EN 17168:2021 ) is the European standard that establishes technical and safety requirements for platform barrier systems

: Covers the integrity of control logic, earthing and bonding strategies, and local control panel arrangements. Testing & Verification

EN 17168:2021 is the European standard that specifies requirements for platform barrier systems used in railway applications. These systems consist of movable doors or gates placed at the edge of station platforms to separate passengers from the tracks and moving vehicles. Quick Overview

  1. Inadequate anchoring: Platform concrete strength assumed to be C30/37 but actually C20/25. Solution: Always perform core tests before installation.
  2. Missing emergency signage: Break-out panels without illuminated signs. Solution: Install battery-backed LED signs.
  3. Gap calculation errors: Using train width from old rolling stock. Solution: Measure the widest and narrowest train that will call at that platform.
  4. No aerodynamic test evidence: Relying on simulation only. Solution: EN 17168 requires at least one full-scale dynamic test per barrier type.

In-Situ Testing (After installation)

Specific fire-performance requirements if the barriers are intended to act as fire-rated partitions.

En 17168 (EXTENDED)

EN 17168:2021 ) is the European standard that establishes technical and safety requirements for platform barrier systems

: Covers the integrity of control logic, earthing and bonding strategies, and local control panel arrangements. Testing & Verification en 17168

EN 17168:2021 is the European standard that specifies requirements for platform barrier systems used in railway applications. These systems consist of movable doors or gates placed at the edge of station platforms to separate passengers from the tracks and moving vehicles. Quick Overview EN 17168:2021 ) is the European standard that

  1. Inadequate anchoring: Platform concrete strength assumed to be C30/37 but actually C20/25. Solution: Always perform core tests before installation.
  2. Missing emergency signage: Break-out panels without illuminated signs. Solution: Install battery-backed LED signs.
  3. Gap calculation errors: Using train width from old rolling stock. Solution: Measure the widest and narrowest train that will call at that platform.
  4. No aerodynamic test evidence: Relying on simulation only. Solution: EN 17168 requires at least one full-scale dynamic test per barrier type.

In-Situ Testing (After installation)

Specific fire-performance requirements if the barriers are intended to act as fire-rated partitions. In-Situ Testing (After installation)