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3.2 Public Transport

3.2.2 Underground, Trams and Trains

  • Vehicles should be designed to enable access by everybody.

  • Space should be reserved for the specific needs of certain passengers.

  • In stations, the height of the platform should be level with the floor of the vehicle.

  • The gap between the platform and the vehicle should be small enough so as not to pose a risk to passengers.

  • In the case of vehicles with a toilet (trains), furniture should be limited to essential elements and the interior layout should be studied so as to achieve the maximum possible free space. It is advisable to use sliding doors so that these do not invade interior or exterior space.

  • The information provided in vehicles should be the same as that on buses.

  • Clear information should be provided in stations regarding the layout of the building, the different services and trains (timetables, destinations, platform numbers, etc.).

  • The measures described in Section 3.4 on public buildings should also be applied to make stations accessible, while taking into account that, especially in mainline stations, people will be carrying varying amounts of luggage (use of trolleys for luggage).

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