Rolling stock doorways compatibility with platforms at Serbian Railways

• Main Authors: Radosavljević Aleksandar R., Lučanin Vojkan J., Rüger Bernhard, Golubović Snežana D.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: University of Belgrade - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Belgrade 2017-01-01
• Series: FME Transactions
• Subjects: railway; platform height; vehicle accessibility; diesel multiple units; electric multiple units
• Online Access: https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/1451-2092/2017/1451-20921701077R.pdf
• ISSN: 1451-2092; 2406-128X

This paper shows some of the passenger difficulties when boarding trains. Overview of platform heights is discussed in accordance with international railway regulation. An overview of platform heights at Serbian railway lines and floor heights of passenger coaches, diesel units and electric multiple units for suburban and regional railway transport are shown. This paper is focused on the differences between procurement policy, regarding doorway compatibility with platforms, of diesel and electric multiple units for Serbian Railways and consequences of these acquisitions.