Rail Safety & Standards Board news – Page 4

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    Accessibility technology projects awarded funding

    2018-06-27T10:04:00Z

    UK: Seven technology projects which aim to assist passengers with disabilities have been awarded a total of £600 000 of government funding to support development. Accessibility Evaluation Survey for Stations is a tool to help people responsible for station accessibility to identify problems and prioritise improvements.Less Visible Impairments will ...

  • The Rail Safety & Standards Board has called for a more scientific approach to measuring train seat comfort.
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    RSSB calls for a more scientific approach to train seat comfort

    2018-02-25T07:00:00Z

    UK: The Rail Safety & Standards Board has called for a more scientific approach to measuring train seat comfort, with the aim of developing specifications which manufacturers could use alongside requirements for crashworthiness and fire safety. This would take into account factors including shape, cushioning, material choice, lumbar support, vibration, ...