En 17168 __exclusive__ Jun 2026

Eliminates accidental track falls, intentional trespassing, and platform overcrowding accidents.

These are the primary environments where platform barriers are utilized. Heavy Rail:

Specifying requirements for new platforms or retrofitting old ones.

High-sensitivity obstacle detection is required to prevent injuries. en 17168

Must reference this standard in procurement tenders when specifying retrofit layouts or new-build lines.

: Does not cover vertical barriers, ropes, bars, or fire performance requirements. Key Technical Requirements

Stopping Accuracy – Requirements for train stopping precision relative to platform barrier doors. or fire performance requirements.

Mechanical retainers must hold broken glass panels securely in place until maintenance teams can replace them. 🚪 Door and Gate Configurations

: Ensuring passengers can exit the track area safely in an emergency [11]. Driver Access Doors : Providing specialized entry for train crew [3, 11]. Platform Extremity Doors : Barriers at the ends of the platform [11]. Safety Risk Management : Addresses risks unique to barrier systems, most notably entrapment

The standard applies universally across various railway environments. It accommodates both brand-new infrastructure developments and complex system retrofits. Eliminates accidental track falls

: Targeted panels engineered to align with the train driver's cab door, ensuring rapid crew changes.

is a European standard adopted by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) that sets out the technical specifications for platform barrier systems. These systems act as a safety barrier between the waiting passengers on the platform and the tracks.