BS EN 16584-1:2017

What is BS EN 16584-1 – Contrast for design for PRM use about?  

BS EN 16584 discusses design for PRM use railway applications. BS EN 16584-1 is a European standard that provides contrast for design for PRM use. 

BS EN 16584-1 is the first 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 16584-1 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 16584-1 cover the infrastructure and rolling stock applications. 
• BS EN 16584-1 only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers it does not define non-PRM related requirements and definitions 

• BS EN 16584-1 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 

Who is BS EN 16584-1 - Contrast for design for PRM use railway applications for? 

BS EN 16584-1 on Contrast for design for PRM use is relevant to: 

• Engineers or developers  

• Regulatory authorities 

Why should you use BS EN 16584-1 - Contrast for design for PRM use railway applications? 

Contrast is a perception of a difference visually between one surface or element of a building/rail vehicle and another by reference to their light reflectance values (LRV) or luminance values. 

BS EN 16584-1 guideline assists you with infrastructure, obstacle-free routes, doors, entrances, transparent obstacles, rolling stock, exterior doors, interior doors, methodologies for assessing contrast, establishing LRVs, method of assessing contrast with LRVs established, specific requirements for electronic displays for assessing contrast in design for PRM use. 

This supports the user while assessing contrast for PRM railway applications. In addition, describes specific aspects of ‘Design for PRM use’ required by persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility.