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Date December 2007

Interface between
Station Platforms,
Track and Trains

Synopsis
This document mandates requirements
for the design and maintenance of
station platforms for their safe interface
with trains.

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Issue record
Issue Date Comments
One February 2004 Original document
Two December 2007 Replaces issue 1, and incorporates some
requirements from GI/RT7014, issue 1,
Infrastructure Requirements at Stations,
GI/RT7010, issue 1, Lighting of Railway Premises
and GE/RT8060, issue 1, Technical Requirements
for Dispatch of Trains from Platforms

Revisions have not been marked by a vertical black line in this issue because the
document has been revised throughout.

Superseded documents
The following Railway Group documents are superseded, either in whole or in part as
indicated:

Superseded documents Sections Date when

superseded sections are
superseded
GI/RT7010, issue 1, Lighting of Railway Premises C7 and C8 02 February 2008
GI/RT7014, issue 1, Infrastructure Requirements C1.1, C2.1, 02 February 2008
at Stations C2.3
D1 to D7
Part F
G2 (part), G3
(part), G5, G6,
Part M
GI/RT7016, issue 1, Interface between Station All 02 February 2008
Platforms, Track and Trains
GE/RT8060, issue 1, Technical Requirements for C1.5, C1.6, 02 February 2008
Dispatch of Trains from Platforms C1.7, C1.8

Other parts of GI/RT7010 issue 1 are superseded by GI/RT7019, issue 1, Safety in

Railway Tunnels - Requirements for Lighting and GI/GN7520, issue 1, Guidance on
Lighting of Railway Premises.

GI/RT7010 ceases to be in force and is withdrawn as of 02 February 2008.

Other parts of GI/RT7014 issue 1 are superseded by RIS-7700-INS issue 1.

GI/RT7014 ceases to be in force and is withdrawn as of 02 February 2008.

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Supply
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Contents
Section Description Page

Part 1 Purpose and Introduction 6

1.1 Purpose 6
1.2 Introduction 6

Part 2 Location of new platforms 7

2.1 Horizontal track alignment through station platforms 7
2.2 Vertical track alignment through station platforms 7

Part 3 Standard platform position relative to adjacent track 8

3.1 Platform height 8
3.2 Platform offset 8
3.3 Footsteps of new trains relative to standard platform position 8
3.4 Increased stepping distances associated with achieving the standard
platform position 8
3.5 S&C adjacent to a platform 9

Part 4 Altering the position of platforms relative to adjacent trac 10

4.1 Maintaining the position of existing platforms complying with the standard
platform position 10
4.2 Alterations to existing platforms not complying with the standard platform
position 10

Part 5 Usable length of platforms 11

5.1 General requirement for usable length of platforms 11
5.2 Exemption where operational procedures apply 11
5.3 Extending the length of existing platforms 11
5.4 Signs for stopping position of trains 11

Part 6 Location of buildings, structures and other items on platforms 12

6.1 Determining the minimum usable platform width 12
6.2 Location of buildings and structures on platforms 12
6.3 Location of structures at terminal stations 12
6.4 Location of platform furniture 13
6.5 Location of isolated columns supporting lighting, signs and other
equipment 13
6.6 Location of driver only operation equipment 13

Part 7 Usable width of platforms 14

7.1 Requirements for all new platforms 14
7.2 New single face platforms 14
7.3 New double face platforms 14
7.4 Lengthening of existing platforms 14

Part 8 Headroom on platforms 15

8.1 Minimum headroom on platforms 15

Part 9 Protection of people from aerodynamic effects of passing trains 16

9.1 Aerodynamic effects of passenger trains passing at speeds greater than
125 mph 16
9.2 Aerodynamic effects of passenger trains passing at speeds greater than
100 mph but not exceeding 125 mph 16
9.3 Aerodynamic effects of freight trains passing at speeds greater than 60
mph 16

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Part 10 Lighting of platforms 18

10.1 Requirement to provide lighting 18
10.2 Horizontal illuminance 18
10.3 Vertical plane illuminance towards an observer viewing parallel to the
platform edge 18
10.4 Lighting installations at driver only operation (DOO) stations 19

Part 11 Other requirements for safety of passengers boarding or alighting

from trains 20
11.1 Platforms 20
11.2 Signs and markings 20

Part 12 Transition between sunlit areas and artificially lit areas at stations 22
12.1 Requirement to minimise the creation of sharp transitions of light 22

Part 13 Application of this document 23

13.1 Application – infrastructure managers 23
13.2 Application – railway undertakings 24
13.3 Health and safety responsibilities 24

Appendices
Appendix A Example of the determination of the minimum usable platform width for a
double face platform 25
Appendix B Determining the number of people to allow for in the unscheduled
detraining of passengers 26
Appendix C Diagram illustrating requirements for headroom at station platforms 27
Appendix D Protecting people from aerodynamic effects of passing trains 28
Appendix E Risk assessment to consider transition from sunlit areas to artificially lit
areas at stations and vice versa 30

Definitions 31

References 34

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Part 1 Purpose and Introduction

1.1 Purpose
1.1.1 This document mandates requirements for the design and maintenance of station
platforms for their safe interface with trains.

1.2 Introduction
1.2.1 Purpose of this introduction
1.2.1.1 This section (1.2) is a descriptive introduction to this document. It does not
contain mandatory requirements, but draws attention to an important point about
compliance.

1.2.2 Alterations to station platforms

1.2.2.1 It is the intention of this document that alterations to stations contribute to
improving safety, and that alterations to platforms contribute to improving safety
by the eventual achievement of 'standard' platforms throughout Network Rail
managed infrastructure (that is, platforms meeting the requirements of this
document). However, this improvement in safety should be achieved without
imposing unreasonable costs on the industry.

1.2.2.2 ‘Alteration’ is therefore defined as ‘the substantial lengthening or rebuilding of all

or part of an existing platform and/or an associated structure, or renewal of
station equipment or platform furniture, which provides a reasonable opportunity
to bring the items concerned into conformity with the requirements of this
document’.

1.2.3 Related requirements in other documents

1.2.3.1 The following Railway Group Standards contain requirements that are relevant to
the scope of this document:

a) GC/RT5033 sets out the requirements for arrangements to be provided on

terminal tracks to arrest a train and protect people, stations and structures
from the effects of an overrun.

b) GC/RT5021 sets out the requirements for the track system, including the
limitations on track cant at stations.

c) GC/RT5212 sets out requirements for defining and maintaining clearances

to trains.

d) GE/RT8270 sets out requirements and responsibilities for the assessment

of compatibility of infrastructure and rolling stock. In the context of this
document it applies when assessing compatibility between infrastructure
and rolling stock, and between infrastructure and infrastructure where the
assets concerned are the responsibility of different infrastructure
managers. It is therefore relevant when alterations to station platforms are
proposed, or when an increase in the speed of trains passing on the line
adjacent to a station platform is proposed.

1.2.4 Supporting documents

1.2.4.1 There are no Railway Group documents supporting this Railway Group Standard.

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Part 2 Location of new platforms

2.1 Horizontal track alignment through station platforms
2.1.1 Station platforms shall be located on straight track unless the particular
geographical characteristics of the site and the characteristics of the railway
infrastructure at the proposed location of the platform do not provide a reasonable
opportunity for achieving this.

2.1.2 Station platforms shall not be located on horizontal curves with radii less than
1000 m. Before station platforms are located on curved track, consideration shall
be given to the following:

a) Train to platform stepping distances, taking the types of train likely to call at
the platform into account

b) Visibility (either direct, by means of CCTV screens, or by mirrors) along the

length of trains for train crew and station staff responsible for dispatching
trains.

2.2 Vertical track alignment through station platforms

2.2.1 Wherever possible, platforms shall be located on track with an average gradient
not steeper than 1 in 500. It is permissible for platforms to be located on track
with average gradients steeper that 1 in 500 provided trains are not planned to
terminate or reverse at the platform. Where platforms are located on gradients
steeper than 1 in 500, consideration shall be given to the need for additional
arrangements to ensure safety.

2.2.2 The gradient through the platform shall be constant unless the particular
geographical characteristics of the site and the characteristics of the railway
infrastructure at the proposed location of the platform do not provide a reasonable
opportunity for achieving this. Where the gradient is not constant, the average
gradient shall be measured over the length of any train likely to use the platform
in its planned stopping position.

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Part 3 Standard platform position relative to adjacent

track
3.1 Platform height
3.1.1 For new platforms and alterations (as defined) to existing platforms, the height at
the edge of the platform shall be 915 mm (within a tolerance of +0, -25 mm)
measured at right angles to the plane of the rails of the track adjacent to the
platform.

3.1.2 Where a new platform or an alteration to an existing platform abuts an existing

platform, any discrepancy in height and alignment of the platform shall be
gradually tapered into the existing platform. The transition gradient shall not
exceed 1 in 20.

3.2 Platform offset

3.2.1 For new platforms and alterations (as defined) to existing platforms, the platform
edge shall be the minimum distance from the adjacent track (within a tolerance of
+15, -0 mm) consistent with the lower sector structure gauge set out in
Appendix 1 of GC/RT5212.

3.2.2 For most rolling stock, this requirement is met on curves with radii greater than or
equal to 360 m by a platform offset of 730 mm (within a tolerance of +15, -0 mm).
GC/RT5212 sets out exceptions where Class 373 trains or 2.6 m wide containers
are required to pass the platform. GC/RT5212 also sets out requirements where
the curve radius is less than 360 m.

3.3 Footsteps of new trains relative to standard platform position

3.3.1 GM/RT2149 sets out the requirements for footsteps for passenger use on new
trains relative to a platform positioned in accordance with sections 3.1 and 3.2.
Appendix A of GM/RT2149 requires that the footstep be designed so that the
stepping distance between the footstep and the edge of the standard platform
does not exceed the following maximum static dimensions for platforms on
curves with radii down to 160 m:

a) Horizontal 275 mm

b) Vertical 250 mm

c) Diagonal 350 mm

3.4 Increased stepping distances associated with achieving the standard

platform position
3.4.1 Not all existing trains meet the current requirements of GM/RT2149.

3.4.2 Setting the position of a platform edge to meet the requirements of sections 3.1
and 3.2 of this document could therefore result in the stepping distances quoted
in section 3.3 being exceeded in the case of some trains that do not meet the
current requirements of GM/RT2149.

3.4.3 Where this is the case, adequate measures to protect the safety of passengers
when boarding or alighting from trains shall be put in place before the platform is
brought into use.

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3.4.4 The measures considered shall include the following:

a) Provision of warning signs and platform markings

b) Provision of announcements

c) Staff attendance

3.5 S&C adjacent to a platform

3.5.1 Where switches and crossings (S&C) are located adjacent to the platform, the
effects of vehicle end throw shall be taken into account.

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Part 4 Altering the position of platforms relative to

adjacent track
4.1 Maintaining the position of existing platforms complying with the
standard platform position
4.1.1 At existing platforms that conform to the requirements of part 3, the standard
platform position shall be maintained when track or structural maintenance,
renewal or alteration is carried out.

4.2 Alterations to existing platforms not complying with the standard

platform position
4.2.1 At existing platforms where the existing platform height or the existing platform
offset does not meet the requirements set out in sections 3.1 and 3.2, the
requirements of sections 3.1 and 3.2 shall be applied when an alteration (as
defined) to a platform (including extending the usable length of a platform) or an
alteration to the track adjacent to the platform is undertaken, unless the particular
site constraints or rolling stock using the route prevent this.

4.2.2 Where the particular circumstances prevent the provision of the required
dimensions at the time when the alteration (see definition) to a platform is
undertaken, the reasons shall be justified and recorded.

4.2.3 Alterations shall be designed so as not to increase the platform stepping

distances unless this is associated with achieving the standard platform height or
platform offset set out in part 3.

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Part 5 Usable length of platforms

5.1 General requirement for usable length of platforms
5.1.1 Except as identified in section 5.2, the usable length of platforms shall be long
enough to accommodate the longest train formation regularly booked to stop at a
platform, with allowances for inaccurate stopping and operational (including train
control) requirements.

5.1.2 The usable length of terminal platforms shall include an allowance both for the
train to stop before it reaches the buffer stops and for the length taken up by the
buffer stop equipment.

5.2 Exemption where operational procedures apply

5.2.1 It is permissible for the usable length of a platform to be shorter than is sufficient
to accommodate the longest train formation booked to stop at the platform,
provided that the platform is long enough to accommodate the majority of the
trains and procedures are in place to protect the safety of passengers and train
crew boarding and alighting from the other trains. The procedures put in place
shall be recorded and supported by a documented safety justification.

5.2.2 GE/RT8000 Module TW2 contains instructions to the guard when a multiple-unit
train is to stop at a platform shorter than the train. GE/RT8000 Module TW3
contains corresponding instructions for locomotive-hauled trains (including HSTs,
push-pull, postal and parcels trains).

5.2.3 GM/RT2473 requires a system of selective door opening to be adopted for new
trains where there are no alternative means to accommodate all doors on a train
within the usable length of a passenger platform.

5.3 Extending the length of existing platforms

5.3.1 Where the usable length of a platform is insufficient to accommodate the longest
train formation booked to stop at the platform, consideration shall be given to
extending the platform to conform with the requirements of section 5.1 where
both the following conditions apply:

a) The platform is used by vehicles with hinged doors (slam doors) or power
operated external doors with no selective door opening

b) There are no plans for the withdrawal of such vehicles

5.3.2 Any decision not to extend platforms in these circumstances shall be supported
by a documented safety justification.

5.4 Signs for stopping position of trains

5.4.1 Signs (platform stop markers) shall be provided at all through platforms where
there are variations in train length to indicate to drivers of passenger trains the
authorised stopping position of the front of all trains that regularly stop at the
platform.

5.4.2 GI/RT7033 sets out requirements for the design of platform stop markers used for
this purpose.

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Part 6 Location of buildings, structures and other items

on platforms
6.1 Determining the minimum usable platform width
6.1.1 Part 6 sets out requirements for the minimum distance between items on
platforms (including buildings, structures, platform furniture, isolated columns
supporting lighting and signs, and driver only operation (DOO) equipment) and
the platform edge.

6.1.2 Compliance with these requirements usually sets a limit on the minimum usable
width of new platforms (subject to also meeting the requirements of section 7.1).
In cases where these requirements do not determine the minimum usable width,
the requirements of sections 7.2 and 7.3 apply (again, subject to also meeting the
requirements of section 7.1).

6.1.3 Appendix A gives an example of the determination of the minimum usable

platform width for a double face platform.

6.2 Location of buildings and structures on platforms

6.2.1 Buildings and structures, including supports to station roofs, platform canopies
and any associated barriers that protect structures from impact, shall not unduly
restrict the movement of passengers.

6.2.2 New buildings and structures, and alterations to existing buildings and structures,
shall be located to provide the following minimum distances to the platform edge:

a) 3000 mm where the permissible or enhanced permissible speed on the line

adjacent to the platform exceeds 100 mph (165 km/h)

b) 2500 mm at other platforms

6.2.3 Particular requirements for the location of platform furniture and isolated columns
supporting lighting, signs and driver only operation (DOO) equipment are set out
in sections 6.4, 6.5 and 6.6.

6.3 Location of structures at terminal stations

6.3.1 Location of permanent new structures in relation to terminal tracks
6.3.1.1 Permanent new structures, including buildings and columns supporting canopies
shall not be located within a zone extending 20 m behind the face of the buffer
stop and 5 m either side of the projected centre line of the track approaching the
buffer stop. This is referred to in sub-sections 6.3.2 and 6.3.3 as the ‘overrun risk
zone’.

6.3.2 Alterations to existing structures or track layouts

6.3.2.1 Alterations to an existing structure or track layout shall not:

a) Cause a structure that is outside the overrun risk zone to come within the
overrun risk zone (see sub-section 6.3.1).

b) Cause a structure which is within the overrun risk zone to become closer to
the centre line of the track and/or closer to the face of the buffer stop.

6.3.3 Location of temporary structures at terminal stations

6.3.3.1 Temporary structures shall be located outside the overrun risk zone (see sub-
section 6.3.1).

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6.4 Location of platform furniture

6.4.1 Platform furniture shall not unduly restrict the movement of passengers.

6.4.2 New platform furniture, and alterations to existing platform furniture, shall be
located to provide the following minimum distances to the platform edge:

a) 3000 mm where the permissible or enhanced permissible speed on the line

adjacent to the platform exceeds 100 mph (165 km/h).

b) 2500 mm at other platforms.

6.5 Location of isolated columns supporting lighting, signs and other

equipment
6.5.1 Isolated columns supporting lighting, signs and other equipment shall be
positioned to avoid creating obstructions to the free flow of station users.

6.5.2 Isolated columns for new lighting, signs and other equipment or alterations to
such items shall be located to provide the following minimum distances to the
platform edge:

a) 3000 mm where the permissible or enhanced permissible speed on the line

adjacent to the platform exceeds 100 mph (165 km/h).

b) 2500 mm at other platforms.

6.5.3 Where particular site constraints prevent this, isolated columns for new lighting,
signs or other equipment or alterations to such items shall be located not less
than 2000 mm from the platform edge.

6.6 Location of driver only operation equipment

6.6.1 The position of supports for new driver only operated (DOO) closed circuit
television (CCTV) and other DOO equipment on platforms and alterations to
existing DOO CCTV and other DOO equipment on platforms shall take into
account both:

a) The need to provide adequate clearance between the support and the
platform edge

b) The need for the driver of the train to be able to see the DOO CCTV screen
or other DOO equipment

6.6.2 If the clearance provided meets the requirement of section 6.5, no further
justification is required.

6.6.3 If the clearance provided does not meet the requirement of section 6.5, the
clearance shall be justified and recorded.

6.6.4 In all cases the DOO equipment shall be at least 450 mm clear of the swept
envelope (as defined in GC/RT5212) of trains using or passing through the
station, and shall be positioned so as not to restrict the movement of people (see
also GE/RT8060).

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Part 7 Usable width of platforms

7.1 Requirements for all new platforms
7.1.1 The minimum usable width of a platform shall be sufficient to:

a) Prevent overcrowding with the maximum anticipated usage of the platform.

b) Permit the unscheduled detraining of passengers from a fully occupied

train, and any passengers occupying the platform when the train arrives,
without risk of injury to passengers.

7.1.2 Appendix B gives advice on selecting a method to establish the maximum

number of people to allow for in the unscheduled detraining of passengers.

7.2 New single face platforms

7.2.1 The usable width of a new single face platform shall be nowhere less than:

a) 3000 mm where the permissible or enhanced permissible speed on the line

adjacent to the platform exceeds 100 mph (165 km/h)

b) 2500 mm at other platforms

7.3 New double face platforms

7.3.1 The usable width of a new double face platform shall be nowhere less than:

a) 6000 mm where the permissible or enhanced permissible speed on a line

adjacent to the platform exceeds 100 mph (165 km/h)

b) 4000 mm at other platforms

7.4 Lengthening of existing platforms

7.4.1 When existing platforms are lengthened, the width of the new part of the platform
shall comply with the requirements for new platforms set out in sections 7.1 to
7.3.

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Part 8 Headroom on platforms

8.1 Minimum headroom on platforms
8.1 The minimum headroom to new station roofs and platform canopies or alterations
to station roofs and platform canopies, suspended equipment, signs and lighting
shall be 2500 mm for the following distances from the platform edge:

a) 3000 mm where the permissible or enhanced permissible speed on the line

adjacent to the platform exceeds 100 mph (165 km/h)

b) 2500 mm at other platforms

8.2 Appendix C contains a diagram illustrating the headroom requirements for new
station roofs and platform canopies and alterations to station roofs and platform
canopies.

8.3 GC/RT5212 sets out requirements for defining and maintaining clearances to
trains.

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Part 9 Protection of people from aerodynamic effects of

passing trains
9.1 Aerodynamic effects of passenger trains passing at speeds greater
than 125 mph
9.1.1 At station platforms where the permissible or enhanced permissible speed on the
adjacent line is greater than 125 mph, people shall be prevented from gaining
access to the parts of the platform exposed to the aerodynamic effects of trains
passing at speeds exceeding 125 mph.

9.2 Aerodynamic effects of passenger trains passing at speeds greater

than 100 mph but not exceeding 125 mph
9.2.1 New station platforms
9.2.1.1 At new station platforms, where the permissible or enhanced permissible speed
on the adjacent line is greater than 100 mph, a yellow line shall be provided on
the platform, together with warning signs. The yellow line shall be positioned so
that people standing immediately behind the line are at least 1500 mm away from
the platform edge.

9.2.2 Existing station platforms or station platforms subject to alteration

9.2.2.1 At existing station platforms and station platforms subject to alteration, where
passenger trains pass or are proposed to pass on the line adjacent to a platform
at speeds greater than 100 mph, a yellow line shall be provided on the platform,
together with warning signs. The yellow line shall be positioned in accordance
with sub-section 9.2.1, unless this position of the yellow line is likely to lead to
overcrowding.

9.2.2.2 Where the position of a yellow line in accordance with sub-section 9.2.1 is likely
to lead to overcrowding, it is permissible to reduce the distance between the
yellow line and the platform edge. In this case, action shall be taken to mitigate
the risk from the aerodynamic effects of passing trains to lightweight objects and
vulnerable passengers on the station platform (for example, pushchairs, the
elderly or frail).

9.2.2.3 Appendix D gives advice on the factors that should be taken into account in a risk
assessment to determine the action required to mitigate the risk from the
aerodynamic effects of passing trains, and the mitigation measures that should
be considered.

9.2.2.4 Appendix D also gives advice on the notification of proposed increases in the
speed of trains passing on the line adjacent to a station platform, to enable the
action required by sub-section 9.2.2 to be carried out.

9.3 Aerodynamic effects of freight trains passing at speeds greater than

60 mph
9.3.1 Reducing the risk from the aerodynamic effects of freight trains passing at speeds
greater than 60 mph
9.3.1.1 At station platforms where freight trains (including container traffic but excluding
those trains with the same aerodynamic profile as passenger trains, such as mail
trains) pass, or are proposed to pass, on the adjacent line at speeds greater than
60 mph, action shall be taken to reduce the risk from the aerodynamic effects of
passing trains to lightweight objects and vulnerable passengers on station
platforms (for example, pushchairs, the elderly or frail).

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9.3.1.2 Appendix D gives advice on the factors that should be taken into account in a risk
assessment to determine the action required to mitigate the risk from the
aerodynamic effects of passing trains, and the mitigation measures that should
be considered.

9.3.1.3 Appendix D also gives advice on the notification of proposed introductions of new
freight train services, to enable the action required by sub-section 9.3.1 to be
carried out.

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Part 10 Lighting of platforms

10.1 Requirement to provide lighting
10.1.1 All platforms shall be provided with lighting to enable safe use by passengers and
staff in the hours of darkness or low light conditions.

10.1.2 Requirements for location of isolated columns for new lighting or alterations to
lighting are set out in section 6.5. Requirements for the headroom to suspended
lighting are set out in section 8.1.

10.1.3 Guidance on the lighting of railway premises is given in GI/GN7520.

10.2 Horizontal illuminance

10.2.1 The illuminance over the usable platform edge area shall not be less than 10 lux
at platform level.

10.2.2 At driver only operation (DOO) stations using mirrors and driver line of sight only,
the illuminance over the usable platform edge area shall not be less than 20 lux
at platform level, along the extent of the platform length to which DOO applies.

10.2.3 The horizontal uniformity over the usable platform edge area on the open
platform shall be equal to or greater than 0.4 for all stations.

10.2.4 The horizontal uniformity over the usable platform edge area under covered
areas shall be equal to or greater than:

a) 0.5 for station categories A, B and C

b) 0.4 for station categories D, E and F.

10.2.5 The diversity over the usable platform edge area shall be equal to or greater than
0.1.

10.2.6 All design figures for illuminance quoted are based on the maintained illuminance
levels. All maintained illuminance levels shall be determined without the
presence of trains in platforms.

10.3 Vertical plane illuminance towards an observer viewing parallel to the

platform edge
10.3.1 There shall be a minimum illuminance of 2 lux measured vertically at a point
1.0 m above the platform surface and perpendicular to the platform edge.

10.3.2 At driver only operation stations (DOO) using mirrors and driver line of sight only,
there shall be a minimum illuminance of 6 lux measured vertically at a point 1.0 m
above the platform surface and perpendicular to the platform edge area, along
the extent of the platform length to which DOO applies.

10.3.3 The required value shall be achieved at a point 0.3 m back from the platform
edge and opposite the first luminaire on the platform. The measurement point
should be directed toward the driver or DOO observation equipment.

10.3.4 The diversity along the usable platform edge area shall be greater than or equal
to 0.125.

10.3.5 All design figures for illuminance quoted are based on the maintained illuminance
levels. All maintained illuminance levels shall be determined without the
presence of trains in platforms.

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10.4 Lighting installations at driver only operation (DOO) stations

10.4.1 The colour of light emitted from lighting installations shall be suitable in terms of
spectral composition for the human visual system and the video cameras.

10.4.2 Luminaires, video cameras and monitors shall be located to ensure the view of
driver or staff involved in train working is not impaired by:

a) glare created by luminaires in the same field of view as DOO monitors and
mirrors

b) reflection of the light emitted from luminaires off DOO monitors and mirrors

c) light from luminaires falling onto DOO camera lenses.

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Part 11 Other requirements for safety of passengers

boarding or alighting from trains
11.1 Platforms
11.1.1 Minimum design live load for platforms (crowd loading)
11.1.1.1 New platforms and alterations to platforms shall be designed to carry a nominal
2
(unfactored) live load of at least 5 kN/m , representing crowd loading. This
requirement does not include any allowance for other loads that could be applied
to platforms, for example from vehicles.

11.1.2 Platform and coper surfaces

11.1.2.1 Surfaces of platforms and copers shall be firm, even and anti-slip and shall not
provide tripping hazards.

11.1.3 Platform cross fall

11.1.3.1 The usable platform edge area shall be level, except as permitted in
clause 11.1.3.3.

11.1.3.2 The remaining platform width shall be constructed to provide a fall away from the
rear of the platform edge area at a nominal gradient of 1:40 (within the limits 1:80
and 1:20).

11.1.3.3 Where platform copers form the platform edge, it is permissible for the gradient
specified in clause 11.1.3.2 to commence at the rear edge of the coper.

11.1.4 Provision of recess beneath platform edge

11.1.4.1 For new platforms or a platform subject to alteration (as defined), a recess with a
minimum width of 300 mm shall be formed beneath the platform edge. The
recess shall be kept clear of cables and other obstructions.

11.1.4.2 Consideration shall be given to the provision of a wider recess where there is a
platform or other obstruction on both sides of the track.

11.2 Signs and markings

11.2.1 Passenger information signs
11.2.1.1 At all stations, passenger information signs shall be provided to clearly indicate
the station name to passengers on board trains standing at, or passing through,
the station.

11.2.1.2 Sufficient illumination shall be provided for these signs to be visible in the hours
of darkness or low light conditions when the station is open to station users (see
also part 10).

11.2.2 Passenger and staff warning signs

11.2.2.1 Appropriate warning signs and platform markings shall be provided where wide
gaps and stepping distances between train and platform edge are unavoidable
(see also section 3.4).

11.2.2.2 Part 9 sets out particular requirements for signage to warn passengers about the
aerodynamic effects of trains passing at speeds exceeding 100 mph.

11.2.3 Marking platform edges

11.2.3.1 Platform edges shall be clearly identified by visible marking and provision of a
tactile surface. Such marking shall not be provided to the edge of platform ramps
except where ramps are used for access under normal operating conditions.

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11.2.3.2 The SRA code of practice ‘Train and Station Services for Disabled Passengers’
sets out requirements for the tactile surface.

11.2.3.3 Part 9 sets out particular requirements for yellow lines on platforms to warn
passengers about the aerodynamic effects of trains passing at speeds exceeding
100 mph.

11.2.4 Provision of colour contrasting markings on obstructions

11.2.4.1 Colour contrasting markings shall be provided on isolated columns or other
obstructions, when new or subject to alteration, where these could interrupt the
movement of visually impaired station users.

11.2.4.2 Appropriate markings or other protection to vertical glazing and cladding shall be
provided to prevent accidental collision by station users, including visually
impaired people.

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Part 12 Transition between sunlit areas and artificially lit

areas at stations
12.1 Requirement to minimise the creation of sharp transitions of light
12.1.1 The design of new stations and alterations to existing stations shall minimise the
creation of sharp transitions of light by allowing natural light to enter the station
area for a reasonable distance, to maintain an acceptable level of visual
performance by drivers during the adaptation process.

12.1.2 Appendix E gives guidance on risk assessments to consider transition from sunlit
areas to artificially lit areas at stations and vice versa.

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Part 13 Application of this document

13.1 Application – infrastructure managers
13.1.1 Scope of application to new stations and alterations to existing stations
13.1.1.1 The requirements of this document are mandatory for new stations and for
alterations (as defined) to existing stations. Sub-section 1.2.2 provides guidance
on the interpretation of the scope of this document as it applies to alterations to
existing stations.

13.1.1.3 It is permissible for the infrastructure manager to designate specific infrastructure

projects, ongoing when this document comes into force, for which compliance
with the requirements of this document applicable to the design, construction and
commissioning of new or altered infrastructure is not mandatory. When
designating such projects, the infrastructure manager shall consider:

a) Its responsibilities under its current safety authorisation.

b) The stage reached by the project at the time this document comes into
force (for example, approval in principle).

c) Whether compliance is necessary to ensure compatibility with other parts

of the infrastructure.

d) Whether compliance is necessary to facilitate safe interworking having

regard to changes to related requirements mandated on another
Infrastructure Manager or Railway Undertaking.

e) The economic impact of compliance, but subject to its current safety

authorisation in relation to the infrastructure in question.

13.1.1.4 Compliance with the requirements of this document relating to maintenance and
in-service condition of infrastructure is mandatory, whether or not the
infrastructure concerned is the subject of a designation, as set out above.

13.1.2 Scope of application to existing stations

13.1.2.1 Section 4.1 of this document (Maintaining the position of existing platforms
complying with the standard platform position) applies to existing stations when
track or structural maintenance, renewal or alteration is carried out.

13.1.2.2 Part 5 of this document (Usable length of platforms) applies to existing platforms.
Section 5.2 sets out an exemption where operational procedures apply. Section
5.3 sets out the conditions under which consideration is to be given to extending
the length of existing platforms.

13.1.2.3 Part 9 of this document (Protection of people from aerodynamic effects of passing
trains) applies to existing stations, except where otherwise indicated in the text.
Where it is known, or becomes known, that existing stations do not comply with
the requirements of part 9 of this document, action to bring them into compliance
is required.

13.1.3 Exclusions from scope

13.1.3.1 There are no exclusions from the scope specified in sub-sections 13.1.1 and
13.1.2 for infrastructure managers.

13.1.4 General compliance date for infrastructure managers

13.1.4.1 This Railway Group Standard comes into force and is to be complied with from 02
February 2008, except as specified in sub-section 13.1.5. Where the dates

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specified in sub-section 13.1.5 are later than the above date, this is to allow
infrastructure managers sufficient time to achieve compliance with the specified
exceptions.

13.1.4.2 After the compliance dates or the date by which compliance is achieved if earlier,
infrastructure managers are to maintain compliance with the requirements set out
in this Railway Group Standard. Where it is considered not reasonably
practicable to comply with the requirements, authorisation not to comply should
be sought in accordance with the Railway Group Standards Code.

13.1.5 Exceptions to general compliance date

13.1.4.1 There are no exceptions to the general compliance date specified in
sub-section 13.1.4 for infrastructure managers.

13.2 Application – railway undertakings

13.2.1 There are no requirements applicable to railway undertakings.

13.3 Health and safety responsibilities

13.3.1 Users of documents published by RSSB are reminded of the need to consider
their own responsibilities to ensure health and safety at work and their own duties
under health and safety legislation. RSSB does not warrant that compliance with
all or any documents published by RSSB is sufficient in itself to ensure safe
systems of work or operation or to satisfy such responsibilities or duties.

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Appendix A Example of the determination of the minimum

usable platform width for a double face platform
The content of this appendix is illustrative and is provided for guidance only.

2500* mm to meet
requirement of
GI/RT7016, section 6.2
Stairs to
exit

Boundary of platform
area that can be used
by passengers for
egress from and
access to trains, or for
waiting

Isolated lighting
column

2500* mm to meet
requirement of
GI/RT7016, section 6.5
(assuming no particular
site constraints)

4000* mm to meet
requirement of * For speeds not
GI/RT7016, section 7.3 exceeding
100 mph (165
Not to scale km/h)

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Appendix B Determining the number of people to allow for in

the unscheduled detraining of passengers
The content of this appendix is not mandatory and is provided for guidance only.

B.1 Determining the number of people to allow for in the unscheduled

detraining of passengers
The content of this appendix is not mandatory and is provided for guidance only.

B.1.1 In establishing the number of people to allow for in the unscheduled detraining of
passengers, the maximum number of people can be based on one of the
following:

a) Planned and foreseeable train and platform occupancy.

b) Measurements of train and platform occupancy at peak times.

c) The result of any practical tests conducted to confirm the maximum train
and platform occupancy.

B.1.2 The method selected to establish the maximum number of people should be
demonstrated to be appropriate to the particular circumstances prevailing at the
platform under consideration.

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Appendix C Diagram illustrating requirements for headroom at

station platforms
The content of this appendix is illustrative and is provided for guidance only.

Required clearance to swept envelope (see

GC/RT5212)

2500 mm
(Minimum)

x = 3000 mm where speed > 100 mph, or

2500 mm elsewhere

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Appendix D Protecting people from aerodynamic effects of

passing trains
The content of this appendix is not mandatory and is provided for guidance only.

D.1 Risk assessment to determine actions

D.1.1 The action required when the conditions set out in clause 9.2.2.2 or clause
9.3.1.1 exist should be determined on the basis of a risk assessment that takes
into account:

a) The anticipated number of lightweight objects and vulnerable station users

at risk.

b) The speed, type and frequency of trains passing.

c) The possible freight vehicle configuration and their loads (particularly

container vehicles where some are carrying containers and some are not).

d) The layout of station structures on the platform.

e) The level of exposure of the platform to cross-winds.

f) The level of station staffing.

g) Any recorded incidents or accidents at the station caused by the

aerodynamic effects of passing trains.

D.1.2 Where both passenger trains at speeds greater than 100 mph and freight trains at
speeds greater than 60 mph pass, the risk assessment and subsequent actions
can be considered together.

D.2 Mitigation measures to be considered

D.2.1 When determining appropriate action, consideration should be given to the
following mitigation measures:

a) The provision of warning signs and platform markings.

b) The provision of marked safe areas for the use of waiting passengers.

c) Poster campaigns to alert people to the dangers from the slipstream effects
of passing trains, particularly to unrestrained pushchairs.

d) Announcements warning people of the risk.

e) Staff attendance.

f) The agreement of the railway undertaking to minimise the aerodynamic

effects of the train (for example, for container trains, by using continuously
loaded trains with all unloaded container vehicles at the end of the train, or
by using empty containers to fill any gaps between loaded containers).

g) The agreement of the railway undertaking to reduce the speed of trains.

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D3 Notification of proposed increases in train speed or introduction of

new freight train services
D.3.1 Increasing the speed of trains above 100 mph
D.3.1.1 Where it is proposed to increase the speed of trains passing on the line adjacent
to a station platform to a speed greater than 100 mph, the infrastructure manager
responsible for the line should notify the infrastructure manager responsible for
managing and operating the station, to enable the action required by sub-section
9.2.2 of this document to be carried out.

D.3.2 Introducing new freight train services

D.3.2.1 Where it is proposed to introduce new freight train services, which would pass
through a station at speeds greater than 60 mph and could therefore expose
station users to harmful aerodynamic effects, the infrastructure manager
responsible for the line should notify the infrastructure manager responsible for
managing and operating the station, to enable the action required by sub-section
9.3.1 of this document to be carried out.

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Appendix E Risk assessment to consider transition from sunlit

areas to artificially lit areas at stations and vice
versa
The content of this appendix is not mandatory and is provided for guidance only.

E.1 Risk assessment to determine actions

E.1.1 A risk assessment to consider transition from sunlit areas to artificially lit areas
and vice versa should be made for any new station, or significant changes to the
illumination in an existing station. The risk assessment should consider the
following factors:

a) Train approach speeds.

b) Length of platform to buffers.

c) Luminance of surroundings at the approach to station platforms.

d) Percentage of the sky in the 20° field of view on the approach to station
platforms, where the 20° is measured from the driver’s line-of-sight in all
directions.

e) Potential for orientation of the sun relative to the approach to station

platforms to cause direct or reflected glare.

f) Any supplementary hazards for the particular location.

E.2 Mitigation measures to be considered

E.2.1 Where the risk assessment at the particular station indicates the need,
consideration should be given to:

a) Provision of enhanced lighting at the approach tracks to the station (at or

below 5,000 lux ambient level, enhanced lighting should be de-energised
to leave uniform lighting throughout the station length).

b) Provision of baffles over the approach tracks at decreasing spacings

and/or increasing depth as the station is approached to alleviate the sharp
transition.

E.2.2 The above list is not exhaustive. Any arrangements adopted should be reviewed
after implementation to assess their effectiveness.

E.2.3 Specular reflection of the sun on shiny and wet surfaces and into drivers’ eyes at
the entrance to stations should be minimised.

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Definitions
Accident
An unplanned, uncontrolled or unintended event giving rise to death, ill-health, injury or
other loss. For the purpose of this document this is restricted to death or injury as a result
of contact with either trains or railway equipment and infrastructure.

Adaptation
The process that takes place as the eye adjusts to the brightness or the colour of the visual
field.

Alteration [for example, of a platform or other equipment]

For the purpose of this document, the substantial lengthening or rebuilding of all or part of
an existing platform and/or an associated structure, or renewal of station equipment or
platform furniture, which provides a reasonable opportunity to bring the items concerned
into conformity with the requirements of this document.

Colour contrasting marking

A marking on a structure which breaks up the surface of the structure, or part of the
structure, so that it can be seen by visually impaired station users.

Coper [or platform coper]

That part of the platform surface adjacent to the track, when formed of a separate concrete
or masonry slab. Also known as the 'platform coping' or 'coping stone'.

Diversity
The ratio of minimum illuminance to maximum illuminance over a specified area.

Double face platform (island platform)

A platform with operational track adjacent to both sides of the platform.

Glare
The discomfort or impairment of vision experienced when parts of the visual field are
excessively bright in relation to the general surroundings.

Horizontal illuminance
The illuminance falling on a horizontal plane.

Illuminance
The luminous flux density at a surface in a defined plane. The SI unit of illuminance is the
2
lux, which is equal to one lumen per square metre (lm/m ).

Illuminance towards observer

The illuminance falling on a plane perpendicular to the observer.

Incident
An unplanned, uncontrolled or unintended event which under different circumstances could
have resulted in an accident.

Luminaire
An apparatus which controls the distribution of light given by a lamp or lamps and which
includes all the components necessary for fixing and protecting the lamps and connecting
them to the supply circuit. ‘Luminaire’ has superseded the term ‘lighting fitting’.

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Luminous flux
The term used to describe the quantity of light emitted by a source, or received by a
surface. The Sl unit of luminous flux is the lumen (lm).

Maintained illuminance
The average illuminance over the reference surface at the worst condition of maintenance.

New platform
A platform other than a platform that already exists. The term excludes a disused platform
that is brought back into use.

Permissible or enhanced permissible speed

The maximum speed published in the Sectional Appendix at which traffic is allowed to run
on a line.

Platform
The structure forming the part of a station that provides access to or from a train.

Platform furniture
Permanent or semi-permanent equipment or apparatus, or seating placed upon a platform
for station users.

Platform height
The height of the edge of the platform relative to the track, measured at right angles to the
plane of the rails of the track adjacent to the platform.

Platform offset
The distance between the upper surface of the platform edge and the running edge of the
nearest rail on the track adjacent to the platform, measured parallel to the plane of the rails.

Sign
Any surface (usually in one plane) which has a message to convey to the viewer.

Single face platform

A platform with operational track adjacent to one side of the platform only.

Station categories
For the purposes of part 10 of this document, stations are categorised as follows:

Station Category Examples

A - National hub Birmingham New Street, Glasgow Central, London
Waterloo
B - Regional hub Brighton, Darlington, Watford Junction
C - Important feeder Manchester Oxford Road, Motherwell, Southend Victoria
D - Medium, staffed Caerphilly, Lichfield Trent Valley, Sydenham
E - Small, staffed Gospel Oak, Llandudno Junction, Lockerbie
F - Small, unstaffed Bishop Auckland, Cromer, Tywyn
Uniformity
The ratio of the minimum illuminance to the average illuminance over a specified surface.

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Usable platform edge area

The area enclosed between the platform edge and a line 1.0 m back from the platform
edge, over the usable platform length.

Usable platform length

The length of that part of the platform that can be used by passengers for egress from and
access to trains, measured along the platform edge.

Usable platform width

The width of the platform that can be used by passengers for egress from and access to
trains, or for waiting, taking into account the width of any items on the platform (for
example, furniture, access or egress, or structures) and inclusive of edge effects to the
platform edge, back wall, fence or obstruction .

Vertical Illuminance
The illuminance falling on a vertical plane.

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References
The Catalogue of Railway Group Standards and the Railway Group Standards CD-ROM
give the current issue number and status of documents published by RSSB. This
information is also available from www.rgsonline.co.uk.

Documents referenced in the text

RGSC01 The Railway Group Standards Code
Railway Group Standards
GC/RT5021 Track System Requirements
GC/RT5033 Terminal Tracks – Managing the Risk
GC/RT5212 Requirements for Defining and Maintaining Clearances
GE/RT8000/TW2 Preparation and movement of multiple-unit passenger trains
GE/RT8000/TW3 Preparation and movement of locomotive-hauled trains (including
HSTs, push-pull, postal, parcels)
GE/RT8060 Technical Requirements for Dispatch of Trains from Platforms
GE/RT8270 Assessment of Compatibility of Rolling Stock and Infrastructure
GI/RT7033 Lineside Operational Safety Signs
GM/RT2149 Requirements for Defining and Maintaining the Size of Railway
Vehicles
GM/RT2473 Power Operated External Doors on Passenger Carrying Rail Vehicles
RSSB documents
GI/GN7520 Guidance on Lighting of Railway Premises

Other References
Train and Station Services for Disabled Passengers: A Code of
Practice, Strategic Rail Authority, London, February 2002
Where is this? An audit of station name signs, London Transport
Users Committee, London, March 2004 (ISBN 0-9545124-1-3)
Wayfinding at stations - a good practice guide, Rail Safety and
Standards Board, London, June 2006

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