: It primarily covers metro , tram , and light rail systems, but can be applied to heavy rail if specified by a project.
As railway networks continue to modernize and passenger safety demands increase, standardized infrastructure components are critical. The European standard , titled "Railway applications - Platform barrier systems," provides comprehensive requirements for the design, manufacture, installation, and testing of barrier systems on railway platforms.
: A core focus is the synchronization of platform barrier doors with train doors to ensure safe passenger boarding and alighting. Safety Features :
: Applies to sub-surface, enclosed, and open-air stations. Key Requirements of EN 17168
By protecting the track area, they allow for faster train entries and exits.
The standard requires that with the barrier closed, the horizontal gap between the barrier face and the train door sill does not exceed: