prEN 14752
(Main)Railway applications - Bodyside Entrance Systems for rolling stock
Railway applications - Bodyside Entrance Systems for rolling stock
The requirements of this European Standard apply to passenger body side entrance systems of all newly designed railway vehicles such as tram, metro, suburban, mainline and high-speed trains that carry passengers. The requirements of this European Standard also apply to existing vehicles undergoing refurbishment of the door equipment, as far as it is reasonably practicable.
This Standard also specifies the requirements for testing of entrance systems.
This European Standard makes reference to manual and power operated entrance systems. For manual doors clauses referring to power operation are not applicable.
This European Standard does not apply to entrance systems for equipment access, inspection or maintenance purposes and for crew only use.
Doors on freight wagons are not subject to this standard.
Doors or hatches specifically provided for escape under emergency conditions are excluded.
Bahnanwendungen - Seiteneinstiegssysteme für Schienenfahrzeuge
Die Anforderungen dieser Europäischen Norm gelten für Fahrgast-Seiteneinstiegsysteme von allen neu konstruierten Bahnfahrzeugen zur Personenbeförderung, wie z. B. Straßenbahnen, U-Bahnen, S-Bahnen und Regionalbahnen, Fernverkehrsbahnen und Hochgeschwindigkeitsbahnen. Die Anforderungen dieser Europäischen Norm gelten auch, sofern es vernünftigerweise durchführbar ist, für vorhandene Fahrzeuge, bei denen die Türanlage modernisiert wird.
Diese Norm legt auch Prüfanforderungen für Einstiegsysteme fest.
Diese Europäische Norm bezieht sich auf handbetätigte und angetriebene Einstiegsysteme. Bei handbetätigten Türen gelten die Abschnitte, die sich auf einen Antrieb beziehen, nicht.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für Einstiegsysteme, die dem Zugang zur Ausrüstung oder zu Inspektions- oder Instandhaltungszwecken oder nur dem Zugang des Zugpersonals dienen.
Türen von Güterwagen sind nicht Gegenstand dieser Norm.
Türen oder Klappen, die ausschließlich für die Flucht in Notfällen vorgesehen sind, sind ausgenommen.
Applications ferroviaires - Systèmes d'accès latéraux pour matériel roulant
Železniške naprave - Vrata in zapiralni sistemi na železniških potniških vozilih
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Publication Date
- 20-May-2013
- Withdrawal Date
- 20-Nov-2013
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 256 - Railway applications
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 256/WG 27 - Doors
- Current Stage
- 4098 - Decision to abandon - Enquiry
- Start Date
- 02-Aug-2013
- Completion Date
- 02-Aug-2013
Relations
- Effective Date
- 18-Jan-2023
Overview
The prEN 14752 standard, developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), governs the design, construction, testing, and operational requirements of bodyside entrance systems on railway rolling stock. This standard applies to newly designed passenger trains-including trams, metros, suburban, mainline, and high-speed trains-as well as to existing vehicles undergoing refurbishment of entrance door equipment where practicable.
The scope ensures consistent safety, reliability, and functionality for passenger doors operated either manually or by power systems, while excluding doors for crew-only access, equipment maintenance, or freight wagons. Emergency escape doors and hatches are also outside the scope of this standard.
This comprehensive standard harmonizes entrance system designs across European rail vehicles, focusing on passenger safety, operational efficiency, and environmental resilience.
Key Topics
Construction Requirements
- Doorway Design: Specifications for door throughways, step construction, track-level access, and gap management between platforms and vehicles to ensure safe and comfortable boarding.
- Mechanical Strength: Minimum strength criteria for doors and steps to withstand operational stresses and impact loads.
- Local Controls: Requirements for door buttons, emergency egress devices, and access controls that provide safe manual and powered operation.
- Electrical & Pneumatic Interfaces: Ensures compatibility and safety of power supply systems integrated with entrance doors.
- Safety & Fire Resistance: Fire-resistance standards as well as insulation and protection from environmental hazards such as water ingress and air pressure changes.
- Electronic Controls: Guidelines for hardware and software to achieve reliable door management, monitoring, and failure detection systems.
- RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety): Emphasizes robust system design minimizing risks and downtime.
Operational Requirements
- Door Control Systems: Protocols for enabling doors and steps, mechanical locking, safety during closing/opening, and fault interlocks.
- Obstacle Detection: Standards for movable step obstacle prevention, including inside and outside the vehicle.
- Emergency Operation: Procedures for emergency egress and power failures, including window and door access devices.
- Illumination & Signaling: Step area lighting requirements and clear status indication for passengers and staff.
Testing & Documentation
- Categories of Tests: Includes type testing, routine testing, and functional verification on fully assembled vehicles.
- Water and Air Tightness Tests: Standardized methods for assessing environmental resistance of entrance systems.
- Force Measurement: Testing protocols to measure closing forces on powered doors to ensure user safety.
- Load and Aerodynamics: Testing under aerodynamic loads simulating real-world operating conditions.
- Documentation: Requirements for comprehensive technical documentation to support installation, operation, and maintenance.
Applications
prEN 14752 is essential for manufacturers, operators, and maintainers of passenger railway vehicles to:
- Ensure passenger safety through secure boarding and emergency egress features.
- Achieve uniformity in door systems across various types of passenger rolling stock.
- Facilitate efficient refurbishment of door equipment with standards-defined interoperability.
- Guide design of entrance systems resistant to environmental conditions and mechanical stresses.
- Enhance accessibility, including platform gaps and step designs compliant with current safety norms.
- Optimize maintenance processes with clearly defined interfaces and testing protocols.
This standard supports the entire lifecycle of railway passenger doors-from design and manufacturing through to in-service inspection and refurbishment-making it a crucial reference for rail industry professionals in Europe.
Related Standards
The prEN 14752 standard complements and references related European and international standards that address:
- Rail vehicle safety systems and mechanical interfaces.
- Fire resistance and material specifications for passenger rolling stock.
- Electromechanical and software control systems for automated doors.
- Accessibility and platform-train interface standards.
- Environmental testing protocols for railway equipment.
Alignment with these standards ensures integration within the broader framework of railway technical norms, helping manufacturers achieve compliance with European regulatory requirements and fostering interoperability across rail networks.
Frequently Asked Questions
prEN 14752 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Railway applications - Bodyside Entrance Systems for rolling stock". This standard covers: The requirements of this European Standard apply to passenger body side entrance systems of all newly designed railway vehicles such as tram, metro, suburban, mainline and high-speed trains that carry passengers. The requirements of this European Standard also apply to existing vehicles undergoing refurbishment of the door equipment, as far as it is reasonably practicable. This Standard also specifies the requirements for testing of entrance systems. This European Standard makes reference to manual and power operated entrance systems. For manual doors clauses referring to power operation are not applicable. This European Standard does not apply to entrance systems for equipment access, inspection or maintenance purposes and for crew only use. Doors on freight wagons are not subject to this standard. Doors or hatches specifically provided for escape under emergency conditions are excluded.
The requirements of this European Standard apply to passenger body side entrance systems of all newly designed railway vehicles such as tram, metro, suburban, mainline and high-speed trains that carry passengers. The requirements of this European Standard also apply to existing vehicles undergoing refurbishment of the door equipment, as far as it is reasonably practicable. This Standard also specifies the requirements for testing of entrance systems. This European Standard makes reference to manual and power operated entrance systems. For manual doors clauses referring to power operation are not applicable. This European Standard does not apply to entrance systems for equipment access, inspection or maintenance purposes and for crew only use. Doors on freight wagons are not subject to this standard. Doors or hatches specifically provided for escape under emergency conditions are excluded.
prEN 14752 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 45.060.01 - Railway rolling stock in general; 45.060.20 - Trailing stock. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
prEN 14752 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 14752:2005. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
prEN 14752 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2001/16/EC, 2008/57/EC, 96/48/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/275, 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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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2011
Železniške naprave - Vrata in zapiralni sistemi na železniških potniških vozilih
Railway applications - Bodyside Entrance Systems for rolling stock
Bahnanwendungen - Seiteneinstiegssysteme für Schienenfahrzeuge
Applications ferroviaires - Systèmes de porte d'accès pour matérial roulant
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 14752
ICS:
45.060.20 Železniški vagoni Trailing stock
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
August 2011
ICS 45.060.01 Will supersede EN 14752:2005
English Version
Railway applications - Bodyside Entrance Systems for rolling
stock
Applications ferroviaires - Systèmes de porte d'accès pour Bahnanwendungen - Seiteneinstiegssysteme für
matérial roulant Schienenfahrzeuge
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 256.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language
made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2011 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. prEN 14752:2011: E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
Foreword .5
Introduction .6
1 Scope .7
2 Normative references .7
3 Terms and definitions .8
4 Constructional requirements . 11
4.1 Doorway design . 11
4.1.1 Door throughway design . 11
4.1.2 Steps . 12
4.1.3 Track level access . 15
4.1.4 Gaps between vehicles and platforms . 15
4.1.5 Train surfing . 16
4.1.6 Door windows . 16
4.1.7 Design of Entrance doors to drivers cabs . 16
4.1.8 Water drainage . 16
4.2 Mechanical strength . 16
4.2.1 Door mechanical strength . 16
4.2.2 Step(s) mechanical strength . 18
4.3 Local door control devices . 19
4.3.1 Door buttons . 19
4.3.2 Emergency egress device . 22
4.3.3 Access device . 23
4.4 Labels/warning signs . 23
4.5 Interfaces with the vehicle . 23
4.5.1 Electric and pneumatic power supplies . 23
4.5.2 Mechanical interface with the vehicle . 23
4.6 Other requirements. 24
4.6.1 Fire resistance . 24
4.6.2 Insulation . 24
4.7 Electronic equipment . 24
4.7.1 Hardware . 24
4.7.2 Software for electronic door control systems . 24
4.8 Reliability, availability, maintainability, safety (RAMS) . 24
4.9 Protection against hazards . 25
4.10 Environmental conditions . 25
4.10.1 Weather . 25
4.10.2 Water tightness . 26
4.10.3 Air pressure tightness . 26
4.11 Manual and Semi automatic ramps, Bridge plates . 26
5 Operational requirements . 26
5.1 Door control . 26
5.1.1 General . 26
5.1.2 Enable doors and steps . 26
5.1.3 Interlocking of enable . 27
5.1.4 Single point failure. 27
5.1.5 Mechanical locking . 27
5.1.6 Door out of service . 27
5.1.7 Isolation for maintenance purposes . 29
5.2 Closing conditions. 29
5.2.1 Safety during closing . 29
5.2.2 Door system closed proving . 45
5.3 Opening conditions . 45
5.3.1 Safety during opening . 45
5.3.2 Limitation of opening . 45
5.4 Moveable step obstacle detection . 45
5.4.1 Steps outside the vehicle . 45
5.4.2 Steps inside the vehicles . 46
5.5 Emergency operation . 46
5.5.1 Emergency egress . 46
5.5.2 Emergency windows in access doors . 49
5.5.3 Access device . 49
5.5.4 Powering up . 50
5.6 Other requirements . 50
5.6.1 Step area illumination . 50
5.6.2 Status indication . 50
6 Categories of tests . 51
6.1 General . 51
6.2 Type tests . 51
6.3 Routine tests . 51
6.4 Functional test on the fully assembled vehicle . 51
7 Documentation . 52
Annex A (informative) Door buttons . 53
A.1 Purpose . 53
A.2 Examples of door buttons . 53
A.3 Labels on or near door buttons . 55
A.4 Recommended emergency egress device . 56
A.5 Sample of labels . 57
Annex B (normative) Water test procedure . 58
B.1 Purpose . 58
B.2 Test arrangement . 58
B.3 Test decision . 58
Annex C (normative) Specification and testing of the air tightness of door systems. 60
C.1 Purpose . 60
C.2 Calculation – Flowchart . 60
C.3 Air tightness requirements specification form. 61
C.4 Air tightness testing . 61
C.4.1 Terms and definitions . 61
C.4.2 Variable pressure measurement method . 61
C.4.3 Variant: Constant pressure method of measurement . 63
Annex D (normative) Guidelines for measuring the closing forces of power-operated doors . 65
D.1.1 General . 65
D.1.2 Terms and definitions . 65
D.1.3 Closing force F()t . 65
D.1.4 Peak force F . 65
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D.1.5 Pulse duration T . 65
D.1.6 Parameter relation . 65
D.1.7 Measurements . 66
D.1.8 Conditions of measurement . 66
D.1.9 Measurement points . 66
D.1.10 Measuring method . 66
D.1.11 Measuring device . 67
Annex E (normative) Test plan . 68
Annex F (normative) Load requirements for door systems due to aerodynamic loads on
passenger trains . 70
Annex G (informative) Clauses in this European Standard requiring clarification in the contract . 71
Annex H (normative) RIC-KEY . 73
Annex I (normative) Calculation of kinetic energy . 74
Annex J (informative) Non contact obstruction detection . 80
J.1 Area monitoring systems . 80
J.2 Testing . 85
J.2.1 Test object . 85
J.2.2 Open door (closing is not yet triggered by door control). 86
J.2.3 Automatically closing door (door panel is moving) . 86
Bibliography . 91
Foreword
This document (prEN 14752:2011) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 256 “Railway
applications”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 14752:2005.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive 2008/57/EC.
For relationship with EU Directive 2008/57/EC, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
Introduction
This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for construction and operation of railway
passenger access systems to ensure
safe access and egress from passenger trains through body side doors and steps,
a minimum risk of injury to persons as a result of door and step operation,
that the doors remain closed when the vehicle is in motion and
safe maintenance of the door systems.
1 Scope
The requirements of this European Standard apply to passenger body side entrance systems of all newly
designed railway vehicles such as tram, metro, suburban, mainline and high-speed trains that carry
passengers. The requirements of this European Standard also apply to existing vehicles undergoing
refurbishment of the door equipment, as far as it is reasonably practicable.
This Standard also specifies the requirements for testing of entrance systems.
This European Standard makes reference to manual and power operated entrance systems. For manual
doors clauses referring to power operation are not applicable.
This European Standard does not apply to entrance systems for equipment access, inspection or
maintenance purposes and for crew only use.
Doors on freight wagons are not subject to this standard.
Doors or hatches specifically provided for escape under emergency conditions are excluded.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this European Standard. For
dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN ISO 12567-1, Thermal performance of windows and doors
EN 12663-1, Railway applications − Structural requirements of railway vehicle bodies
EN 12947, Textiles - Determination of the abrasion resistance of fabrics by the Martindale method
EN 13272, Railway applications − Electrical lighting for rolling stock in public transport systems
EN 14067 (all parts), Railway applications − Aerodynamics
EN 15663, Railway applications - Definition of vehicle reference masses
prEN 45545 (parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7), Railway applications − Fire protection of railway vehicles
EN 50121-3-2, Railway applications − Electromagnetic compatibility − Part 3-2: Rolling stock − Apparatus
EN 50125-1, Railway applications − Environmental conditions for equipment − Part 1: Equipment on board
rolling stock
EN 50126, Railways applications − The specification and demonstration of reliability, availability,
maintainability and safety (RAMS)
EN 50128, Railway applications - Communication, signalling and processing systems
EN 50153, Railway applications − Rolling stock − Protective provisions relating to electrical hazards
EN 50155, Railway applications − Electronic equipment used on rolling stock
EN 50215, Railway applications − Testing of rolling stock after completion of construction and before entry into
service
EN 60077-1:2002, Railway applications − Electric equipment for rolling stock − Part 1: General service
conditions and general rules
EN 61373, Railway applications - Rolling stock equipment - Shock and vibration tests
EN ISO 10140-3, Acoustics − Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements − Part 3:
Laboratory measurements of airborne sound insulation of building elements
UIC 413:XXXX Measures to facilitate travel by rail
UIC 566:1990, Loadings of coach bodies and their components
UIC 660:2002, Measures to ensure the technical compatibility of high-speed trains
DIN 6164-1:1980-02, DIN colour chart – System based on the 2° standard colorimetric observer
DIN 6164-2:1980-02, DIN colour chart – Specification of colour samples
prEN16186-1 Railway applications – Driver`s Cab Part1- Visibility,layout , access
prEN16116-1 Railway applications --------steps and handrails
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
door
bodyside panel or panels available for passenger access and egress, including its components
3.2
automatic closing
powered closing of the door by central command without intervention by the passenger
3.3
local closing
powered closing by intervention of the passenger or by a local automatic device
3.4
door operation
all door operating sequences
3.5
door button
device to initiate door opening or closing command
3.6
enabled door
door released by the train crew or an automatic system to permit operation by the door button
3.7
locked door
closed door held closed by a mechanical device
3.8
door/step out of service
door or step which is locked and not available for use
3.9
door/step isolated
the pneumatic and/or electric power supply is isolated
3.10
unlocked door
door with mechanical door locking released
3.11
train crew
persons authorised to carry out the duties for door operation
3.12
routine test
test to which each door equipment is subjected during or after manufacturing
3.13
type test
test of one door system and its components to prove that the design meets the standard and the relevant
specifications
3.14
contract
agreement between manufacturer of the door system and buyer of that door system
3.15
RIC-KEY
key according to the agreement on mutual use of vehicles for persons and goods in the international transport
(RIC); see Annex H
3.16
power operated door system
door system which operates doors in opening and closing direction by machine power
3.17
manual doors
doors the closing and/or opening of which is exclusively operated by hand power of crew or passengers
3.18
leading edge
edge of the door, leading during closing movement
3.19
emergency egress device
operating element for manual opening of the door from inside in case of emergency
3.20
access device
operating element for door opening from outside when the door is not available for normal operation
3.21
contrast
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) From BS 8300:2009
When applying colour to two adjacent surfaces, to provide sufficient contrast, the contrast between the colours
will be determined by the light reflectance value, the hue and by the chromatic value of each. (D)
For the purposes of this Standard “Contrast” shall be assessed by the diffused light reflectance value, but may
be enhanced by variation in hue and chroma. For Testing methods see EN for PRM.
3.22
tactile signs and controls
―Tactile signs and ―tactile controls are signs or controls, including raised pictograms, raised characters
or Braille lettering. For tactile pictograms and characters the depth shall be a minimum of 0,5mm raised above
the surface and shall not be engraved and shall be square edged (i.e. not rounded or sharp).
The character or pictogram spacing should allow for both sides of the embossed letter, number or symbol to
be felt with the fingers in a single pass.
The minimum character or number height shall be 15mm.
National Standard Braille shall be used wherever Braille characters are used. The Braille dot shall be dome
shaped. Grade I Braille shall be used for single words, and a locator shall be incorporated. For further details
see EN for PRM.
3.23
palm operated
palm operated means that the device shall be operable by the palm or any part of the hand in its working
position, not requiring fingers to be unclenched. The design need is that passengers with painful conditions,
which affect their joints such as arthritis, may be unable to (and are likely to experience discomfort or pain if
they do) exert any force with the tip of a single finger. Many will not be able to unclench their fingers to do this.
3.24
first step
first step of a vehicle that a passenger shall use to board or alight a train. This will normally be the step that is
closest to the platform edge. It may be a fixed or a moveable step.
3.25
slip resistant
"Slip resistant" means that any surface finish used should be sufficiently rough or otherwise specially shaped
so that friction between the surface, and a person's shoe or a mobility aid, is maintained at an acceptable level
in both wet and dry conditions. Assessment methodology as defined in En for PRM.
3.26
bridge plate
a bridge plate is a device integrated into the vehicle, fully automatic and activated/controlled in
conjunction with the door opening/closing sequences. The purpose of the bridge plate is to facilitate
wheelchair access.
It retains its strength without support on the station platform.
3.27
semi-automatic ramp
a semi- automatic ramp is a device integrated into the vehicle which is supported on the station platform
when extended. Deployment is locally activated and supervised. The purpose of the semi automatic
ramp is to facilitate wheelchair access.
3.28
manual ramp
a manual ramp is a device integrated into the vehicle which is supported on the station platform when
extended. Deployment is manual. The purpose of the manual ramp is to facilitate wheelchair access.
3.29
moveable step
a moveable step is a device integrated into the vehicle, fully automatic and activated/controlled in
conjunction with the door opening/closing sequences. The purpose of the moveable step is to reduce the
gap in width and hight between vehicle and platform. It retains its strength without support on the station
platform
4 Constructional requirements
4.1 Doorway design
4.1.1 Door throughway design
4.1.1.1 Minimum width
Doors shall have an unrestricted passage width of 800 mm (1) minimum to allow unimpeded access and
egress of passengers (see Figure 1 as an example for the measuring method).
Key
1 passage width
2 door leaf
3 vehicle
4 leading edge
Figure 1 — Minimum width
4.1.1.2 Minimum height
Doors shall have an unrestricted vertical passage height of l ≥1900 mm minimum (see Figure 2 for the
measuring method).
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 2 — Minimum height
4.1.2 Steps
4.1.2.1 Entrance area −−−− General
External steps shall have at least the full door width and shall be in line with the door throughway.
Internal steps should have at least the full door width and should be in line with the door throughway.
Access to the vestibule of the vehicle shall be achieved with a maximum of 4 steps of which one may be
external.
4.1.2.2 Step dimensions
4.1.2.2.1 Internal steps for external access
Internal steps for external access shall have a maximum height of l =200 mm and a minimum depth of
l =240 mm (going) between the vertical edges of the step. The rising height of each step shall be equal.
The height of each step may be increased to a maximum of l =230 mm if it can be demonstrated that this
achieves a reduction of one in the total number of steps required.
(For example, if a vertical distance of 460 mm is to be traversed, it can be demonstrated that using steps of up
to l =230 mm reduces the number of steps required from 3 to 2.)
Details see Fig 3
4.1.2.2.2 External steps
An external access step, fixed or moveable, shall have a maximum height of l =230 mm between steps and a
minimum depth of l 150 mm. If a step is fitted and it is an extension of a door sill outside the vehicle, and
there is no change in level between the step and the floor of the vehicle, this shall not be considered to be a
step for the purposes of this specification. Details see Fig 3
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 vehicle
2 external fixed or moveable step
Figure 3 — Step dimensions
A minimal drop in level, with a maximum of l =60 mm, between the floor surface of the vestibule and that of
the external step of the vehicle, used to guide and seal the door is also permissible and shall not be
considered as a step so the minimum depth of l 150 mm doesn’t apply. See Figure 4 the permissible position
of the external extension of the door sill.
In case the external step depth l is ≥150 mm the surface of the exterior step may be used as a reference for
defining the stepping height when stepping up from a lower platform whereas the vehicle floor surface may be
used when stepping down from a higher platform.
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 floor surface vestibule
2 extension of door sill
Figure 4 — Extension of door sill
4.1.2.3 Step surface
Footsteps shall be provided with a slip resistant surface across the usable surface area.
The first and the last step inside the vehicle shall be indicated by a contrasting band with a depth of 45 mm to
50 mm extending the full width of the steps on front and the top surfaces of the step nosing.
The first and the last step outside the vehicle shall be indicated by a contrasting band with a depth of 45 mm
to 50 mm extending the full width of the steps on the top surfaces of the step nosing.
4.1.2.4 Protection against water
The steps shall be arranged to allow water to drain away from the anti-slip surface. The design shall prevent
water accumulation.
4.1.2.5 Manual operation
If the deployed step exceeds the vehicle gauge, under power failure conditions the step shall be manually
retractable to a stable closed position from the platform it was intended for.
The operation manuals shall include an instruction stating the step drive shall be isolated prior to manual
operation, if this is necessary to avoid a possible injury due to the activation of the automatic drive.
It shall be possible to operate the step manually in case of power failure. Under this condition a means of
ensuring the stability of the open position and a facility for manual retraction shall be provided.
4.1.3 Track level access
If necessary, means shall be provided to ensure (e.g. of staff) safe access and egress to or from the track
level. Details need to be clarified in the contract as far as not defined in prEN16116-1.
4.1.4 Gaps between vehicles and platforms
The relative position of the step edge in relation to the vehicle body shell and vehicle floor (see Figure 3) shall
be defined in the contract considering the requirements regarding the gap between step and platform.
4.1.5 Train surfing
Step edges, ledges or handholds on the outside surface of the door system shall be avoided or designed so
they are not accessible, when the doors are closed (to avoid so called “train surfing“).
4.1.6 Door windows
Doors shall be fitted with transparent windows to allow passengers to identify the presence of a platform.
All door windows shall be fitted with safety glass (either laminated or toughened glass) which is in accordance
with a relevant national or international standard.
Where the distance of the lower edge of the door window is less than 800 mm above vehicle floor level
adjacent to the door, a means of protection shall be provided to prevent passengers falling through the
window when broken. In case of internal steps this dimension shall be increased to 1000 mm.
NOTE Protection may be achieved by the use of a suitable laminated glazing system retained by appropriate fixing
(mechanical retention, suitable bonding etc), mechanical elements (eg. a bar) or equivalent measures. If bars are used,
they should be fitted such that they do not create hazards to passengers.
4.1.7 Design of Entrance doors to drivers cabs
Further detrails are defined in prEN16186-1
4.1.8 Water drainage
A system shall be provided to divert water from the vehicle roof away from the door throughway.
4.2 Mechanical strength
4.2.1 Door mechanical strength
4.2.1.1 Passenger retention
The door system shall be capable of withstanding the forces that occur when passengers are leaning or falling
against the door panels without causing any non-elastic deformation or loss of operation (service force is
repetitive). Deformation on first loading shall not be considered during testing.
For this purpose a closed and locked door panel including the glazing shall withstand a pushing force applied
from inside the vehicle onto the door panel.
The load shall be represented by the application of a load distributed over a strip of 200 mm in height,
positioned l =1300 mm above car floor level. The value of this force shall be 1000 N per linear metre over the
width of the exposed internal surface of the door (see also Figure 5).
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 outside
2 inside
3 exposed internal surface
Figure 5 — Mechanical strength
4.2.1.2 Aerodynamic stresses
A door system shall be capable of withstanding the effects of pressure pulses as given in Annex F, applied
over the surface of the door without causing any non-elastic deformation or loss of operation. Deformation on
first loading shall not be considered during testing.
4.2.1.3 Vehicle gauge
Under normal operation the loads defined in 4.2.1.1 and 4.2.1.2 may cause elastic door deformations. The car
builder shall specify the acceptable limits so as not to infringe the kinematic gauge of the vehicle in the
contract.
4.2.1.4 Vehicle overturning case
It shall be specified in the contract if the door strength is to be based on the vehicle overturning case.
During the vehicle overturning case, the door shall not break away. This is based on the passengers of a
crush laden train standing on the door (6 kN/m²). Non-elastic deformation is permissible.
NOTE EN 15663 provides typical passenger weight and occupation.
4.2.1.5 Ability to withstand vibration and shock
The door system shall be designed to withstand the effects of vibrations and shocks as defined for equipment
attachments in EN 12663-1.
If vibration and shock testing of sensitive mechanical components is specified in the contract, this shall be
carried out in accordance with EN 61373.
4.2.2 Step(s) mechanical strength
The following requirements shall apply:
the steps shall be capable of withstanding a concentrated downward vertical load of 2 kN. This shall be
applied on an surface area of 100 mm × 200 mm at any position on the exposed step surface without
causing non-elastic deformation;
the steps shall be capable of withstanding on their exposed surface a distributed downward vertical load
of 4 kN/m of step length without causing non-elastic deformation (see Figure 6);
deformation on first loading shall not be considered during testing;
a mechanism shall be installed in order to maintain the stability of moveable steps in the deployed and
retracted position.
Key
1 vehicle
2 external fixed or moveable step
3 exposed surface
4 door leaf
Figure 6 — Step mechanical strength
4.3 Local door control devices
4.3.1 Door buttons
4.3.1.1 General
Where door buttons for passenger “open“ and/or “close“ functions are required by the contract or by
Regulation (Interoperability), the requirements of 4.3 shall be met.
4.3.1.2 Inside
On single doors the door buttons for “open“ and “close“ should be located near the leading edge of the door.
On double panel doors, the door open button should be located on the right hand panel (seen from inside)
adjacent to the leading edge.
If it is not practicable to mount the door open button on the moving door panel (e.g. pocket sliding door) then
door buttons should be provided on the door pillar as close as possible to the door panel.
4.3.1.3 Outside
On single doors the door buttons for “open“ and/or "close" should be located near the leading edge of the
door. On double panel doors, the door open button should be located on the left hand panel (seen from
outside) adjacent to the leading edge.
If it is not practicable to mount the door open button on the moving door panel (e.g. pocket sliding door) then
door buttons should be provided on the door pillar as close as possible to the door panel.
4.3.1.4 Passenger door button location
All internal door buttons shall be mounted between 0.8 m and 1.2 m above the car floor level.
All external door buttons shall be mounted between 0.8 m and 1.2 m above the reference station platforms
defined for this vehicle in the contract.
Where door “open“ and “close“ buttons are provided, the upper door button shall be the “open“ button.
The door buttons shall be positioned such that an opening door does not create a trapping hazard for the
operating hand.
If additional door buttons for wheelchair users are agreed in the contract, they shall be mounted at about
0.85 m above car floor level respectively platform level.
4.3.1.5 Door button design
The force F required to operate the door button shall meet 5 N < F ≤ 15 N.
Such push buttons shall be locatable and identifiable by touch (for example:- tactile markings) and shall
indicate the functionality (e.g. raised chevrons).
Door buttons that have no or little pressing movement shall be provided with a system that acknowledges
operation (e.g. illumination).
The design shall prevent that the door button is operated by the effect of the acceleration experienced in
service.
The illuminated red or green areas shall have a minimum luminous intensity of 30 cd/m2 but no more than
100 cd/m².
The recommended design and the appropriate pictograms are given in Annex A.1 to Annex A.3.
4.3.1.6 Colour of door buttons
The door button colour shall contrast from its adjacent surface. The colour for the “open“ button surround
should be green, the colour for the “close“ button surround should be red. The surround of buttons for doors
allocated for prams and wheelchairs should be blue.
4.3.1.7 Optic signals of push buttons
4.3.1.7.1 Enabled indication
Door in service, but not enabled should be indicated with no light (all lights of the pushbutton off).I
If the door is enabled the pushbutton shall provide constant green light in the area shown in Figure A.3.
4.3.1.7.2 Acceptance of Input and Opening warning
During opening movement of door and step the pushbutton should provide flashing green light in the area
shown in Figure A.3.
4.3.1.7.3 Not accepted input
Not accepted input (door not enabled, wrong car side) should be indicated with constant red light in the area
shown in Figure A.3 (100% of available red lights) for at least 1 s or as long as the button is pressed.
4.3.1.7.4 Door out of service
A door locked out of service as defi
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