BS EN 16587:2017

What is BS EN 16587 – Requirements for obstacle-free routes for persons with reduced mobility (PRM) about?

BS EN 16587 discusses design for PRM use railway applications. BS EN 16587 is a European standard that provides requirements on obstacle-free routes for infrastructure.

.BS EN 16587 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 16587 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 16587 cover the infrastructure and rolling stock applications.
• BS EN 16587 only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers it does not define non-PRM related requirements and definitions
• BS EN 16587 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 16587 provides guidance on obstacle-free routes for persons with reduced mobility (PRM) use.

Who is BS EN 16587 - Obstacle-free routes for PRM for?

BS EN 16587 on obstacle-free routes for persons with reduced mobility (PRM) is useful for:

• Regulatory authorities
• Personnel or staff authorized for obstacle-free routes for PMR

Why should you use BS EN 16587 - Obstacle-free routes for PRM?

Obstacle-free routes are linked between two or more public areas dedicated to the transport of passengers that can be navigated independently by all persons with disabilities and reduced mobility.  The step-free route is a division of an obstacle-free route that meets the needs of mobility-impaired people by avoiding changes in level or when they cannot be avoided, are bridged via ramps or lifts.

BS EN 16587 guideline assists you with requirements on horizontal circulation, vertical circulation, route identification, doors, entrances, highlighting of transparent obstacles, furniture, and free-standing devices, ticketing, information desks, customer assistance points, visual information, platform width, edge of the platform, boarding aids stored on platforms, and passenger track crossings to platforms for obstacle-free routes for persons with reduced mobility (PRM) use.

This can increase the use of wheelchairs on obstacle-free routes. And assists in making the main route obstacle-free and designed for all PRM that are easy to locate and navigate, with a logical structure and well-marked off from its surroundings.