Network Statement 2014 - ProRail

• Available effective platform length: see appendix 19.3.6.2 Transfer area and accompanying facilitiesThe transfer area comprises:• (traffic space and waiting space on) platforms• tunnels• walkways• lifts• stairs and escalators• (mechanical) rampsStandards and guidelines for the accessibility and capacity of these transfer areas for new stations arelaid down in the Basic Station 2005 memorandum.ProRail monitors the availability of sufficient transfer capacity at stations by means of a clear andobjective indicator, which measures the transfer pressure at stations for travellers during peak hours.The Accessibility Implementation Plan 42 describes the measures required for the improvedaccessibility of rail transport. These measures are geared in particular to the modification of existingstations. The standards are derived from existing documents such as the Accessible Trains report, theBasic Station 2005 memorandum and (European) directives.The facilities in the transfer area concern:• Infrastructural facilities (such as PA systems, frames for departure timetables and presentationresources) for the provision of (travel) information to travellers.ProRail applies the established policy on presentation materials at stations to redeveloped andnew stations. This document is available on request from ProRail, see Chapter 1.8. Extrapresentation materials can be acquired for all stations, see the ‘Extra Presentation Facilities (forcurrent travel information)‘ service in Chapter 5.3.2.• Furniture for waiting purposes. The physical properties are described in the Railinfra catalogue ofProRail and are compliant with the Rail Vision of the Rail Build Master. 43• Waiting spaces.• Signposting.3.6.3 Bicycle storage facilitiesPractically all stations are provided with bicycle storage facilities. At smaller stations, these take theform of bicycle racks; larger stations usually provide racks in combination with secure indoor facilities.ProRail monitors the capacity of the storage facilities. If the capacity is insufficient, consultations takeplace under the "Room for bicycles" 44 programme with the municipalities and NS (operator of securefacilities) in order to determine how the capacity can be expanded.3.6.4 Information available on request• Accessibility and transfer capacity of stations.• Available effective platform length and height (per platform line).• Presence and nature of information and communications systems (including train indicator andautomatic public address systems) on platforms and in the station building.• A list of the presentation facilities provided by ProRail (to display current travel information).• Presence and nature of bicycle storage facilities.• Presence of security cameras.• Location and nature of in-house emergency services equipment.424344See the website of ProRail ( (www.prorail.nl > thema’s > toegankelijkheid)For further information on the Rail Vision, see www.spoorbeeld.nlFor more information, see the website of ProRail (www.prorail.nl > publiek > ruimte voor de fiets)Network Statement 2014 Combined Network - version 1.0 dated 9 January 2013 page 36