UNE-EN 16585-1:2026

This document describes the specific Design for PRM use requirements applying to rolling stock and the assessment of those requirements. The following applies to this document:

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 document defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle-free travelling including toilets, elements for sitting, standing and moving and clearways and internal doors. The definitions and requirements of this document are to be used for rolling stock applications

This document only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers; it does not define non-PRM related requirements and definitions.

This document assumes that the rolling stock is in its defined operating condition

Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal requirements.

This document is not specifically intended for Urban Rail, however these standards or clauses from these standards can be adopted by Urban Rail projects should they choose to do so.

The 'Equipment and Components' standard is written in three parts:

This document is Part 1 and contains:

Toilets

Part 2 contains:

Handholds

Seats

Wheelchair spaces

Part 3 contains:

Clearways

Internal doors.