Platform Extremity Doors – Doors positioned at platform ends to prevent access to track areas.
The full documentation and technical specifications for EN 17168 are available through national standard bodies, such as: The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) . The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) . The Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) . en 17168
The standard applies to barriers positioned at the edge of station platforms, immediately adjacent to the rail or guided vehicles. Platform Extremity Doors – Doors positioned at platform
: Outlines necessary standards for emergency exit doors to ensure passenger evacuation even during system failures. Technical Applications The Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV)
EN 17168 specifies requirements for platform barrier systems positioned at the edge of a station platform immediately adjacent to rail or other guided vehicles. The standard applies to all actors involved in implementation and system integration, including infrastructure owners, designers, installers, and operators. It covers:
After 18 months of operation:
Clause 6 specifies testing and verification processes. Annex A (normative) outlines the required testing plan. Annex E (informative) offers guidance on aerodynamic loading from trains, crucial for systems in high-speed or frequently passing train environments.