BS EN 16584-3:2017

What is BS EN 16584-3-Optical and friction characteristics for the design for PRM about?  

BS EN 16584 discusses the design for PRM use. BS EN 16584-3 is a European standard that provides optical and friction characteristics for design for PRM use. 

BS EN 16584-3 is the third 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 16584-3 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 16584-3 cover the infrastructure and rolling stock applications. 
• BS EN 16584-3 only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers it does not define non-PRM related requirements and definitions 

• BS EN 16584-3 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 16584-3 contains lighting, low reflective properties, transparent obstacles, and slip resistance.  

Who is BS EN 16584-3-Optical and friction characteristics for the design for PRM for? 

BS EN 16584-3 on optical and friction characteristics for the design of PRM is useful for: 

• Engineers or developers  
• Designers 
• Regulatory authorities 

Why should you use BS EN 16584-3-Optical and friction characteristics for the design for PRM? 

Transparent obstacles on or along the main routes used by passengers, consisting of glass doors or transparent walls, shall be marked. These markings shall highlight the transparent obstacles. The illuminance level of the external areas of the station shall be sufficient to facilitate wayfinding and to highlight the changes of level, doors, and entrances. The friction test piece comprises a 30 kg steel block, 200 mm long, 100 mm wide approximately 190 mm deep (depending on the density of the steel) with an 8 mm thick rubber sole bonded to its base. 

BS EN 16584-3 guideline assists you with Infrastructure, Obstacle free route, Lighting, Level track crossings, Interior doors, Access/egress steps, and Boarding aids (ramps, lifts, movable steps, and bridging plates) for infrastructure and rolling stock for Optical and friction characteristics for PRM. 

BS EN 16584-3 also provides assessment methodologies on slip resistance test, preparation, procedure, test report, and friction test piece for optical and friction characteristics for PRM. 

This assists the user in assessing optical and friction characteristics for PRM properly to obtain reliable results that are also comparable to other samples.