The European standard EN 17168:2021 (also published as BS EN 17168 in the UK) specifies the requirements for platform barrier systems used in railway applications. It focuses on the design, construction, and operation of physical barriers—such as platform screen doors (PSDs) and gates—positioned at the edge of station platforms to separate passengers from the tracks. Core Content & Scope
The standard details how barrier doors must align and synchronize with vehicle doors to permit safe passenger transfer. Electrical Design: en 17168
Physical Components: Requirements for fixed structures along the platform, movable doors/gates for passengers, emergency egress doors, and driver access doors. The European standard EN 17168:2021 (also published as
Unified European Framework: Replaced fragmented national guidelines, giving manufacturers a single baseline to design compliant systems for any EU country. The manufacturer's name and address The type and