SIST EN 16585-1:2025

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2025
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 16585-1:2017
Železniške naprave - Načrtovanje za osebe z omejenimi gibalnimi sposobnostmi -
Oprema in sestavni deli na železniških vozilih - 1. del: Stranišča
Railway applications - Design for PRM use - Equipment and components onboard rolling
stock - Part 1: Toilets
Bahnanwendungen - Gestaltung für die Nutzung durch PRM - Ausstattung und Bauteile
in Schienenfahrzeugen - Teil 1: Toiletten
Applications ferroviaires - Conception destinée à l'usage par les PMR - Equipements et
éléments à bord du matériel roulant - Partie 1 : Toilettes
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 16585-1:2025
ICS:
11.180.01 Pripomočki za Aids for disabled and
onesposobljene in handicapped persons in
hendikepirane osebe na general
splošno
45.060.20 Železniški vagoni Trailing stock
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 16585-1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2025
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 11.180.01; 45.060.20 Supersedes EN 16585-1:2017
English Version
Railway applications - Design for PRM use - Equipment
and components onboard rolling stock - Part 1: Toilets
Applications ferroviaires - Conception destinée à Bahnanwendungen - Gestaltung für die Nutzung durch
l'usage par les PMR - Equipements et éléments à bord PRM - Ausstattung und Bauteile in Schienenfahrzeugen
du matériel roulant - Partie 1 : Toilettes - Teil 1: Toiletten
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Symbols and abbreviations . 8
5 Requirements and assessment . 9
5.1 General. 9
5.2 Standard and universal toilets, common parameters . 9
5.3 Standard toilet . 10
5.4 Universal toilet . 11
5.5 Baby nappy changing table. 19
5.6 Interface of the call for aid device . 20
6 Assessment methodologies . 20
6.1 Lateral or side approach . 20
6.1.1 General. 20
6.1.2 Assessment for a lateral or side approach . 21
6.2 Frontal or diagonal approach . 22
6.2.1 General. 22
6.2.2 Assessment for a frontal or diagonal approach . 23
Annex A (informative) Interoperable wheelchair transportable by train . 25
A.1 Engineering limits . 25
A.2 Characteristics . 25
Annex B (normative) Simplified wheelchair profile and occupants reach range. 28
Annex C (informative) Wheelchair accessible toilet guidance and good practice . 30
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive (EU) 2016/797 aimed to be covered . 34
Bibliography . 36

European foreword
This document (EN 16585-1:2025) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 256 “Railway
applications”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2026, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by April 2026.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 16585-1:2017.
In comparison with the previous edition, the following technical modifications have been made:
— the document template has been updated;
— this document has been revised generally for document references and editorial issues with
grammar etc.;
— scope modified;
— normative references updated;
— terms and definitions revised;
— 5.1 removed references to annexes covering EC verification and testing requirements;
— references updated;
— 5.2 revised;
— 5.2 Note 2 moved to 5.2, 4) second bullet;
— 5.2 Note 3 moved to 5.2 4) third bullet;
— 5.3, 2) second bullet, reference updated to 5.2, 11);
— 5.4, 11) iv, Note 1 becomes Note;
— 5.4, 12) iii, Figure 10 Note has been moved to 12) ii, second bullet;
— Annex A update to ‘Interoperable wheelchair transportable by train’;
— Annex C “EC verification - Interoperability constituents” removed;
— Annex D “Summary of testing requirements” removed;
— Annex E “Wheelchair accessible toilet guidance and good practice” is now Annex C;
— Annex ZA updated;
— Bibliography updated.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CEN by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) States
subsequently approves these requests for its Member States.
For the relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United
Kingdom.
Introduction
This document is part of a suite of four ‘Design for PRM use’ standards that have in total nine parts:
— EN 16584 is a standard that covers both infrastructure and rolling stock — Railway applications —
Design for PRM use — General requirements:
— Part 1: Contrast (EN 16584-1);
— Part 2: Information (EN 16584-2);
— Part 3: Optical and friction characteristics (EN 16584-3).
— EN 16585 is a standard that covers rolling stock — Railway applications — Design for PRM use —
Equipment and components on board rolling stock:
— Part 1: Toilets (EN 16585-1);
— Part 2: Elements for sitting, standing and moving (EN 16585-2);
— Part 3: Clearways and internal doors (EN 16585-3).
— EN 16586 is a standard that covers rolling stock — Railway applications — Design for PRM use —
Accessibility of persons with reduced mobility to rolling stock:
— Part 1: Steps for access and egress (EN 16586-1);
— Part 2: Boarding aids (EN 16586-2).
— EN 16587 is a standard that covers infrastructure — Railway applications - Design for PRM use -
Requirements for obstacle-free routes for infrastructure.
These standards aim to clarify the requirements (with clear and consistent terms and definitions) and to
define the associated criteria and, where appropriate, methodologies to allow a clear pass/fail
assessment.
1 Scope
This document describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to rolling stock and the
assessment of those requirements. The following applies to this document:
— The definitions and requirements describe specific aspects of ‘Design for PRM use’ required by
persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility as defined in the PRM TSI.
— This document defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle-free travelling relating to
toilets. The definitions and requirements of this document are to be used for rolling stock
applications.
— This document only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers; it does not define non-PRM
related requirements and definitions.
— This document assumes that the rolling stock is in its defined operating condition.
— Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal requirements.
The 'Equipment and Components' standard is written in three parts:
— this document is Part 1 and contains:
— toilets.
— Part 2 contains:
— handholds;
— seats;
— wheelchair spaces.
— Part 3 contains:
— clearways;
— internal doors.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 12183:2022, Manual wheelchairs - Requirements and test methods
EN 12221-1:2008+A1:2013, Child use and care articles - Changing units for domestic use - Part 1: Safety
requirements
EN 12221-2:2008+A1:2013, Child use and care articles - Changing units for domestic use - Part 2: Test
methods
EN 12790-1:2023, Child care articles - Reclined cradles - Part 1: Reclined cradles for children up to when
they start to try to sit up
EN 14752:2019+A1:2021, Railway applications - Bodyside entrance systems for rolling stock
EN 16584-1:2025, Railway applications — Design for PRM use — General requirements — Part 1: Contrast
EN 16584-2:2025, Railway applications — Design for PRM use — General requirements — Part 2:
Information (Basel)
EN 16585-2:2025, Railway applications — Design for PRM use — Equipment and components on board
rolling stock — Part 2: Elements for sitting, standing and moving
EN 16585-3:2025, Railway applications — Design for PRM use — Equipment and components on board
rolling stock — Part 3: Clearways and internal doors
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp/
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
3.1
clear width
clear usable width
unobstructed width of an open door or clearway to allow all passengers, including PRM, to pass through
3.2
clearway
unobstructed space with defined widths and heights to allow movement within a vehicle
3.3
gap
distance between a platform and the closest point on the rolling stock at the passenger door where
passengers traverse from one to the other (both vertical and horizontal)
3.4
handrail
continuous element with round cross section for passengers to use to aid personal stability by gripping
around
3.5
manual door
unpowered door which the passenger has to physically open and/or close
3.6
palm operable
operable by the palm or any part of the hand, not requiring fingers to be unclenched
Note 1 to entry: The design need is that passengers with painful conditions, which affect their joints such as arthritis,
may be unable to (and are likely to experience discomfort or pain if they do) exert any force with the tip of a single
finger. Many may not be able to unclench their fingers to do this or perform any pulling action.
3.7
proximity sensor
sensor that can be used to control facilities without the control device being physically touched
3.8
semi-automatic door
powered door which opens and/or closes following operation of a control device by a passenger
3.9
sharp edge
thin edge capable of cutting or an abrupt end or discontinuity of a surface which has the potential to injure
a passenger in normal use
3.10
standard toilet
toilet not designed to be accessible to a passenger in a wheelchair
3.11
universal toilet
toilet designed to be used by all passengers including passengers in wheelchairs
3.12
wheelchair
wheeled personal mobility device
Note 1 to entry: Wheelchair characteristics are defined in Annex A.
3.13
wheelchair space
designated space in the passenger compartment for a wheelchair user and their wheelchair
4 Symbols and abbreviations
For purposes of this document, the symbols and abbreviations in Table 1 and Table 2 apply.
Table 1 — Abbreviations
Abbreviation Designation
EN European Standard (Euronorm)
PRM Persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility
TSI Technical Specification for Interoperability
Table 2 — Symbols
Symbol Designation Unit
%ile Percentile
kg Weight kilogram
mm Length millimetre
N Force Newton
° measurement of angles Degree
5 Requirements and assessment
5.1 General
1) All dimensions in the figures are in millimetres (mm) unless otherwise stated.
2) When toilets are fitted in a train, a universal toilet shall be provided that is accessible from the
wheelchair space and, if provided, the sleeping compartment.
3) The standard toilet shall be compliant with the requirements of 5.2 and 5.3.
4) The universal toilet shall be compliant with the requirements of 5.2 and 5.4.
5.2 Standard and universal toilets, common parameters
1) The centre of any door handle, lock or door control device on the exterior or interior of the toilet
compartment shall be located at a minimum of 800 mm and a maximum of 1 100 mm above the toilet
door threshold.
— Assessment: this shall be measured vertically above the door threshold.
2) A visual and tactile (or audible) indication shall be given inside and outside the toilet to indicate when
a door has been locked.
— Assessment: visual, tactile, and audible information shall be according to EN 16584-2:2025.
— Assessment: Indication inside the toilet shall be provided by two distinct physical positions of
the “lock” device and/or provision of audible indication.
NOTE 1 Current good practice and solutions are shown in EN 16584-2:2025, Annex M.
3) Any door control device and other equipment inside a toilet compartment (except for baby nappy
change facilities and call for aid devices) shall be operable by exerting a force not exceeding 20 N.
— Assessment of force required to operate a control device shall be by pulling or pushing the device
depending on its normal mode of operation with e.g. a “force gauge” or “force meter” until the
device or equipment is operated or activated.
— This requirement does not refer to the force required to open or close a manual door itself (this
is described in EN 16585-3:2025).
4) Any control device, including flushing system, shall contrast with the background surface, and shall
be identifiable by touch.
— Assessment shall be according to EN 16584-1:2025 and EN 16584-2:2025.
— For systems that are operated by proximity sensors the ‘identifiable by touch’ requirement does
not apply.
— For hygiene reasons it is good practice to have the flush control positioned close to the toilet to
allow a blind or visually impaired passenger to locate it.
5) Clear, precise information for the operation of any control device shall be provided, making use of
pictograms and shall be tactile.
— Assessment shall be according to EN 16584-2:2025.
6) The toilet seat and lid shall contrast with the background.
— Assessment shall be according to EN 16584-1:2025.
7) Door controls shall comply with the specifications of EN 16585-3:2025, 5.2.1 (3).
8) If both open and close door control devices are fitted one above the other: the top button shall always
be the open control. (To be subject to this requirement the buttons do not need to be directly one
above the other)
9) Internal automatic and semi-automatic doors shall incorporate devices that prevent passengers
becoming trapped during operation of the doors.
— Assessment shall be according to method described in EN 14752:2019+A1:2021.
10) Handrails where provided shall:
i. Contrast with the background surface.
— Assessment shall be according to EN 16584-1:2025.
ii. Comply with the geometric requirements described in the relevant clauses of EN 16585-2:2025.
11) In all areas of double-deck vehicles the minimum height of 1 950 mm shall be replaced by the relative
ceiling height provided in those areas. In those areas, reduced ceiling height is only accepted as a
consequence of structural constraints (gauge, physical space).
12) The force required to open or close a manual door shall not exceed 60 N.
— Assessment of force required shall be by pulling or pushing the door relative to its normal mode
of operation with a ‘force gauge’ or 'force meter' until the door is fully opened or fully closed. See
EN 16585-3:2025 for an example force meter.
5.3 Standard toilet
1) A standard toilet is not designed to be accessible to a wheelchair user.
2) The minimum door usable width shall be 500 mm.
— This shall be assessed according to Figure 1 and Figure 2a.
— There are to be no protrusions into the minimum usable width of 500 mm in its open position,
such as handles or other features, from the floor up to a minimum of 1 950 mm as shown in
Figure 1 and Figure 2. Also see 5.2, 11)
— Minimum door usable width of a manual hinged door includes the swept envelope and should
ensure that no part of the door shall be in that area when open. See Figure 2a.
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 clear width through the standard toilet door
2 clear width through the universal toilet door
Figure 1 — Toilet door clear usable width (standard and universal)
Dimensions in millimetres
a) standard toilet door 500 mm usable width b) manual hinged toilet door 800 mm usable
width
Figure 2 — Usable width of toilet doors
3) A fixed vertical and/or horizontal handrail shall be provided adjacent to the toilet seat and the wash
basin.
— Assessment: the handrail shall be according to 5.2 (10).
5.4 Universal toilet
1) A universal toilet is a toilet designed to be used by ALL passengers including ALL persons with
disabilities and persons with reduced mobility.
2) The area of use of a universal toilet is defined by:
i. Using ‘method A’ as described in Clause 6;
ii. However, where ‘method A’ cannot be used, it is permitted to use ‘method B’ described in the
assessment methodologies in Clause 6. This alternative is only provided for the following cases:
— Vehicles where the available floor width is narrower than 2 400 mm;
— Assessment shall be between the interior trim panels at a height of 25 mm above the walking
floor;
— Existing rolling stock when it is renewed or upgraded.
3) The toilet access door shall provide a minimum clear usable width of 800 mm.
— This shall be assessed according to Figure 1. Also see 5.2, 11).
— There are to be no protrusions into the minimum usable width of 800 mm in its open position,
such as handles or other features, from the floor up to a minimum of 1 950 mm as shown in
Figure 1 and Figure 2b.
— It is recommended that manual doors are not used for Universal toilet applications as the
usability for a wheelchair user is very difficult.
4) Where the door is semi-automatic, it shall be possible to open it partially in order to allow a
wheelchair user’s assistant to leave and re-enter the toilet module.
i. Allowing the wheelchair users assistant to activate the door open control, exit the toilet
compartment and then press the door control to close the door without it having to finish a
complete open cycle.
ii. The assistant can then wait outside the closed but unlocked door until they are required to re-
enter the compartment whereby, they can partially open the door, enter and then close the door
without it having to finish a complete open cycle.
5) The exterior of the door shall be marked with a sign.
— Assessment shall be according to EN 16584-2:2025.
6) There shall be sufficient space inside the toilet compartment to enable a wheelchair as defined in
Annex A to:
i. Enter the toilet compartment.
— Assessment shall be according to EN 16585-3:2025.
ii. Manoeuvre to a position allowing a ‘lateral or side’ approach AND also to a position allowing a
‘diagonal or frontal’ transfer of the wheelchair occupant to the toilet seat. See Figure 3 for the
two required approaches, that position can be either to the left or the right of the toilet seat, see
Annex C, Figure C.1 and Figure C.2 for examples.
— Assessment shall be according to Clause 6.
iii. Exit the toilet compartment.
— Assessment shall be according to EN 16585-3:2025.
a) lateral or side approach b) diagonal or frontal approach
Figure 3 — Examples of the two required wheelchair positions adjacent to toilet seat
7) There shall be a clear space with a minimum length of 700 mm in front of the toilet seat.
— Assessment: this shall be measured horizontally from the leading edge of the toilet seat, on the
centre axis of the toilet seat, and for the full width of the toilet seat from a height of 50 mm above
the floor to a point 1 450 mm above the floor, see Figure 4.
— Assessment: the 700 mm as a minimum shall follow the seat profile and is represented in
Figure 4 by the bold line.
— Assessment: the wash basin and/or handrail (vertical and/or horizontal) is permitted to overlap
up to 50 mm with this clear space, for handrails this overlap shall only be at a height above
800 mm.
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 4 — Example of minimum required clear space in front of toilet seat
8) A horizontal handrail shall be provided at each side of the toilet seat extending at least to the leading
edge of the toilet seat.
— Assessment of that handrail shall be to confirm it complies with the requirements of 5.2, 10)
— Assessment method shall be by measuring the extension at least to the leading edge of the toilet
pan, measured parallel to the toilet seat centre axis. See Figure 5.
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 handrail
Figure 5 — Extended hinged handrail in an example toilet compartment
9) The handrail on the wheelchair accessible side, see Figure 6, shall:
i. Be hinged in such a way so as to enable an unobstructed transfer
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