En 17168 Portable Link
: Ensuring passengers can exit the track area safely in an emergency [11]. Driver Access Doors : Providing specialized entry for train crew [3, 11]. Platform Extremity Doors : Barriers at the ends of the platform [11]. Safety Risk Management : Addresses risks unique to barrier systems, most notably entrapment
It defines the structural principles, materials (like glazing and paneling), and loading conditions the barriers must withstand. Operational Integration: en 17168
: For specifying requirements in new-build or retrofit projects. : Ensuring passengers can exit the track area
The EN 17168:2021 standard, also known as BS EN 17168, outlines essential requirements for platform barrier systems like screen doors and safety gates in railway environments. It covers critical design, construction, and operation aspects including structural safety, emergency egress, and passenger protection. This standard is applicable to various rail systems like metros and light rail. You can acquire the full standard from authorized sources such as the British Standards Institution (BSI) Danish Standards (DS) EN 17168:2021 - Platform barrier systems - iTeh Standards Safety Risk Management : Addresses risks unique to