EN 16586-2:2017
(Main)Railway applications - Design for PRM use - Accessibility of persons with reduced mobility to rolling stock - Part 2: Boarding aids
General Information
- Abstract
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.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 18-Apr-2017
- Withdrawal Date
- 22-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 256 - Railway applications
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 256/WG 44 - People with Reduced Mobility (PRM)
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 01-Oct-2025
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Not Harmonized2008/57/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)OJ Ref: C 282, C 282/3 OJ Date: 10-Aug-2018
Relations
- Effective Date
- 16-Oct-2019
- Effective Date
- 15-Jul-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 16586-2:2017 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Railway applications - Design for PRM use - Accessibility of persons with reduced mobility to rolling stock - Part 2: Boarding aids". This standard covers: 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: - Part 1 contains: - steps for access and egress. - this document is Part 2 and contains: - boarding aids.
EN 16586-2:2017 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 11.180.01 - Aids for disabled and handicapped persons in general; 45.020 - Railway engineering in general; 45.060.20 - Trailing stock. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 16586-2:2017 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 16586-2:2025, EN 15273-4:2025, ISO 18738-1:2012, EN 16584-1:2025, EN 16585-1:2017, EN 16587:2025, EN 16584-3:2025, EN 15273-2:2025, EN 1756-2:2004+A1:2009, EN 14752:2025, EN 16585-3:2025. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 16586-2:2017 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2008/57/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/334, M/483. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.VWRSXBahnanwendungen - Behindertengerechte Gestaltung - Barrierefreier Zugang - Teil 2: Ein- und AusstiegshilfenApplications ferroviaires - Conception à l'usage des personnes à mobilité réduite - Accessibilité du matériel roulant aux personnes à mobilité réduite - Partie 2: Aides à l'embarquement et au débarquementRailway applications - Design for PRM Use - Accessibility of People with Reduced Mobility to rolling stock - Part 2: Boarding Aids45.060.20Železniški vagoniTrailing stock11.180.01VSORãQRAids for disabled and handicapped persons in generalICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16586-2:2017SIST EN 16586-2:2017en,fr,de01-junij-2017SIST EN 16586-2:2017SLOVENSKI
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Railway applications æ Design for PRM use æ Accessibility of persons with reduced mobility to rolling stock æ Part
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Bahnanwendungen æ Gestaltung für die Nutzung durch PRM æ Barrierefreier Zugang æ Teil
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egulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alterationä Upætoædate lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CENæCENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN memberä
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s x w z xæ tã t r s y ESIST EN 16586-2:2017
EC verification . 22 A.1 Interoperability constituents . 22 A.1.1 Conformity assessment . 22 A.1.2 Application of modules . 22 A.2 Subsystems . 23 A.2.1 EC verification (general) . 23 A.2.2 Procedures for EC verification of a subsystem (modules) . 23 Annex B (normative)
Summary of testing requirements . 25 Annex C (informative)
Boarding aid visual examples . 26 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2008/57/EC . 27 Bibliography . 30
to overcome the maximum height difference between the vehicle floor and the station platform, where operated 3.11 on board ramp manual, semi-automatic or automatic device that enables access for wheelchair users, that is positioned between the vehicle door threshold and the platform 3.12 step nose intersection point of the projections of horizontal and vertical surfaces of a step Note 1 to entry: This is illustrated in EN 16586–1:2017, Annex B showing example step noses 3.13 working order state in which a vehicle equipped with all the consumables and occupied by all the staff which it requires in order to fulfil its function but empty of any payload (i.e. dead mass + consumables + staff) 4 Symbols and abbreviations Table 1 — Abbreviations Abbreviation Designation EN European Standard (Euronorm) PRM Persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility TSI Technical Specification for Interoperability Table 2 — Symbols Symbol Designation Unit ° Measurement of angle degree kg Weight kilogram mm Length millimetre SIST EN 16586-2:2017
Key A clear usable width NOTE Minimum height of 1 950 mm is recommended. Figure 1 — Clear usable width through an external door SIST EN 16586-2:2017
Figure 2 — Horizontal and vertical gap between platform and door sill 2) Where level access cannot be achieved a boarding aid shall be provided according to the following requirements. 5.2.2 Boarding aids stored on platforms For boarding aids, including portable ramps, stored on a platform there shall be a secure storage method provided to ensure that those boarding aids do not cause an obstruction or pose any hazard to passengers. SIST EN 16586-2:2017
Key 1 platform 2 train Figure 3 — Maximum slope of wheelchair ramps for boarding and alighting NOTE 1 The maximum value could require assistance to the passenger.
Key 1 platform 2 train 3 obstacle 4 vehicle walking floor a horizontal footprint on the platform of the ramp or lift when deployed (length derived from area of use) b length on the platform that is required to allow the wheelchair to manoeuvre on and off the ramp or lift (1 500 mm) Figure 4 — Wheelchair boarding aid operational zone SIST EN 16586-2:2017
Key H minimum usable height 1 450 mm W minimum effective clear width R maximum Radius at the upper corner of the clear space 225 mm Figure 5 — Effective clear width and height of boarding aids NOTE 3 These requirements apply to ramps and lifts only. 4) Ramps shall withstand a weight of at least 300 kg, placed at the centre of the device distributed over an area of 660 mm by 660 mm. — When assessing this component, no permanent deformation is allowed under the designed load case. — Where the device is shorter than 660 mm then the load case shall be 300 kg placed at the centre of the device distributed over an area equal to the usable length of the device by a width of 660 mm. NOTE 4 It is expected that there may be settlement of the device when applying the design load case. 5) If the ramp is power operated it shall incorporate a method of manual operation, should power fail. SIST EN 16586-2:2017
Key E minimum height of raised edges 50 mm Figure 6 — Minimum effective clear width and raised edges for boarding aids 8) Ramps having a clear width of less than 1 000 mm shall have raised edges on both sides to prevent mobility aid wheels from slipping off. — Assessment: To prevent mobility aid wheels from slipping off, raised edges shall be a minimum height of 50 mm measured vertically from the usable surface of the device, see Figure 6. — The raised edges may be chamfered at each end of the ramp over the first 150 mm of the device, see Figure 7. — Where a ramp splits to fold or stow a nominal gap of 10 mm is permitted in the raised edge. 9) The upstands at both ends of the ramp shall be bevelled and shall be a maximum height of 20 mm. — Assessment: For the height of the upstand see Figure 7; the upstand and bevel shall be consistent over the full effective clear width of the device. — For assessment the upstand height of 20 mm is measured from the platform surface to the main surface of the ramp and from the main surface of the ramp to the floor of the vehicle. — Where a ramp splits to fold or stow a nominal gap of 10 mm is permitted in the upstand. SIST EN 16586-2:2017
Key 1 ramp usable surface 2 ramp upstand 3 platform surface 4 raised edges Figure 7 — Example ramp with bevelled upstands 10) The upstands shall have contrasting hazard warning bands. — Assessment: the band shall be consistent over the full effective clear width of the device and 45 mm to 55 mm in width starting no further than 10 mm from the edge of the device according to EN 16584-1. — Assessment: due to the variety of backgrounds this band will be viewed against the band can be self-con
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