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

• (1)The rules for managing changes to rolling stock in operation or to an existing rolling stock type shall be as specified in point 7.1.2 of the LOC&PAS TSI and in Appendix F to this TSI.

• (2)The rules for the extension of the area of use for existing rolling stock in operation before 19 July 2010 or having an authorisation in accordance with Directive 2008/57/EC shall be as specified in point 7.1.4 of the LOC&PAS TSI.

7.3.   Specific cases

7.3.1.   General

The specific cases, as listed in point 7.3.2, describe special provisions that are needed and authorised on particular networks of each Member State.

These specific cases are classified as:

• — ‘P’ cases : ‘permanent’ cases.

• — ‘T’ cases : ‘temporary’ cases, where it is planned that the target system is reached in the future.

7.3.2.   List of specific cases

7.3.2.1.   Priority Seats (point 4.2.2.1)

Specific cases Germany and Denmark ‘P’

10 % of all seats shall be priority seats. In trains with a volunteer and compulsory reservation a minimum of 20 % of those priority seats shall have a pictogram, the other 80 % of priority seats can be booked or reserved in advance.

In trains with no possibility of reservation all priority seats shall have a special pictogram according to point 4.2.2.1.2.1

7.3.2.2.   Wheelchair spaces (point 4.2.2.2)

Specific Case France ‘P’ for the ‘Ile de France’ network

The number of wheelchair spaces is limited to two for any unit intended to be used on Ile de France Express network lines A B C D and E independently of its length.

7.3.2.3.   Exterior doors (point 4.2.2.3.2)

Specific Case France ‘P’ for the ‘Ile de France’ network

Due to the short dwelling time and travel time between stations, no audible signal is required when a passenger access door is released for opening in any unit intended to be used on Ile de France Express network lines A B C D and E.

7.3.2.4.   Clearways (point 4.2.2.6)

Specific Case Great Britain, Northern Ireland and Ireland ‘P’

For reasons of restricted structure gauge, track curvature and consequent restricted vehicle width, it is permissible for clause 4.2.2.6 (1st bullet) to be complied with only for access to priority seats.

This specific case does not prevent the access of TSI compliant rolling stock to the national network.

7.3.2.5.   Height changes (point 4.2.2.8)

Specific Case France ‘P’ for the ‘Ile de France’ network

For double deck trains, internal steps (other than those for external access) shall have a maximum height of 208 mm and a minimum depth of 215 mm, measured at the central axis of the stairs.

7.3.2.6.   Step position for vehicle access and egress (point 4.2.2.11)

Specific case Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania ‘P’ for all rolling stock intended to stop, in normal operation, at platforms of 200 mm height

In such case, the values of δh, δν+ and δν– shall be according to the following table:

Table 18

Values of δh, δν+ and δν– for specific case Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

| | δh mm | δν+ mm | δν– mm |

| --- | --- | --- | --- | | on a straight level track | 200 | 400 | n.a. |

Specific case Finland ‘P’

A supplementary step will be required for use on lines in Finland. This first useful step shall be such that the maximum construction gauge of the vehicle meets the requirements of the specification referenced in Appendix A,  Index [15] and the values of δh, δν+ and δν– shall be according to the following table:

Table 19

Values of δh, δν+ and δν– for specific case Finland

| | δh mm | δν+ mm | δν– mm |

| --- | --- | --- | --- | | on a straight level track | 200 | 230 | 160 | | on a track with a curve radius of 300 m | 410 | 230 | 160 |

Specific Case Germany ‘P’ for all rolling stock intended to stop, in normal operation, at platforms of 960 mm height:

In such case, the values of δh, δν+ and δν– shall be according to the following table:

Table 20

Values of δh, δν+ and δν– for specific case Germany

| | δh mm | δν+ mm | δν– mm |

| --- | --- | --- | --- | | on a straight level track | 200 | 230 | 230 | | on a track with a curve radius of 300 m | 290 | 230 | 230 |

Specific case Austria and Germany ‘P’ for all rolling stock intended to stop, in normal operation, at platforms below 550 mm height

In such case, in addition to the requirements of point 4.2.2.11.1 (2), a step shall be available such that the values of δh, δν+ and δν– shall be according to the following table:

Table 21

Values of δh, δν+ and δν– for specific case Austria and Germany for low platforms

| | δh mm | δν+ mm | δν– mm |

| --- | --- | --- | --- | | on a straight level track | 200 | 310 | n.a. | | On a track with a curve radius of 300 m | 290 | 310 | n.a. |

Specific Case Ireland ‘P’ for all rolling stock intended to stop, in normal operation at platforms of 915 mm height

In such case, the values of δh, δν+ and δν– shall be according to the following table:

Table 22

Values of δh, δν+ and δν– for specific case Ireland

	δh mm	δν+ mm	δν– mm
on a straight level track	275	250	—
on a track with a curve radius of 300 m	275	250	—

Specific Case Portugal ‘P’ for the 1 668  mm gauge network

For rolling stock intended to operate on 1 668  mm track gauge network, the first useful step shall comply with the values defined in point 4.2.2.11.1 (5) Table 9), including the rolling stock designed according interoperable gauges running over 1 668  mm track gauge or running over 1 435  mm on three rail track (1 668 and 1 435 ).

On 1 668  mm nominal track gauge network are allowed platforms with the height of 685 mm or 900 mm above the rail running surface.

The design of entrance door sill of new commuter rolling stock shall be optimized for access from platforms with height of 900 mm.

Specific Case Spain ‘P’

For rolling stock intended to run on 1 435 mm track gauge, the values of bq0, δh, δv+ and δv- shall be the ones defined in point 4.2.2.11.1, Table 7 and Table 8.

For rolling stock intended to run on 1 668  mm track gauge, the position of the first useable access step will fit to the dimensions given in Table 23 and Table 24 of this TSI, depending on the platform height and line structure gauge, as defined in point 7.7.15.1 of the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1299/2014 ([^E0012]):

Table 23

Specific case for Spain — values of δh, δν+ and δν– and bq0 on a straight level track with 1 668 mm track gauge

On a straight level track	On a straight level track	On a straight level track	On a straight level track	On a straight level track	On a straight level track
Step position	Step position	Line structure gauge	Line structure gauge	Line structure gauge	Line structure gauge
Step position	Step position	Gauge GEC16 or GEB16	Gauge GHE16	Gauge GHE16	Three-rails track (1)
Step position	Step position	Gauge GEC16 or GEB16	Platform height 760 or 680 mm	Platform height 550 mm	Three-rails track (1)
δh mm	1 435 /1 668 mm variable track gauge vehicles	275	275	255	316,5
δh mm	1 668 mm track gauge vehicles	200	200	200	241,5
δν+ mm	δν+ mm	230	230	230	230
δν– mm	δν– mm	160	160	160	160
bq0	bq0	1 725	1 725	1 705	1 766,5

Table 24

Specific case for Spain — values of δh, δν+ and δν– and bq0 on a track with a curve radius of 300 m with 1 668 mm track gauge

| | | | | | |

| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | On a track with a curve radius of 300 m | On a track with a curve radius of 300 m | On a track with a curve radius of 300 m | On a track with a curve radius of 300 m | On a track with a curve radius of 300 m | On a track with a curve radius of 300 m | | Step position | Step position | Line structure gauge | Line structure gauge | Line structure gauge | Line structure gauge | | Step position | Step position | Gauge GEC16 or GEB16 | Gauge GHE16 | Gauge GHE16 | Three-rails track⁽¹⁾ | | Step position | Step position | Gauge GEC16 or GEB16 | Platform height 760 or 680 mm | Platform height 550 mm | Three-rails track⁽¹⁾ | | δh mm | 1 435 /1 668 mm variable track gauge vehicles | 365 | 365 | 345 | 406,5 | | δh mm | 1 668 mm track gauge vehicles | 290 | 290 | 290 | 331,5 | | δν+ mm | δν+ mm | 230 | 230 | 230 | 230 | | δν– mm | δν– mm | 160 | 160 | 160 | 160 | | bq0 | bq0 | 1 737,5 | 1 737,5 | 1 717,5 | 1 779 |

• (1)These values shall be applied where the shared rail is located in the closest position to the platform. If the shared rail is in the farthest position from the platform, the position of the first useable step will fit to the appropriate dimensions depending on the line structure gauge and the platform height, as defined in the lines corresponding to the 1 668  mm track gauge case with two rails.

Specific Case United Kingdom ‘P’ for all rolling stock intended to stop, in normal operation at platforms of nominal 915 mm height

Passenger access steps for the vehicle shall be designed to meet the requirements as set out in the National Technical Rules notified for this purpose.

7.3.2.7.   Provision of boarding aids and provision of assistance (point 4.4.3)

Specific Case Spain ‘P’

In the Spanish network, it is possible to operate trains with a design gauge narrower than the structure gauge considered for the installation of platforms (see Note). That situation might cause a wider horizontal gap between train and platform. Therefore, the railway undertaking and the infrastructure manager or station manager involved shall perform a shared risk management, in the following cases:

• (a) for rolling stock intended to operate on 1 668 mm track gauge lines, when the nose of the access step is located outside the area defined in Table 23 for δh = 200 mm and in Table 24 for δh = 290 mm;

- (b) for rolling stock intended to operate on 1 435 mm track gauge on three-rails lines, when the shared rail is in the farthest position from the platform.

Note: a vehicle gauge is narrower than a structure gauge if the semi-width of the reference kinematic profile of the vehicle gauge, measured at platform level, is smaller than the semi-width of the reference kinematic profile of the structure gauge.

7.3.2.8.   Obstacle free route identification (point 4.2.1.2.3)

Specific Case France ‘T’

Tactile and contrasted walking surface indicators may be omitted in small stations for the provision of information on the obstacle-free route when remotely controlled audible beacons are provided.

Appendix A

Standards or Normative Documents Referred to in this TSI

| Index | Characteristics to be assessed | TSI point | Mandatory standard point | |

| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [1] | EN 81-70:2021+A1:2022 Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Particular applications for passenger and goods passenger lift - Part 70: Accessibility to lifts for persons including persons with disability | EN 81-70:2021+A1:2022 Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Particular applications for passenger and goods passenger lift - Part 70: Accessibility to lifts for persons including persons with disability | EN 81-70:2021+A1:2022 Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Particular applications for passenger and goods passenger lift - Part 70: Accessibility to lifts for persons including persons with disability | | | [1.1] | Dimensions of the lifts | 4.2.1.2.2 (5) | 5.3.1, Table 3 | | | [1.2] | Tactile signage | 4.2.1.10 (7) | Table 4 points (c), (h), (j) and (k) | | | [2] | EN 115-1:2017 Safety of escalators and moving walks - Part 1: Construction and installation | EN 115-1:2017 Safety of escalators and moving walks - Part 1: Construction and installation | EN 115-1:2017 Safety of escalators and moving walks - Part 1: Construction and installation | | | [2.1] | Design of escalators and moving walks | 4.2.1.2.2 (6) | 5.4.1.2.2, 5.4.1.2.3 5.2.2 | | | [3] | EN 12464-2:2014 Light and lighting - Lighting of work places - Part 2: Outdoor work places | EN 12464-2:2014 Light and lighting - Lighting of work places - Part 2: Outdoor work places | EN 12464-2:2014 Light and lighting - Lighting of work places - Part 2: Outdoor work places | | | [3.1] | Lighting on platforms | 4.2.1.9 (3) | Table 5.12, except points 5.12.16 and 5.12.19 | | | [4] | EN 12464-1:2021 Light and lighting - Lighting of work places - Part 1: Indoor work places | EN 12464-1:2021 Light and lighting - Lighting of work places - Part 1: Indoor work places | EN 12464-1:2021 Light and lighting - Lighting of work places - Part 1: Indoor work places | | | [4.1] | Lighting on platforms | 4.2.1.9 (3) | 61.1.2 | | | [5] | EN 60268-16:2020 Sound system equipment - Part 16: Objective rating of speech intelligibility by speech transmission index | EN 60268-16:2020 Sound system equipment - Part 16: Objective rating of speech intelligibility by speech transmission index | EN 60268-16:2020 Sound system equipment - Part 16: Objective rating of speech intelligibility by speech transmission index | | | [5.1] | Speech transmission index, stations | 4.2.1.11 (1) | Annex B | | | [5.2] | Speech transmission index, rolling stock | 4.2.2.7.4 (5) | Annex B | | | [6] | EN 13272-1:2019 Railway applications -Electrical lighting for rolling stock in public transport systems-Part 1: Heavy rail | EN 13272-1:2019 Railway applications -Electrical lighting for rolling stock in public transport systems-Part 1: Heavy rail | EN 13272-1:2019 Railway applications -Electrical lighting for rolling stock in public transport systems-Part 1: Heavy rail | | | [6.1] | Lighting in rolling stock | 4.2.2.4 (1) | Annex B | 4.1.2 | | [6.2] | Reduction of lighting (operational rule) | 4.4.2.7 | 4.1.6, 4.1.7 | | | [7] | ISO 3864-1:2011 Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Part 1: Design principles for safety signs and safety markings | ISO 3864-1:2011 Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Part 1: Design principles for safety signs and safety markings | ISO 3864-1:2011 Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Part 1: Design principles for safety signs and safety markings | | | [7.1] | Safety, warning, mandatory action and prohibition signs | 4.2.2.7.2 (1) | 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 | | | [8] | EN 15273-1:2013+A1:2016/AC:2017 Railway applications - Gauges - Part 1: General - Common rules for infrastructure and rolling stock | EN 15273-1:2013+A1:2016/AC:2017 Railway applications - Gauges - Part 1: General - Common rules for infrastructure and rolling stock | EN 15273-1:2013+A1:2016/AC:2017 Railway applications - Gauges - Part 1: General - Common rules for infrastructure and rolling stock | | | [8.1] | Calculation of bq0 | 4.2.2.11.1 (2) | H.2.2 | | | [9] | EN 16585-1:2017 Railway applications - Design for PRM use - Equipment and components onboard rolling stock - Part 1: Toilets | EN 16585-1:2017 Railway applications - Design for PRM use - Equipment and components onboard rolling stock - Part 1: Toilets | EN 16585-1:2017 Railway applications - Design for PRM use - Equipment and components onboard rolling stock - Part 1: Toilets | | | [9.1] | Assessment of the Universal Toilet Module | 6.1.3.1 | Chapter 6 | | | [9.2] | Comfortable reach range of a person using a wheelchair | 4.2.2.2 (12) | Figure B.2 | | | [10] | ISO 3864-4:2011 Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Part 4: Colorimetric and photometric properties of safety sign materials | ISO 3864-4:2011 Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Part 4: Colorimetric and photometric properties of safety sign materials | ISO 3864-4:2011 Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Part 4: Colorimetric and photometric properties of safety sign materials | | | [10.1] | Definition of colours | 5.3.2.6 (1) | Chapter 4 | | | [11] | EN 14752:2019+A1:2021 Railway applications - Bodyside entrance systems for rolling stock | EN 14752:2019+A1:2021 Railway applications - Bodyside entrance systems for rolling stock | EN 14752:2019+A1:2021 Railway applications - Bodyside entrance systems for rolling stock | | | [11.1] | Boarding device mechanical strength | 5.3.2.8 (2) | 4.2.2 | | | [11.2] | Obstacle detection | 5.3.2.8 (5) | 5.4 | | | [12] | ISO 7000:2019 Graphical symbols for use on equipment — Registered symbols | ISO 7000:2019 Graphical symbols for use on equipment — Registered symbols | ISO 7000:2019 Graphical symbols for use on equipment — Registered symbols | | | [12.1] | Symbol for sign which identify wheelchair accessible areas | point N.3 of Appendix N | Symbol 0100 | | | [13] | ISO 7001:2007/Amd 4:2017 Graphical symbols — Public information symbols | ISO 7001:2007/Amd 4:2017 Graphical symbols — Public information symbols | ISO 7001:2007/Amd 4:2017 Graphical symbols — Public information symbols | | | [13.1] | Symbol for sign which identify wheelchair accessible areas | Point N.3 of Appendix N | Symbol PIPF 006 | | | [14] | ETSI EN 301 462 :2000-03 Human Factors (HF); Symbols to identify telecommunications facilities for deaf and hard of hearing people | ETSI EN 301 462 :2000-03 Human Factors (HF); Symbols to identify telecommunications facilities for deaf and hard of hearing people | ETSI EN 301 462 :2000-03 Human Factors (HF); Symbols to identify telecommunications facilities for deaf and hard of hearing people | | | [14.1] | Symbol for sign indicating inductive loops | Point N.3 of Appendix N | 4.3.1.2 | | | [15] | EN 15273-2:2013+A1:2016 Railway applications - Gauges - Part 2: Rolling stock gauge | EN 15273-2:2013+A1:2016 Railway applications - Gauges - Part 2: Rolling stock gauge | EN 15273-2:2013+A1:2016 Railway applications - Gauges - Part 2: Rolling stock gauge | | | [15.1] | Specific case for Finland | 7.3.2.6 | Annex F | | | [16] | EN 16585-2:2017 Railway applications - Design for PRM use - Equipment and components on board rolling stock - Part 2: Elements for sitting, standing and moving | EN 16585-2:2017 Railway applications - Design for PRM use - Equipment and components on board rolling stock - Part 2: Elements for sitting, standing and moving | EN 16585-2:2017 Railway applications - Design for PRM use - Equipment and components on board rolling stock - Part 2: Elements for sitting, standing and moving | | | [16.1] | Diagrams of priority seats | 4.2.2.1.2.1 (7) 4.2.2.1.2.1 (8) | Annex A | | | [16.2] | Unidirectional seats | 4.2.2.1.2.2 (1) | Figure A.2 | | | [16.3] | Facing seats arrangement | 4.2.2.1.2.3 (1) 4.2.2.1.2.3 (2) | Figures A.3 and A.4 | | | [16.4] | Diagrams of wheelchair spaces | 4.2.2.2 (4) | Figures B1, B2, B3 | | | [16.5] | Diagrams of wheelchair spaces | Appendix F | Figure 5 | | | [17] | EN 16585-3:2017 Railway applications - Design for PRM use - Equipment and components on board rolling stock - Part 3: Clearways and internal doors | EN 16585-3:2017 Railway applications - Design for PRM use - Equipment and components on board rolling stock - Part 3: Clearways and internal doors | EN 16585-3:2017 Railway applications - Design for PRM use - Equipment and components on board rolling stock - Part 3: Clearways and internal doors | | | [17.1] | Clearway through the vehicles | 4.2.2.6 (1) | Figure 2 | | | [17.2] | Clearway between connecting vehicles of a single trainset, | 4.2.2.6 (1) | Figure 3 | | | [17.3] | Clearway to and from wheelchair accessible areas | 4.2.2.6 (1) | Figure 5 | | | [17.4] | Corridor widths for a change of direction | 4.2.2.6 (4) | Table 3 | | | [18] | EN 16584-1:2017 Railway applications - Design for PRM use - General requirements - Part 1: Contrast | EN 16584-1:2017 Railway applications - Design for PRM use - General requirements - Part 1: Contrast | EN 16584-1:2017 Railway applications - Design for PRM use - General requirements - Part 1: Contrast | | | [18.1] | Assessment of contrast for the rolling stock subsystem | 6.2.3.3 | Annex A, point A.1 | | | [19] | EN 16584-2:2017 Railway applications - Design for PRM use - General requirements – Part 2: Information | EN 16584-2:2017 Railway applications - Design for PRM use - General requirements – Part 2: Information | EN 16584-2:2017 Railway applications - Design for PRM use - General requirements – Part 2: Information | | | [19.1] | Door visible signals | 4.2.2.3.2 (11) | 5.3.3.2 (g) and (h) | | | [20] | EN 17285:2020 Railway applications - Acoustics - Measuring of door audible warnings | EN 17285:2020 Railway applications - Acoustics - Measuring of door audible warnings | EN 17285:2020 Railway applications - Acoustics - Measuring of door audible warnings | | | [20.1] | Measurement of interior door signals | App. G - G.4 | 5, 6, 7 | | | [20.2] | Measurement of exterior door signals | App. G - G.4 | 5, 6, 7 | | | [20.3] | Measurement of door finding signals | App. G – G.4 | 5, 7 | | | [21] | CEN/TS 16614-1:2020 Public transport — Network and Timetable Exchange (NeTEx) — Part 1: Public transport network topology exchange format | CEN/TS 16614-1:2020 Public transport — Network and Timetable Exchange (NeTEx) — Part 1: Public transport network topology exchange format | CEN/TS 16614-1:2020 Public transport — Network and Timetable Exchange (NeTEx) — Part 1: Public transport network topology exchange format | | | [21.1] | Formatting and exchange of accessibility data | 7.2.1.1.1 | All | | | [22] | EN 12896-1:2016 Public transport. Reference data model. Common concepts (Transmodel) | EN 12896-1:2016 Public transport. Reference data model. Common concepts (Transmodel) | EN 12896-1:2016 Public transport. Reference data model. Common concepts (Transmodel) | | | [22.1] | Formatting and exchange of accessibility data | 7.2.1.1.1 | All | |

Appendix B

Temporary prioritization rule for the upgrade/renewal of stations

When renewed or upgraded, existing stations that have a daily passenger flow of 1 000 passengers or less, combined embarking and disembarking, averaged over a 12 month period are not required to have lifts or ramps where these would otherwise be necessary to provide a step free route if another station within 50 km on the same route provides a fully compliant obstacle-free route. In such circumstances the design of stations shall incorporate provisions for the future installation of a lift and/or ramps to make the station accessible to all persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility. National rules shall be applied for organising the transport of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility by an accessible means between this non accessible station and the next accessible station on the same route.

Appendix C

(not used)

Appendix D

Assessment of interoperability constituents

D.1   SCOPE

This Appendix indicates the assessment of conformity and suitability for use for interoperability constituents.

D.2   CHARACTERISTICS

The characteristics of the interoperability constituents to be assessed in the different phases of design, development and production are marked by X in Table D.1.

Table D.1

Assessment of Interoperability Constituents.

1	2	3	4	5
Interoperability Constituents and characteristics to be assessed	Assessment in the following phase	Assessment in the following phase	Assessment in the following phase	Assessment in the following phase
Interoperability Constituents and characteristics to be assessed	Design and development phase	Design and development phase	Design and development phase	Production phase
Interoperability Constituents and characteristics to be assessed	Design review and/or Design examination	Review of manufacturing process	Type test	Verification of conformity to type
Interoperability Constituents and characteristics to be assessed	—————	—————	—————	—————	—————
Interoperability Constituents and characteristics to be assessed
5.3.1.2  Platform ramps	X		X	X
5.3.1.3  Platform lifts	X		X	X
5.3.2.1  Interface of the door control device	X		X	X
5.3.2.2 & 5.3.2.3  Standard toilets	X		X	X
5.3.2.2 & 5.3.2.4  Universal toilets	X		X	X
5.3.2.5  Baby nappy changing unit	X		X	X
5.3.2.6  Call for aid device	X		X	X
—————	—————	—————	—————	—————
5.3.2.8  Movable step and bridging plate	X		X	X
5.3.2.9  On-board ramp	X		X	X
5.3.2.10  On-board lift	X		X	X

Appendix E

Assessment of the subsystems

E.1   SCOPE

This Appendix indicates the assessment of conformity of the subsystems

E.2   CHARACTERISTICS AND MODULES

The sub-system characteristics to be assessed in the different phases of design, development and production are marked by X in Table E.1 for the infrastructure subsystem and Table E.2 for the rolling stock subsystem.

Table E.1

Assessment of the infrastructure subsystem (constructed and supplied as single entity)

| 1 | 2 | 3 |

| --- | --- | --- | | Characteristics to be assessed | Design and development phase | Construction phase | | Characteristics to be assessed | Design review and/or design examination | Inspection | | Parking facilities for persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility | X | X | | Obstacle-free routes | X | X | | Route identification | X | X | | Doors and entrances | X | X | | Floor surfaces | X | X | | Transparent obstacles | X | X | | Toilets | X | X | | Furniture and free-standing devices | X | X | | Ticketing/Counter or vending machine/Information counter/Ticket control machine/Turnstiles/Customer Assistance points | X | X | | Lighting | X | X | | Visual information: signposting, pictograms, dynamic information | X | X | | Spoken information | X | X | | Platform width and edge of platform | X | X | | End of platform | X | X | | Level track crossing at stations | X | X |

Table E.2

Assessment of the rolling stock subsystem (constructed and supplied as serial products)

| 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |

| --- | --- | --- | --- | | Characteristics to be assessed | Design and development phase | Design and development phase | Production phase | | Characteristics to be assessed | Design review and/or design examination | Type Test | Routine Test | | Seats | Seats | Seats | Seats | | General | X | X | | | Priority Seats General | X | | | | Uni-directional seats | X | X | | | Facing seats arrangement | X | X | | | Wheelchair spaces | X | X | | | Doors | Doors | Doors | Doors | | General | X | X | | | Exterior doors | X | X | | | Interior doors | X | X | | | Lighting | | X | | | Toilets | X | | | | Clearways | X | | | | Customer Information | Customer Information | Customer Information | Customer Information | | General | X | X | | | Signage, pictogram and tactile information | X | X | | | Dynamic visual information | X | X | | | Dynamic Audible information | X | X | | | Height changes | X | | | | Handrails | X | X | | | Wheelchair accessible sleeping accommodation | X | X | | | Step position for vehicle access and egress | Step position for vehicle access and egress | Step position for vehicle access and egress | Step position for vehicle access and egress | | General requirements | X | | | | Access/egress steps | X | | X | | Boarding aids | X | X | X |

Appendix F

Renewal or upgrade of rolling stock

Where parts of a rolling stock are renewed or upgraded, they shall comply with the requirements of this TSI; compliance with the content of this TSI is not mandatory in the following cases:

Structures

Compliance is not mandatory if the work would require structural alterations to door portals (interior or external), underframes, collision pillars, vehicle bodies, vehicle over-ride protection, or more generally if the work would necessitate re-validation of the vehicle structural integrity.

Seats

Compliance with point 4.2.2.1 with regard to seat back grab handles is only mandatory if the seat structures are renewed or upgraded within an entire vehicle.

Compliance with point 4.2.2.1.2 with regard to the dimensions of priority seats and their surroundings is only mandatory if the seating layout is altered within an entire train and this can be achieved without reducing the existing capacity of the train. In that case, the maximum number of priority seats shall be provided.

Compliance with requirements regarding headroom above priority seating is not mandatory if the limiting factor is a luggage rack that is not being structurally altered during the renewal or upgrading work.

Wheelchair spaces

The provision of wheelchair spaces is only required when the seating layout is altered within a complete train formation. However, if the entrance doorway, or clearways, cannot be modified to enable wheelchair access, a wheelchair space does not need to be provided if the seating layout is altered. Wheelchair spaces created in an existing rolling stock may be arranged in accordance with the specification referenced in Appendix A, Index [16].

The provision of call for aid devices at the wheelchair positions is not mandatory if the vehicle does not have an electrical communications system that can be adapted to include such a device.

The provision of a transfer seat is only mandatory when it does not require modifying the layout of an existing wheelchair space.

Exterior doors

Compliance with requirements to define the interior position of external doorways by contrast at floor level is only mandatory when the floor covering is renewed or upgraded.

Compliance with requirements to provide door opening and closing signals is only mandatory when the door control system is renewed or upgraded.

Full compliance with requirements regarding the position and illumination of door controls is only mandatory when the door control system is renewed or upgraded and when the controls can be re-positioned without alteration to the vehicle structure or door. However, in such an event, the renewed or upgraded controls shall be installed as close as possible to the compliant position.

Interior doors

Compliance with the requirements for door control operation operating forces and positioning is only mandatory if the door and door mechanism and/or control is being upgraded or renewed.

Lighting

Compliance with the requirement is not required if it can be established that there is insufficient capacity in the electrical system to support additional load, or that such lighting cannot locally be accommodated without structural alterations (doorways etc.).

Toilets

Provision of a fully compliant universal toilet is only mandatory when existing toilets are being completely renewed or upgraded and a wheelchair space is provided, and a compliant universal toilet can be accommodated without structural alteration to the vehicle body.

The provision of call for aid devices in the universal toilet is not mandatory if the vehicle does not have an electrical communications system that can be adapted to include such a device.

Clearways

Compliance with the requirements of point 4.2.2.6 is only mandatory if the seating layout is altered within an entire vehicle and a wheelchair space is being provided.

Compliance with the requirements for clearways between connecting vehicles is only mandatory if the gangway is being renewed or upgraded.

Information

Compliance with the requirements of point 4.2.2.7 in respect of route information is not mandatory at renewal or upgrade. However, where an automated route information system is installed as part of a renewal or upgrade programme, it shall comply with the requirements of that point.

Compliance with the other parts of point 4.2.2.7 shall be mandatory whenever signage or interior finishes are renewed or upgraded.

Height Changes

Compliance with the requirements of point 4.2.2.8 is not mandatory at renewal or upgrade. However, a contrasting warning band on step nosings shall be provided when tread surface materials are renewed or upgraded.

Handrails

Compliance with the requirements of point 4.2.2.9 is only mandatory where existing handrails are being renewed or upgraded.

Wheelchair accessible sleeping accommodation

Compliance with the requirement to provide wheelchair accessible sleeping accommodation is only mandatory when existing sleeping accommodation is being renewed or upgraded.

The provision of call for aid devices in the wheelchair accessible sleeping accommodation is not mandatory if the vehicle does not have an electrical communications system that can be adapted to include such a device.

Step positions, steps and boarding aids

Compliance with the requirements of points 4.2.2.11 and 4.2.2.12 is not mandatory at renewal or upgrade. However, if moveable steps or other integral boarding aids are fitted, they shall comply with the relevant provisions of those points.

However, if a wheelchair space in accordance with point 4.2.2.3 is created at renewal or upgrade, then it shall be mandatory to provide some form of boarding aid in accordance with point 4.4.3.

Appendix G

Passenger external doors audible signals

G.1.   Definitions

The following terms are used in this Appendix:

fsignal	=	frequency of excitation tone
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LS	=	sound pressure level measured as LAFmax the maximum Sound Level with ‘A’ Frequency weighting and Fast Time weighting during the measurement period.
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LSmax	=	maximum LAFmax

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| --- | --- | --- | | LSmin | = | minimum LAFmax |

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| --- | --- | --- | | LN | = | surrounding noise level measured as follows: |

• a) frequency range energetic sum of three octave bands Image omitted; see official source where: L1 = Loct.500 Hz L2 = Loct.1000 Hz L3 = Loct.2000 Hz

- b) Sound Pressure level measured as an energy equivalent level of 20 s (LAeq20)

G.2   Door opening and closing signals

G.2.1   Door opening signal

Characteristics	A slow pulse multi tone (up to 2 pulses per second) of 2 tones emitted sequential	A slow pulse multi tone (up to 2 pulses per second) of 2 tones emitted sequential
Frequencies	– –	fsignal1 = 2200 Hz +/– 100 Hz fsignal2 =1760 Hz +/– 100 Hz
Sound pressure level		Adaptive device — LS ≥ LN + 5 dB — LSmax = 70 dB (+ 6/– 0)
Sound pressure level	–	Non adaptive device — LS = 70 dB (+ 6/– 0)

G.2.2   Door closing signal

Characteristics	–	A fast pulsed tone (6-10 pulses per second)
Frequency	–	fsignal = 1900 Hz +/– 100 Hz
Sound pressure level		Adaptive device — LS ≥ LN + 5 dB — LSmax = 70 dB (+ 6/– 0)
Sound pressure level	–	Non adaptive device — LS = 70 dB (+ 6/– 0)

G.3.   Door finding signals

The door finding signal can be a single tone signal (in accordance with point G.3.1) or a dual tone signal (in accordance with point G.3.2). Both signal types shall be equally accepted in all Member States.

G.3.1   Single Tone Signal

Characteristics	Interval of tone (rectangle), none fade in and fade out — signal impulse duration = 5 ms ± 1 ms ‘on’ (pure tone impulse) — signal time pattern of 3 to 5 pulses per second
Frequency	— fsignal = 630 Hz ± 50 Hz
Sound pressure level	Adaptive device — LS ≥ LN +5 dB — LSmin = 45 dB (+/- 2) — LSmax = 65 dB (+/- 2) Non adaptive device — LS = 60 dB

G.3.2   Dual Tone Signal

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| --- | --- | | Characteristics | Interval of tones (signal definition) — 100 ms sound pressure level fade in — 100 ms sound first tone 550 Hz ± 50 Hz — 100 ms sound pressure level fade out — 200 ms off — 100 ms sound pressure level fade in — 100 ms sound second tone 750 Hz ± 50 Hz — 100 ms sound pressure level fade out — 900 ms off — signal repetition time = 1 700  ms | | Frequency | fsignal1 = 550 Hz ± 50 Hz fsignal2 = 750 Hz ± 50 Hz | | Sound pressure level | Adaptive device — LS ≥ LN + 5 dB — LSmin = 50 dB (+/- 2 dB) — LSmax = 70 dB (+/- 2 dB) Non adaptive device — LS = 70 dB |

G.4.   Measuring Positions

The microphone position for the measurements of audible door signals shall be in accordance with the specification referenced in Appendix A, Index [20]. The specification shall also be used for the microphone position of the door finding signal despite the scope of the specification excluding the door finding signal.

Measurements to demonstrate compliance shall be carried out at three door locations on a train. The door shall be fully open for the close test and fully closed for the open test.

Appendix M

Interoperable wheelchair transportable by train

M.1   SCOPE

This Appendix identifies the maximum engineering limits for an interoperable wheelchair transportable by train. Those limits are used for designing and assessing the rolling stock (architecture, structure, layout) and its components (access doors, internal doors, seats, toilets etc.). When the characteristics of a wheelchair exceed those limits, the conditions of use of the rolling stock might be degraded for the user (for instance no access to the wheelchair areas). Exceeding some limits may prevent the user to access the rolling stock. Those limits are defined by each railway undertaking as specified in the point 4.2.6.1 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 454/2011.

M.2   CHARACTERISTICS

The values considered as engineering limits are:

Basic Dimensions

• — Width of 700 mm plus 50 mm min each side for hands when moving.

• — Length of 1 200  mm plus 50 mm for feet.

Wheels

The smallest wheel shall accommodate a gap of dimensions 75 mm horizontal and 50 mm vertical.

Height

1 450  mm max including a 95th percentile male occupant

Turning circle

• — 1 500  mm

Weight

• — Fully laden weight of 300 kg for wheelchair and occupant (including any baggage) in the case of an electrical wheelchair for which no assistance is required for crossing a boarding aid.

• — Fully laden weight of 200 kg for wheelchair and occupant (including any baggage) in the case of a manual wheelchair.

Obstacle height that can be overcome and ground clearance

• — Obstacle height that can be overcome 50 mm (max)

- — Ground clearance 60 mm (min) with a upward slope angle of 10° (17%) on top for going forward (under the foot rest)

Maximum safe slope on which the wheelchair will remain stable:

- — Shall have dynamic stability in all directions at an angle of 6° (10%)

• — Shall have static stability in all directions (including with brake applied) at an angle of 9° (16%).

Appendix N

PRM Signage

N.1   SCOPE

This appendix identifies specific signage for use on both infrastructure and rolling stock.

N.2   DIMENSIONS OF SIGNS

Infrastructure PRM signage dimensions shall be calculated according to the formula:

- — Reading distance in mm divided by 250, multiplied by 1,25 = frame size in mm, where a frame is utilised.

The minimum tile size of rolling stock interior PRM signs shall be 60 mm with the exception of signs indicating utilities in the toilets or in the nursery that can be smaller.

The minimum tile size of rolling stock exterior PRM signs shall be 85 mm.

N.3   SYMBOLS TO USE ON SIGNS

International wheelchair sign

The sign which identifies wheelchair accessible areas shall include a symbol in accordance with one of the specifications referenced in Appendix A, Index [12] or Index [13].

Inductive loop sign

The sign indicating where inductive loops are fitted shall include a symbol in accordance with the specification referenced in Appendix A, Index [14].

Priority seating sign

The sign indicating where there are priority seats shall include symbols in accordance with Figure N1.

Figure N1

Symbols for priority seats

Image omitted; see official source

N.4   COLOUR OF SIGNS

The specific signage referred to in this Appendix shall be white on a dark blue background. Where signs are placed on a dark blue panel, it is allowed to invert the colours of the symbol and the background (i.e. dark blue symbol on a white background).

Appendix O

List of technical documents

| Index No | Label |

| --- | --- | | 1 | Harmonised specific Network and Timetable Exchange (NeTEx) profile used for the description of stations. | | 2 | Data collection tool operating modes | | 3 | Methodology for the conversion of existing accessibility data including description of the external interface and of the communication protocol. |

Appendix P

Changes of requirements and transition regimes

For other TSI points than these listed in Table P.1 and Table P.2, compliance with the ‘previous TSI’ (i.e. this Regulation as amended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/772 ([^E0013])) imply compliance with this TSI applicable from 28 September 2023.

Changes with a generic transition regime of 7 years

For TSI points listed in Table P.1, compliance with the previous TSI does not imply compliance with the version of this TSI applicable from 28 September 2023.

Projects already in design phase on 28 September 2023, shall comply with the requirement of this TSI from 28 September 2030.

Projects in production phase and rolling stock in operation are not affected by the TSI requirements listed in Table P.1.

Table P.1

Transition regime of 7 years

| TSI point(s) | TSI point(s) in the previous TSI | Explanation of the TSI change |

| --- | --- | --- | | 4.2.2.1.1(1a) | No requirement | New requirement precising the correct position of the handle | | 4.2.2.2(8) | 4.2.2.2(8) | More precise wording of the requirement | | 4.2.2.3.2(8) When a door is closed locally (by a passenger or crew), a door closing signal shall be given; it shall start following the operation of the control device and shall continue until the door is closed | No requirement | New requirement | | 4.2.2.3.2(11) | No requirement | New requirement | | 4.2.2.11.1(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 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. | No requirement | New requirement | | 5.3.2.6(1) | 5.3.2.6(1) | Restriction of the possibilities given | | 5.3.2.8 | 5.3.2.8 | New requirement in the specification referenced in Appendix A index [11] | | 6.2.3.3 | No requirement | New requirement referring to a specific standard on contrast | | 7.3.2.6. Step position for vehicle access and egress) Specific Case Spain ‘P’ | 7.3.2.6. Step position for vehicle access and egress) Specific Case Spain ‘P’ for the 1 668 mm gauge network | New requirement applicable to 1 668 mm track gauge vehicles | | Appendix G – door opening and closing signals | Appendix G – door opening and closing signals | Change of measuring method |

Changes with a specific transition regime:

For TSI points listed in Table P.2, compliance with the previous TSI does not imply compliance with this TSI applicable from 28 September 2023.

Projects already in design phase on 28 September 2023, projects in production phase, and rolling stock in operation shall comply with the requirement of this TSI in accordance with the respective transition regime set out in Table P.2 from 28 September 2023.

Table P.2

Specific transition regime

TSI point(s)	TSI points(s) in previous TSI	Explanation on TSI change	Transition regime	Transition regime	Transition regime	Transition regime
TSI point(s)	TSI points(s) in previous TSI	Explanation on TSI change	Design phase not started	Design phase started	Production phase	rolling stock in operation
Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable

[^E0001]: Commission Decision 2010/713/EU of 9 November 2010 on modules for the procedures for assessment of conformity, suitability for use and EC verification to be used in the technical specifications for interoperability adopted under Directive 2008/57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 319, 4.12.2010, p. 1).

[^E0002]: Commission Regulation (EU) No 1302/2014 of 18 November 2014 concerning a technical specification for interoperability relating to the ‘rolling stock — locomotives and passenger rolling stock’ subsystem of the rail system in the European Union (see page 228 of this Official Journal).

[^E0003]: Commission Regulation (EU) No 454/2011 of 5 May 2011 on the technical specification for interoperability relating to the subsystem ‘telematics applications for passenger services’ of the trans-European rail system (OJ L 123, 12.5.2011, p. 11).

[^E0004]: Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union (OJ L 138, 26.5.2016, p. 44).

[^E0006]: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/773 of 16 May 2019 on the technical specification for interoperability relating to the operation and traffic management subsystem of the rail system within the European Union and repealing Decision 2012/757/EU (OJ L 139I 27.5.2019, p. 5).

[^E0007]: Regulation (EU) 2021/782 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2021 on rail passengers’ rights and obligations (recast) (OJ L 172, 17.5.2021, p. 1).

[^E0011]: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/772 of 16 May 2019 amending Commission Regulation (EU) No 1300/2014 as regards inventory of assets with a view to identifying barriers to accessibility, providing information to users and monitoring and evaluating progress on accessibility (OJ L 139 I, 27.5.2019, p. 1).

[^E0012]: Commission Regulation (EU) No 1299/2014 of 18 November 2014 on the technical specifications for interoperability relating to the ‘infrastructure’ subsystem of the rail system in the European Union (OJ L 356, 12.12.2014, p. 1).

[^E0013]: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/772 of 16 May 2019 amending Regulation (EU) No 1300/2014 as regards inventory of assets with a view to identifying barriers to accessibility, providing information to users and monitoring and evaluating progress on accessibility (OJ L 139I, 27.5.2019, p. 1).