom area of the gangway system

Note 1 to entry:

See Figure 1. 3.1.4 vertical clearway unobstructed distance between gangway floor level to the top of the passage (panel, ceiling, etc.)

Note 1 to entry:
See Figure 1. SIST EN 16286-1:2013
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Key 1 horizontal clearway
2 width
3 vertical clearway

4 skirts, inner panel, etc. Figure 1 — Clearway – design example 3.1.5 outer gangway width

overall outer width of the gangway 3.1.6 outer gangway height
overall outer height of the gangway 3.1.7 vehicle floor height

distance between floor level of the vehicle and top of the rail 3.1.8 gangway floor height

distance between floor level of the gangway and top of the rail 3.1.9

reference point intersection of floor level with vehicle centre plane at the vehicle end SIST EN 16286-1:2013

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relative movements of the vehicles

Note 1 to entry: Real relative movements of the vehicles might consist of any combination of the movements defined in 3.2.1 up to and including 3.2.7.

3.2.1 longitudinal displacement

deflection of the length of the gangway in longitudinal direction on track Note 1 to entry: See Figure 2.

Note 1 to entry:

Longitudinal displacement is generated, for example, by buff and draw of the connected coupling system. Key 1 length 2 compressed length xb

3 extended length xd
Figure 2 — Longitudinal displacement
3.2.2 vertical displacement z

vertical distance between reference point of vehicle 1 and reference point of vehicle 2

Note 1 to entry: See Figure 3. SIST EN 16286-1:2013
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Key

1 vehicle 1 2 vehicle 2 z vertical displacement Figure 3 — Vertical displacement 3.2.3 lateral displacement y lateral distance between reference point of vehicle 1 and reference point of vehicle 2

Note to entry:
See Figure 4.
Key 1 vehicle 1 2 vehicle 2 y lateral displacement
Figure 4 — Lateral displacement
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EN 16286-1:2013 (E) 11 3.2.4 yaw angle .z angle between the vehicle ends measured around z-axis Note 1 to entry: See Figure 5.

Key 1 vehicle 1 2 vehicle 2 .z yaw angle Figure 5 — Yaw angle

3.2.5 pitch angle .y negative or positive angle between vehicle ends, measured around the y-axis Note 1 to entry: See Figure 6.

a) negative angle (concave) b) positive angle (convex) Key 1 vehicle 1 2 vehicle 2 .y pitch angle Figure 6 — Pitch angle

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EN 16286-1:2013 (E) 12 3.2.6 roll angle .x rotation around the longitudinal x-axis (roll centre) that defines the angle between vehicle centre plane 1 and vehicle centre plane 2

Note 1 to entry:

See Figure 7. 3.2.7 roll centre height h vertical distance from top of rail to the roll centre

Note 1 to entry:
See Figure 7.
Key
h roll centre height
.x roll angle Figure 7 — Roll angle
3.3
vehicle connection types

3.3.1 vehicle connection by coupling system vehicle connection where the relative movements of vehicles are influenced by more than one pivot point 3.3.2 vehicle connection by articulation vehicle connection where the relative movements of vehicles are influenced by one pivot point 3.4

gangway system articulating assembly allowing transit between vehicles
Note 1 to entry:
Such gangway systems are often simply called gangway.
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EN 16286-1:2013 (E) 13 3.4.1
primary parts of a gangway system

3.4.1.1 flexible components articulating environmental envelope surrounding the passageway 3.4.1.2 bridge system floor structure capable of carrying passengers and staff and accommodating relative movements between vehicles

Note 1 to entry:

This is also called tread plate, bridge plate, rubber bridge system, rotation plate or chain bridge.

3.4.2
secondary parts of a gangway system

3.4.2.1 skirts projections from the inner sidewall above floor level preventing formation of gapping hazards 3.4.2.2 side panel vertical cover of the inner sidewall

3.5
types of gangway systems
3.5.1

intermediate gangway system gangway system, which is located between vehicles of a dedicated train set 3.5.2

front end gangway system gangway system, which is located on a vehicle end with driver's cab of a dedicated train set 4 Abbreviated terms For the purposes of this document, the following abbreviated terms apply. TOF Top of floor TOR Top of rail HVAC Heating, ventilation and air conditioning

PRM People with reduced mobility 5 General 5.1 Description of the system A gangway is a system located between two vehicles. This system accommodates all relative movements between the two vehicles by its design and allows the passage from one vehicle to the next vehicle. It protects passengers and staff from falling out of the train and protects against external environmental conditions.

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EN 16286-1:2013 (E) 14 Additional features may be added according to the specification. Flange intercommunication connections are specific types of intermediate gangways, typically used for coaches and vans. They are described in Annex A.

5.2 Environmental resistance The design of gangways shall take into account the environmental conditions to which they will be subjected.. Environmental parameters, described in EN 50125-1, shall be considered in the specification for the gangway. 6 Vehicle body coordinate system The coordinate system is shown in Figure 8. The positive direction of the x-axis (corresponding to vehicle body longitudinal axis) is in the direction of movement. The positive direction of the z-axis (corresponding to vehicle body vertical axis) points upwards. The y-axis (corresponding to vehicle body transverse axis) is in the horizontal plane completing a right hand coordinate system. NOTE Conventional coach pictured, but gangways can also connect modules of a multi-moduled vehicle typically in tram applications.

Key 1 direction of movement x longitudinal axis y lateral axis z vertical axis Figure 8 — Vehicle body coordinate system 7 Technical requirements 7.1 General A specification for the gangway with the following minimum requirements shall be established.

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EN 16286-1:2013 (E) 15 7.2 Weight
The maximum weight of the gangway system should be defined in the specification.

NOTE System architecture, dimensional and acoustic requirements have an important influence on the weight.

7.3 Geometry 7.3.1 Outer gangway dimensions The outer gangway dimensions shall respect the vehicle gauge. 7.3.2 Clearway The volume as shown in Figure 9 shall be maintained as clearway over the length of the gangway as well as in associated gangway doors measured on straight and level track.

The horizontal clearway shall maintain a minimum of 550 mm.
The vertical clearway shall maintain a minimum of 1 950 mm.

Where the infrastructure (gauge or vehicle profile) does not allow this, an exception may be accepted by the authorities for both values. NOTE For front end gangway systems, the essential requirement for drivers' sight line in combination with small vehicle profiles might necessitate a reduction of these values.

Dimensions in millimetres

Key 1 TOF 2 gangway shape x length of the gangway Figure 9 — Volume representing the clearway between connected vehicles SIST EN 16286-1:2013

EN 16286-1:2013 (E) 16 7.3.3 Clearway for wheelchairs Passage of wheelchairs through the gangway may be required as an option. This option is taken into account for certain vehicle architecture, for example, for escape routes and access to toilet facilities.

The volume as shown in Figure 10 shall be maintained as clearway over the length of the gangway, as well as in associated gangway doors under each service condition, e.g. curves. In addition to 7.3.2, the horizontal clearway for wheelchairs shall maintain a minimum of 800 mm up to a minimum height of 1 450 mm.

Dimensions in millimetres

Key 1 TOF 2 gangway shape x length of the gangway Figure 10 — Volume representing the clearway between connected vehicles for wheelchairs 7.3.4 Length The length of the gangway shall be chosen in such a way that the gangway has the capability to allow all relative movements of the vehicle.

7.3.5 Steps and ramps Discontinuities within the floor transition from one vehicle to the gangway, as well as from the gangway to the connected vehicle, should be minimised to facilitate passage without trip and stumble hazards. Sudden height changes shall be less than 15 mm high in nominal position and have chamfered or rounded edges. Ramps up to a length of 600 mm shall not exceed a maximum gradient of 10,2° (18 %).

Ramps with a length from 600 mm to 1 000 mm shall have a maximum gradient of 8,5° (15 %). Ramps with a length more than 1 000 mm shall have a maximum gradient of 4,47° (8 %).

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EN 16286-1:2013 (E) 17 7.4 Relative movements Maximum movements shall be defined in the specification. The particular conditions (service or depot) shall be considered.

During design, movement studies with the relevant and extreme movements shall be carried out for service and depot conditions.

NOTE 1 In depot conditions, interior safety requirements can be relaxed considering that no passengers but trained staff can be present. A movement study shall be carried out to ensure that the gangway system performs all required movements without any damage. The requirements described in 7.3 and 7.5.3 shall be verified.

Table 1 gives relevant relative movements for different types of vehicle connections. Table 1 — Relevant relative movements for types of vehicle connections Connection types longitudinal displacement vertical displacement

lateral displacement
yaw angle
pitch angle
roll angle
combinations
compressed length
extended length

xb xd z y .z .y .x vehicle connection by coupling system X X X X X X X X vehicle connection by articulation 0 a 0 a 0 a 0 X X X X NOTE X = applicable; 0 = not applicable. a Certain concepts allow values.

It is recommended to record the derivation of the values. The movements to be considered are, for example:

 longitudinal displacements caused by coupler and energy absorbing systems;  vertical displacements (loading, wheel wear, degraded suspension conditions);  lateral displacements caused by s curves and lateral clearance of bogies and wheel/rail;  yaw angle caused by curve negotiation, curve entrance;  pitch angle caused by crest and hollow and uneven wheel wear in one vehicle;  roll angle caused by cant in curves or lateral acceleration;  derailment and rerailment, lifting scenarios;  dynamic effects. SIST EN 16286-1:2013

EN 16286-1:2013 (E) 18 NOTE 2 This list is not exhaustive.

The driver's view, defined in conformance with the existing standards, shall not be reduced by the front end gangways when uncoupled.

7.5 Load requirements 7.5.1 General Any flexible elements (e.g. skirts), used on the floor and sides shall be strong and stiff enough to provide safe support to passengers and staff. 7.5.2 Vertical load applied to bridge system

Loading capability of the floor may be demonstrated by calculation or test. A static passenger load according to EN 15663 and applicable accelerations according to EN 12663-1 on the floor area of the bridge system shall be taken into account for service condition.

The bridge system shall withstand a static load of 800 N applied over a surface of 100 mm x 200 mm at any point of the bridge system. Additional, special loads may be defined in the specification.

The relevant acceptance criteria according to EN 12663-1 are:  to verify the strength of the structure when subjected to the maximum loads;  to verify that no significant permanent deformation is present after removal of the maximum loads.

7.5.3 Dynamic loads on gangway system and fixation Accelerations, defined in EN 12663-1 for equipment attachments, as well as forces generated by the relative movements shall be taken into account.

7.5.4 Horizontal load

The gangway sidewall of the clearway shall carry a load simulating a person leaning against the sidewall. Concentrated perpendicular loads acting from within the gangway shall be applied without causing any permanent deformation:

 a load of 15 % x 80 kg x 9,81 m/s2 = 120 N representing a hand of a person over an area of 0,1 m x 0,1 m on any area of the surface of the gangway;  a load of 80 kg x 9,81 m/s2 = 800 N representing the shoulders of a person over an area of vertical extension of 0,2 m

and a horizontal extension of
0,5 m cent
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