EN   EN 
 
 
 EUROPEAN  
COMMISSION   
Brussels, XXX   
PRM  
[…](2022) XXX  draft  
ANNEX 3  
 
ANNEX  
to the  
Commission Implementing Regulation  
amending Commission Regulations: (EU) No 321/2013, No 1299/2014, No 1300/2014, 
No 1301/2014, No 1302/2014, No 1304/2014 and Commission Implementing 
Regulation  (EU) 2019/777   EN 1  EN ANNEX III 
 
The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 1300/2014  is amended as follows:  
(1) point  2.1.2  is replaced by the following : 
“2.1.2. Scope related to rolling stock subsystem  
This TSI applies to rolling stock which is in the scope of the Annex to Regulation 
(EU) No 1302/2014  (LOC&PAS TSI) and which is intended to carry passengers.  
This TSI does not apply to rolling stock intended for other purposes than the carriage 
of persons. P ersons  accompanying a freight  train or rid ing on other rail vehicles than 
those intended for  passengers  shall be  subject to conditions set up by the railway 
undertaking  and published on its website .”; 
(2) in point 2.3, t he following definition is added:  
“Interoperable wheelchair transportable by train”   
An interoperable wheelchair transportable by train is a wheelchair the characteristics 
of which permit the full usage of all features of rolling stock designed for wheelchair 
users. Th e characteristics of an interoperable wheelchair transportable by train are 
within the limits specified in Appendix  M.”; 
(3) Chapter 3  is amended as follows : 
(a) the first paragraph is replaced by the following :  
“The following tables indicate the essential requir ements, as set out in Annex III to 
Directive (EU) 2016/797  of the European Parliament and of the Council* , that are 
met by the specifications set out in Chapter  4 of this TSI for the scope of this TSI.  
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* Directive (EU) 2016/797  of the Europea n Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 
2016 on the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union (OJ L 138, 
26.5.2016, p. 44). ”; 
(b) in Table 1 , in the first row of the heading, “ Directive 2008/57/EC ” is replaced 
by “Directive (EU) 2016/797 ”; 
(c) in Table 2, in the first row of the heading , “Directive 2008/57/EC ” is replaced 
by “Directive (EU) 2016/797 ”; 
(4) in point  4.1(1), “Directive 2008/57/EC” is replaced  by “Directive (EU) 2016/797 ”; 
(5) in point 4.1(3), the second sentence is replaced by the follo wing:  
“The operational requirements and responsibilities are set out in Commission 
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/773* (OPE TSI ) and in point 4.4 of this TSI.  
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* Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/773 of 16 May 2019 on the technical 
specification for interoperability relating to the operation and traffic management subsystem of the rail 
system within the European Union and repealing Decision 2012/757/EU (OJ L 139I 27.5.2019, 
p. 5).”; EN 2  EN (6) in point  4.2.1, Table 3 is replaced  by the following : 
 
“Table 3   
Categories of basic parameters  
Basic Parameter  Technical details 
provided  Functional requirement only  
Parking facilities for persons 
with disabilities and persons 
with reduced mobility   Complete point  4.2.1.1  
Obstacle -free route  Location of the routes  
Width of the 
obstacle -free route  
Threshold  
Double handrails  
Type of lift  
Height of braille 
signs  Detailed characteristics  
Doors and entrances  4.2.1.3(2): Door 
width  
4.2.1.3(4): Height of 
door operating device  4.2.1.3(1)  
4.2.1.3(3)  
Floor surfaces  4.2.1.4(2): Floor 
irregularities  4.2.1.4(1): Slip resistance  
Highlighting of transparent 
obstacles   Complete point  4.2.1.5  
Toilets and baby nappy 
changing facilities   Complete point  4.2.1.6  
Furniture and free -standing 
devices   Complete point  4.2.1.7  
Ticketing, Information desks 
and Customer Assistance 
points  4.2.1.8(5): 
Passageway for ticket 
control machines  4.2.1.8(1) to (4) 
4.2.1.8(6)  
Lighting  4.2.1.9(3): Lighting 
on platforms  4.2.1.9(1), 4.2.1.9(2), 
4.2.1.9(4): Lighting in other 
locations  
Visual information: 
signposting, pictograms, 
printed or dynamic 
information  Detail of information 
to be provided  
Location of 
information  Detailed characteristics of 
visual information  
Spoken information  Complete point  
4.2.1.11   EN 3  EN Platform width and edge of 
platform  4.2.1.12(2) to (5)  
4.2.1.12(6) to (9): 
Presence of the items  4.2.1.12 (1)  
4.2.1.12(6) to (9): 
Characteristics of contrast and 
of visual and tactile markings  
End of platform  4.2.1.13: Presence of 
the items  4.2.1.13: Characteristics of 
contrast and of visual and 
tactile markings  
Boarding aids stored on 
platforms  Complete point  
4.2.1.14   
Passenger track level 
crossing at stations  Complete point  
4.2.1.15   
”; 
(7) in point  4.2.1.2 , point  (2) is replaced by the following:  
“(2) All obstacle -free routes, footbridges and subways, shall have a free width of a 
minimum of 160 cm , except in areas that are specified in points 4.2.1.2.2(3a) 
(ramps), 4.2.1.3(2) (doors), 4.2.1.12(3) (platforms) and 4.2.1.15(2) (level 
crossings) .”; 
(8) in point  4.2.1.2.1 , point (1) is deleted ; 
(9) point  4.2.1.2.2. is replaced  by the following:  
“4.2.1.2.2. Vertical circulation  
(1) Where an obstacle -free route includes a change in level, there shall be a step -
free route providing an alternative to stairs for mobility impaired people.  
(2) Steps and stairs on the obstacle -free routes shall have a minimum width of 160 
cm measured between the handrails  
(2a) As a minimum , the first and last steps of a flight of stairs shall be indicated by 
a contrasting band. This requireme nt shall apply from a single step.  
(2b) As a minimum , tactile warning surface indicators shall be installed before the 
first descending step of staircases of three steps or more.  
(3) Ramps shall be installed for persons with disabilities and persons with r educed 
mobility unable to use stairs where lifts are not provided. They shall have a moderate 
gradient. A steep gradient is allowed for ramps on short distances only.  
(3a) When they are used as a complement to stairs, ramps may have a width of 120  
cm. 
(4) Stairs of three steps or more and ramps shall be provided with handrails on 
both sides and at two levels.  
(5) Lifts shall be provided where ramps are not available and shall be at least of 
type 2 in accordance with the specification referenced in Appendix A, Index  [1]. 
Type 1 lifts are allowed in the case of stations being renewed or upgraded only.  
(6) Escalators and moving walks shall be designed in accordance with the 
specification referenced in Appendix A, Index  [2]. 
(7) Level track crossings can form part of an obstacle -free route when they comply 
with the requirements of point  4.2.1.15. ”; EN 4  EN (10) point 4.2.1.2.3 is replaced by the following :  
“4.2.1.2.3. Route identification  
(1) Obstacle -free routes shall be clearly identified b y visual information as 
detailed in point  4.2.1.10.  
(2) Information on the obstacle -free route shall be given to visually impaired 
people by a walking surface  that has  tactile and contrasting  indicators as a minimum. 
This point does not apply to obstacle f ree routes to and from car parks.  
(2a) If more than one facility of a certain type of public area are provided, the route 
to at least one of them shall be indicated by tactile and contrasting walking surface 
indicators.  
(2b) Tactile walking surface indica tors can be omitted when the route is indicated 
unambiguously by built or natural elements, such as edges and surfaces that can be 
followed tactually and visually.  
(3) Technical solutions using remotely controlled audible devices or telephone 
applications are permitted to be used in addition or as an alternative. When they are 
intended to be used as an alternative, they shall be treated as innovative solutions.  
(4) If there are handrails or walls within reach along the obstacle -free route to the 
platform, t hey shall have brief information (for example platform -number or 
direction -information). The information shall be in Braille or prismatic -letters or 
numbers. The information shall be located on the handrail, or on the wall at a height 
between 145 cm and 16 5 cm .”; 
(11) in point 4.2.1.6 , point (2) is replaced by the following:   
“(2) If baby nappy changing facilities are provided at a station, then a minimum of 
one baby nappy changing facility shall be accessible to both men and women 
wheelchair users .”;  
(12) point  4.2.1.8 is amended as follows:  
(a) point (1) is replaced by the following:  
“(1) Where manual ticket sales counters, information desks and customer 
assistance points are provided, a minimum of one desk shall be accessible to a 
wheelchair user and to people of smal l stature and a minimum of one desk shall 
be fitted with an induction loop system for hearing assistance. ”; 
(b) point (4) is replaced by the following : 
“(4) Where ticket vending machines are provided at a station, a minimum of 
one of th ose machines shall have an interface that is reachable by a wheelchair 
user and people of small stature. This requirement applies to each ticket vendor 
providing vending machines in the station. ”; 
(13) in point 4.2.1.9 , point  (3) is replaced by the following :  
“(3) The platforms shall be illuminated in accordance with  the specification 
referenced in Appendix A, Index  [3] and Index  [4].”; 
(14) point 4.2.1.10 is replaced by the following:   
“4.2.1.10.  Visual information: signposting, pictograms, printed or dynamic 
information   
(1) The following information shall be provided:   
- Safety Information and Safety Instructions.   EN 5  EN - Warning, prohibition and mandatory actions signs.   
- Information concerning the departure of trains.   
- Identification of station facilities, wh ere provided, and access routes to those 
facilities.   
(2) The fonts, symbols and pictograms used for visual information shall contrast 
with their background.   
(3) Signposting shall be provided at all points where passengers need to make a 
route taking deci sion and at intervals on the route. Signage, symbols and pictograms 
shall be applied consistently over the whole route.   
(4) The information concerning the departure of trains (including destination, 
intermediate stops, platform number and time) shall be a vailable suitable for reading  
from a  height of 160  cm at least in one location in the station.    
(5) The typeface used for texts shall be easily readable.   
(6) All safety, warning, mandatory action and prohibition signs shall include 
pictograms.   
(7) Tactile information signage shall be fitted in:   
-  toilets, for functional information and call for aid if appropriate ,  
-  lifts in accordance with the specification referenced in Appendix A, Index  [1]. 
(8) Time information presented in digits shall be in th e 24  h system . 
(9) The following specific graphic symbols and pictograms shall be fitted with the 
wheelchair symbol in accordance with Appendix  N:  
- directional information for wheelchair specific routes ;  
- indication of the wheelchair accessible toilets  and other amenities if provided ; 
- if there is train configuration information on the platform, indication of the 
wheelchair boarding location.   
The symbols are permitted to be combined with other symbols (for example: lift, 
toilet, etc.).   
(10) Where ind uctive loops are fitted , those shall be indicated by a sign as described 
in Appendix  N.  
(11) In wheelchair accessible toilets, where hinged handrails are provided, a graphic 
symbol showing the rail in both the stowed and deployed position shall be provided.
  
(12) There shall be no more than five pictograms, in addition to  a directional arrow, 
indicating a single direction placed adjacent to each other at a single location.   
(13) Displays shall be sized to show individual station names (which may be 
abbreviated) or words of messages. Each station name, or words of messages, shall 
be displayed for a minimum of 2 seconds. The term ‘display’ shall be understood as 
any support of dynamic information.   
(14) If a scrolling display is used (either horizontal  or vertical), each complete word 
shall be displayed for a minimum of 2 seconds and the horizontal scrolling speed 
shall not exceed 6 characters per second.   
(15) Displays shall be designed for a maximum viewing distance in accordance 
with the following fo rmula:   
Reading distance in mm divided by 250 = character height (for example: 10 000 
mm/250 = 40 mm). ”; 
(15) in point  4.2.1.12 , point (5) is deleted ; 
(16) in point  4.2.1.1 5, point (1) is replaced by the following:  
“(1) Level track crossings are permitted to be use d as part of a step -free route or of 
an obstacle -free route .”;  EN 6  EN (17) in point  4.2.2.1.1.(1) , the first and second indents are replaced by the following:  
“— the back of another seat facing in the opposite direction which is fitted at its aisle 
side with a handho ld or a vertical handrail or other items that can be used for 
personal stability , 
— a handrail or a partition  provided at the aisle side of the seat .”;  
(18) point  4.2.2.1.2.1  is amended as follows:  
(a) point (2) is  replaced by the following : 
“(2) The priority seats and vehicles containing them shall be identified by 
signs complying with Appendix  N. It shall be stated that other passengers shall 
make such seats available to those who are eligible to use them when required. 
That identification  is not  required for units intended to be operated exclusively 
within a seat reservation system: th at shall be reported in the technical 
documentation referred to  in point  4.2.12 of the LOC&PAS TSI. ”; 
(b) points (7) and (8) are replaced by the following:  
“(7) Each pr iority seat and the space available to its user shall comply with the 
specification referenced in Appendix A, Index  [16]. 
(8) The whole useful sitting surface of the priority seat shall be a minimum of 
450 mm wide (see specification referenced in Appendix A, Index  [16]). ”; 
(19) in point 4.2.2.1.2.2 , point (1) is replaced by the following :  
“(1) Where uni -directional priority seats are provided, the clearance in front of each 
seat shall comply with the specification referenced in Appendix A, Index  [16]”; 
(20) point 4.2.2.1.2.3. is replaced by the following :  
“4.2.2.1.2.3.  Facing seats arrangement  
 (1) Where facing priority seats are provided, the distance between the front edges 
of the seat cushions shall be a minimum of 600  mm (See the specification referenced 
in Appe ndix A, Index  [16]). Such distance shall be maintained even if one of the 
facing seats is not a priority seat.  
 (2) Where facing priority seats are equipped with a table, there shall be a 
minimum clear horizontal distance between the front edge of the seat  cushion and the 
leading edge of the table of at least 230  mm (See the specification referenced  in 
Appendix A, Index  [16]). When one of the facing seats is not a priority seat, its 
distance to the table can be reduced provided that the distance between the  front 
edges of the seat cushions remains 600  mm. Sidewall mounted tables the length of 
which does not extend over the centre line of the window seat do not need to be 
considered for conformity with this point. ”; 
(21) point  4.2.2.2  is amended as follows:  
(a) point (4) is replaced by the following : 
“(4) The minimum distance in the longitudinal plane between the back of 
the wheelchair space and the next surface shall be in accordance with the 
specification referenced in Appendix A, Index  [16]. ”; 
(b) points (8) and ( 9) are replaced by the following:  
“(8) There shall be no equipment such as bicycle hooks or ski racks in the 
wheelchair space or directly in front of it.   EN 7  EN (9) At least one seat shall be available either side -by-side with or face -to-face 
to each of the whee lchair spaces for a companion to travel with the wheelchair 
user. Th at seat shall offer the same level of comfort as the other passenger seats 
and may also be situated on the opposing side of the aisle. ”; 
(c) point (12) is replaced by the following:  
“(12) The call for aid device shall be placed within the comfortable reach 
range of the person using the wheelchair as shown in the specification 
referenced in Appendix A, Index  [9].”; 
(d) point (14) is replaced by the following:  
“(14) The interface of the call for aid device shall be as set out  in point  
5.3.2.6. ”; 
(22) point 4.2.2.3.2. is replaced by the following :  
“4.2.2.3.2. Exterior doors   
(1) All exterior passenger doorways shall have a minimum clear useable width of 
800 mm when open.  
(2) On trains with a design spe ed lower than 250  km/h, wheelchair access doors 
offering a level access as defined in point  2.3 shall have a minimum clear 
useable width of 1000  mm when open.  
(3) All exterior passenger doorways shall be marked on the outside in a way that 
gives a contrast  to the vehicle body -side surrounding them.  
(4) The designated wheelchair exterior accessible doorways shall be the closest 
doorways to the designated wheelchair spaces.  
(5) The doors to be used for wheelchair access shall be clearly labelled with a sign 
in accordance with Appendix  N. 
(6) From the inside of the vehicle the position of external doorways shall clearly 
be marked by use of contrasted adjacent flooring.  
(7) Audible and visible signals shall be given to persons inside and outside the 
train when d oors are operated or about to operate.  
(8) The door operating signals are  the following : 
(a) when a door is released for opening, a door opening signal shall be given; 
it shall last a minimum of 5 seconds unless the door is operated, in which 
case it may ceas e after 3 seconds ; 
(b) when a door is automatically or remotely opened by the driver or other 
member of the train crew, a door opening signal shall be given; it shall 
last a minimum of 3 seconds from the momen t that the door starts to 
open ; 
(c) when a door, that is automatically or remotely closed, is about to operate, 
a door closing signal shall be given; it shall start a minimum of 2 seconds 
before the door starts to close and shall continue until the door is closed ; 
(d) when a door is closed locally (by a passenger  or crew), a door closing 
signal shall be given; it shall start following the operation of the control 
device and shall continue until the door is closed . EN 8  EN The audible and visible door closing signal can be omitted when a door is 
closing for reasons other t han departure if alternative means are in place to 
mitigate the risk of injury to the passengers and the train crew. The provision 
of audible and visible door closing signals or of the alternative means shall be 
equally accepted in all Member States.  
(9) The audible door opening signal for persons outside the train can be omitted 
when a door finding signal is provided. A door finding signal shall sound 
continuously whilst the door is released or available to be opened , or both . 
(10) The sound source for doo r signals  shall be in the area local to the control 
device.  
If there is no control device, the sound source for door signals shall be located 
adjacent to the doorway.  
If a separate sound source is used for the door closing signal, it can be either 
local to the control device or adjacent to the doorway.  
If an external door finding signal is provided, its sound source shall be located 
in the area local to the control device, and the sound source for the door closing 
signal shall be located in the area adjac ent to the doorway.  
(11) The visible signals shall be visible from inside and outside the train and shall 
be located such that they minimise the opportunity for them to be obscured by 
passengers located in the vestibule. Visible signals shall be in accord ance with  
the specification referenced in Appendix  A, Index [19].  
(12) Passenger doors audible signals shall be in accordance with  the specification in 
Appendix  G. 
(13) The method of door activation shall be by train crew, semi -automatic ( for 
instance,  passenger pushbutton operation) or automatic.  
(14) The door control shall be located either next to or on the door leaf.  
(15) The centre of exterior door opening control, operable from the platform, shall 
be not less than 800  mm and not more than 1200  mm measured vertically 
above platforms, for all platforms for which the train is designed. If the train is 
designed for a single platform height, the centre of exterior door opening 
control shall be not less than 800  mm and not more than 1100  mm measured 
vertically above that platform height.  
(16) The centre of internal door opening control for the exterior door shall be not 
less than 800  mm and not more than 1100  mm measured vertically above the 
vehicle floor level. ”; 
(23) point 4.2.2.4. is replaced by the followi ng:  
“4.2.2.4.  Lighting  
Minimum values of average illuminance in the passenger areas shall be in 
accordance with  the specification referenced in Appendix A, Index  [6]. 
Requirements relative to the uniformity of th ose values are not applicable for 
conformit y with this TSI. ”; 
(24) point 4.2.2.6. is replaced by the following :  
“4.2.2.6. Clearways   EN 9  EN (1) From the vehicle entrance, the  following  section s of the clearway shall be in 
accordance with  the specification referenced in Appendix A, Index  [17]:  
– through the vehicles , 
– between connecting vehicles of a single trainset,  
– to and from wheelchair accessible doors, wheelchair spaces and 
wheelchair  
accessible areas including sleeping accommodation and universal toilets 
if provided.  
(2) The minimum height requirement does not need to be verified in:  
– all areas of double -deck vehicles,  
– gangways and door areas of single deck vehicles . 
In those areas, reduced headroom is accepted as a consequence of structural 
constraints (gauge, physical space).   
(3) A turning space, with a minimum diameter of 1500  mm, shall be provided 
adjacent to the wheelchair space and in other locations where wheelchairs are 
supposed to turn 180 o. The wheelchair space may be part of the turning circle.  
(4) If a change in direction is required for a wheel chair user, the clearway width of 
both corridors or corridor and door shall be in accordance with the 
specification referenced in Appendix A, Index  [17].”; 
(25) in point  4.2.2.7.1 , points (2) and (3) are replaced by the following :  
“(2) Visual information refer red to in point (1) shall contrast with its background.  
(3) The typeface used for texts referred to in point  (1) shall be easily readable .”; 
(26) in point 4.2.2.7.2., point (2) is replaced by the following:    
“(2) There shall be no more than five pictograms, in addition to  a directional arrow, 
indicating a single direction placed adjacent to each other at a single location .”;  
(27) point 4.2.2.7.3. is replaced by the following :  
“4.2.2.7.3.  Dynamic visual information   
(1) The final destination or route shall be displayed  on the outside of the train on 
the platform side adjacent to at least one of the passenger access doors on at 
least alternate vehicles of the train.   
(2) Where trains operate in a system in which dynamic visual information is given 
on the station platform every 50  m or less, and destination or route information 
is also provided on the front of the train, it is not mandatory to provide 
information on the sides of vehicles.   
(3) The final destination or route of the train shall be displayed inside each vehicle.  
(4) The next stop of the train shall be displayed such that it can be read from at 
least 51 % of passenger seats inside each vehicle including 51  % of the priority 
seats, and from all wheelchair spaces.   
(5) The dynamic visual information system shall have the capa bility to display the 
next stop of the train at least two minutes before arrival at the station 
concerned. If the next station is less than two minutes planned journey time 
away, the system shall have the capability to display the next station 
immediately following departure from the previous station.   EN 10  EN (6) The requirement in point  (4) does not apply to compartment carriages where 
the compartments have a maximum of 8 seats and are served by an adjacent 
corridor. However, th at information shall be visible to a person standing in a 
corridor outside a compartment and to a passenger occupying a wheelchair 
space.  
(7) The dynamic visual information system may display information about the next 
stop on the same su pport as the final desti nation.   
(8) If the system is automated, it shall be possible to suppress or correct incorrect 
or misleading information.   
(9) Internal and external displays shall comply with the requirements of points (10) 
to (13). In th ose points, the term ‘display’ shall be un derstood as any support of 
dynamic information.   
(10) Each station name (which may be abbreviated), or words of messages, shall be 
displayed for a minimum of 2 seconds.   
(11) If a scrolling display is used (either horizontal or vertical), each complete word 
shall be  displayed for a minimum of 2 seconds and the horizontal scrolling 
speed shall not exceed an average of 6 characters per second.   
(12) On external displays the minimum character height shall be 70 mm on front 
displays and 35 mm on side displays.   
(13) Internal displ ays shall be designed for a maximum viewing distance in 
accordance with  the formula  in Table 5a.  
 
Table 5a   
Maximum viewing distance of the internal displays for rolling stock   
Reading distance  Character height  
< 8 750 mm  (reading distance/250) mm  
8 750 to 10 000 mm  35 mm  
> 10 000 mm  (reading distance/285) mm  
”; 
(28) point 4.2.2.8  is amended as follows:  
(a) point ( 2) is replaced by the following:   
“(2) As a minimum, the first and the last step s shall be indicated by a 
contrasting band extending the full width of the steps on both the front and the 
top surfaces of the step nosing with a depth of:   
– 45 mm to 55 mm on the front surface ,  
– 45 mm to 75 mm on the top surface. ”; 
 
(b) in point (7), Table 6, the text in the second row is replaced by  the following:
  
“Paths between a wheelchair accessible exterior door, the wheelchair space, a 
wheelchair accessible sleeping accommodation and the universal toilet .”; EN 11  EN  
(29) in point  4.2.2.9 , point (5) is replace d by the following :  
“(5) The handrails referred to  in point (4) shall be:   
– vertical handrails that shall extend from 700  mm to 1200  mm above the 
threshold of the first step for all external doorways ;  
– additional handrails at a height of between 800  mm and  900 mm above the first 
useable step and parallel with the line of the step nosing for doorways with 
more than two entrance steps .”; 
(30) in point  4.2.2.10, point (9) is replaced by the following :  
“(9) The call for aid devices described in points (7) and (8) shall be located on 
different vertical surfaces of the sleeping accommodation. ”; 
(31) in point  4.2.2.11.1 , point (3) is replaced by the following :  
“(3) The technical documentation referred to  in point  4.2.12 of the LOC&PAS TSI 
shall include information about:  
– the height and offset of the theoretical platform resulting in a vertical gap ( δν+) 
of 230  mm and in a horizontal gap ( δh) of 200  mm from the point situated in 
the central position of the nose of the rolling stock's lowest step on a straight 
level track , 
– the height and offset of the theoretical platform resulting in a vertical gap (δν -) 
of 160 mm and in a horizontal gap (δh) of 200 mm from the point situated in 
the central position of the nose of the rolling stock's lowest step on a straight 
level track. ”; 
(32) in point  4.2.2.11.2 , point (7) is replaced by the following:  
“(7) Access to the vestibule shall be achieved with a maximum of 4 steps of which 
one may be external.”;  
(33) in point 4.2.2.12.1, the point (3) is replaced by “Not used .”; 
(34) point 4.2.2.12.3 is replace d by the following :  
“4.2.2.12.3.  On-board lift   
(1) An on -board lift is a device integrated in  the doorway area of a vehicle that 
shall be able to overcome the maximum height difference between the vehicle 
floor and the station platform where operated.   
(2) When the lift is in the stowed position , the doorway shall have a minimum 
useable width in accordance with  point  4.2.2.3.2.   
(3) On-board lifts shall comply with the requirements of point  5.3.2.10. ”; EN 12  EN (35) in point 4.3.2, Table 11 is replaced by the following : 
“Table 11  
Interface with the rolling stock subsystem  
Interface with the rolling stock subsystem  
This TSI  LOC&PAS TSI   
Parameter  Point  Parameter  Point  
Rolling Stock subsystem  4.2.2  Passenger related items  4.2.5  
Rolling Stock intended 
to be operated 
exclusively  within a seat 
reservation system  4.2.2.1.2
.1 General documentation  4.2.12.2  
Height and offset of 
theoretical platforms  4.2.2.11.
1 General documentation  4.2.12.2  
Movable step and 
bridging plate  4.2.2.12.
1 Door -traction interlock  4.2.5.5.7  
”; 
(36) in point  4.4, second paragraph, the following sentence is added:  
“The following operating rules apply to the operation of the whole infrastructure and 
rolling stock subsystems. ”; 
(37) in point 4.4.1 , the first indent is replaced by the following :  
“– General   
The infrast ructure manager, station manager or railway undertaking shall have a 
written policy to ensure that all persons with disabilities and persons with reduced 
mobility can access the passenger infrastructure at all operational times in 
accordance with the techn ical requirements of this TSI. Furthermore, the policy shall 
be compatible with a policy of any railway undertaking that may wish to use the 
facilities, (refer to point  4.4.2) as appropriate. The policy shall be implemented 
through the provision of adequate information to staff, procedures and training . The 
infrastructure policy shall include, but not be limited to, operating rules for the 
following situations: ”; 
(38) point 4.4.2. is replaced by the following : 
“4.4.2 Rolling Stock subsystem   
In light of t he essential requirements in Chapter  3, the operating rules specific to the 
rolling stock subsystem related to accessibility for persons with disabilities and 
persons with reduced mobility are as follows:   
 
4.4.2.1. General   
The railway undertaking shall h ave a written policy to ensure accessibility to 
passenger rolling stock at all operational times in accordance with the technical EN 13  EN requirements of this TSI. Furthermore, the policy shall be compatible with the 
infrastructure manager or station manager polic y (refer to point  4.4.1) as appropriate. 
The policy shall be implemented through the provision of adequate information to 
staff, procedures and training. The rolling stock policy shall include, but not be 
limited to, operating rules for the following situa tions:   
 
4.4.2.2. Access and Reservation of Priority Seats   
Two possible conditions exist in connection with seats classified as ‘priority’; (i) 
unreserved and (ii) reserved (refer to point  4.2.2.1.2.1(2)). In case (i) , the operating 
rules will be directed  to other passengers (i.e. provision of signage) requesting them 
to ensure that priority is given to all persons with disabilities and persons with 
reduced mobility that are defined as being eligible to use such seats and that 
occupied priority seats are given-up as appropriate. In case (ii) , operating rules shall 
be implemented by the railway undertaking to ensure that the ticketing reservation 
system is equitable with regards to persons with disabilities and persons with reduced 
mobility. Such rules will ensure that priority seating is initially only available for 
reservation by persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility until a 
given cut -off period prior to departure. After th at point in time, priority seats will be 
made available to the entire passenger population, including persons with disabilities 
and persons with reduced mobility.   
 
4.4.2.3. Carriage of Assistance Dogs   
Operating rules shall be made to ensure that persons with disabilities and persons 
with reduced mobility with an ass istance dog shall not be charged extra.   
 
4.4.2.4. Access and Reservation of Wheelchair Spaces   
The priority seating access and reservation rules also apply to wheelchair spaces, 
with only wheelchair users having priority. Additionally, operating rules sha ll 
provide for (i) unreserved or (ii) reserved accompanying persons (non -PRM) seating 
adjacent or facing the wheelchair space.   
 
4.4.2.5. Access and Reservation of Universal Sleeping Compartments   
The priority seating reservation rules also apply to univer sal sleeping compartments 
(refer to point  4.2.2.10). However, operational rules shall prevent non -reserved 
occupation of universal sleeping compartments (i.e. advanced booking will always 
be necessary).   
 
4.4.2.6. Train crew — exterior doors activation   
Operational rules shall be implemented regarding the procedure for external door 
activation by train crew to ensure safety of all passengers including persons with 
disabilities and persons with reduced mobility (refer to point  4.2.2.3.2).   
 
4.4.2.7. Call for  aid device in wheelchair space, universal toilets or wheelchair 
accessible sleeping accommodation   
Operational rules shall be implemented to ensure appropriate response and action 
from the staff in the event of activation of the call for aid device (refer  to point s 
4.2.2.2, 4.2.2.5 and 4.2.2.10). Response and action need not be the same according to 
the origin of the call for aid.   
 
4.4.2.8. Lighting   
Whe re every passenger seat is equipped with an individual light, it is permitted to EN 14  EN reduce the lighting level in the unit according to the type of operation (e.g. night 
service, passenger comfort). The requirements of the specification referenced in 
Appendix  A, Index  [6], shall be met.   
 
4.4.2.9. Audible safety instructions in case of emergency   
Operational rules shall be implemented regarding the transmission of audible safety 
instructions to passengers in the event of an emergency (refer to point  4.2.2.7.4). 
Those rules shall include the nature of the instructions and of their transmission.   
4.4.2.10 Visual and audible information — Control of advertisements   
Details of the route or network on which the train operates shall be available (the 
railway undertaking  shall decide the manner in which this information is provided).  
Advertisements shall not be combined with routing information.  
Note: General information about public transport services shall not be considered as 
advertisements for the purposes of this poi nt.  
 
4.4.2.11 Automatic Information Systems — Manual Correction of incorrect or 
misleading information   
Operational rules shall be implemented for the validation and ability to correct 
erroneous automatic information by the train crew (refer to point  4.2.2.7).  
 
4.4.2.12 Rules for announcement of the final destination and the next stop   
Operational rules shall be implemented to ensure that the next stop is announced no 
later than 2  minutes prior to the event and that the dynamic information displays 
revert  to show the final destination as soon as the train has stopped (refer to point  
4.2.2.7).   
 
4.4.2.13. Rules on train composition to make wheelchair boarding aid devices usable 
according to the arrangement of the platforms.   
Operation al rules shall be imple mented to take account of train composition 
variations such that the safe operational zones for wheelchair boarding aids can be 
determined with respect to the stopping point of trains.   
 
4.4.2.14. Safety of Manual and Powered Wheelchair Boarding Aids   
Oper ation al rules shall be implemented concerning the operation of boarding aids by 
train and station staff. In the case of manual devices, procedures shall ensure that 
minimum physical effort is required from staff. In the case of powered devices, 
procedures shall ensure emergency fail -safe-operation in the event of loss of power. 
An operational rule shall be implemented concerning the use by train or station staff 
of the moveable safety barrier fitted to wheelchair lifts.   
Operational rules shall be implement ed to ensure that train and station staff is able to 
safely operate boarding ramps, with respect to deployment, securing, raising, 
lowering and stowing.   
 
4.4.2.15. Assistance to board and alight the train   
Operational rules shall be implemented to ensure that staff are aware that disabled 
persons and persons with reduced mobility may require assistance to board and alight 
the train, and shall provide such assistance if required.   
Conditions on which assistance to persons with disabilities and persons with reduced 
mobility is provided are defined in Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007.   
 
 EN 15  EN 4.4.2.16. Platform — Wheelchair Boarding Aid Operational Zone   
The railway undertaking and the infrastructure manager or station manager shall 
define together the area on the plat form where the facility is likely to be used and 
shall demonstrate its validity. Th at area shall be compatible with the existing 
platforms where the train is likely to stop.   
As a consequence , the stopping point of the train shall in some cases be adjusted  in 
order to comply with this requirement.   
Operational rules shall be implemented to take account of train composition 
variations (refer to point  4.2.1.12) so that the stopping point of trains can be 
determined with respect to the boarding aid operational  zones.   
 
4.4.2.17 Emergency method to deploy moveable steps   
Operational rules shall be implemented for the emergency stowage or deployment of 
the bridging plate in the case of power failure.   
 
4.4.2.18 Operating combinations of rolling stock compliant an d non -compliant with 
this TSI :  
 
When forming a train from a mixture of compliant and non -compliant rolling stock, 
operational procedures shall be implemented to ensure that a minimum of two 
wheelchair spaces compliant with this TSI are provided on the tra in. If toilets are 
available on the train, it shall be ensured that wheelchair users have access to a 
universal toilet.   
 
Under such rolling stock combinations, procedures shall be in place to ensure that 
visual and audible route information is available on all vehicles.   
 
It is accepted that dynamic information systems , wheelchair space , universal toilet , 
wheelchair accessible sleeping accommodation  and call for aid devices may not be 
fully functional when working in such formations.   
 
4.4.2.19. Forming t rains from individual vehicles compliant with this TSI   
When vehicles that have been individually assessed in accordance with point  6.2.7 
are formed into a train, operational procedures shall be in place to ensure that the 
complete train complies with point 4.2 of this TSI.   
 
4.4.2.20. Providing services on -board trains   
When a service is provided to passengers in a specific area of a train that can not be 
accessed by wheelchair users, operational means shall be in place to ensure that:   
(a) free of charge a ssistance is available to assist wheelchair users reach the 
service ; or  
(b) the service is delivered free of charge to wheelchair users at the wheelchair 
spaces , unless the nature of the service makes it impossible to provide it remotely. ”; 
 
(39) point 4.4.3. is replaced by the following :  
“4.4.3. Provision of boarding aids and provision of assistance   
The infrastructure manager or station manager and railway undertaking shall agree 
the provision and management of the boarding aids as well as the provision of 
assistance and alternative transport in line with Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007 in 
order to establish which party is responsible for the operation of boarding aids and EN 16  EN alternative transport. The infrastructure manager (or station manager(s)) and railway 
unde rtaking shall ensure that the division of responsibilities they agree is the most 
viable overall solution.   
 
Such agreements shall take into consideration the area of use of boarding aids 
referred to in point s 5.3.1.2, 5.3.1.3, 5.3.2.9 and 5.3.2.10.   
 
Such  agreements shall define:   
(a) the station platforms where a boarding aid has to be operated by the 
infrastructure manager or the station manager and the rolling stock for which it 
will be used ;  
 
(b) the station platforms where a boarding aid has to be operated b y the railway 
undertaking and the rolling stock for which it will be used ;  
 
(c) the rolling stock where a boarding aid has to be provided and operated by the 
railway undertaking and the station platform where it will be used ;  
 
(d) the rolling stock where a boarding aid has to be provided by the railway 
undertaking and operated by the infrastructure manager or station manager, and 
the station platforms where it will be used ;  
 
(e) for boarding aids located on the platforms, the location where they are most 
likely  to be used, taking into account that a free space (no obstacles) of 150 cm 
is available from the edge of the boarding aid towards the direction where the 
wheelchair boards/lands at/to the platform level ;  
 
(f) the conditions for the provision of alternative t ransport where:   
- the platform cannot be reached through an obstacle -free route, or   
- assistance cannot be provided to deploy a boarding aid between the 
platform and the rolling stock. ”. 
(40) point 4.8 is deleted ; 
(41) point  5.1 is deleted;  
(42) in point  5.3, introduct ory paragraph , “Directive 2008/57/EC” is replaced by 
“Directive (EU) 2016/797 ; 
(43) point  5.3.1.1. is deleted ; 
(44) point  5.3.1.2  is amended as follows:  
(a) point (1) is replaced by the following :  
“(1) Ramps shall be designed and assessed for an area of use defined by the 
maximum vertical gap they can overcome within a maximum slope of 18  % 
(10.2°) .”; 
(b) point (5) is replaced by the following:  
“(5) The ramp surface shall be slip resistant and shall have a stable position 
with an effective clear width of a minimum of 760  mm.”; EN 17  EN (45) in point  5.3.1.3 , point (6) is replaced by the following :  
“(6) The bridging plate overriding the gap between the lift platform and the carriage 
floor shall have a stable position with a minimum width of 760  mm.”; 
(46) in point  5.3.2.2. , the following points (7) to (10) are added:   
“(7) Door controls shall comply with the specifications of point  5.3.2.1.  
(8) If both open and closed door control devices are fitted one above the other, the 
top device shall always be the open control.   
(9) Automatic and se mi-automatic doors shall incorporate devices that prevent 
passengers becoming trapped during operation of the doors.   
(10) The force required to open or close a manual door shall not exceed 60 N. ”; 
(47) in point  5.3.2.6 , point (1) is replaced by the following :  
“(1) be indicated by a sign having a yellow background contrasting with a black 
symbol ( in accordance with  the specification referenced in Appendix  A, Index  [10]) . 
The symbol shall represent a bell or a telephone. The sign can be on the button or 
bezel or  on a separate pictogram; ”; 
(48) point  5.3.2.7 is deleted ; 
(49) point  5.3.2.8  is amended as follows:  
(a) in point (2), “ index  11” is replaced by “ Index  [11]” ; 
(b) in point (5), “ index 11” is replaced by “Index [11]”;  
(50) in point  5.3.2.9 , point (1) is replaced by the following :  
“(1) Ramps shall be designed and assessed for an area of use defined by the 
maximum vertical gap they can overcome within a maximum slope of 18  % 
(10.2°) .”; 
(51) point 6.1.1 is replaced by the following : 
“6.1.1. Conformity assessment  
An EC declaration of con formity or suitability for use, in accordance with Article 
9(2) and Article 10(1)  of Directive (EU) 2016/797, shall be drawn up by the 
manufacturer or his authorised representative established in the Union before placing 
an interoperability constituent on the market.   
The conformity assessment of an interoperability constituent shall be in accordance 
with the prescribed module(s) of that particular constituent specified in point  6.1.2 of 
this TSI. ”; 
  EN 18  EN  
(52) in point 6.1.2, Table 15  is replaced by the following :  
 
“Table 15  
Combination of modules for EC certification of conformity of interoperability constituents  
Point  of 
this 
Annex  Constituent
s to be 
assessed  Module 
CA Module 
CA1 or 
CA2(1) Module 
CB 
+CC  Module 
CB 
+CD  Module 
CB 
+CF Modu
le 
CH(1) Module 
CH1  
5.3.1.2 
and 
5.3.1.3  Platform 
ramps and 
platform 
lifts  X  X X X X 
5.3.2.1  Interface of 
door 
control 
device  X  X   X  
5.3.2.2, 
5.3.2.3 
and 
5.3.2.4  Toilet 
modules   X X X  X X 
5.3.2.5  Baby 
nappy 
changing 
table  X  X   X  
5.3.2.6  Call for aid 
devices  X  X   X  
5.3.2.8 
to 
5.3.2.10  Boarding 
devices   X  X X X X 
(1) Modules CA1, CA2 or CH may be used only in the case of products manufactured in 
accordance with  a design developed and already used to place products on the market before 
the application of relevant TSIs applicable to those products, provided that the manufacturer 
demonstrates to the notified body that design review and type examination were perform ed 
for previous applications under comparable conditions, and are in conformity with the 
requirements of this TSI; this demonstration shall be documented, and is considered as 
providing the same level of proof as module CB or design examination in accordan ce with  
module CH1.  
”; EN 19  EN (53) point 6.2.1 is replaced by the following :  
“6.2.1 EC verification (general)   
The EC verification procedures to be applied to the subsystems are described in 
Article 15 of Directive (EU)  2016/797  and Annex IV  to that Directive .  
 
The EC verification procedure shall be performed in accordance with  the prescribed 
modules(s) specified in point  6.2.2 of this TSI.   
 
For the infrastructure subsystem, if the applicant demonstrates that tests or 
assessments of a subsystem or parts of a sub system are the same or have been 
successful for previous applications of a design, the notified body shall consider the 
results of th ose tests and assessments for the EC verification.   
 
For the infrastructure subsystem, the objective of inspection by a not ified body is to 
ensure that the requirements of the TSI are fulfilled. The inspection is performed as a 
visual examination; in case of doubt, for the values verification, the notified body can 
ask the applicant to perform measurements. In case different m ethods are possible 
(e.g. for contrast), the measurement method shall be the one used by the applicant.
  
 
The approval process and the contents of the assessment shall be agreed  between the 
applicant and a notified body in accordance with  the requirements set out  in this 
TSI.”;  
(54) the following  point  6.2.3.3. is added :  
“6.2.2.3. Assessment of contrast for the rolling stock subsystem   
Assessment of contrast for the rolling stock subsystem shall be performed in 
accordance with  the specification referenced in A ppendix A, Index  [18]. ”; 
(55) points 6.2.5  and 6 .2.6 are replaced by the following : 
“6.2.5. Assessment of maintenance  
In accordance with  Article 15(4) of Directive  (EU) 2016/797, the applicant shall be 
responsible for compiling the technical file, containing the documentation requested 
for operation and maintenance.  
The notified body shall verify only that the documentation requested for operation 
and maintenance, as defined in point  4.5 of this TSI, is provided. The notified body is 
not required to verify the  information contained in the documentation provided.  
6.2.6. Assessment of operational rules  
In conformity with Articles 10 and 12 of Directive (EU) 2016/798, railway 
undertakings and infrastructure managers must demonstrate compliance with the 
operational  requirements of this TSI within their safety management system when 
applying for any new or amended safety certificate or safety authorisation. ”; 
(56) in point  6.2.7 , the third paragraph is replaced by the following :  
“After such a unit has received the author isation to be placed on the market, it is the 
responsibility of the railway undertaking to make sure, when forming the train with 
other compatible vehicles, that point  4.2 of this TSI is complied with at train level, in 
accordance with  the rules defined in  point  4.2.2.5 of the OPE TSI  (train 
composition). ”; EN 20  EN (57) points 7.1.1  and 7.1.2  are replaced by the following :   
“7.1.1. New Infrastructure   
This TSI is applicable to all new stations in its scope.   
 
It is not mandatory to apply t his TSI to new stations which have already been granted 
a building permit or which are subject to a contract for major construction works that 
is either already signed or in the  final phase of a tendering procedure at the date of 
application of this TSI. However , an earlier version  of this TSI must  be applied 
within its defined scope. The consistence of applicable requirements of partial 
application of different versions of this TSI to particular sections  of the station must 
be justified by  the applicant certified  by the notified body .  
 
Where stations which were closed for a long time to passenger service are put in 
service again, this may be treated as renewal or upgrade in accordance with  point  7.2.
  
 
In all cases of construction of a new station, the station manager or planning entit y 
shall organise a consultation of the entities in charge of the management of the 
neighbourhood, in order to enable the accessibility requirements to be met not only 
in the station, but also for the access to the station. In the case of multimodal station s, 
other transport authorities sh all be consulted for access to and from the railway and 
to and from other modes of transport . 
7.1.2. New Rolling Stock   
(1) This TSI is applicable to all units of rolling stock in its scope which are placed 
on the market af ter [Publications Office: please insert the date of application of 
this amending act ], except where point  7.1.1.2 ‘Application to ongoing 
projects’ of the LOC&PAS TSI applies.   
(2)  Compliance with th is Annex in its version applicable before [Publications 
Office: please insert the date of entry into force of this amending act ] is 
deemed equivalent to compliance with this TSI, except for the TSI changes 
listed in Appendix P.  
(3) The rules related to the EC type or design examination certificates for the 
rolling stock subsystem and the associated interoperability constituents shall be 
as specified in point  7.1.3  of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 1302/2014 .”; 
(58) in point 7.2.1.1.1, the third paragraph is replaced by the following:  
“The specifications referenced in Appendix A, Indexes [21] and [22] shall apply for 
the formatting and exchange of accessibility data”;  
(59) in point 7.2.1.1.3, the second paragraph is deleted;  
(60) point 7.2.3. is replaced by the following :  
“Application of this TSI to rolling stock in operatio n or to an existing rolling stock 
type.  
 
(1) The rules for managing changes to rolling stock in operation or to an existing 
rolling stock type shall be as specified in point  7.1.2 of the LOC&PAS TSI  and 
in Appendix F  to this TSI .  EN 21  EN (2) The rules for the extension of the area of use for existing rolling stock in 
operation before 19 July 2010 or having an authorisation in accordance with 
Directive 2008/57/EC shall be as specified in point  7.1.4  of the LOC&PAS 
TSI.”; 
(61) point  7.3.2.6  is amended as follows:  
(a) in the section concerning  the “Specific case Finland  ‘P’”, second sentence,  the 
expression “ index  14” is replaced by “ Index  [15]” ; 
(b) the section concerning the “Specific case Spain ‘P’  for the 1 668 mm gauge 
network ” is replaced by the following :  
“Specific Case Spain ‘P’   
For rolling stock intended to run on 1 435 mm track gauge, the values of bq 0, 
δh, δv+ and δ v- shall be the ones defined in point  4.2.2.11.1, Table 7 and Table 
8.  
For rolling stock intended to run on 1668  mm track gauge, the posit ion of the 
first useable access step will fit to the dimensions given in Table 23 and Table 
24 of this TSI , depending on the platform height and line structure gauge, as 
defined in point  7.7.15.1 of the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 
1299/2014 *:  
 
 
Table 23  
Specific case for Spain — values of δ h, δν+ and δ ν– and bq 0 on a straight level track with 1 668 
mm track gauge  
On a straight level track  
Step position  Line structure gauge  
Gauge 
GEC16 or 
GEB16  Gauge GHE16  Three -rails track  
(1) Platform 
height 760 or 
680 mm Platform 
height 
550 mm 
δh mm 1435/1668 
mm variable 
track gauge 
vehicles  275 275 255 316,5  
1668 mm 
track gauge 
vehicles  200 200 200 241,5  
δν+ mm 230 
δν– mm 160 
bq0 1725  1725  1705  1766,5  
 EN 22  EN Table 24  
Specific case for Spain — values of δ h, δν+ and δ ν– and bq 0 on a track with a curve radius of 
300 m with 1 668 mm track gauge  
On a track with a curve radius of 300  m 
Step position  Line structure gauge  
Gauge 
GEC16 or 
GEB16  Gauge GHE16  Three -rails track  
(1) Platform 
height 760  or 
680 mm Platform height 
550 mm 
δh mm 1435/1668 
mm 
variable 
track gauge 
vehicles  365 365 345 406,5  
1668 mm 
track gauge 
vehicles  290 290 290 331,5  
δν+ mm 230 
δν– mm 160 
bq0 1737,5  1737,5  1717,5  1779  
 (1): These values shall be applied where the shared rail is located in the closest position to the 
platform. If the shared rail is in the farthest position from the platform, the position of the first useable 
step will fit to the appropriate dimensions dependi ng on the line structure gauge and the platform 
height, as defined in the lines corresponding to the 1668  mm track gauge case with two rails.  
__________  
* Commission Regulation (EU) No 1299/2014  of 18 November 2014 on the 
technical specifications for inter operability relating to the ‘infrastructure’ subsystem 
of the rail system in the European Union (OJ L 356, 12.12.2014, p. 1). ”; 
(c) the section concerning the “Specific Case United Kingdom ‘P’ for all  rolling 
stock intended to stop, in normal operation at plat forms of nominal 915  mm 
height ” is replaced by the following :  
“Specific Case United Kingdom ‘P’ for all rolling stock intended to stop, in 
normal operation at platforms of nominal 915  mm height   
 
Passenger access steps for the vehicle shall be designed to  meet the 
requirements as set out in the National Technical Rules notified for this 
purpose. ”; 
(62) the following points 7.3.2.7 and 7.3.2.8 are added:   
“7.3.2.7. Provision of boarding aids and provision of assistance ( point  4.4.3)   
Specific Case Spain ‘P’   
In the Spanish network, it is possible to operate trains with a design gauge narrower EN 23  EN than the structure gauge considered for the installation of platforms (see Note). Th at 
situation might cause a wider horizontal gap between train and platform. Therefore, 
the railway undertaking and the infrastructure manager or station manager involved 
shall perform a shared risk management, in the following cases:   
 
(a) for rolling stock intended to operate on 1  668 mm track gauge lines, when the 
nose of the access step is loca ted outside the area defined in Table  23 for δh = 
200 mm and in Table  24 for δh = 290  mm;  
 
(b) for rolling stock intended to operate on 1  435 mm track gauge on three -rails 
lines, when the shared rail is in the farthest position from the platform.   
 
Note: a vehicle gauge is narrower than a structure gauge if the semi -width of 
the reference kinematic profile of the vehicle gauge, measured at platform 
level, is smaller than the semi -width of the reference kinematic profile of the 
structure gauge.   
7.3.2.8. Obst acle free route identification ( point  4.2.1.2.3)   
Specific Case France ‘T’   
Tactile and contrasted walking surface indicators may be omitted in small 
stations for the provision of information on the obstacle -free route when 
remotely controlled audible beac ons are provided .”; 
(63) Appendix A is replaced by the following :  
“Appendix A  
Standards or Normative Documents Referred to in this TSI  
Index   Standard name   Standard 
reference   Standard version   
  Parameter   TSI Point   Standard Point   
[1] EN 81 -70:2021  
Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Particular applications 
for passenger and goods passenger lift - Part 70: Accessibility to lifts for persons 
including persons with disability  
[1.1]  Dimensions of the lifts  4.2.1.2.2 (5)  5.3.1,  table 3  
[1.2]  Tactile signage  4.2.1.10 (7)  Table 4 point (c) , 
(h), (j) and (k)  
[2] EN 115 -1:2017  
Safety of escalators and moving walks - Part 1: Construction and installation  
[2.1]  Design of escalators and moving walks  4.2.1.2.2 (6)  5.4.1.2.2, 5.4.1.2.3  
5.2.2  
[3] EN 12464 -2:2014  
Light and lighting - Lighting of work places - Part 2: Outdoor work places  
[3.1]  Lighting on platforms  4.2.1.9 (3)  Table 5.12, except 
points 5.12.16 and 
5.12.19  EN 24  EN [4] EN 12464 -1:2021  
Light and lighting - Lighting of work places - Part 1: Indoor work places  
[4.1]  Lighting on platforms  4.2.1.9 (3)  61.1.2  
[5] EN 60268 -16:2020  
Sound system equipment - Part 16: Objective rating of speech intelligibility by 
speech transmission Index  
[5.1]  Speech transmission Index , stations  4.2.1.11 (1)  
 Annex B  
[5.2]  Speech transmission Index , rolling stock  4.2.2.7.4 (5)  
[6] EN 13272 -1:2019  
Railway applications -Electrical lighting for rolling stock in public transport 
systems -Part 1: Heavy rail  
[6.1]  Lighting in rolling stock  4.2.2.4 (1)  4.1.2  
[6.2]  Reduction of lighting (operational rule)  4.4.2.7  4.1.6 & 4.1.7  
[7] ISO 3864 -1:2011  
Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Part 1: Design 
principles for safety signs and safety markings  
[7.1]  Safety, warning, mandatory action and 
prohibition signs  4.2.2.7.2 (1)  6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11  
[8] EN 15273 -1:2013+A1:2016/AC:2017  
Railway applications - Gauges - Part 1: General - Common rules for 
infrastructure and rolling stock  
[8.1]  Calculation of bq 0  4.2.2.11.1 (2)  H.2.2  
[9] EN 16585 -1:2017  
Railway applications - Design for PRM use - Equipment and components 
onboard rolling stock - Part 1: Toilets  
[9.1]  Assessment of the Universal Toilet Module  6.1.3.1  Chapter 6  
[9.2]  Comfortable reach range of a person using 
a wheelchair  4.2.2.2 (12)  Figure B.2  
[10] ISO 3864 -4:2011  
Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Part 4: Colorimetric 
and photometric properties of safety sign materials  
[10.1]  Definition of colours  5.3.2.6 (1)  Chapter 4  
[11] EN 14752 :2019 +A1:2021  
Railway applications - Bodyside entrance systems for rolling stock  
[11.1]  Boarding device mechanical strength  5.3.2.8 (2)  4.2.2  
[11.2]  Obstacle detection  5.3.2.8 (5)  5.4 EN 25  EN [12] ISO 7000 :2019  
Graphical symbols for use on equipment — Registered symbols  
[12.1]  Symbol for sign which identify wheelchair 
accessible areas  point N.3 of 
Appendix N  Symbol 0100  
 
[13] ISO 7001 :2007/Amd 4:2017  
Graphical symbols — Public information symbols  
[13.1]  Symbol for sign which identify wheelchair 
accessible areas  Point N.3 of 
Appendix N  Symbol PIPF 006  
[14] ETSI EN 301 462 :2000 -03 
Human Factors (HF);  
Symbols to identify telecommunications facilities for deaf and hard of hearing 
people  
[14.1]  Symbol for sign indicating inductive loops  Point N.3 of 
Appendix N  4.3.1.2  
[15] EN 15273 -2:2013+A1:2016  
Railway applications - Gauges - Part 2: Rolling stock gauge  
[15.1]  Specific case for Finland  7.3.2.6  Annex F  
[16] EN 16585 -2:2017  
Railway applications - Design for PRM use - Equipment and components on 
board rolling stock - Part 2: Elements for sitting, standing and moving  
[16.1]  Diagrams of priority seats  4.2.2.1.2.1 (7)  , (8) Annex A  
[16.2]  Unidirectional seats  4.2.2.1.2.2 (1)  Figure A.2  
[16.3]  Facing seats arrangement  4.2.2.1.2.2 (1), (2)  Figures A.3 and A.4  
[16.4]  Diagrams of wheelchair spaces  4.2.2.2 (4)  Figures B1, B2, B3  
[16.5]  Diagrams of wheelchair spaces  Appendix F  Figure 5  
[17] EN 16585 -3:2017  
Railway applications - Design for PRM use - Equipment  and components on 
board rolling stock - Part 3: Clearways and internal doors  
[17.1]  Clearway through the vehicles  4.2.2.6 (1)  Figure 2  
[17.2]  Clearway between connecting vehicles of a 
single trainset,   4.2.2.6 (1)  Figure 3  
[17.3]  Clearway to and from wheelchair 
accessible areas  4.2.2.6 (1)  Figure 5  
[17.4]  Corridor widths for a change of direction  4.2.2.6 (4)  Table 3  
[18] EN 16584 -1:2017  
Railway applications - Design for PRM use - General requirements - Part 1: 
Contrast  
[18.1]  Assessment of contrast for the rolling stock 6.2.3.3  Annex A, paragraph EN 26  EN subsystem  A.1 
[19] EN 16584 -2:2017  
Railway applications - Design for PRM use - General requirements –  
Part 2: Information  
[19.1] Door visible signals  4.2.2.3.2 (11)  5.3.3.2 (g) and (h)  
[20] EN 17285:2020  
Railway applications - Acoustics - Measuring of door audible warnings  
  Parameter   TSI Point   Standard Point   
[20.1]  Measurement of interior door signals  App. G - G.4 6.5.2  
[20.2]  Measurement of exterior door signals  App. G - G.4 7.5.2 excluding first 
paragraph  
[20.3]  Measurement of door finding signals  App. G – G.4 7.5.2 excluding first 
paragraph  
[21] CEN/TS 16614 -1:2020 Public transport — Network and Timetable Exchange 
(NeTEx) — Part 1: Public transport network topology exchange format  
[21.1]  Formatting and exchange of accessibility 
data 7.2.1.1.1  All 
[22] EN 12896 -1:2016 Public transport. Reference data model. Common concepts 
(Transmodel)  
[22.1]  Formatting and exchange of accessibility 
data 7.2.1.1.1  All 
”; 
(64) Appendix C is deleted ; 
(65) in Appendix D, Table D.1  is amended as follows:  
(a) row “5.3.1.1 Display s” is deleted;  
(b) row “5.3.2.7 Display s” is deleted ; EN 27  EN (66) in Appendix E, Tables E.1 and E.2 are replaced by the following :  
 
“Table E.1  
Assessment of the infrastructure subsystem (constructed and  supplied as single entity)  
1 2 3 
Characteristics to be assessed  Design and 
development 
phase  Construction 
phase  
Design review 
and/or design 
examination  Inspection  
Parking facilities for persons with disabilities and 
persons with reduced mobility  X X 
Obstacle -free routes  X X 
Route identification  X X 
Doors and entrances  X X 
Floor surfaces  X X 
Transparent obstacles  X X 
Toilets  X X 
Furniture and free -standing devices  X X 
Ticketing/Counter or vending machine/Information 
counter/Ticket control machine/Turnstiles/Customer 
Assistance points  X X 
Lighting  X X 
Visual information: signposting, pictograms, 
dynamic information  X X 
Spoken information  X X 
Platform width and edge of platform  X X 
End of platform  X X 
Level track crossing at stations  X X 
 EN 28  EN Table E.2  
Assessment of the rolling stock subsystem (constructed and supplied as serial products)  
1 2 3 4 
Characteristics to be 
assessed  Design and development phase  Production 
phase  
Design review and/or 
design examination  Type Test  Routine Test  
Seats      
General  X X   
Priority Seats General  X    
Uni-directional seats  X X   
Facing seats arrangement  X X   
Wheelchair spaces  X X   
Doors      
General  X X   
Exterior doors  X X   
Interior doors  X X   
Lighting   X   
Toilets  X    
Clearways  X    
Customer Information      
General  X X   
Signage, pictogram and 
tactile information  X X   
Dynamic visual 
information  X X   
Dynamic Audible 
information  X X   
Height changes  X    EN 29  EN Handrails  X X   
Wheelchair accessible 
sleeping accommodation  X X   
Step position for vehicle 
access and egress      
General requirements  X    
Access/egress steps  X  X  
Boarding aids  X X X  
”; 
 
(67) Appendix F is replaced by the following : 
  
 
                                                 “Appendix F   
 
                                  Renewal or upgrade of rolling stock   
 
Where parts of a rolling stock are renewed or upgraded, they shall comply with the 
requirements of this TSI; compliance with the content of this TSI is not mandatory in 
the following c ases:   
 
Structures   
Compliance is not mandatory if the work would require structural alterations to door 
portals (interior or external), underframes, collision pillars, vehicle bodies, vehicle 
over-ride protection, or more generally i f the work would neces sitate re -validation of 
the vehicle structural integrity.   
 
Seats   
Compliance with point  4.2.2.1 with regard to seat back grab handles is only 
mandatory if the seat structures are renewed or upgraded within an entire vehicle.  
 
Compliance with point  4.2.2.1 .2 with regard to the dimensions of priority seats and 
their surroundings  is only mandatory if the seating layout is altered within an entire 
train and this can be achieved without reducing the existing capacity of the train. In 
that case, the maximum numb er of priority seats shall be provided.   
 
Compliance with requirements regarding headroom above priority seating is not 
mandatory if the limiting factor is a luggage rack that is not being structurally altered 
during the renewal or upgrading work.   
 
Wheelchair spaces   
The provision of wheelchair spaces is only required when the seating layout is 
altered within a complete train formation. However, if the entrance doorway, or EN 30  EN clearways, cannot be modified to enable wheelchair access, a wheelchair space does 
not need  to be provided if the seating layout is altered. Wheelchair spaces created in 
an existing rolling stock may be arranged in accordance with  the specification 
referenced in Appendix A, Index  [16].   
 
The provision of call for aid devices at the wheelchair positions is not mandatory if 
the vehicle does not have an electrical communications system that can be adapted to 
include such a device.   
 
The provision of a transfer seat is only mandatory when it does not require 
modifying the layout of an ex isting wheelchair space.   
 
Exterior doors   
Compliance with requirements to define the interior position of external doorways by 
contrast at floor level is only mandatory when the floor covering is renewed or 
upgraded.   
Compliance with requirements to provi de door opening and closing signals is only 
mandatory when the door control system is renewed or upgraded.   
 
Full compliance with requirements regarding the position and illumination of door 
controls is only mandatory when the door control system is renewe d or upgraded and 
when the controls can be re -positioned without alteration to the vehicle structure or 
door. However, in such an event, the renewed or upgraded controls shall be installed 
as close as possible to the compliant position.   
 
Interior doors   
Compliance with the requirements for door control operation operating forces and 
positioning is only mandatory if the door and door mechanism and/or control is being 
upgraded or renewed.   
 
Lighting   
Compliance with the requirement is not required if it can be established that there is 
insufficient capacity in the electrical system to support additional load, or that such 
lighting cannot locally be accommodated without structural alterations (doorways 
etc.).   
 
Toilets   
Provision of a fully compliant universal  toilet is only mandatory when existing toilets 
are being completely renewed or upgraded and a wheelchair space is provided , and a 
compliant universal toilet can be accommodated without structural alteration to the 
vehicle body.   
 
The provision of call for  aid devices in the universal toilet is not mandatory if the 
vehicle does not have an electrical communications system that can be adapted to 
include such a device.   
 
Clearways   
Compliance with the requirements of point  4.2.2.6 is only mandatory if the sea ting 
layout is altered within an entire vehicle and a wheelchair space is being provided.  
 
Compliance with the requirements for clearways between connecting vehicles is only EN 31  EN mandatory if the gangway is being renewed or upgraded.   
 
Information   
Compliance w ith the requirements of point  4.2.2.7 in respect of route information is 
not mandatory at renewal or upgrade. However, where an automated route 
information system is installed as part of a renewal or upgrade programme, it shall 
comply with the requirements  of that point.   
 
Compliance with the other parts of point  4.2.2.7 shall be mandatory whenever 
signage or interior finishes are renewed or upgraded.   
 
Height Changes   
Compliance with the requirements of point  4.2.2.8 is not mandatory at renewal or 
upgrade . However, a contrasting warning band on step nosings shall be provided 
when tread surface materials are renewed or upgraded.   
 
Handrails   
Compliance with the requirements of point  4.2.2.9 is only mandatory where existing 
handrails are being renewed or upgr aded.   
 
Wheelchair accessible sleeping accommodation   
Compliance with the requirement to provide wheelchair accessible sleeping 
accommodation is only mandatory when existing sleeping accommodation is being 
renewed or upgraded.  
 
The provision of call for aid devices in the wheelchair accessible sleeping 
accommodation is not mandatory if the vehicle does not have an electrical 
communications system that can be adapted to include such a device.   
 
Step positions, steps and boarding aids   
Compliance with the r equirements of point s 4.2.2.11 and 4.2.2.12 is not mandatory at 
renewal or upgrade . However, if moveable steps or other integral boarding aids are 
fitted, they shall comply with the relevant provisions of  those point s.  
 
However, if a wheelchair space in a ccordance with point  4.2.2.3 is created at renewal 
or upgrade, then it shall be mandatory to provide some form of boarding aid in 
accordance with point  4.4.3. ”; 
(68) Appendix G is replaced by the following:  
“Appendix G   
Passenger external doors audible signals   
 
G.1. Definitions  
The following terms are used in this Appendix:  
fsignal =  frequency of excitation tone  
LS  = sound pressure level measured as an energy equivalent level of 20 s 
(LAeq20) 
LSmax = maximum sound pressure level measured as an energy equivalent level of 20s 
(LAeq20)  EN 32  EN LSmin = minimum sound pressure level measured as an energy equivalent level of 20s 
(LAeq20) 
LN  = surrounding noise level measured as follows:  
a) frequency range  
energetic sum of three octave bands  
 
where:  
L1 = Loct.500 Hz   
L2 = Loct.1000 Hz  
L3 = Loct.2000 Hz  
 
b) Sound Pressure level measured as an energy equivalent level of 20 s ( LAeq20) 
 
G.2 Door opening and closing signals  
G.2.1 Door opening signal  
Characteristics  A slow pulse multi tone (up to 2 pulses per second) of 2 
tones emitted sequential  
Frequencies  – fsignal1 = 2200  Hz +/ – 100 Hz  
– fsignal2  =1760  Hz +/ – 100 Hz 
Sound 
pressure level  Adaptive device  
- LS ≥ L N + 5 dB  
- LSmax = 70 dB (+ 6/ – 0) 
Non adaptive device  
– - LS = 70 dB  (+ 6/– 0) 
–  
G.2.2 Door closing signal  
Characteristics  – A fast pulsed tone (6 -10 pulses per second)  
Frequency  – fsignal = 1900  Hz +/ – 100 Hz 
Sound 
pressure level  Adaptive device  
- LS ≥ L N + 5 dB  
- LSmax = 70 dB (+ 6/ – 0) 
Non adaptive device  
– - LS = 70 dB  (+ 6/ – 0) 
EN 33  EN  
G.3. Door finding signals  
The door finding signal can be a single tone signal ( in accordance with point  G.3.1) 
or a double tone signal ( in accordance with point  G.3.2). Both signal types shall be 
equally accepted in all Member States.  
G.3.1 Single Tone Signal  
Charac teristics  Interval of tone (rectangle), none fade in and fade out  
- signal impulse duration = 5 ms ± 1 ms “on” (pure 
tone impulse)  
- signal repetition frequency = 4 Hz ± 1Hz   
Frequency  – fsignal = 630 Hz ± 50 Hz  
Sound 
pressure level  Adaptive device  
- LS ≥ L N -5 dB  
- LSmin = 50 dB  (+/- 2) 
- LSmax = 65 dB (+/- 2) 
Non adaptive device  
- LS = 60 dB  (+6/-0) 
 
G.3.2 Dual Tone Signal  
Characteristics  Interval of tones (signal definition)  
- 100 ms sound pressure level fade in  
- 100 ms sound first tone 550 Hz ± 50  Hz 
- 100 ms sound pressure  level fade out  
- 200 ms off  
- 100 ms sound pressure  level fade in  
- 100 ms sound second tone 750 Hz ± 50 Hz  
- 100 ms sound pressure  level fade out  
- 900 ms off  
- signal repetition time = 1  700 ms  
 
Frequency  fsignal1 = 550 Hz ±  50 Hz  
fsignal2 = 750 Hz ± 50 Hz  EN 34  EN Sound 
pressure level  Adaptive device  
- LS ≥ L N + 5 dB  
- LSmin = 55 dB (+/ - 2 dB)  
- LSmax = 75 dB (+/ - 2 dB)  
Non adaptive device  
- LS = 70 dB  (+6/-0 dB)  
 
G.4. Measuring Positions  
The microphone position for the measurements of audible door signals shall be in 
accordance with the specification referenced in Appendix A , Index [20].  The 
specification may be for the microphone position of the door finding signal despite 
the scope of th e specification excluding the door finding signal.  
Measurements to demonstrate compliance shall be carried out at three door locations 
on a train.  The door shall  be fully open for the close test and fully closed for the open 
test.”; 
(69) Appendix es H, I, J, K and L are deleted ; 
(70) Appendix  M is replaced by the following :  
“Appendix M   
Interoperable wheelchair transportable by train   
 
M.1 SCOPE   
 
This Appendix  identifies the maximum engineering limits for an interoperable 
wheelchair transportable by t rain. Th ose limits are used for designing and assessing 
the rolling stock (architecture, structure, layout) and its components (access doors, 
internal doors, seats, toilets etc.). When the characteristics of a wheelchair exceed 
those limits, the conditions  of use of the rolling stock might be degraded for the user 
(for instance no access to the wheelchair areas). Exceeding some limits may prevent 
the user to access the rolling stock. Those limits are defined by each railway 
undertaking as specified in the point 4.2.6.1 of the  Annex to Regulation (EU) No 
454/2011 .  
 
M.2 CHARACTERISTICS   
 
The values considered as engineering limits are:   
 
Basic Dimensions   
- Width of 700  mm plus 50  mm min each side for hands when moving .  
- Length of 1200  mm plus 50  mm for feet.  
 
Wheels   
The smallest wheel shall accommodate a gap of dimensions 75  mm horizontal and 
50 mm vertical .  
 
 EN 35  EN Height   
1450  mm max including a 95th percentile male occupant   
 
Turning circle   
- 1500  mm  
 
Weight   
- Fully laden weight of 300  kg for wheelcha ir and occupant (including any baggage) 
in the case of an electrical wheelchair for which no assistance is required for crossing 
a boarding aid.   
 
- Fully laden weight of 200  kg for wheelchair and occupant (including any baggage) 
in the case of a manual wh eelchair.   
 
Obstacle height that can be overcome and ground clearance   
- Obstacle height that can be overcome 50  mm (max)   
- Ground clearance 60  mm (min) with a upward slope angle of 10° (17%) on top for 
going forward (under the foot rest)   
 
Maximum safe s lope on which the wheelchair will remain stable:   
- Shall have dynamic stability in all directions at an angle of 6° (10%)   
- Shall have static stability in all directions (including with brake applied) at an angle 
of 9° (16%). ”; 
(71) Appendix  N is amended as f ollows:  
(a) point N.3 is replaced by the following:  
“N.3 SYMBOLS TO USE ON SIGNS   
 
International wheelchair sign   
The sign which identifies wheelchair accessible areas shall include a symbol in 
accordance with one of the specifications referenced in Appendix A, Index  [12] 
or Index  [13].   
 
Inductive loop sign   
The sign indicating where inductive loops are fitted shall include a symbol in 
accordance with the specification referenced in Appendix A, Index  [14].   
 
Priority seating sign   
The sign indicating where there are priority seats shall include symbols in 
accordance with Figure N1.   
 
Figure N1   
 
Symbols for priority s eats EN 36  EN  
”; 
(b) the following point N.4 is added :  
 
“N.4 COLOUR OF SIGNS   
 
The specific signage referred to in this Appendix  shall be white on a dark blue 
background. Where signs are placed on a dark blue panel, it is allowed to invert 
the colours of the symbol and the background (i.e. dark blue symbol on a white 
background). ”; 
(72) the following Appendix  P is added :   
 
“Appendix P:   
 
Changes of requirements and transition regimes   
 
Changes with a generic transition regime:   
For TSI point s listed in Table 1, conformity with this Regulation, as amended by 
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/772 * (previous TSI) does not lead 
systematically to conformity with th e version of th is TSI  applicable from 
[Publications Office: please insert the date of entry in to force of this amending act ]. 
However, for projects already in design phase on [Publications Office: please insert 
the date of entry into force of this amending act ], the requirement from the previous  
TSI may still apply until [Publications Office: please insert the date of entry into 
force of this amending act + 7 years ]. Projects in production phase and rolling stock 
in operation are not affected by the TSI requirements listed in Table 1   
 
EN 37  EN Table 1 – transition regime of 7 year s 
TSI point (s) TSI point (s) in the 
previous TSI  
 Explanation of the TSI change  
4.2.2. 1.1(1a)  No requirement  New requirement precising the 
correct position of the handle  
4.2.2.2(8)  4.2.2.2(8)  More precise wording of the 
requirement  
4.2.2.3.2(8)  
When a door is closed locally (by a passenger or 
crew), a door closing signal shall be given; it 
shall start following the operation of the control 
device and shall continue until the door is closed  No requirement  New requirement  
4.2.2.3.2(11)  No requirement  New  requirement  
4.2.2.11.1(3)  
The technical documentation referred to  in point 
4.2.12 of the LOC&PAS TSI shall include 
information about  the height and offset of the 
theoretical platform resulting in a vertical gap 
(δν-) of 160 mm and in a horizontal gap (δh ) of 
200 mm from the point situated in the central 
position of the nose of the rolling stock's lowest 
step on a straight level track.  No requirement  New requirement  
5.3.2.6(1)  5.3.2.6(1)  Restriction of the possibilities 
given  
6.2.3.3  No requirement  New requirement referring to a 
specific standard on contrast  
7.3.2.6. Step position for vehicle access and 
egress)  
Specific Case Spain ‘P’  7.3.2.6. Step 
position for vehicle 
access and egress)  
Specific Case Spain 
‘P’ for the 1 668 
mm gauge network   New requirement applicable to 
1668 mm track gauge vehicles  
Appendix G – door opening and closing signals  Appendix G – door 
opening and closing 
signals  Change of measuring method  
 
Changes with a specific transition regime:   
 
For TSI point s listed in Table 2, conformity with the previous TSI  does not lead 
systematically to conformity with the version of th is TSI  applicable from [Publications 
Office: please insert the date of entry into force of this amending act] . However, for projects 
already in design  phase on [Publications Office: please insert the date of entry into force of 
this amending act ], the requirement from the previous TSI may still apply in accordance with  EN 38  EN the specific transition regime set out  in Table 2. Projects in production phase and rolling stock 
in operation are affected by the TSI requirements listed in Table 2 in accordance with  the 
specific transition regime set out  in that Table.   
 
Table 2 – Specific transition regime  
TSI 
point (s) TSI 
point s(s) in 
previous 
TSI Explanation 
on TSI 
change  Transition regime  
Design 
phase 
not 
started  Design 
phase 
started  Production 
phase  RST in 
operation  
       
 
____________  
* Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/772 of 16 May 2019 amending 
Regulation (EU) No 1300/2014 as regards inventory of assets with a view to identifying 
barriers to accessibility, providing information to users and monitoring and evaluating 
progress on accessibility (OJ L 139I, 27.5.2019, p. 1). ”.