CEN/TC 256/WG 44 - People with Reduced Mobility (PRM)

This European Standard describes the specific ‘Design for PRM Use’ requirements for obstacle-free routes applying to infrastructure and the assessment of those requirements. The following applies to this European 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;
-   This European Standard defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle-free routes. The definitions and requirements of this European Standard should be used for infrastructure applications;
-   This European Standard only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers, it does not define general requirements and general definitions;
-   This European Standard assumes that the infrastructure is in the defined operating condition;
-   Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal requirements.
This European Standard contains requirements relating to 'Obstacle-free routes'.

This European Standard describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to 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;
-   this standard 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 standard are to be used for rolling stock applications;
-   this standard only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers it does not define general requirements and general definitions;
-   this standard assumes that the vehicle is in the defined operating condition;
-   where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal.
The ‘Accessibility of persons with reduced mobility’ standard is written in two parts:
-   Part 1 contains:
-   steps for access and egress.
-   this document is Part 2 and contains:
-   boarding aids.

This European Standard describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to 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;
-   This standard 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 standard are to be used for rolling stock applications;
-   This standard only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers it does not define general requirements and general definitions;
-   This standard assumes that the vehicle is in the defined operating condition;
-   Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal
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
-   Part 2 contains
-   Boarding aids.

This European Standard describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to 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;
-   this standard defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle free travelling including toilets, elements for sitting, standing and moving and clearways and internal doors. The definitions and requirements of this standard are to be used for rolling stock applications;
-   this standard only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers. It does not define general requirements and general definitions;
-   this standard assumes that the rolling stock is in its defined operating condition;
-   where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal requirements.
The 'Equipment and Components' standard is written in three parts:
-   this document is Part 1 and contains:
-   toilets;
-   part 2 contains:
-   handholds;
-   seats;
-   wheelchair spaces;
-   part 3 contains:
-   clearways;
-   internal doors.

This European Standard describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to 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;
-   this standard defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle free travelling including toilets, elements for sitting, standing and moving and clearways and internal doors. The definitions and requirements of this standard are to be used for rolling stock applications;
-   this standard only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers. It does not define general requirements and general definitions;
-   this standard assumes that the rolling stock is in its defined operating condition;
-   where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal requirements.
The 'Equipment and components' standard is written in three parts:
-   Part 1 contains:
-   toilets;
-   Part 2 contains:
-   handholds;
-   seats;
-   wheelchair spaces;
-   this document is Part 3 and contains:
-   clearways;
-   internal doors.

This European Standard describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to 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;
-   this standard defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle free travelling including toilets, elements for sitting, standing and moving and clearways and internal doors. The definitions and requirements of this standard are to be used for rolling stock applications;
-   this standard only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers. It does not define general requirements and general definitions;
-   this standard assumes that the rolling stock is in its defined operating condition;
-   where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal requirements.
The 'Equipment and components' standard is written in three parts:
-   Part 1 contains:
-   toilets;
-   this document is Part 2 and contains:
-   handholds;
-   seats;
-   wheelchair spaces;
-   Part 3 contains:
-   clearways;
-   internal doors.

Introduction
Based on the Directive 2001/16/EC modified by Directive 2004/50/EC of the European Community and additional activities of a number of EC member states concerning "Obstacle-free Travelling" ERA published a Technical Specification Interoperability for "People with Reduced Mobility (PRM)" which was mandated by the EC. The objective of this TSI is to enhance the accessibility of rail transport to these persons.
The definition of People with Reduced Mobility is in accordance with clause 2.2 of the TSI PRM.
General
-   The definitions and requirements shall describe the utilisation of information by people with reduced mobility especially for people with hearing, visual or communication impairments.
-   This standard defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle free travelling such as lighting, contrast, tactile feedback, transmission of visual and acoustic information. The definitions and requirements of this standard shall be used for infrastructure as well as rolling stock applications.
-   The standard shall define aspects of accessibility (to Infrastructure and Rolling Stock) specifically required by PRM users, it shall not define general requirements and definitions applicable to all users.
-   For preparing the terms and definitions well-defined operating conditions are to be considered. Any damages or operating trouble e.g. failures of parts of the lighting system will not be taken into account.
Definition of systems and components
-   Part 1 Contrast
Terms and definitions for systems and components
The task is to describe clear and consistent terms and definitions. Where measurement methods and/or assessment procedures are needed to allow a clear pass/fail assessment, this task shall be done as well.
Existing European standards shall be taken into account for this work.

Introduction
Based on the Directive 2001/16/EC modified by Directive 2004/50/EC of the European Community and additional activities of a number of EC member states concerning "Obstacle-free Travelling" ERA published a Technical Specification Interoperability for "People with Reduced Mobility (PRM)" which was mandated by the EC. The objective of this TSI is to enhance the accessibility of rail transport to these persons.
The definition of People with Reduced Mobility is in accordance with clause 2.2 of the TSI PRM.
General
-   The definitions and requirements shall describe the utilisation of information by people with reduced mobility especially for people with hearing, visual or communication impairments.
-   This standard defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle free travelling such as lighting, contrast, tactile feedback, transmission of visual and acoustic information. The definitions and requirements of this standard shall be used for infrastructure as well as rolling stock applications.
-   The standard shall define aspects of accessibility (to Infrastructure and Rolling Stock) specifically required by PRM users, it shall not define general requirements and definitions applicable to all users.
-   For preparing the terms and definitions well-defined operating conditions are to be considered. Any damages or operating trouble e.g. failures of parts of the lighting system will not be taken into account.
Definition of systems and components
-   Part 2 Information
o   Spoken information
o   Written information
o   Tactile feedback
o   Pictograms
Terms and definitions for systems and components
The task is to describe clear and consistent terms and definitions. Where measurement methods and/or assessment procedures are needed to allow a clear pass/fail assessment, this task shall be done as well.
Existing European standards shall be taken into account for this work.

This European standard describes 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.
-   This standard defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle free travelling including lighting, contrast, tactile feedback, transmission of visual and acoustic information. The definitions and requirements of this standard are to be used for infrastructure and rolling stock applications.
-   This standard only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers it does not define non PRM related requirements and definitions.
-   This standard 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.
The ‘General Requirements’ standard is written in three parts:
-   Part 1 contains:
-   contrast.
-   Part 2 contains:
-   spoken information;
-   written information;
-   tactile information;
-   pictograms.
-   This document is Part 3 and contains:
-   lighting;
-   low reflecting properties;
-   transparent obstacles;
-   slip resistance.

This document describes 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 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 that are universally valid for obstacle-free travelling including lighting, contrast, tactile feedback, transmission of visual and acoustic information. The definitions and requirements of this document cover the infrastructure and 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 infrastructure or rolling stock is in its defined operating condition.
—   Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal requirements.
The ‘General requirements’ standard is written in three parts:
—   Part 1 contains
—   Contrast
—   Part 2 contains
—   Spoken information
—   Written information
—   Tactile information
—   Pictograms
—   Audible signals
—   This document is Part 3 and contains
—   Lighting
—   Low reflective properties
—   Transparent obstacles
—   Slip resistance.

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 toilets, elements for sitting, standing and moving and clearways and internal doors. The definitions and requirements of this standard 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 rolling stock is in its defined operating condition.
—   Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal requirements.
The 'Equipment and components' standard is written in three parts:
—   Part 1 contains:
—   Toilets
—   Part 2 contains:
—   Handholds
—   Seats
—   Wheelchair spaces
—   This document is Part 3 and contains:
—   Clearways
—   Internal doors.

This document describes 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 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 lighting, contrast, tactile feedback, transmission of visual and acoustic information. The definitions and requirements of this document cover the infrastructure and the 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 infrastructure or rolling stock is in its defined operating condition.
- Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal.
The ‘Accessibility of persons with reduced mobility’ standard is written in two parts:
- Part 2 contains:
- Boarding Aids.

This European Standard describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to 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;
—   this standard defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle free travelling including toilets, elements for sitting, standing and moving and clearways and internal doors. The definitions and requirements of this standard are to be used for rolling stock applications;
—   this standard only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers. It does not define general requirements and general definitions;
—   this standard assumes that the rolling stock is in its defined operating condition;
—   where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal requirements.
The 'Equipment and Components' standard is written in three parts:
—   this document is Part 1 and contains:
—   toilets;
—   part 2 contains:
—   handholds;
—   seats;
—   wheelchair spaces;
—   part 3 contains:
—   clearways;
—   internal doors.

This European Standard describes 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.
—   This standard defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle free travelling including lighting, contrast, tactile feedback, transmission of visual and acoustic information. The definitions and requirements of this standard cover the infrastructure and the rolling stock applications.
—   This standard only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers it does not define non PRM related requirements and definitions.
—   This standard 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.
The ‘General requirements’ standard is written in three parts:
—   Part 1 contains:
—   contrast;
—   This document is Part 2 and contains:
—   spoken information;
—   written information;
—   tactile information;
—   pictograms;
—   Part 3 contains:
—   lighting;
—   low reflective properties;
—   transparent obstacles;
—   slip resistance.

This European Standard describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to 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;
—   this standard defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle free travelling including toilets, elements for sitting, standing and moving and clearways and internal doors. The definitions and requirements of this standard are to be used for rolling stock applications;
—   this standard only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers. It does not define general requirements and general definitions;
—   this standard assumes that the rolling stock is in its defined operating condition;
—   where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal requirements.
The 'Equipment and components' standard is written in three parts:
—   Part 1 contains:
—   toilets;
—   this document is Part 2 and contains:
—   handholds;
—   seats;
—   wheelchair spaces;
—   Part 3 contains:
—   clearways;
—   internal doors.

This document describes 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 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 lighting, contrast, tactile feedback, transmission of visual and acoustic information. The definitions and requirements of this document cover the infrastructure and the 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 infrastructure or rolling stock is in its defined operating condition.
- Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal.
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.

This document describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to infrastructure 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 toilets, elements for sitting, standing and moving and clearways and internal doors. The definitions and requirements of this document are to be used for infrastructure 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 infrastructure is in its defined operating condition.
—   Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal requirements.
This document contains requirements relating to 'Obstacle-free routes'.

This European Standard describes 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.
- This standard defines elements that are universally valid for obstacle free travelling including lighting, contrast, tactile feedback, transmission of visual and acoustic information. The definitions and requirements of this standard cover the infrastructure and rolling stock applications.
- This standard only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers it does not define non PRM related requirements and definitions.
- This standard 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.
The ‘General requirements’ standard is written in three parts:
- This document is Part 1 and contains:
- contrast;
- Part 2 contains:
- spoken information;
- written information;
- tactile information;
- pictograms;
- Part 3 contains:
- lighting;
- low reflective properties;
- transparent obstacles;
- slip resistance.

This Technical Specification describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to rolling stock on the Trans-European Network (TEN) covered by the TSI for PRM and the assessment of those require¬ments. Regarding this document, the following statements apply.
-   The definitions and requirements describe specific aspects of ‘Design for PRM use’ required by persons with reduced mobility as defined in the TSI PRM.
-   The definitions and requirements of this specification will be used for rolling stock applications.
-   This specification only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers; it does not define general requirements and general definitions for specific components and systems.
-   This specification assumes that the vehicle is in the nominal operating condition; any damage or opera¬ting failures will not be taken into account when assessing these requirements.
-   Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted, these are absolute NOT nominal requirements.
Measurement methods and/or assessment procedures needed to establish a clear pass/fail assessment are provided where necessary.