Outdoor, unheated platform with ice formation in winter. Solution: EN 17168 – A – 200 – 15 – 10k – H (Heated filler with integrated temperature sensor). Result: Zero ice-related filler failures over two winters. System activates heating at 2°C.
is the European standard that establishes the requirements for platform barrier systems used in railway applications. Published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), it provides a comprehensive framework for the design, construction, and operation of barrier systems—specifically movable doors and gates—located at the edge of station platforms to prevent passengers from falling onto tracks or being hit by moving trains. Scope and Applicability
It is a core requirement for light rail and underground systems. en 17168
The standard is titled:
Works alongside standards for Urban Guided Transport Control Systems , particularly regarding automated train operations. Outdoor, unheated platform with ice formation in winter
Applicable where specific project requirements mandate high-level safety barriers.
If you are planning a platform refurbishment, new station build, or gap risk mitigation project, request EN 17168 compliance explicitly in your tender documents. Accept no substitutes. System activates heating at 2°C
The standard is primarily designed for urban rail systems but has broader implications across the rail sector:
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