Released in , it serves as a critical safety benchmark for modern transit systems, particularly those utilizing automated or high-frequency trains. Core Focus & Scope
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ EN 17168 │ │ (European Standard for Platform Barriers) │ └───────────────────────────┬────────────────────────────┘ │ ┌──────────────────┴──────────────────┐ ▼ ▼ ┌──────────────────┐ ┌──────────────────┐ │ Physical & Structural │ Operational & System │ Requirements │ │ Integration │ └────────┬─────────┘ └────────┬─────────┘ ├─ Fixed Structures ├─ Door Synchronization ├─ Movable Passenger Doors ├─ Signaling Control ├─ Emergency & Driver Exits ├─ Audible/Visual Alerts └─ Structural & Glazing Loads └─ Electrical Safety/Earthing Scope and Applicability
Compliance with EN 17168 provides several benefits, including:
The standard includes informative annexes to assist with specialized engineering challenges: Structural Design : Guidance on the physical integrity of the barrier. Earthing and Bonding en 17168
: Automated doors must align safely with arriving rolling stock doors.
Applicable where specific project requirements mandate barrier systems. Station Environments:
: Ensuring barriers can withstand the pressure changes and vibrations caused by moving trains. Released in , it serves as a critical
: Guidelines for testing installations and ensuring long-term reliability. iTeh Standards Technical Annexes and Guidance
Beyond core safety functions, EN 17168-recognized platform barrier systems provide:
: Requirements to prevent passengers from being trapped between the vehicle and the barrier. iTeh Standards Technical Annexes and Guidance Beyond core
Standards like EN 17168 are developed to:
Compliance with EN 17168 is a collaborative effort across multiple transport sectors. The iTeh Standards repository for EN 17168 dictates distinct responsibilities for key industry professionals:
: Covers the integrity of control logic, earthing and bonding strategies, and local control panel arrangements. Testing & Verification
Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM) – Provisions ensuring accessibility for passengers with limited mobility, referencing EN 16584-3 on design for PRM use.