The Rail Vehicle Accessibility (Non-Interoperable Rail System) Regulations 2010

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Publication 2010-02-23
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(1) No. (2) Descriptions of refurbishment work (3) Paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 1 which must be complied with
Boarding devices Boarding devices Boarding devices
1 A wheelchair space is fitted or a new boarding device is provided for use with a rail vehicle 1, excluding 1(4) (a) or 1 (5) (b) if the width of the doorway is less than 850 millimetres
Catering Catering Catering
2 Installation of catering facilities 2
Doors Doors Doors
3 The exterior of a rail vehicle, whether in whole or in part, is repainted including for the purposes of advertising but other than to effect a repair 3(1), subject to 3(2)
4 A vinyl, decal or similar is applied to any part of the exterior of a rail vehicle, including for the purposes of advertising but other than to effect a repair 3(1), subject to 3(2)
5 An audible warning device for a passenger doorway in the side of a rail vehicle is replaced or modified 3(3) and (5), subject to 3(4) and (6)
Door controls (power operated) Door controls (power operated) Door controls (power operated)
6 A power operated passenger door, or a control device for a power operated passenger door, is replaced or modified 4
7 Only the passenger used part of a control device for a power operated passenger door is replaced or modified, (other than a device to which paragraph 4(3) of Schedule 1 Part 1 applies) 4(1) (b) to (e) and (5) and where relevant 4(2), subject to 4(6)
8 A part of the exterior of a rail vehicle at or near a passenger door control device, or the whole of the exterior of a rail vehicle, is repainted including for the purposes of advertising but other than to effect a repair 4(1)(d)
9 A vinyl, decal or similar is applied to the whole of the exterior of a rail vehicle, or to a part of the exterior of a rail vehicle at or near a passenger door control device, including for the purposes of advertising but other than to effect a repair 4(1)(d)
Door handles Door handles Door handles
10 A door handle for the use of passengers, or a door operated by such a handle, is replaced or modified 5
Doorways (exterior) and through routes (wheelchair-compatible) Doorways (exterior) and through routes (wheelchair-compatible) Doorways (exterior) and through routes (wheelchair-compatible)
11 The entire passenger area of a rail vehicle is replaced or modified and includes a wheelchair space 6, excluding 6(2)
12 A wheelchair space is fitted 6, excluding 6(2) and 6(5)(b)
13 A sign on the exterior of a rail vehicle, which indicates a wheelchair-compatible doorway, is replaced 6(3), subject to 6(4)
Doorways (interior) (wheelchair-compatible) Doorways (interior) (wheelchair-compatible) Doorways (interior) (wheelchair-compatible)
14 Improvement works to a rail vehicle, which comprise or include the provision of a wheelchair space (excluding any works to a passenger doorway at the end of a rail vehicle), are carried out 7(1)
15 Improvement works to two rail vehicles which adjoin each other, where the works comprise or include the provision of wheelchair access between the vehicles, are carried out 7
Floors Floors Floors
16 The floor covering throughout a rail vehicle is replaced 8
17 The floor coverings in all vestibules adjoining passenger doorways in the side of a rail vehicle are replaced, or all the floor coverings in the passenger saloons are replaced 8, to the extent relevant to the floor coverings being replaced
18 The floor covering across the width of the passenger doorway in the side of a rail vehicle is replaced 8, to the extent relevant to the floor covering being replaced
Handholds Handholds Handholds
19 A new passenger seat is fitted 9
20 A handhold on a passenger seat is replaced 9
21 The surface of a handhold on a passenger seat is replaced or modified 9(1)(a) and (b)
Handrails Handrails Handrails
22 A handrail is fitted otherwise than at the doorway in the side of a rail vehicle 10(1)(b) (if a tramcar, subject to 10(3)), and 10(4)
23 A handrail is fitted above the inside of a doorway in the side of a narrow width vehicle 10(4) - (6)
24 A handrail is fitted at the doorway in the side of a rail vehicle, (otherwise than where item 23 applies) 10(1)(a), subject to 10 (2), and (4)
25 A handrail is replaced 10(4) – (6)
26 The surface of an existing handrail is replaced or modified 10(4)(c) and (d)
Passenger information Passenger information Passenger information
27 An internal or external public address system is replaced or modified, in whole or in part, or a new internal or external system is installed, (excluding updating of electronic message libraries) 11, to the extent relevant to the rail vehicle and the public address system, or part, which is being replaced, modified or installed
Request-stop controls Request-stop controls Request-stop controls
28 A request-stop control is fitted 12
29 A request-stop control is replaced or modified 12(4) and (5)
Seats Seats Seats
30 More than 50% of the seats are replaced 13
31 A priority seat is provided 13(2) – (7)
Steps Steps Steps
32 The tread on a step at a passenger doorway in the side of a rail vehicle is replaced 14(1)(a) and (b)
33 All the steps at all the passenger doorways in the side of a rail vehicle are replaced or modified 14(1), (2) and (5)
Toilets Toilets Toilets
34 A toilet cubicle is replaced, refitted or modified, or a new toilet cubicle is provided 15
35 A fitting or equipment in a toilet cubicle provided for the use of passengers, other than a door control device, is replaced or modified 15, to the extent relevant to the fitting or equipment being replaced or modified
Toilets (wheelchair-compatible) Toilets (wheelchair-compatible) Toilets (wheelchair-compatible)
36 A toilet cubicle which is accessible to wheelchair users is replaced, refitted or modified, or a new wheelchair-compatible toilet is provided 16(1), excluding 16 (1)(h)
37 An emergency alarm is fitted within a wheelchair-compatible toilet, or other emergency alarms or electrical systems within a rail vehicle are replaced or modified 16(1)(h) and (2)
38 A fitting or equipment described in paragraph 16(1) or (2) of Schedule 1 provided in a wheelchair-compatible toilet is replaced or modified 16(1) and (2), to the extent relevant to the fitting or equipment being replaced or modified
39 The entire passenger area of a rail vehicle is replaced or modified and includes a wheelchair-compatible toilet 16(3) and (4)
Transparent surfaces (interior) Transparent surfaces (interior) Transparent surfaces (interior)
40 A transparent surface to which paragraph 17 of Schedule 1 applies is replaced 17
41 An internal door which incorporates a transparent surface to which paragraph 17 of Schedule 1 applies is fitted 17
Wheelchair spaces (numbers required) Wheelchair spaces (numbers required) Wheelchair spaces (numbers required)
42 All passenger seating in a rail vehicle, which does not form part of a train, is replaced 18(1) or (2) as applicable
43 All passenger seating in a rail vehicle, which forms part of a train, is replaced 18(3) and (4)
Wheelchair spaces (obstructions) Wheelchair spaces (obstructions) Wheelchair spaces (obstructions)
44 A wheelchair space, wheelchair-compatible doorway, or wheelchair-compatible toilet is fitted 19
Wheelchair spaces (specifications) Wheelchair spaces (specifications) Wheelchair spaces (specifications)
45 A wheelchair space is provided, replaced or modified 20, excluding 20(5) and (6)
46 An emergency alarm is fitted within a wheelchair space, or other emergency alarms or electrical systems within a rail vehicle are replaced or modified 20(5) and (6)
Wheelchair spaces (tables and trays) Wheelchair spaces (tables and trays) Wheelchair spaces (tables and trays)
47 Tables or trays for the use of passengers (whether fixed, adjustable or folding) are fitted, replaced or modified 21

SCHEDULE 4 — REFURBISHMENT WORK SUBJECT TO PART 2 OF SCHEDULE 1

(1) No. (2) Descriptions of refurbishment work (3) Paragraphs of Part 2 of Schedule 1 which must be complied with
Doors Doors Doors
1 An audible warning device for a passenger doorway in the side of a rail vehicle is replaced or modified 1
Flashing lights Flashing lights Flashing lights
2 Any flashing lights designed to be operated for the attention of passengers are installed, replaced or modified on the exterior, or in the interior, of a rail vehicle 2
Passenger information Passenger information Passenger information
3 An internal or external public address system is replaced or modified, in whole or in part, or a new internal or external system is installed (excluding updating of electronic message libraries) 4, to the extent relevant to the public address system, or part, which is being replaced, modified or installed
Seats Seats Seats
4 Priority seat signage is provided or replaced 5
Steps Steps Steps
5 The tread on a step on an internal flight of stairs leading between a lower and upper passenger saloon is replaced 6
6 All the steps in a flight of stairs leading between a lower and upper passenger saloon are replaced or modified 6

SCHEDULE 5 — RAIL VEHICLE ACCESSIBILITY REGULATIONS 1998 - TABLE OF CORRESPONDING PROVISIONS

Regulation of the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations 1998 Corresponding paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 1
Doors Doors
4(1) 3(1)
4(2) 3(3)
4(3)(a) 3(5)(a)
4(3)(b) 3(5)(b)
Door controls Door controls (power operated)
5(1)(a) 4(1)(a)
5(1)(b) 4(1)(b)
5(1)(c) 4(1)(c)
5(1)(d) 4(1)(d)
5(1)(e) 4(1)(e)
5(2) 4(2)
5(3)(a) 4(3)(a)
5(3)(b) 4(3)(b)
5(3)(c) 4(3)(c)
5(4) 4(4)
Steps Steps
6(1)(a) 14(1)(a)
6(1)(b) 14(1)(b)
6(1)(c) 14(1)(c)
6(1)(d) 14(1)(e)
6(1)(e) 14(1)(f) and (g)
6(1)(f) 14(1)(h)
6(3) 14(3)
Floors Floors
7(a) 8(1)
7(b) 8(2)
7(c) 8(6)
Seats Seats
8(1) 13(1)
8(2) 13(2)
8(3) 13(3)
8(4) 13(4)
8(5) 13(5)
8(6) 13(6)
Tramcar request – stop controls Request-stop controls
9(a) 12(2)(a)
9(b) 12(2)(b)
9(c) 12(2)(c)
9(d)(i) 12(3)(a) and (b)
9(d)(ii) 12(3)(a) and (c)
9(e) 12(4)
9(f) 12(5)
9(g) 12(6)
9(h) 12(7)
Interior transparent surfaces Transparent surfaces (interior)
10 17
10 (except in relation to doors) 17 (except in relation to doors)
10 (in relation to doors only) 17 (in relation to doors only)
Handrails and handholds Handrails
11(1)(a) 10(1)(a)
11(1)(b) 10(1)(b)
11(2)(a) 10(4)(a)
11(2)(c) 10(4)(b)
11(2)(d) 10(4)(c)
11(2)(e) 10(4)(d)
Handholds
11(3)(a) 9(1)(c)
11(3)(b) 9(1)(a)
11(3)(c) 9(1)(b)
11(3)(d) 9(1)(d)
Door handles Door handles
12 5(1)
Passenger information Passenger information
13(1) 11(1), (2) and (3)
13(2)(a) 11(3)(a)
13(2)(b) 11(3)(b)
13(2)(c) 11(3)(c)
13(3) 11(2)
13(4) 11(5)
13(5)(a) 11(6)(a)
13(5)(b) 11(6)(b)
13(5)(c) 11(6)(c)
13(5)(d) 11(6)(d)
13(7) 11(8), (9) and (12)
13(8) 11(15)
13(9) 11(10)
Toilets Toilets
14(a) 15(1)(a)
14(b) 15(1)(b)
14(c) 15(1)(c)
14(d) 15(1)(d)
14(e) 15(1)(e)
Wheelchair spaces Wheelchair spaces (numbers required)
15(1) 18(1)
15(2) 18(2)
15(3) 18(4)
15(4) 18(3)
Wheelchair space specifications Wheelchair spaces (specifications)
16(1)(a) 20(1)
16(1)(b) 20(2)
16(1)(c) 20(4)
16(1)(d) 20(2)
16(1)(e) 20(5)
16(1)(e)(i) 20(5)(a)
16(1)(e)(ii) 20(5)(b)
16(1)(e)(iii) 20(5)(c) (save in relation to maximum force)
16(1)(e)(iv) 20(5)(c) (only in relation to maximum force)
16(1)(f) 20(7)
16(2)(b) 20(12)
Tables Wheelchair spaces (tables and trays)
18(1) 21(1)
18(2) 21(2)
18(3) 21(3)
18(4) 21(4)
Wheelchair-compatible doorways Doorways (exterior) and through routes (wheelchair-compatible)
19(1) 6(1)
19(2) 6(2)
19(3) 6(3)
19(4) 6(5)(a)
19(5) 6(5)(b) and (c)
Toilets for disabled persons in wheelchairs Toilets (wheelchair-compatible)
20(1)(a) 16(1)(a)
20(1)(b) 16(1)(b)
20(1)(c) 16(1)(c)
20(1)(d) 16(1)(d)
20(1)(e) 16(1)(e)
20(1)(f)(i) 16(1)(f)(i)
20(1)(f)(ii) 16(1)(f)(ii)
20(1)(f)(iii) 16(1)(f)(iii) and (iv)
20(1)(g) 16(1)(g)
20(1)(h) 16(1)(h)(i) and (ii)
20(1)(i) 16(1)(h)(iii)
20(2) 16(3) and (4)
20A Wheelchair spaces (obstructions)
20A 19
Internal doorways Doorways (interior) (wheelchair-compatible)
22(1) 7(1)
22(2) 7(2)
Boarding devices Boarding devices
23(1) 1(1)
23(2) 1(4)(e) and (5)(h)
23(3) 1(3)
23(4)(a) 1(4)(a)
23(4)(b) 1(4)(b)
23(4)(c) 1(4)(c) and (d)
23(4)(d) 1(4)(f)
23(4)(e) 1(4)(g)
23(4)(f) 1(4)(h)
23(4)(g) 1(4)(i)
23(4)(h) 1(4)(j)
23(5)(a) 1(6)(a)
23(5)(b) 1(6)(b)
23(5)(c) 1(6)(c)
23(5)(d) 1(5)(i)
23(5)(e) 1(6)(d)
23(6) 1(5)(i)
23(7)(a) 1(5)(a)
23(7)(b) 1(5)(b)
23(7)(c) 1(5)(c)
23(7)(d) 1(5)(e)
23(7)(e) 1(5)(f)
23(7)(f) 1(5)(d) and ((g)
23(8) 1(4)(k) and 1(6)(e)
23(9) 1(4)(l) and 1(6)(d)
23(10) 1(7)
Catering Catering
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Signed

Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Transport

C.D. Mole — Parliamentary Under Secretary of State — 2010-02-23

Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

Footnotes

1

1995 c.50. Section 46(3), (4), and (8) to (10) and the definition of “operator” in section 46(6) were repealed by the Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (c.13), Schedule 2. Section 46(4A) was inserted by section 6(1) of that Act. In section 46(6) the definition of “rail vehicle” was substituted by section 6(2)(b) of that Act, as inserted by S.I. 2008/1746, the definitions of “conventional TEN rail system” and “high-speed rail system” were inserted by section 6(2)(a) of that Act, as inserted by that instrument, and the definition of “regulated rail vehicle” was amended by Schedule 1, Part 1, paragraphs 1 and 27(b), of that Act. Section 67(1) and (3) (a) were amended by Schedule 1, Part 1, paragraphs 1 and 33 (1), (2) and (3), of that Act. See section 68(1) of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, (as amended by Schedule 1, Part 1, paragraphs 1 and 34 (1), (5) and (6) of the Disability Discrimination Act 2005), for definitions of “prescribed” (as used in section 46(7)) and “regulations”.

2

1972 c.68; section 2(2) was amended by the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c.51), section 27(1) (a); also amended by the European Union (Amendment) Act 2008 (c. 7), Schedule, Part 1.

4

The Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee was established under section 125 of the Transport Act 1985 (c. 67) and has a statutory duty to provide the Secretary of State with advice on the public passenger transport needs of disabled people.

6

S.I. 1996/266, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations.

9

O.J. No. L64, 7.3.08, p. 72.

12

Section 20(7) was amended by the Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c.33), Schedule 27, paragraph 49.

13

Section 22(1) and (2) were amended by, and section 22(4) was substituted by, the Consumer Protection Act 1987 (c.43), Schedule 3.

14

Section 23(4) was amended for England and Wales by the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c.21), Schedule 1, paragraph 44, and by S.I. 2005/1541. Corresponding amendments were made for Scotland by S.S.I. 2005/383 and S.S.I. 2006/475.

15

Section 24 (2) and (4) were amended by the Employment Rights (Dispute Resolution) Act 1998 (c. 8), section 1(2) (a).

16

Section 28(4) was substituted by S.I. 2008/960. Section 28(5) was amended by S.I. 2004/3363. Section 28(9) was inserted by the Employment Protection Act 1975 (c.71), Schedule 15, paragraph 9. There are other amendments to section 28 not relevant to these Regulations.

17

Section 33(1) (c) was amended by the Employment Protection Act 1975 (c.71), Schedule 15, paragraph 11, and Schedule 18. Section 33(1) (m) was amended by the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 (c.45), the Schedule, Part 1.

(Note - diagrams are not to scale and measurements are given in millimetres)

Diagram A (reference wheelchair)

(Regulation 2(1))

Diagram B (wheelchair sign)

(Schedule 1, paragraphs 6(3) and (4), 16(1) (a) and 20(7))

Diagram C1 (priority seat)

(Schedule 1, paragraph 13(3) and (7) (d))

Diagram C2 (facing seats without table)

(Schedule 1, paragraph 13(3) and (7) (d))

Diagram C3 (non facing seats)

(Schedule 1, paragraph 13(3) and (7) (d))

Diagram C4 (facing seats with table)

(Schedule 1, paragraph 13(3) and (7) (d))

(Note: Minimum clearance of 230 mm required between edge of seat and edge of table to ensure passengers can access and exit seat space standing upright without having to bend their knees).

Diagram D1 (hinged handrail – plan view)

(Schedule 1, paragraph 16(1) (f) (iii))

Diagram D2 (hinged handrail - elevation)

(Schedule 1, paragraph 16(1) (f) (iv))

Diagram E (alternative wheelchair space sign)

(Schedule 1, paragraph 20(7) and (8))

Editorial notes

20

1995 c.50. Section 46(3), (4), and (8) to (10) and the definition of “operator” in section 46(6) were repealed by the Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (c.13), Schedule 2. Section 46(4A) was inserted by section 6(1) of that Act. In section 46(6) the definition of “rail vehicle” was substituted by section 6(2)(b) of that Act, as inserted by S.I. 2008/1746, the definitions of “conventional TEN rail system” and “high-speed rail system” were inserted by section 6(2)(a) of that Act, as inserted by that instrument, and the definition of “regulated rail vehicle” was amended by Schedule 1, Part 1, paragraphs 1 and 27(b), of that Act. Section 67(1) and (3) (a) were amended by Schedule 1, Part 1, paragraphs 1 and 33 (1), (2) and (3), of that Act. See section 68(1) of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, (as amended by Schedule 1, Part 1, paragraphs 1 and 34 (1), (5) and (6) of the Disability Discrimination Act 2005), for definitions of “prescribed” (as used in section 46(7)) and “regulations”.

23

The Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee was established under section 125 of the Transport Act 1985 (c. 67) and has a statutory duty to provide the Secretary of State with advice on the public passenger transport needs of disabled people.

25

S.I. 1996/266, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations.

30

Section 20(7) was amended by the Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c.33), Schedule 27, paragraph 49.

31

Section 22(1) and (2) were amended by, and section 22(4) was substituted by, the Consumer Protection Act 1987 (c.43), Schedule 3.

32

Section 23(4) was amended for England and Wales by the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c.21), Schedule 1, paragraph 44, and by S.I. 2005/1541. Corresponding amendments were made for Scotland by S.S.I. 2005/383 and S.S.I. 2006/475.

33

Section 24 (2) and (4) were amended by the Employment Rights (Dispute Resolution) Act 1998 (c. 8), section 1(2) (a).

34

Section 28(4) was substituted by S.I. 2008/960. Section 28(5) was amended by S.I. 2004/3363. Section 28(9) was inserted by the Employment Protection Act 1975 (c.71), Schedule 15, paragraph 9. There are other amendments to section 28 not relevant to these Regulations.

35

Section 33(1) (c) was amended by the Employment Protection Act 1975 (c.71), Schedule 15, paragraph 11, and Schedule 18. Section 33(1) (m) was amended by the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 (c.45), the Schedule, Part 1.

38

Sch. 1 Pt. 1 para. 1(1) excluded (temp. from 30.9.2015 until the end of 29.9.2025) by The Rail Vehicle Accessibility (B2007 Vehicles) Exemption Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1631), arts. 1, 3-6, Sch.

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