Applies to sub-surface (underground), enclosed, and open-air stations.
: Interface protocols connecting the barrier system directly to the train’s onboard systems and trackside signalling network. Technical Exclusions
The text excludes vertical-operating mechanisms or platforms using basic chains, ropes, or static bars. However, it can serve as a regulatory guideline to formulate safety justifications for those alternative layouts. Structural and Mechanical Integrity en 17168
: Strategies for electrical safety, such as bonding the system to station earth or insulating it from traction current. Implementation and Compliance
EN 17168 was published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) to fill a critical gap in railway infrastructure safety. While rolling stock and signaling systems are heavily regulated, platform edge protection was historically left to national guidelines or ad-hoc solutions. However, it can serve as a regulatory guideline
Applies to everything from a small single-vehicle tram station to a high-capacity heavy rail network, and handles underground, covered, and open-air environments equally. ⚠️ Limitations and Cons
: Covers light rail (metros, tramways) and, where specified, heavy rail systems. Excluded Systems While rolling stock and signaling systems are heavily
: Sub-surface (tunnels), enclosed, and open-air stations.