Commission Regulation (EU) No 1300/2014 of 18 November 2014 on the technical specifications for interoperability relating to accessibility of the Union's rail system for persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility Text with EEA relevance

• (6)The requirement in point (4) does not apply to compartment carriages where the compartments have a maximum of 8 seats and are served by an adjacent corridor. However, that information shall be visible to a person standing in a corridor outside a compartment and to a passenger occupying a wheelchair space.

• (7)The dynamic visual information system may display information about the next stop on the same support as the final destination.

• (8)If the system is automated, it shall be possible to suppress or correct incorrect or misleading information.

• (9)Internal and external displays shall comply with the requirements of points (10) to (13). In those points, the term ‘display’ shall be understood as any support of dynamic information.

- (10)Each station name (which may be abbreviated), or words of messages, shall be displayed for a minimum of 2 seconds.

- (11)If a scrolling display is used (either horizontal or vertical), each complete word shall be displayed for a minimum of 2 seconds and the horizontal scrolling speed shall not exceed an average of 6 characters per second.

• (12)On external displays the minimum character height shall be 70 mm on front displays and 35 mm on side displays.

• (13)Internal displays shall be designed for a maximum viewing distance in accordance with the formula in Table 5a.

Table 5a

Maximum viewing distance of the internal displays for rolling stock

Reading distance	Character height
< 8 750 mm	(reading distance/250) mm
8 750 to 10 000 mm	35 mm
> 10 000 mm	(reading distance/285) mm

4.2.2.7.4.   Dynamic audible information

• (1) The train shall be fitted with a public address system which shall be used either for routine or emergency announcements by the driver or by another crew member who has specific responsibility for passengers.

- (2) The public address system may operate on a manual, an automated or pre-programmed basis. If the public address system is automated, it shall be possible to suppress, or correct, incorrect or misleading information.

• (3) The public address system shall be capable of announcing the destination and next stop of the train at each stop, or on departure from each stop.

• (4) The public address system shall be capable of announcing the next stop of the train at least two minutes before the arrival of the train at that stop. If the next station is less than two minutes planned journey time away, the next station shall be announced immediately following departure from the previous station.

• (5) The spoken information shall have a minimum STI-PA level of 0,45, in accordance with the specification referenced in Appendix A, index 5. The public address system shall meet the requirement at all seat locations and wheelchair spaces.

4.2.2.8.   Height changes

• (1) Internal steps (other than those for external access) shall have a maximum height of 200 mm and a minimum depth of 280 mm, measured at the central axis of the stairs. For double deck trains it is permitted to reduce this value to 270 mm for the stairs accessing the upper deck and the lower deck.

• (2) As a minimum, the first and the last steps shall be indicated by a contrasting band extending the full width of the steps on both the front and the top surfaces of the step nosing with a depth of:
• — 45 mm to 55 mm on the front surface,
• — 45 mm to 75 mm on the top surface.

• (3) Stairs constituted of more than three steps shall be provided with handrails on both sides and at two levels. The higher handrail shall be positioned at a height of 850 mm to 1 000  mm above floor level. The lower handrail shall be positioned at a height of 500 mm to 750 mm above floor level.

- (4) Stairs constituted of one, two or three steps shall be provided on both sides with a minimum of one handrail or other item that can be used for personal stability.

• (5) Handrails shall be compliant with point 4.2.2.9

• (6) No steps are allowed between the vestibule of a wheelchair accessible exterior door, the wheelchair space, a universal sleeping compartment and the universal toilet except for a door threshold strip that shall not exceed 15 mm in height or except in case that a lift is provided to overcome the step. The lift shall comply with the requirements of point 5.3.2.10.

• (7) For ramps in rolling stock the maximum slope shall not exceed the following values: Table 6 Maximum slope for ramps in rolling stock Length of ramp Maximum gradient (degrees) Maximum gradient (%) Paths between a wheelchair accessible exterior door, the wheelchair space, a wheelchair accessible sleeping accommodation and the universal toilet Up to 840 mm in single deck carriages 6,84 12 Up to 840 mm in double deck carriages 8,5 15

  840 mm 3,58 6,25 Other areas of the train  1 000  mm 6,84 12 600 mm to 1 000  mm 8,5 15 Less than 600 mm 10,2 18 Note: These gradients shall be measured when the vehicle is stationary on straight and level track.

4.2.2.9.   Handrails

• (1) All handrails fitted to a vehicle shall be round in section with an outside diameter of 30 mm to 40 mm, and shall have a minimum clear distance of 45 mm to any adjacent surface other than its mountings.

• (2) If a handrail is curved, the radius to the inside face of the curve shall be a minimum of 50 mm.

• (3) All handrails shall contrast with their background.

- (4) External doorways shall be provided with handrails on both sides, fitted internally as close as practicable to the vehicle outer wall. Exception can be made for one side of the doorway if it is fitted with a device such as an on-board lift.

• (5) The handrails referred to in point (4) shall be:
• — vertical handrails that shall extend from 700 mm to 1 200  mm above the threshold of the first step for all external doorways;
• — additional handrails at a height of between 800 mm and 900 mm above the first useable step and parallel with the line of the step nosing for doorways with more than two entrance steps.

• (6) Where the clearway of the gangway is narrower than 1 000  mm and longer than 2 000  mm there shall be handrails or handholds provided in, or adjacent to, inter-vehicle gangways that are provided for passenger use.

• (7) Where the clearway of the gangway is wider than or equal to 1 000  mm handrails or handholds shall be provided in the gangway.

4.2.2.10.   Wheelchair accessible sleeping accommodation

• (1) When a train is equipped with sleeping accommodation for passengers, it shall provide a vehicle containing at least one wheelchair accessible sleeping accommodation.

• (2) If there is more than one vehicle with sleeping accommodation for passengers in a train, there shall be not less than two wheelchair accessible sleeping accommodations in the train.

• (3) If a rail vehicle provides wheelchair accessible sleeping accommodation, the exterior of the relevant vehicle door and the wheelchair accessible sleeping accommodation door shall be marked with a sign in accordance with appendix N.

• (4) The wheelchair accessible sleeping accommodation internal space shall take in consideration the requirements of point 4.2.2.6 for actions expected from the wheelchair user in the sleeping accommodation.

• (5) The sleeping accommodation shall be fitted with not less than two call for aid devices that shall when operated, send a signal to a person who can take appropriate action; they need not initiate a communication.

• (6) The interface of the call for aid devices shall be as defined in point 5.3.2.6.

- (7) One call for aid device shall be placed not more than 450 mm above the floor, measured vertically from the surface of the floor to the centre of the control. It shall be positioned so that the control can be reached by a person lying on the floor.

• (8) The other call for aid device shall be not less than 600 mm and not more than 800 mm above the floor measured vertically to the centre of the control.

• (9) The call for aid devices described in points (7) and (8) shall be located on different vertical surfaces of the sleeping accommodation.

• (10) The call for aid devices shall be distinct from any other control within the sleeping accommodation, be coloured differently from other control devices and contrast with their background.

4.2.2.11.   Step position for vehicle access and egress

4.2.2.11.1.   General requirements

• (1) It shall be demonstrated that the point situated in the central position on the nose of the access step of each passenger access door on both sides of a vehicle in working order with new wheels standing centrally on the rails, shall be located inside the surface identified as ‘step location’ on the figure 1 below. Figure 1 Image omitted; see official source

• (2) The values of bq0, δh, δν+ and δν– depend on the type of platform where the rolling stock is intended to stop. They shall be as follows:
• — bq0 shall be calculated based on the gauge of the track in which the train is intended to operate in accordance with the specification referenced in Appendix A, index 8. Gauges are defined in chapter 4.2.3.1 of INF TSI.
• — δh, δν+ and δν– are defined in tables 7 — 9. Table 7 for all rolling stock intended to stop, in normal operation, at platforms of 550 mm height: Table 7 Values of δh, δν+ and δν– for a 550 mm platform δh mm δν+ mm δν– mm on a straight level track 200 230 160 on a track with a curve radius of 300 m 290 230 160 Table 8 for all rolling stock intended to stop, in normal operation, at platforms of 760 mm height: Table 8 Values of δh, δν+ and δν– for a 760 mm platform δh mm δν+ mm δν– mm on a straight level track 200 230 160 on a track with a curve radius of 300 m 290 230 160 Table 9 for all rolling stock intended to stop, in normal operation, at both platforms of 760 mm height and platforms of 550 mm height, and having two or more access steps: For one step, values of the table 7 above apply, and for the next step towards the vehicle interior the following values apply, based upon a nominal platform height of 760 mm: Table 9 Values of δh, δν+ and δν– for the second step for a 760 mm platform δh mm δν+ mm δν– mm on a straight level track 380 230 160 on a track with a curve radius of 300 m 470 230 160

• (3) The technical documentation referred to in point 4.2.12 of the LOC&PAS TSI shall include information about:
• — the height and offset of the theoretical platform resulting in a vertical gap (δν+) of 230 mm and in a horizontal gap (δh) of 200 mm from the point situated in the central position of the nose of the rolling stock's lowest step on a straight level track,
• — the height and offset of the theoretical platform resulting in a vertical gap (δν-) of 160 mm and in a horizontal gap (δh) of 200 mm from the point situated in the central position of the nose of the rolling stock's lowest step on a straight level track.

4.2.2.11.2.   Access/egress steps

• (1) All steps for access and egress shall be slip resistant and shall have an effective clear width as large as the doorway width.

• (2) Internal steps for external access shall have a minimum depth of 240 mm between the vertical edges of the step and a maximum height of 200 mm. The height of each step may be increased to a maximum of 230 mm if it can be demonstrated that this achieves a reduction of one in the total number of steps required.

• (3) The rising height of each step shall be equal.

• (4) As a minimum the first and the last steps shall be indicated by a contrasting band with a depth of 45 mm to 55 mm extending a minimum of 80 % of the width of the steps on the top surface of the step nosing. A similar band shall indicate the front surface of the last step when entering the unit.

- (5) An external access step, fixed or moveable, shall have a maximum height of 230 mm between steps and a minimum depth of 150 mm.

• (6) If a step board is fitted and it is an extension of a door sill outside the vehicle, and there is no change in level between the step board and the floor of the vehicle, this shall not be considered to be a step for the purposes of this specification. A minimal drop in level, with a maximum of 60 mm, between the floor surface at door sill and that of the exterior of the vehicle, used to guide and seal the door is also permissible and shall not be considered as a step.

• (7) Access to the vestibule shall be achieved with a maximum of 4 steps of which one may be external.

• (8) Rolling stock intended to stop, in normal operation, at existing platforms below 380 mm height and having their passenger access doors above bogies need not comply with points (2) and (5) above if it can be demonstrated that this achieves a more even distribution of the steps height.

4.2.2.12.   Boarding aids

• (1) A secure storage system shall be provided to ensure that boarding aids, including portable ramps, do not impinge on a passenger's wheelchair or mobility aid or pose any hazard to passengers in the event of a sudden stop.

• (2) The following types of boarding aids may be present in the rolling stock according to the rules defined in point 4.4.3:

4.2.2.12.1.   Movable step and bridging plate

• (1) A moveable step is a retractable device integrated into the vehicle lower than the door threshold level, fully automatic and activated in conjunction with the door opening/closing sequences.

• (2) A bridging plate is a retractable device integrated into the vehicle as close as possible to the door threshold level, fully automatic and activated in conjunction with the door opening/closing sequences.

• (3) Not used.

• (4) The extension of the moveable step or bridging plate shall be completed before the door opening permits the passengers to cross and conversely, removal of the step or plate may only begin when the door opening no longer permits any crossing of passengers.

• (5) Movable steps and bridging plates shall comply with the requirements of point 5.3.2.8.

4.2.2.12.2.   On-board ramp

• (1) An on-board ramp is a device that is positioned between the vehicle door threshold and the platform. It can be manual, semi-automatic or automatic.

• (2) On-board ramps shall comply with the requirements of point 5.3.2.9.

4.2.2.12.3.   On-board lift

- (1)An on-board lift is a device integrated in the doorway area of a vehicle that shall be able to overcome the maximum height difference between the vehicle floor and the station platform where operated.

- (2)When the lift is in the stowed position, the doorway shall have a minimum useable width in accordance with point 4.2.2.3.2.

- (3)On-board lifts shall comply with the requirements of point 5.3.2.10.

4.3.   Functional and technical specifications of the interfaces

4.3.1.   Interfaces with the infrastructure subsystem

Table 10

Interface with the infrastructure subsystem

Interface with the infrastructure subsystem	Interface with the infrastructure subsystem	Interface with the infrastructure subsystem	Interface with the infrastructure subsystem
PRM TSI		INF TSI
Parameter	Point	Parameter	Point
Step position for vehicle access and egress	4.2.2.11	Platforms	4.2.9
Specific cases about the step position for vehicle access and egress	7.3.2.6	Specific cases about platforms	7.7

4.3.2.   Interfaces with the rolling stock subsystem

Table 11

Interface with the rolling stock subsystem

This TSI	This TSI	TSI LOC&PAS	TSI LOC&PAS
Parameter	Point	Parameter	Point
Rolling Stock subsystem	4.2.2	Passenger related items	4.2.5
Rolling Stock intended to be operated exclusively within a seat reservation system	4.2.2.1.2.1	General documentation	4.2.12.2
Height and offset of theoretical platforms	4.2.2.11.1	General documentation	4.2.12.2
Movable step and bridging plate	4.2.2.12.1	Door-traction interlock	4.2.5.5.7

4.3.3.   Interfaces with the Telematics Applications for Passengers subsystem

Table 12

Interface with the Telematics Applications for Passengers subsystem

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| --- | --- | --- | --- | | Interface with the TAP subsystem | Interface with the TAP subsystem | Interface with the TAP subsystem | Interface with the TAP subsystem | | PRM TSI | | TAP TSI | | | Parameter | Point | Parameter | Point | | Station accessibility Assistance to board and alight the train | 4.4.1 | Handling of information concerning carriage and assistance of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility | 4.2.6 | | Assistance to board and alight the train | 4.4.2 | Handling of information concerning carriage and assistance of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility | 4.2.6 | | Access and reservation | 4.4.2 | Handling of availability/reservation | 4.2.9 | | Visual information | 4.2.1.10 | Handling of information provision in the station area | 4.2.12 | | Spoken information | 4.2.1.11 | Handling of information provision in the station area | 4.2.12 | | Customer information | 4.2.2.7 | Handling of information provision in the vehicle area | 4.2.13 |

4.4.   Operating rules

The following operating rules do not form part of the assessment of subsystems.

This TSI does not specify operating rules for evacuation in the case of hazardous situations, only the relevant technical requirements. The purpose of the technical requirements for infrastructure and rolling stock is to facilitate evacuation for all, including persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility.  The following operating rules apply to the operation of the whole infrastructure and rolling stock subsystems.

4.4.1.   Infrastructure subsystem

In light of the essential requirements in section 3, the operating rules specific to the infrastructure subsystem related to accessibility for persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility are as follows:

• — General The infrastructure manager, station manager or railway undertaking shall have a written policy to ensure that all persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility can access the passenger infrastructure at all operational times in accordance with the technical requirements of this TSI. Furthermore, the policy shall be compatible with a policy of any railway undertaking that may wish to use the facilities, (refer to point 4.4.2) as appropriate. The policy shall be implemented through the provision of adequate information to staff, procedures and training. The infrastructure policy shall include, but not be limited to, operating rules for the following situations:

• — Station Accessibility Operating rules shall be made to ensure that information regarding the level of accessibility of all stations is available.

• — Unstaffed Stations — Ticketing for Visually Impaired Passengers Operating rules shall be written and implemented with respect to unstaffed stations where vending machines are relied upon for ticketing (refer to point 4.2.1.8). In such situations, an alternative means of ticketing, accessible to visually impaired passengers, shall always be available (for example, permitting purchasing either on the train or at the destination).

• — Ticketing Control — Turnstiles In cases where turnstiles are utilised for ticketing control, operational rules shall be implemented, whereby disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility are offered parallel access through such control points. This special access shall permit wheelchair users, and may be controlled by staff or be automatic.

• — Lighting of platforms It is allowed that lighting be switched off on platforms where no train is expected.

• — Visual and Spoken Information — Achieving Consistency Operating rules shall be implemented to ensure consistency between essential visual and spoken information (refer to points 4.2.1.10 and 4.2.1.11). Staff making announcements shall follow standard procedures to achieve complete consistency of essential information. Advertisements shall not be combined with the routing information. Note: General information about public transport services shall not be considered as advertisements for the purposes of this point.

• — On-demand Spoken Passenger Information System Where spoken information is not provided via a public address system at a station (refer to point 4.2.1.11), operating rules shall be implemented to ensure the provision of an alternative information system, whereby passengers are able to acquire the same information audibly at the station (e.g. a staffed or automated telephone information service).

- — Platform — Wheelchair Boarding Aid Operational Zone

The railway undertaking and the infrastructure manager or station manager shall define together the area(s) on the platform where the facility is likely to be used, taking account of train composition variations. Operational rules shall be implemented to determine, where possible, the stopping point of trains according to the location of this (or these) operational zone(s).

• — Safety of Manual and Powered Wheelchair Boarding Aids Operations rules shall be implemented concerning the operation of boarding aids by station staff (refer to point 4.2.1.14). An operational rule shall be implemented concerning the use by staff of the moveable safety barrier fitted to wheelchair lifts (refer to point 4.2.1.14). Operational rules shall be implemented to ensure that staff is able to safely operate boarding ramps, with respect to deployment, securing, raising, lowering and stowing (refer to point 4.2.1.14).

- — Assistance to board and alight the train

Operational rules shall be implemented to ensure that staff are aware that persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility may require assistance to board and alight the train, and shall provide such assistance if required. Conditions on which assistance to persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility is provided are defined in Regulation (EU) 2021/782 of the European Parliament and of the Council ([^E0007]).

• — Supervised Level Track Crossing Where supervised level track crossing is permitted, operating rules shall be implemented to ensure that staff at supervised level track crossings give appropriate assistance to persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility, including indication of when it is safe to cross the track.

4.4.2   Rolling Stock subsystem

In light of the essential requirements in Chapter 3, the operating rules specific to the rolling stock subsystem related to accessibility for persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility are as follows:

4.4.2.1.   General

The railway undertaking shall have a written policy to ensure accessibility to passenger rolling stock at all operational times in accordance with the technical requirements of this TSI. Furthermore, the policy shall be compatible with the infrastructure manager or station manager policy (refer to point 4.4.1) as appropriate. The policy shall be implemented through the provision of adequate information to staff, procedures and training. The rolling stock policy shall include, but not be limited to, operating rules for the following situations:

4.4.2.2.   Access and Reservation of Priority Seats

Two possible conditions exist in connection with seats classified as ‘priority’; (i) unreserved and (ii) reserved (refer to point 4.2.2.1.2.1(2)). In case (i), the operating rules will be directed to other passengers (i.e. provision of signage) requesting them to ensure that priority is given to all persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility that are defined as being eligible to use such seats and that occupied priority seats are given-up as appropriate. In case (ii), operating rules shall be implemented by the railway undertaking to ensure that the ticketing reservation system is equitable with regards to persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility. Such rules will ensure that priority seating is initially only available for reservation by persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility until a given cut-off period prior to departure. After that point in time, priority seats will be made available to the entire passenger population, including persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility.

4.4.2.3.   Carriage of Assistance Dogs

Operating rules shall be made to ensure that persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility with an assistance dog shall not be charged extra.

4.4.2.4.   Access and Reservation of Wheelchair Spaces

The priority seating access and reservation rules also apply to wheelchair spaces, with only wheelchair users having priority. Additionally, operating rules shall provide for (i) unreserved or (ii) reserved accompanying persons (non-PRM) seating adjacent or facing the wheelchair space.

4.4.2.5.   Access and Reservation of Universal Sleeping Compartments

The priority seating reservation rules also apply to universal sleeping compartments (refer to point 4.2.2.10). However, operational rules shall prevent non-reserved occupation of universal sleeping compartments (i.e. advanced booking will always be necessary).

4.4.2.6.   Train crew — exterior doors activation

Operational rules shall be implemented regarding the procedure for external door activation by train crew to ensure safety of all passengers including persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility (refer to point 4.2.2.3.2).

4.4.2.7.   Call for aid device in wheelchair space, universal toilets or wheelchair accessible sleeping accommodation

Operational rules shall be implemented to ensure appropriate response and action from the staff in the event of activation of the call for aid device (refer to points 4.2.2.2, 4.2.2.5 and 4.2.2.10). Response and action need not be the same according to the origin of the call for aid.

4.4.2.8.   Lighting

Where every passenger seat is equipped with an individual light, it is permitted to reduce the lighting level in the unit according to the type of operation (e.g. night service, passenger comfort). The requirements of the specification referenced in Appendix A, Index [6], shall be met.

4.4.2.9.   Audible safety instructions in case of emergency

Operational rules shall be implemented regarding the transmission of audible safety instructions to passengers in the event of an emergency (refer to point 4.2.2.7.4). Those rules shall include the nature of the instructions and of their transmission.

4.4.2.10.   Visual and audible information — Control of advertisements

Details of the route or network on which the train operates shall be available (the railway undertaking shall decide the manner in which this information is provided).

Advertisements shall not be combined with routing information.

Note: General information about public transport services shall not be considered as advertisements for the purposes of this point.

4.4.2.11.   Automatic Information Systems — Manual Correction of incorrect or misleading information

Operational rules shall be implemented for the validation and ability to correct erroneous automatic information by the train crew (refer to point 4.2.2.7).

4.4.2.12.   Rules for announcement of the final destination and the next stop

Operational rules shall be implemented to ensure that the next stop is announced no later than 2 minutes prior to the event and that the dynamic information displays revert to show the final destination as soon as the train has stopped (refer to point 4.2.2.7).

4.4.2.13.   Rules on train composition to make wheelchair boarding aid devices usable according to the arrangement of the platforms.

Operational rules shall be implemented to take account of train composition variations such that the safe operational zones for wheelchair boarding aids can be determined with respect to the stopping point of trains.

4.4.2.14.   Safety of Manual and Powered Wheelchair Boarding Aids

Operational rules shall be implemented concerning the operation of boarding aids by train and station staff. In the case of manual devices, procedures shall ensure that minimum physical effort is required from staff. In the case of powered devices, procedures shall ensure emergency fail-safe-operation in the event of loss of power. An operational rule shall be implemented concerning the use by train or station staff of the moveable safety barrier fitted to wheelchair lifts.

Operational rules shall be implemented to ensure that train and station staff is able to safely operate boarding ramps, with respect to deployment, securing, raising, lowering and stowing.

4.4.2.15.   Assistance to board and alight the train

Operational rules shall be implemented to ensure that staff are aware that disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility may require assistance to board and alight the train, and shall provide such assistance if required.

Conditions on which assistance to persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility is provided are defined in Regulation (EU) 2021/782.

4.4.2.16.   Platform — Wheelchair Boarding Aid Operational Zone

The railway undertaking and the infrastructure manager or station manager shall define together the area on the platform where the facility is likely to be used and shall demonstrate its validity. That area shall be compatible with the existing platforms where the train is likely to stop.

As a consequence, the stopping point of the train shall in some cases be adjusted in order to comply with this requirement.

Operational rules shall be implemented to take account of train composition variations (refer to point 4.2.1.12) so that the stopping point of trains can be determined with respect to the boarding aid operational zones.

4.4.2.17.   Emergency method to deploy moveable steps

Operational rules shall be implemented for the emergency stowage or deployment of the bridging plate in the case of power failure.

4.4.2.18.   Operating combinations of rolling stock compliant and non-compliant with this TSI

When forming a train from a mixture of compliant and non-compliant rolling stock, operational procedures shall be implemented to ensure that a minimum of two wheelchair spaces compliant with this TSI are provided on the train. If toilets are available on the train, it shall be ensured that wheelchair users have access to a universal toilet.

Under such rolling stock combinations, procedures shall be in place to ensure that visual and audible route information is available on all vehicles.

It is accepted that dynamic information systems, wheelchair space, universal toilet, wheelchair accessible sleeping accommodation and call for aid devices may not be fully functional when working in such formations.

4.4.2.19.   Forming trains from individual vehicles compliant with this TSI

When vehicles that have been individually assessed in accordance with point 6.2.7 are formed into a train, operational procedures shall be in place to ensure that the complete train complies with point 4.2 of this TSI.

4.4.2.20.   Providing services on-board trains

When a service is provided to passengers in a specific area of a train that cannot be accessed by wheelchair users, operational means shall be in place to ensure that:

• (a) free of charge assistance is available to assist wheelchair users reach the service; or

• (b) the service is delivered free of charge to wheelchair users at the wheelchair spaces, unless the nature of the service makes it impossible to provide it remotely.

4.4.3.   Provision of boarding aids and provision of assistance

The infrastructure manager or station manager and railway undertaking shall agree the provision and management of the boarding aids as well as the provision of assistance and alternative transport in line with Regulation (EU) 2021/782in order to establish which party is responsible for the operation of boarding aids and alternative transport. The infrastructure manager (or station manager(s)) and railway undertaking shall ensure that the division of responsibilities they agree is the most viable overall solution.

Such agreements shall take into consideration the area of use of boarding aids referred to in points 5.3.1.2, 5.3.1.3, 5.3.2.9 and 5.3.2.10.

Such agreements shall define:

• (a) the station platforms where a boarding aid has to be operated by the infrastructure manager or the station manager and the rolling stock for which it will be used;

• (b) the station platforms where a boarding aid has to be operated by the railway undertaking and the rolling stock for which it will be used;

- (c) the rolling stock where a boarding aid has to be provided and operated by the railway undertaking and the station platform where it will be used;

- (d) the rolling stock where a boarding aid has to be provided by the railway undertaking and operated by the infrastructure manager or station manager, and the station platforms where it will be used;

• (e) for boarding aids located on the platforms, the location where they are most likely to be used, taking into account that a free space (no obstacles) of 150 cm is available from the edge of the boarding aid towards the direction where the wheelchair boards/lands at/to the platform level;

- (f) the conditions for the provision of alternative transport where:

• — the platform cannot be reached through an obstacle-free route, or
• — assistance cannot be provided to deploy a boarding aid between the platform and the rolling stock.

4.5.   Maintenance rules

4.5.1.   Infrastructure Subsystem

The infrastructure manager or station manager shall have procedures that include the provision of alternative assistance to disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility during maintenance, replacement or repair of facilities that are for use of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility.

4.5.2.   Rolling Stock Subsystem

If a facility that has been incorporated for persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility becomes defective (this includes tactile signs), the railway undertaking shall ensure that it has procedures for the facility to be repaired or replaced within 6 working days of the occurrence being reported.

4.6.   Professional qualifications

The professional qualifications of staff required for the operation and maintenance of the infrastructure or rolling stock subsystems according to the technical scope as defined in point 1.1, and according to point 4.4 giving the list of operational rules, concerned by this TSI, are as follows:

Professional training of staff performing the tasks of accompanying trains, delivering service and help for passengers at a station and of selling tickets shall include the subject of disability awareness and equality, including the specific needs of all persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility.

Professional training of engineers and managers, responsible for maintaining and operating the infrastructure or the rolling stock, shall include the subject of disability awareness and equality, including the specific needs of all persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility.

4.7.   Health and safety conditions

There is neither a specific requirement in the scope of this TSI related to the health and safety conditions of staff required for the operation of the infrastructure or rolling stock subsystem nor for the implementation of the TSI.

5.2.   Innovative solutions

As stated in point 4.1 of this TSI, innovative solutions may require new specifications and/or new assessment methods. These specifications and assessment methods shall be developed by the process described in article 6 of the Regulation.

5.3.   List and characteristics of constituents

The interoperability constituents are covered by the relevant provisions of  Directive (EU) 2016/797 and are listed below.

5.3.1.   Infrastructure

The following items are identified as being interoperability constituents for infrastructure:

5.3.1.2.   Platform ramps

• (1) Ramps shall be designed and assessed for an area of use defined by the maximum vertical gap they can overcome within a maximum slope of 18 % (10.2°).

• (2) Ramps shall accommodate a wheelchair with characteristics as detailed in appendix M.

• (3) 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.

• (4) If the ramp is power operated it shall incorporate a method of manual operation should power fail.

• (5) The ramp surface shall be slip resistant and shall have a stable position with an effective clear width of a minimum of 760 mm.

- (6) 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.

• (7) The upstands at both ends of the ramp shall be bevelled and shall not be higher than 20 mm. They shall have contrasting hazard warning bands.

• (8) The ramp shall be equipped with a mechanism to securely locate the ramp so that it is not subject to displacement when in use for boarding or alighting.

• (9) The ramp shall be provided with self-contrasting markings.

5.3.1.3.   Platform lifts

• (1) Lifts shall be designed and assessed for an area of use defined by the maximum vertical gap they can overcome.

• (2) Lifts shall accommodate a wheelchair with characteristics as detailed in appendix M.

• (3) Lifts 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.

• (4) The lift platform surface shall be slip resistant.

• (5) At surface level, the lift platform shall have a minimum clear width of 800 mm and a length of 1 200  mm. According to appendix M, an additional length of 50 mm shall be available for feet above a height of 100 mm above the lift platform, considering both inboard and outboard orientations of the wheelchair user.

• (6) The bridging plate overriding the gap between the lift platform and the carriage floor shall have a stable position with a minimum width of 760 mm.

• (7) Where provided, each control for deploying, lowering to ground level, raising and stowing the lift shall require continuous manual pressure by the operator and shall not allow an improper lift sequencing when the lift platform is occupied.

• (8) The lift shall incorporate a method of deploying, lowering to ground level with a lift occupant, and raising and stowing the empty lift if the power to the lift fails.

• (9) No part of the lift platform shall move at a rate exceeding 150 mm/second during lowering and lifting an occupant, and shall not exceed 600 mm/second during deploying or stowing (except if the lift is manually deployed or stowed).

• (10) The maximum lift platform horizontal and vertical acceleration when occupied shall be 0,3 g.

• (11) The lift platform shall be equipped with barriers to prevent any of the wheels of a wheelchair from rolling off the lift platform during its operation.

• (12) A movable barrier or inherent design feature shall prevent a wheelchair from rolling off the edge closest to the vehicle until the lift is in its fully raised position.

- (13) Each side of the lift platform which extends beyond the vehicle in its raised position shall have a barrier a minimum 25 mm high. Such barriers shall not interfere with manoeuvring into or out of the aisle.

• (14) The loading-edge barrier (outer barrier) which functions as a loading ramp when the lift is at ground level, shall be sufficient when raised or closed, or a supplementary system shall be provided, to prevent a power wheelchair from riding over or defeating it.

- (15) The lift shall permit both inboard and outboard orientation of the wheelchair user.

• (16) The lift shall be provided with self-contrasting markings.

5.3.2.   Rolling stock

The following items are identified as being interoperability constituents for rolling stock:

5.3.2.1.   Interface of the door control device

• (1) A door control device shall have visual indication, on or around it when enabled and shall be operable by the palm of the hand exerting a force not greater than 15 N.

• (2) It shall be identifiable by touch (for example: tactile markings); this identification shall indicate the functionality.

5.3.2.2.   Standard and universal toilets: common parameters

• (1) The centre of any door handle, lock or door control device on the exterior or interior of the toilet compartment shall be located at a minimum of 800 mm and a maximum of 1 100  mm above the toilet door threshold.

• (2) A visual and tactile (or audible) indication shall be given inside and outside the toilet to indicate when a door has been locked.

• (3) Any door control device and other equipment inside the toilet compartment (except for baby nappy change facilities and call for aid devices) shall be operable by exerting a force not exceeding 20 N.

• (4) Any control device, including flushing system, shall contrast with the background surface, and shall be identifiable by touch.

• (5) Clear, precise information for the operation of any control device shall be provided, making use of pictograms and shall be tactile.

- (6) The toilet seat and lid, and any handrails shall contrast with the background.

• (7) If both opened and closed door control devices are fitted one above the other, the top device shall always be the open control.

• (8) Automatic and semi-automatic doors shall incorporate devices that prevent passengers becoming trapped during operation of the doors.

• (9) The force required to open or close a manual door shall not exceed 60 N.

5.3.2.3.   Standard toilet

• (1) A standard toilet is not designed to be accessible to a wheelchair user.

• (2) The minimum door useable width shall be 500 mm.

• (3) A fixed vertical and/or horizontal handrail according to point 4.2.2.9 shall be provided adjacent to the toilet seat and the wash basin.

5.3.2.4.   Universal toilet

• (1) A universal toilet is a toilet designed to be used by all passengers including all persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility.

• (2) The area of use of a universal toilet is defined by the method used for its assessment (A or B according to point 6.1.3.1).

• (3) The toilet access door shall provide a minimum clear useable width of 800 mm. Where the door is automatic or semi-automatic, it shall be possible to open it partially in order to allow a wheelchair user's assistant to leave and re-enter the toilet module.

• (4) The exterior of the door shall be marked with a sign in accordance with appendix N.

• (5) There shall be sufficient space inside the toilet compartment to enable a wheelchair as defined in appendix M to be manoeuvred to a position allowing both a lateral and a diagonal transfer of the wheelchair occupant to the toilet seat.

• (6) There shall be a minimum clear space of 700 mm in front of the toilet seat that shall follow the seat profile.

• (7) A horizontal handrail that complies with the requirements of point 4.2.2.9 shall be provided at each side of the toilet seat extending at least to the leading edge of the toilet seat.

• (8) The handrail on the wheelchair accessible side shall be hinged in such a way so as to enable an unobstructed transfer for the wheelchair user to and from the toilet seat.

• (9) The surface of the toilet seat, when lowered, shall be at a height of 450 mm to 500 mm above the floor level.

• (10) All amenities shall be readily accessible to a wheelchair user.

• (11) The toilet cubicle shall be fitted with not less than two call for aid devices that shall, when operated, send a signal to a person who can take appropriate action; they need not initiate a communication.

• (12) The interface of the call for aid devices shall be as defined in point 5.3.2.6.

• (13) One call for aid device shall be placed not more than 450 mm above the floor, measured vertically from the surface of the floor to the centre of the control. It shall be positioned so that the control can be reached by a person lying on the floor.

- (14) The other call for aid device shall be not less than 800 mm and not more than 1 100  mm above the floor, measured vertically to the centre of the control.

• (15) These two call for aid devices shall be located on different vertical surfaces of the cubicle so that they can be reached from a range of positions.

• (16) The control of the call for aid devices shall be distinct from any other control within the toilet, be coloured differently from other control devices and contrast with their background.

• (17) If a baby nappy changing table is provided, in the lowered position its usable surface shall be between 800 mm and 1 000  mm above floor level.

5.3.2.5.   Baby nappy changing table

• (1) The usable surface of the baby nappy changing table shall be a minimum of 500 mm wide and 700 mm long.

• (2) It shall be designed to prevent a baby from inadvertently sliding off, shall have no sharp edges and shall be able to take a minimum load of 80 kg.

• (3) It shall be possible to put it into the stowed position with only one hand, using a force not exceeding 25 N.

5.3.2.6.   Interface of the call for aid device

A call for aid device shall:

• (1) be indicated by a sign having a yellow background contrasting with a black symbol (in accordance with the specification referenced in Appendix A, Index [10]). The symbol shall represent a bell or a telephone. The sign can be on the button or bezel or on a separate pictogram;

- (2) include tactile symbols;

• (3) emit a visual and audible indication to the user that it has been operated;

• (4) provide additional operating information if necessary;

• (5) be operable by the palm of a person's hand and not require a force exceeding 30 N to operate.

5.3.2.8.   Boarding aids: movable steps and bridging plates

• (1) A movable step or bridging plate shall be designed and assessed for an area of use defined by the width of the doorway it can fit.

• (2) The mechanical strength of the device shall be according to the specification referenced in Appendix A,  index [11].

- (3) A suitable mechanism shall be installed in order to ensure the stability of the device in the deployed and retracted position.

• (4) The device surface shall be slip resistant and shall have an effective clear width as large as the doorway width.

• (5) The device shall be equipped with obstacle detection according to the specification referenced in Appendix A,  index [11].

• (6) The device shall incorporate a method of deploying and stowing if the power to the step fails.

5.3.2.9.   Boarding aids: on-board ramps

• (1) Ramps shall be designed and assessed for an area of use defined by the maximum vertical gap they can overcome within a maximum slope of 18 % (10.2°).

• (2) Ramps shall withstand a weight of at least 300 kg, placed at the centre of the ramp distributed over an area of 660 mm by 660 mm.

• (3) An access ramp shall be either positioned manually by staff or deployed semi-automatically by mechanical means, operated by staff or by the passenger.

• (4) If the ramp is power operated it shall incorporate a method of manual operation should power fail.

• (5) The ramp surface shall be slip resistant and shall have an effective clear width of a minimum of 760 mm.

• (6) 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.

- (7) The upstands at both ends of the ramp shall be bevelled and shall not be higher than 20 mm. They shall have contrasting hazard warning bands.

• (8) When in use for boarding or alighting, the ramp shall be secured in use so that it is not subject to displacement when loading or unloading.

• (9) A semi-automatic ramp shall be fitted with a device capable of stopping the movement of that step if its front edge comes into contact with anything or person whilst the plate is in movement.

• (10) The ramp shall be provided with self-contrasting markings.

5.3.2.10.   Boarding aids: on-board lifts

• (1) Lifts shall be designed and assessed for an area of use defined by the maximum vertical gap they can overcome.

• (2) The lift platform surface shall be slip resistant. At surface level, the lift platform shall have a minimum clear width of 760 mm and a length of 1 200  mm. According to appendix M, an additional length of 50 mm shall be available for feet above a height of 100 mm above the lift platform, considering both inboard and outboard orientations of the wheelchair user.

• (3) The bridging plate overriding the gap between the lift platform and the carriage floor shall have a minimum width of 720 mm.

• (4) The lift shall withstand a weight of at least 300 kg, placed at the centre of the lift platform distributed over an area of 660 mm by 660 mm.

• (5) Where provided, each control for deploying, lowering to ground level, raising and stowing the lift shall require continuous manual pressure and shall not allow an improper lift sequencing when the lift platform is occupied.

• (6) The lift shall incorporate a method of deploying, lowering to ground level with a lift occupant, and raising and stowing the empty lift if the power to the lift fails.

• (7) No part of the lift platform shall move at a rate exceeding 150 mm/second during lowering and lifting an occupant, and shall not exceed 600 mm/second during deploying or stowing (except if the lift is manually deployed or stowed).

• (8) The maximum lift platform horizontal and vertical acceleration when occupied shall be 0,3 g.

• (9) The lift platform shall be equipped with barriers to prevent any of the wheels of a wheelchair from rolling off the lift platform during its operation.

• (10) A movable barrier or inherent design feature shall prevent a wheelchair from rolling off the edge closest to the vehicle until the lift is in its fully raised position.

- (11) Each side of the lift platform which extends beyond the vehicle in its raised position shall have a barrier a minimum 25 mm high. Such barriers shall not interfere with manoeuvring into or out of the aisle.

• (12) The loading-edge barrier (outer barrier) which functions as a loading ramp when the lift is at ground level, shall be sufficient when raised or closed, or a supplementary system shall be provided, to prevent a power wheelchair from riding over or defeating it.

- (13) The lift shall permit both inboard and outboard orientation of the wheelchair user.

- (14) The lift shall be provided with self-contrasting markings.

Modules for the procedures for assessment of conformity, suitability for use and EC verification are described in Decision 2010/713/EU.

6.1.   Interoperability constituents

6.1.1.   Conformity assessment

An EC declaration of conformity or suitability for use, in accordance with Article 9(2) and Article 10(1) of Directive (EU) 2016/797, shall be drawn up by the manufacturer or his authorised representative established in the Union before placing an interoperability constituent on the market.

The conformity assessment of an interoperability constituent shall be in accordance with the prescribed module(s) of that particular constituent specified in point 6.1.2 of this TSI.

6.1.2.   Application of modules

The modules for the EC certification of conformity of interoperability constituents are listed in the table below:

Table 14

Modules for EC certification of conformity of interoperability constituents

Module CA	Internal production control
Module CA1	Internal production control plus product verification by individual examination
Module CA2	Internal production control plus product verification at random intervals
Module CB	EC-Type examination
Module CC	Conformity to type based on internal production control
Module CD	Conformity to type based on quality management system of the production process
Module CF	Conformity to type based on product verification
Module CH	Conformity based on full quality management system
Module CH1	Conformity based on full quality management system plus design examination
Module CV	Type validation by in service experience (Suitability for use)

The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Union shall choose one of the modules or module combinations indicated in the following table for the constituent to be assessed:

Table 15

Combination of modules for EC certification of conformity of interoperability constituents

| Point of this Annex | Constituents to be assessed | Module | Module | Module | Module | Module | Module | Module |

| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Point of this Annex | Constituents to be assessed | CA | CA1 or CA2 [^E0010] | CB + CC | CB + CD | CB + CF | CH [^E0010] | CH1 | | 5.3.1.2 and 5.3.1.3 | Platform ramps and platform lifts | | X | | X | X | X | X | | 5.3.2.1 | Interface of door control device | X | | X | | | X | | | 5.3.2.2, 5.3.2.3 and 5.3.2.4 | Toilet modules | | X | X | X | | X | X | | 5.3.2.5 | Baby nappy changing table | X | | X | | | X | | | 5.3.2.6 | Call for aid devices | X | | X | | | X | | | 5.3.2.8 to 5.3.2.10 | Boarding devices | | X | | X | X | X | X |

Modules CA1, CA2 or CH may be used only in the case of products manufactured in accordance with a design developed and already used to place products on the market before the application of relevant TSIs applicable to those products, provided that the manufacturer demonstrates to the notified body that design review and type examination were performed for previous applications under comparable conditions, and are in conformity with the requirements of this TSI; this demonstration shall be documented, and is considered as providing the same level of proof as module CB or design examination in accordance with module CH1.

Where a particular procedure shall be used for the assessment, this is specified in point 6.1.3.

6.1.3.   Particular assessment procedures

6.1.3.1.   Universal Toilet Module

The space inside the toilet compartment enabling a wheelchair as defined in appendix M to be manoeuvred to a position allowing both a lateral and a diagonal transfer of the wheelchair occupant to the toilet seat shall be assessed using the method A described in the specification referenced in Appendix A, index 9.

Alternatively, where method A cannot be used, it is allowed to utilize method B described in the specification referenced in Appendix A, index 9. This allowance is only provided for in the following cases:

- — vehicles where the available floor width is narrower than 2 400  mm,

- — existing rolling stock when it is renewed or upgraded,

6.1.3.2.   Toilet Module and Universal Toilet Module

When a toilet module or a universal toilet module is not built as an independent compartment, its characteristics can be assessed at subsystem level.

6.2.   Subsystems

6.2.1   EC verification (general)

The EC verification procedures to be applied to the subsystems are described in Article 15 of Directive (EU) 2016/797 and Annex IV to that Directive.

The EC verification procedure shall be performed in accordance with the prescribed modules(s) specified in point 6.2.2 of this TSI.

For the infrastructure subsystem, if the applicant demonstrates that tests or assessments of a subsystem or parts of a subsystem are the same or have been successful for previous applications of a design, the notified body shall consider the results of those tests and assessments for the EC verification.

For the infrastructure subsystem, the objective of inspection by a notified body is to ensure that the requirements of the TSI are fulfilled. The inspection is performed as a visual examination; in case of doubt, for the values verification, the notified body can ask the applicant to perform measurements. In case different methods are possible (e.g. for contrast), the measurement method shall be the one used by the applicant.

The approval process and the contents of the assessment shall be agreed between the applicant and a notified body in accordance with the requirements set out in this TSI.

6.2.2.   Procedures for EC verification of a subsystem (modules)

The modules for the EC verification of subsystems are listed in the table below:

Table 16

Modules for the EC verification of subsystems

Module SB	EC-type examination
Module SD	EC verification based on quality management system of the production process
Module SF	EC verification based on product verification
Module SG	EC verification based on unit verification
Module SH1	EC verification based on full quality management system plus design examination

The applicant shall choose one of the modules or module combinations indicated in table 17.

Table 17

Combination of modules for the EC verification of subsystems

Subsystem to be assessed	Module SB+SD	Module SB+SF	Module SG	Module SH1
Rolling Stock Subsystem	X	X		X
Infrastructure Subsystem			X	X

The characteristics of the subsystem to be assessed during the relevant phases are indicated in appendix E to this TSI, Table E.1 for infrastructure subsystem and Table E.2 for rolling stock subsystem. The applicant shall confirm that each subsystem produced complies with the type.

6.2.3.   Particular assessment procedures

6.2.3.1.   Wheelchair transfer seat

The assessment of the requirement for the provision of transfer seats shall only consist in verifying that they are present and equipped with movable armrests. In particular the method of transfer shall not be assessed.

6.2.3.2.   Step position for vehicle access and egress

This requirement shall be validated by calculation using the nominal values of the construction drawing of the vehicle and the nominal values of the relevant platform or platforms where the rolling stock is intended to stop. The outer end of the floor at the passenger access door shall be considered as a step.

6.2.3.3.   Assessment of contrast for the rolling stock subsystem

Assessment of contrast for the rolling stock subsystem shall be performed in accordance with the specification referenced in Appendix A, Index [18].

6.2.4.   Technical solutions giving presumption of conformity at design stage

With regard to this TSI, the infrastructure subsystem can be considered as an assembly made of a succession of recurring subcomponents such as:

• — parking facilities,

• — doors and entrances, transparent obstacles with their marking,

• — tactile walking surface indicators, tactile information along obstacle-free routes,

• — ramps and stairs with handrails,

• — mounting and highlighting of furniture,

• — ticketing or information counters,

• — ticket vending and control machines,

- — visual information: signposting, pictograms, dynamic information,

• — platforms, including ends and edges, shelters and waiting areas when provided,

• — level track crossings.

For those subcomponents of the infrastructure subsystem, presumption of conformity may be assessed at design stage prior to and independently from any specific project. An intermediate statement of verification (ISV) shall be issued by a notified body at design stage.

6.2.5.   Assessment of maintenance

In accordance with Article 15(4) of Directive (EU) 2016/797, the applicant shall be responsible for compiling the technical file, containing the documentation requested for operation and maintenance.

The notified body shall verify only that the documentation requested for operation and maintenance, as defined in point 4.5 of this TSI, is provided. The notified body is not required to verify the information contained in the documentation provided.

6.2.6.   Assessment of operational rules

In conformity with Articles 10 and 12 of Directive (EU) 2016/798, railway undertakings and infrastructure managers must demonstrate compliance with the operational requirements of this TSI within their safety management system when applying for any new or amended safety certificate or safety authorisation.

6.2.7.   Assessment of units intended to be used in general operation

When rolling stock is supplied as individual vehicles, rather than in fixed units, such vehicles shall be assessed against the relevant points of this TSI, accepting that not every such vehicle will have wheelchair spaces, wheelchair accessible facilities or a universal toilet.

The area of use in terms of type of rolling stock which, coupled with the unit to be assessed, ensures that the train is fully compliant with the TSI is not verified by the notified body.

After such a unit has received the authorisation to be placed on the market, it is the responsibility of the railway undertaking to make sure, when forming the train with other compatible vehicles, that point 4.2 of this TSI is complied with at train level, in accordance with the rules defined in point 4.2.2.5 of the OPE TSI (train composition).

7.1.   Application of this TSI to new Infrastructure and Rolling Stock

7.1.1.   New Infrastructure

This TSI is applicable to all new stations in its scope.

It is not mandatory to apply this TSI to new stations which have already been granted a building permit or which are subject to a contract for major construction works that is either already signed or in the final phase of a tendering procedure at the date of application of this TSI. However, an earlier version of this TSI must be applied within its defined scope. The consistence of applicable requirements of partial application of different versions of this TSI to particular sections of the station must be justified by the applicant certified by the notified body.

Where stations which were closed for a long time to passenger service are put in service again, this may be treated as renewal or upgrade in accordance with point 7.2.

In all cases of construction of a new station, the station manager or planning entity shall organise a consultation of the entities in charge of the management of the neighbourhood, in order to enable as far as possible the accessibility requirements to be met not only in the station, but also for the access to the station. In the case of multimodal stations, other transport authorities shall be consulted for access to and from the railway and to and from other modes of transport.

7.1.2.   New Rolling Stock

- (1)This TSI is applicable to all units of rolling stock in its scope which are placed on the market after 28 September 2023, except where point 7.1.1.2 ‘Application to ongoing projects’ of the LOC&PAS TSI applies.

• (2)Compliance with this Annex in its version applicable before 28 September 2023 is deemed equivalent to compliance with this TSI, except for the TSI changes listed in Appendix P.

• (3)The rules related to the EC type or design examination certificates for the rolling stock subsystem and the associated interoperability constituents shall be as specified in point 7.1.3 of the LOC&PAS TSI.

7.2.   Application of this TSI to existing Infrastructure and Rolling Stock

7.2.1.   Steps of the gradual transition to the target system

This TSI applies to subsystems when they are renewed or upgraded.

This TSI does not apply to renewed or upgraded stations which have already been granted a building permit or which are subject to a contract for construction works that is either already signed or under final phase of tendering procedure at the date of application of this TSI.

This TSI does not apply to renewed or upgraded rolling stock which are subject to a contract already signed or under final phase of tendering procedure at the date of application of this TSI.

For existing infrastructure and rolling stock, the overarching aim of the TSI is to achieve compliance with the TSI through the identification and progressive elimination of existing obstacles to accessibility.

Member States ensure that inventories of assets are organized and adopt implementation plans in order to achieve the aim of this Regulation.

7.2.1.1.   Inventory of assets — infrastructure

7.2.1.1.1.   Functional and technical architecture

The functions of the inventory of assets consist of:

• (1) identifying the existing obstacles and barriers to accessibility;

• (2) providing practical information to users;

• (3) monitoring and evaluating progress on accessibility.

The architecture for the exchange of accessibility data is provided for in Regulation (EU) No 454/2011 (TAP TSI).

The specifications referenced in Appendix A, Indexes [21] and [22] shall apply for the formatting and exchange of accessibility data.

For the intended particular usage, a harmonised specific transmodel profile as is provided for in the technical documents referred to in Appendix O, index 1.

7.2.1.1.2.   Rules for the input and self-assessment of accessibility data

The rules for the input and self-assessment of accessibility data shall be the following:

• (1) entities that collect the accessibility data relative to assets need not be independent from the daily management of those assets;

• (2) during the first collection of accessibility data pursuant to the entry into force of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/772 ([^E0011]), the state of conformity of stations to this TSI may be inventoried as unassessed;

• (3) where a station, or elements thereof, undergoes an upgrade, renewal work or any type of work foreseen by a national implementation plan for this TSI, the corresponding accessibility data shall be updated, including the state of conformity to this TSI, where relevant;

• (4) the state of conformity to this TSI may be updated on the basis of an ISV as described in point 6.2.4 of this TSI;

• (5) the working order of the equipment does not need to be inventoried.

A data collection tool, the operating modes of which are described in the technical documents referred to in Appendix O, index 2, shall be made available by the Commission.

Alternatively, where structured accessibility data exist and may be converted to the harmonised profile, those data may be transferred after conversion. The methodology for the conversion of existing accessibility data and the communication protocol are provided for in the technical documents referred to in Appendix O, index 3.

7.2.1.1.3.   Rules for consultation

From the ERSAD:

• (1) the public shall be able to access information from a public website hosted by the European Union Agency for Railways;

• (2) registered national authorities shall be able to retrieve all accessibility data that are relevant to the Member State;

• (3) the Commission and the Agency shall be able to retrieve all accessibility data.

7.2.1.1.4.   Rules for the management of user feedback

Feedback from users may take the form of:

• (1) institutional feedback from users associations, including organisations representing persons with disabilities: existing structures may be used as long as they include representatives from organisations of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility and reflect the situation at an appropriate level, not necessarily at a national level. The procedure for giving user feedback shall be organised so as to permit the participation of those organisations on an equal basis;

• (2) individual feedback: website visitors shall be provided with the possibility to report incorrect information about accessibility data regarding a particular station and get an acknowledgement that their comment has been received.

In both situations, the feedback from users shall be adequately considered by the entity(ies) responsible for collecting, maintaining and exchanging the data.

7.2.2.   Application of this TSI to existing Infrastructure

For infrastructure, the conformity with this TSI is mandatory for those parts that are renewed or upgraded. However, the TSI recognizes that, due to the characteristics of the inherited railway system, compliance of existing infrastructure may be achieved through a gradual improvement of accessibility.

In addition to this gradual approach, the target system for existing infrastructure permits the following exceptions:

• — In case an obstacle free route is created from existing footbridges, stairways and subways, including doors, lifts and ticket control machines, compliance with requirements related to dimensions of those in respect of width is not mandatory.

• — Compliance with requirements related to the minimum width of the platform is not mandatory for existing stations if the cause of non-compliance is the presence of certain platform obstacles (e.g. structural columns, stairwells, lifts, etc.) or existing tracks that are unlikely to be moveable.

- — Where an existing station, or a part of it, is a recognised historic building and is protected by national law, it is allowed to adapt the requirements of this TSI in order not to infringe the national law for the protection of the building.

7.2.3.   Application of this TSI to rolling stock in operation or to an existing rolling stock type.