ISO 18298:2025

OVERVIEW

This document specifies requirements for the design, construction and operation of platform barrier systems positioned at the edge of a station platform immediately adjacent to the rail or other guided vehicles in stations and boarding points for passenger services. This document includes:

—     requirements for the fixed structure and fixed parts along the platform;

—     physical requirements for the movable doors and gates normally used by passengers;

—     requirements for emergency doors;

—     requirements for driver access doors;

—     requirements for platform extremity doors; and

—     requirements for the management of safety risks that are particular to barrier systems.

NOTE            This document provides requirements for doors and gates on conventional panel construction from platform level to the top of the door, or gate.

This document also gives requirements for the integration of barriers within the overall rail system, including:

—     synchronization of vehicle and platform barrier doors/gates;

—     audible and visible alerts;

—     integrity of control systems;

—     testing of the barrier installation;

—     operational performance; and

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COMMENTS

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