Scotrail studded/textured yellow line on platforms, instead of tactiles.

[pt_mad]

Does seem to be concentrated mainly in Scotland doesn't it?

Do they have different specifications for their network? Do network rail still specify their platform builds?

 

[Tio Terry]

Does seem to be concentrated mainly in Scotland doesn't it?

Do they have different specifications for their network? Do network rail still specify their platform builds?

The rules governing tactile paving originate from the Technical Standard for Interoperability for Persons of Reduced Mobility (PRM TSI) - so it's from the EU.

The requirements are written in to UK Law as part of the Equalities Act.

The DfT have then produced their guidance in the form of the Accessible Stations Code of Practice.

Network Rail standards apply across the mainland network which includes England, Scotland and Wales.

In terms of platform build ( as opposed to tactile paving) this is also determined by TSI which determines height and offset required. This is also transcribed in to RSSB Guidelines and NR Standards.

 

[swt_passenger]

The first photo in this post in the GW electrification thread seems a bit odd.
https://www.railforums.co.uk/thread...fication-progress.83452/page-265#post-3728948
Is it possible (or likely) that they are just using the small gray slabs as temporary spacers until the correct tactile slabs are provided?

 

[Carntyne]

Is it likely these are used to prevent the impact of freeze/thaw that damaged countless platform tactile slabs in the 2010 winter?

 

[DarloRich]

Is this not a fairly standard installation now? It certainly isnt limited to Scotland only.

 

[pt_mad]

Is this not a fairly standard installation now? It certainly isnt limited to Scotland only.

What does Derby new platform have? Anyone know? That would probably indicate standard new build installation in England.

 

[Tio Terry]

What does Derby new platform have? Anyone know? That would probably indicate standard new build installation in England.

Standard for new build is precast copers with tactile built in. Their life expectancy is much greater than stuck on/screwed on tactile strips.

 

[Hellzapoppin]

The recent station works at Bath Spa and Keynsham had the integral tactile copers config but this caused problems with how to replace/repair damaged blisters. The platform works at Filton Abbeywood has separate tactiles. Much easier for mtce purposes.

 

[CEN60]

The "pins" you are all referring to are now used instead of tactile slabs - an earlier post mentioned issues with cold weather problems - the technical description is "frost heave" - the pins eradicate the heave of the tactiles in very cold weather and eliminating a tripping hazard and ongoing maintenance issue