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'{{Short description|Vertical distance between top of the platform and top of the rail}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2015}} [[File:Yawkey platform 2.JPG|thumb|Typical [[commuter rail]] station in [[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]], with two platform heights: low-level for most cars and a full height platform to accommodate passengers in [[wheelchair]]s.]] '''Railway platform height''' is the built height – ''above top of rail (ATR)'' – of [[railway platform|passenger platforms]] at [[railway station|stations]]. A connected term is ''train floor height'', which refers to the ATR height of the floor of rail vehicles. Worldwide, there are many, frequently incompatible, standards for platform heights and train floor heights. Where raised platforms are in use, train widths must also be compatible, in order to avoid both large gaps between platform and trains and mechanical interference liable to cause equipment damage. Differences in platform height (and [[platform gap]]) can pose a risk for passenger safety. Differences between platform height and train floor height may also make boarding much more difficult, or impossible, for [[wheelchair]]-using passengers and people with other mobility impairments, increasing station [[Dwell time (transportation)|dwell time]] as platform or staff are required to deploy ramps to assist boarding. Platform ramps, steps, and [[platform gap filler]]s together with hazard warnings such as "[[mind the gap]]" are used to reduce risk and facilitate access. Platform height affects the [[loading gauge]] (the maximum size of train cars), and must conform to the [[structure gauge]] physical clearance specifications for the system. Tracks which are shared between [[freight train|freight]] and [[passenger train|passenger]] service must have platforms which do not obstruct either type of [[railroad car]]. To reduce construction costs, the platforms at stations on many railway systems are of low height, making it necessary for [[Passenger car (rail)|passenger cars]] to be equipped with external steps or internal stairs allowing passengers access to and from car floor levels. When railways were first introduced in the 19th century, low platforms were widely used from the 1880s, especially in rural areas, except in the United Kingdom. Over the years, raised platforms have become far more widespread, and are almost universal for high-speed express routes and universal in cities on [[commuter rail|commuter]] and [[rapid transit]] lines. Raised platforms on narrow gauge railways can prevent track gauge conversion to standard gauge or broad gauge. ==Height categories== [[File:Koeln Niederflurbahnsteig.jpg|thumb|Low floor tram platform in [[Cologne]]]] Buses, trams, trolleys and railway passenger cars are divided into several typical categories. * [[Ultra Low Floor]] tram – {{convert|180|mm|in|0|abbr=on}} * [[Low floor]] tram – {{convert|300|to|350|mm|in|0|abbr=on}} * High floor tram – more than {{convert|600|mm|in|0|abbr=on}} * Low floor train – {{convert|550|mm|in|0|abbr=on}} * Train (in UK or narrow gauge) – {{convert|800|to|1200|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} * Standard North American passenger cars – {{convert|51|in|mm|-1|abbr=on|disp=flip}} * Train (standard gauge (except UK) or broad gauge) – {{convert|51|to|54|in|mm|-1|abbr=on|disp=flip}} These are floor heights. The platforms can be much lower, overcome by onboard staircases. ==Africa== ===Algeria=== Typical Algerian platforms are {{convert|550|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} above rail. ===Kenya=== The {{railgauge|sg}} SGR platforms are two standard heights of {{convert|300|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} and {{convert|1250|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} above rail heads. The {{railgauge|1000mm}} [[meter gauge]] platforms are 1100mm. ==Asia== {{More citations needed|date=March 2021}} ===China=== [[File:Platform 3 of Haining Railway Station.JPG|thumb|A Platform at [[Haining railway station]] consists of both "low" and "high platform".]] [[China Railway]] platforms are classified into the following categories of "low" {{convert|380|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}, "medium" {{convert|550|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}, "high" {{convert|760|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} and "ultra high" {{convert|1250|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (latter 2 for most new and rebuilt platforms). Areas adjacent to broad gauge countries/regions, such as Xinjiang and Inner-Mongolia, are still equipped with low platforms. Under the concession period since late 2016, platforms on the southeastern corridor from Shenzhen to [[Ruili]] to be {{convert|1250|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} ATR, whereas the northern-, central-, and western-Chinese platforms to be {{convert|380|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} ATR, are recommended. Most [[China Railway High-speed|CRH]] platforms are {{Convert|1,250|mm|in|1|abbr=}} above top of rail, with the remainders being {{Convert|760|mm|in|1|abbr=}}. The proposed [[5 ft and 1520 mm gauge railways|{{railgauge|1524mm}}]] (Russian gauge) [[Rail North China project|Rail North China]]{{#tag:ref|The proposed {{railgauge|1524mm}} [[Russian gauge]] railways for northern China which will seamless link with Russia, Mongolia and Kazakhstan.|group="note"}} platforms will be {{convert|200|mm|1|abbr=on}} above rails. ===Hong Kong=== Hong Kong's railway network consists of the local [[MTR]] network (including the former [[Kowloon–Canton Railway|KCR]]), [[Hong Kong Tramways]], and the [[Hong Kong Express Rail Link|Hong Kong section]] of the [[Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong Express Rail Link|XRL high-speed line]]. ====MTR network==== Platforms on the [[MTR]] are {{convert|1250|mm|in|3|abbr=on}} above the rail for the [[Tung Chung line]] and [[Airport Express (MTR)|Airport Express]], collectively known as the Airport Railway lines.<ref>Redevelopment of Kowloon Station, 1995, HKU Scholars Hub</ref> The height of platforms on the [[Disneyland Resort line]] and the urban lines are {{convert|1100|mm|in|3|abbr=on}}. The urban lines include the [[Tsuen Wan line]], [[Kwun Tong line]], [[Tseung Kwan O line]], [[Island line (MTR)|Island line]], and [[South Island line]]. ====Former KCR network==== All platforms on the [[East Rail line]] and [[Tuen Ma line]] are {{Cvt|1066.8|mm|in|0|abbr=on}} above rail heads.<ref>Under the Wires to Lo Wu, The Railway Magazine, November 1983</ref> The [[Light Rail (MTR)|light rail system]] uses a platform height of {{Cvt|910|mm|in|abbr=on}} above rail level.<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://onlinepubs.trb.org/Onlinepubs/trr/1992/1361/1361-008.pdf|title=LRT in Hong Kong's New Suburbs |journal=[[Transportation Research Board|Transportation Research Record]]|last=Yu|first=Jonathan|year=1995|volume=1361|issue=8|pages=58}}</ref> ==== Hong Kong Tramway ==== To be updated. ====High-speed rail line==== Trains at [[Hong Kong West Kowloon railway station]] travel along the [[Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong Express Rail Link|XRL]] on [[High-speed rail in China|China's high-speed rail system]] and so must be compliant with the platform height standard of {{convert|1250|mm|in|3|abbr=on}} above the rail. ===India=== There are two standard heights of the platforms, {{convert|200|mm|1|abbr=on}} and {{convert|760|mm|1|abbr=on}} above rail heads. ===Indonesia=== There are three standard heights of the platforms, {{convert|180|mm|1|abbr=on}} (low), {{convert|430|mm|1|abbr=on}} (medium), and {{convert|1000|mm|1|abbr=on}} (high) above rail heads.<ref>{{cite web |title=Peraturan Menteri Perhubungan Nomor PM. 29 Tahun 2011 tentang Persyaratan Teknis Bangunan Stasiun Kereta Api |trans-title=Regulation of the Minister of Transportation Number PM. 29 of 2011 concerning Technical Requirements for Railway Station Buildings |url=https://djka.dephub.go.id/uploads/201908/pm._no._29_tahun_2011.pdf |publisher=[[Ministry of Transportation (Indonesia)|Ministry of Transportation]] |access-date=11 January 2021 |language=id}}</ref> Most railway stations in Indonesia use low platforms.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Syamsudin |first1=M. |title=Aspek Yuridis Pembangunan Peron Tinggi di Stasiun Kereta Api sebagai Sarana Perlindungan Hukum Konsumen |trans-title=Juridical Aspects of Construction of High Platforms at Railway Stations as a Means of Protection of Consumer Laws |journal=Prosiding SNaPP: Sosial, Ekonomi dan Humaniora |date=5 August 2011 |volume=2 |issue=1 |pages=345–352 |url=http://proceeding.unisba.ac.id/index.php/sosial/article/view/294 |access-date=11 January 2021 |language=id |issn=2303-2472}}</ref> ===Iran=== Iranian platforms are {{convert|380|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}, {{convert|550|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} and {{convert|760|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}. Like in China, areas adjacent to broad gauge countries/regions such as the eastern regions such as around Mashhad and Zahedan, still equipped low platforms. ===Israel=== [[Israel Railways]] platforms fall in the range between {{convert|760|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} to {{convert|1060|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} above top of rail.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rail.co.il/tenders/Documents/TendersDcouments/2016/51403/Volume%20B-%20Technical%20Specifications-%20final%20clean%20-%20July%202016.pdf |title=TENDER No. 51403 for the Supply and Maintenance of Electric Multiple Units: Technical Specifications|website=www.rail.co.il |access-date=2020-11-19}}</ref> ===Japan=== The [[Japanese National Railways]] (JNR) for many years used a triple-standard for its conventional ([[Cape gauge]]) lines: * {{convert|760|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} for long-distance trains (originally step-fitted passenger cars pulled by steam engines); * {{convert|1100|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} for commuter trains (step-less [[electric multiple unit]]s at a time when long-distance trains were not); and * {{convert|920|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} shared platforms that could serve both with relatively little discomfort (roughly level with the step on passenger carriages but not too low to board commuter trains). However, increasing [[railway electrification|electrification]] and the phasing-out of [[locomotive]] traction in favor of [[multiple unit]]s has made the distinction a matter of historical, rather than practical relevance. Recently, at Japan Railways Group stations in urban centers such as Tokyo and Osaka, whose lines were the earliest to be electrified, {{convert|1100|mm|1|abbr=on}} is the norm and lower-level platforms are generally raised to this height during station improvements or refurbishment. Elsewhere, such as Hokkaido and the [[Tohoku]]/Hokuriku region of Honshu, {{convert|920|mm|1|abbr=on}} – and even {{convert|760|mm|1|abbr=on}} platforms are still commonplace. As this represents a potential obstacle when boarding modern commuter trains, workarounds such as a step built into the floor of area-specific trainsets are often employed. Nevertheless, with [[accessibility]] becoming a greater concern as Japan's population ages, raising the level of the platform itself (in tandem with other improvements such as elevators and escalators) is seen as the most practical solution. In at least one case, with the [[E721 series]] EMU used on [[JR East]] lines in the Tohoku region, the floor of the train itself is lowered to be nearly level to existing {{convert|920|mm|1|abbr=on}} platforms. This makes level boarding feasible at many stations (and boarding less of a hassle at stations with the lowest {{convert|760|mm|1|abbr=on}} platforms). However, this (along with a different standard of electrification) also makes through service southward to Tokyo impossible, and prevents them from running on certain through lines, such as the [[Senseki-Tohoku Line]], since the [[Senseki Line]] portion uses the higher {{convert|1100|mm|1|abbr=on}} platforms (and DC electrification). In contrast to the above standards, the [[standard gauge]] [[Shinkansen]] (Bullet Train) has, since its original inception, used only {{convert|1250|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} platforms. However, exceptions from this include the "[[Mini-Shinkansen]]" [[Yamagata Shinkansen]] and [[Akita Shinkansen]] lines, which use {{convert|1100|mm|1|abbr=on}} platforms to maintain compatibility with conventional JR trainsets. Most standard gauge non-JR commuter railways, such as [[Kintetsu Railway|Kintetsu]] [[Nara Line (Kintetsu)|Nara Line]] and [[Keisei Line]], use {{convert|1250|mm|1|abbr=on}} platforms. ===North Korea=== North Korean platforms are standardized at {{convert|1250|mm|1|abbr=on}} only. In there, {{convert|1250|mm|1|abbr=on}} is the norm, lower-level platforms are already raised to this height. ===South Korea=== [[Korail]] adopted {{convert|550|mm|1|abbr=on}} high platforms to operate KTX. Typically, older platforms are lower than 500&nbsp;mm. For metro trains, higher platforms which height after {{convert|1135|mm|1|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.law.go.kr/행정규칙/철도의건설기준에관한규정/(2018-175,20180321)/제22조 |title= Info |website= www.law.go.kr|access-date=2019-09-08}}</ref> are used. Nuriro trains are using mechanical steps to allow both type of platforms. Korail has a long-term plan to change platform standards to higher platforms; both [[KTX-Eum]] and [[EMU-320]] are designed to use higher platforms. ===Malaysia=== will update later. ===Philippines=== [[File:Santa_Mesa_PNR_2020-02-22.jpg|thumb|Older 200 mm platforms (background) and newer 1,100 mm platforms at [[Santa Mesa station]].]] There are various platform heights for railway lines in the [[Philippines]]. For heavy rail and [[commuter rail]] systems such as the [[LRT Line 2]] and the [[PNR Metro Commuter Line]], most stations are generally set at {{convert|1100|mm|1|abbr=on}}. For the [[LRT Line 1 (Metro Manila)|LRT Line 1]] and [[MRT Line 3 (Metro Manila)|MRT Line 3]] which use [[light rail]] vehicles, the platform heights are at {{convert|620|mm|1|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite report |author=Department of Transportation and Communications |author2=Light Rail Transit Authority |author-link=Department of Transportation (Philippines) |author-link2=Light Rail Transit Authority |url=https://ppp.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/LRT1_CavExt_PIM_04Jun2012.pdf |title=MANILA LRT1 EXTENSION, OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PROJECT |date=June 4, 2012 |access-date=April 9, 2018}}</ref> and {{convert|920|mm|1|abbr=on}}, respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|title=菲律宾马尼拉3号线车辆|url=http://www.crrcgc.cc/dl/g8425/s16347/t281974.aspx|language=zh|website=CRRC Dalian}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Electric traction system High-floor LRV Manila MRT3 Metro Rail Transit Corporation |url=https://www.voith.com/uk-en/DS_Manila-MRT3_18_vvk_DS2399_en.pdf |website=Voith.com |publisher=Voith |access-date=May 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714083412/https://www.voith.com/uk-en/DS_Manila-MRT3_18_vvk_DS2399_en.pdf |archive-date=July 14, 2021}}</ref> Future train lines such as the [[Metro Manila Subway]] and the [[North–South Commuter Railway]] will use the same heavy rail standard at {{Convert|1100|mm|1|abbr=on}},<ref name="pnr">B) TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS from {{Cite report |title=BIDDING DOCUMENTS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF PACKAGE CP03: ROLLING STOCK |date=July 2018 |volume=2}}</ref> while the [[PNR South Long Haul]]'s platform height will be the Chinese standard of {{Convert|1250|mm|1|abbr=on}}.<ref name="crd">{{Cite report |title=Basic Design Report |work=Project Management Consultancy of the Philippine National Railways South Long Haul Project (North South Railway Project) (Package 1, Banlic to Daraga with San Pablo Depot) |url=https://ps-philgeps.gov.ph/home/index.php/bid-opportunities/foreign-assisted-projects |publisher=China Railway Design Corporation |volume=1 |date=June 30, 2021 |access-date=July 2, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> Previously, the [[Philippine National Railways]] had lower platforms prior to the 2009 reconstruction of its network. Some stations such as {{stn|Santa Mesa}} have its {{Convert|200|mm|1|abbr=on}} curb height platforms still intact as of 2020, while others such as {{stn|Naga}} and {{stn|EDSA||PNR}} have {{convert|760|mm|1|abbr=on}} platforms built during the early 2000s. === Taiwan === Taiwan high-speed rail platforms are {{convert|1250|mm|1|abbr=on}} above rail. [[File:Longgang Station (September 14, 2020) - raised platform.jpg|thumb|Example of a platform whose height was raised.]] Initially, [[Taiwan Railways Administration]] platforms were {{convert|760|mm|1|abbr=on}} tall and passengers must take two stair steps to enter the train. In 2001, the platforms were raised to {{convert|960|mm|1|abbr=on}}, cutting the steps needed to one. Between 2016 and 2020, platforms were again raised to {{convert|1150|mm|1|abbr=on}}, and the unnecessary gap on trains were filled in.<ref>{{cite news |title=台鐵車廂無階化 2020年全達標 |url=https://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20161222002795-260405?chdtv |access-date=September 14, 2020 |agency=[[China Times]]}}</ref> === Thailand === Old railway platforms are usually less than 500&nbsp;mm (20&nbsp;in) in height. New platforms along double tracking projects, red line projects, and metro stations are built at {{convert|1100|mm|1|abbr=on}} height. [[Bang Bamru railway station]] is built with both high and low platforms. ==Eurasia== ===Russia=== There are two standard heights of platforms in Russia; they are {{convert|200|and|1100|mm|1|abbr=on}} above rail heads. {{convert|1100|mm|1|abbr=on}} high platforms are gradually changing to {{convert|550|mm|1|abbr=on}} platform height.<ref name=gost9238>{{cite web|url=http://protect.gost.ru/document.aspx?control=7&id=185371|title=ГОСТ 9238-2013|date=2014-07-01}}</ref> {{convert|200|mm|1|abbr=on}} platforms are used primarily on lines with either small passenger flow or using [[bilevel rail car|double-decker]] trains.{{citation needed|date=May 2014}} In late 2015, there are three standard heights of platforms, which include: *{{convert|200|mm|1|abbr=on}} for long-distance trains (originally locomotive-hauled step-fitted passenger carriages); *{{convert|1100|mm|1|abbr=on}} for direct-current only commuter trains (step-less direct current commuter [[electric multiple unit]]s at a time when long-distance trains were not); and *{{convert|550|mm|1|abbr=on}} for shared platforms that could serve both with relatively little discomfort (roughly level with the steps on passenger carriages but not too low to board commuter trains). In some urban areas, such as [[Moscow]] and [[St Petersburg]], served only by local traffic, use {{convert|1100|mm|1|abbr=on}} platforms for direct-current electric multiple units. Elsewhere, {{convert|550|mm|1|abbr=on}} - and even {{convert|200|mm|1|abbr=on}} platforms are almost commonplace. In some cases, such as [[VR Class Sm4|VR Sm4]] of Finland, the floor of the train itself lowered to be nearly level to {{convert|550|mm|1|abbr=on}} platforms. This makes level boarding feasible at some stations (and boarding less of a hassle at stations with the lowest {{convert|200|mm|1|abbr=on}} platforms). The proposed {{railgauge|1676mm}} [[Indian gauge]] [[Indo-Siberian railways project|Indo-Siberian railways]]{{#tag:ref|The proposed {{railgauge|1676mm}} [[Indian gauge]] railways which will seamless link from the Indian subcontinent to the Russian Far East and the Russian Arctic, through Central Asia.|group="note"}} platforms will be {{convert|200|mm|1|abbr=on}} above rails. ===Turkey=== In Turkey, the standard platform height for commuter railways is {{convert|1050|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} and for mainline & high-speed railways it's {{convert|550|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}. But most of the platforms throughout the network are old and thus out of standard. ===Kazakhstan=== In Kazakhstan, only [[Astana Nurly Jol railway station|Astana Nurly Jol station]] and Russian Railway's Petropavlovsk station have {{convert|550|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} platforms. Almost everywhere else, the platforms are {{convert|200|mm|1|abbr=on}} above the rails. ==Europe == {{More citations needed|date=March 2021}} ===Multi-country=== ====European Union==== [[File:Map Europe railway platform height.svg|thumb|300px|Application of the EU standard heights for new construction; Green = 550 mm, Blue = 760 mm, Turquoise = both, dark gray = New builds in other heights than the EU standards]] The [[European Union]] Commission issued a TSI (Technical Specifications for Interoperability) on 30 May 2002 ([[2002/735/EC]]) that sets out standard platform heights for passenger steps on high-speed rail. These standard heights are {{convert|550|and|760|mm|1|abbr=on}} <ref name="euuknl">2002/735/EC, sections 7.3.4 and 4.2.5</ref>{{#tag:ref|In reference to EU documentation on interoperability of trans-national high-speed rail (see [[EU Directive 96/48/EC]]) platform height is measured from the top of the running surface of the rail<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:32001H0290:EN:NOT|title=Commission Recommendation of 21 March 2001 on the basic parameters of the trans-European high-speed rail system referred to in Article 5(3)(b) of Directive 96/48/EC |publisher=[[European Union]]|work=eur-lex.europa.eu|at=section 6.1|quote=Platform height is measured between the track running surface and the platform surface along the perpendicular|date=21 March 2001|access-date=7 March 2013}}</ref>|group="note"}}. There are special cases: {{convert|840|mm|1|abbr=on}} for the Netherlands, {{convert|915|mm|1|abbr=on}} for Great Britain, and {{convert|915|mm|1|abbr=on}} for Ireland. ====Broad-gauge railways==== The proposed {{railgauge|1520mm}} ([[Russian gauge]]) railways (e.g. [[Arctic Railway]] and [[Kosice-Vienna broad gauge line]]) and the proposed {{railgauge|7ft0.25in}} ([[Brunel gauge]]) railways will be {{convert|200|mm|1|abbr=on}} for Sweden and Norway, {{convert|200|mm|1|abbr=on}} and {{convert|550|mm|1|abbr=on}} for Poland and Slovakia, and {{convert|380|mm|1|abbr=on}} for Germany and Austria. ====Channel Tunnel==== Platforms for [[Eurotunnel Shuttle]] are {{convert|1100|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} above rails. ====Rail Baltica==== The {{railgauge|sg}} European standard gauge [[Rail Baltica|Rail Baltica II]] platforms will be {{convert|550|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.railbaltica.org/wp-content/uploads/Tender_documents/RBR20171/Appendix_No_1_to_TS_DRAFT_Technical_standards_and_specifications_Manual_of_Rail_Baltica.pdf|title=Technical Standards and Specifications Manual of Rail Baltica}}</ref> above rails. ===Belgium=== Belgium has been using mixed type of platform heights (due to the age of the network, and the different companies running it before 1923). As of 2017 the most common platform heights for small stop places and stations are low platform heights of {{convert|280|mm|1|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dekamer.be/kvvcr/showpage.cfm?section=qrva&language=nl&cfm=qrvaXml.cfm?legislat=54&dossierID=54-b100-940-1845-2016201712866.xml|title=De Belgische Kamer van volksvertegenwoordigers|website=www.dekamer.be}}</ref> There is nevertheless a plan to comply with the European TSI by raising all low platform heights to one of the European Standard Heights. Most stations will by then be equipped with {{nowrap|550 mm}} platforms, and direct current EMUs dedicated platforms will be upgraded in their final version to {{nowrap|760 mm}}. Some stations, or stopping points, already having {{nowrap|760 mm}} platform heights will keep the platforms at these heights. ===Finland=== In Finland, the current standard platform height is {{convert|550|mm|1|abbr=on}}. Platforms that have not been upgraded to enable level entry are built to the older standard of {{convert|265|mm|inch|abbr=on}} above top of rail.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|last=Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency|url=https://julkaisut.vayla.fi/pdf12/vj_2019-46eng_vs2021_web.pdf|title=Railway Network Statement 2021|publisher=Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency|year=2019|isbn=978-952-317-744-4|location=Helsinki|pages=Appendix 3B 13–24}}</ref> The sole exception on the national railway network is the Nikkilä halt which has a platform height of 400&nbsp;mm (15.8&nbsp;in).<ref name=":0" /> * ===Germany=== [[File:Sechsschienengleis.JPG|thumb|350px|right|Triple [[gauntlet track]] at [[Kaufungen]], Germany. Wider mainline trains go down the centre; narrower trams switch either to the left, or right, to be closer to the relevant platform. Beyond the station, the rails return to single track.]] Germany's [[Eisenbahn-Bau- und Betriebsordnung|EBO standard]] specifies an allowable range between {{convert|380|mm|1|abbr=on}} and {{convert|960|mm|1|abbr=on}} .<ref name="ebo">{{cite web|url=http://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bundesrecht/ebo/gesamt.pdf| title = Eisenbahn-Bau- und Betriebsordnung (EBO)| publisher = Bundesministeriums der Justiz / juris GmbH. |at=Section 13: Bahnsteige, Rampen |language=de| quote = 13.1 : Bei Neubauten oder umfassenden Umbauten von Personenbahnsteigen sollen in der Regel die Bahnsteigkanten auf eine Höhe von 0,76 m über Schienenoberkante gelegt werden; Höhen von unter 0,38 m und über 0,96 m sind unzulässig. Bahnsteige, an denen ausschließlich Stadtschnellbahnen halten, sollen auf eine Höhe von 0,96 m über Schienenoberkante gelegt werden. In Gleisbogen ist auf die Überhöhung Rücksicht zu nehmen|access-date=7 March 2013}}</ref> This does not include light rail systems that follow the [[BOStrab|BOStrab standard]], with newer metro lines to use [[low-floor tram]]s which have a usual floor height of {{convert|300|to|350|mm|1|abbr=on}} so that platforms are constructed as low as 300&nbsp;mm in accordance with BOStrab that requires the platform height not to be higher than the floor height.<ref>BOStrab § 31 (1) "Haltestellen sollen Bahnsteige besitzen (...)."; § 31 (8) "Die Bahnsteigoberfläche soll nicht höher liegen als der Fahrzeugfußboden in seiner tiefsten Lage (...)."</ref> The traditional platforms had a very diverse height as the nationwide railway network is a [[History of rail transport in Germany|union of earlier railway operators]]. Prior to followed by the European TSI standard the EBO standard requires that new platform construction be at a regular height of {{convert|760|mm|1|abbr=on}} .<ref name="ebo"/>{{clarify|date=April 2016}} The TSI standard of {{convert|550|mm|1|abbr=on}} height, historically common in the East, is widely used on regional lines. Only the [[S-Bahn]] suburban rail systems had a higher platform height and these are standardized on {{convert|960|mm|1|abbr=on}}.<ref name="ebo"/> ===Ireland=== While older platforms on the [[Dublin and Kingstown Railway]] were at lower levels, all platforms are now 915mm above rail and all new platforms are being built at that level. Amongst other work, there is an ongoing program of platform renewal. Both Irish railway companies ([[Irish Rail]] in the [[Republic of Ireland]] and [[Northern Ireland Railways]] in Northern Ireland) have had some derogations from EU standards as their mainline rail systems, while connected to each other, are not connected to any other system. The electric DART fleet has carriage floors at {{convert|1067|mm|abbr=on}} above top of rail creating a step of {{convert|152|mm|abbr=on}} , while the diesel fleet is typically one step ({{convert|150|to|200|mm|1|abbr=on|disp=or}}) higher than the platform. On Dublin's Luas tram system, platforms are approximately {{convert|280|mm|0|abbr=on}} above rail. Tram floors are at the same height, but have internal steps over the bogies. ===Luxembourg=== The {{convert|760|mm|1|abbr=on}} platforms for the Namur-Luxembourg line (with 3kV DC electrification). The remainder of the network, the platforms are {{convert|380|mm|1|abbr=on}} above rails. ===Netherlands=== European Commission decision 2002/735/EC which concerns trans-European interoperability for high-speed rail specifies that rolling stock be built for operational suitability platform height of {{convert|840|mm|1|abbr=on}} .<ref name="euuknl"/> Dutch infrastructure maintainer [[ProRail]] has committed to upgrading all stations to {{convert|760|mm|1|abbr=on}} platform height.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prorail.nl/English/Documents/20778116%20v2%20-%20Netverklaring%202010%20%27Gemengde%20net%27%20EN.pdf |title=Network Statement 2010 Combined Network based on the Railways Act |publisher=[[Prorail]] |work=www.prorail.nl |orig-date=12 December 2008 |date=22 January 2009 |access-date=7 March 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021133705/http://prorail.nl/English/Documents/20778116%20v2%20-%20Netverklaring%202010%20%27Gemengde%20net%27%20EN.pdf |archive-date=21 October 2012 }}</ref>{{Failed verification|date=January 2011}}<ref name="nlhh">{{cite press release|url=http://www.prorail.nl/Pers/Persberichten/Actueel/Landelijk/Pages/ProRailinvesteert450miljoeneurointoegankelijkheid.aspx |date=13 October 2009 |title=ProRail invests 450 million euros in accessibility |publisher=[[Prorail]] |work=www.prorail.nl |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101128130214/http://prorail.nl/Pers/Persberichten/Actueel/Landelijk/Pages/ProRailinvesteert450miljoeneurointoegankelijkheid.aspx |archive-date=28 November 2010 }}</ref> ===Poland=== Typical Polish platform is {{convert|760|mm|1|abbr=on}} high. In some rural or urban/suburban areas (e.g. around Warsaw) platforms used by local traffic are lower or higher ({{convert|550|to|1060|mm|1|abbr=on|disp=or}}). All newly built platforms are 760&nbsp;mm (29.9&nbsp;in) high. ===Spain=== While older Spanish platforms are lower than the rest of Europe, many platforms are now {{nowrap|680 mm}} above rail. Following [[track gauge conversion]] from [[Iberian gauge]] to standard gauge, platforms to be raised to {{convert|1250|mm|1|abbr=on}} for new regional trainsets. ===Sweden=== Sweden has generally {{convert|380|to|580|mm|1|abbr=on}} platforms for mainline trains. [[Stockholm Commuter Rail]] has almost always its own platforms at {{convert|730|mm|1|abbr=on}} height which allows stepless trains of type [[SL X60|X60]]. The [[Arlanda Express]] service has {{convert|1150|mm|1|abbr=on}} platform height with floor at platform level. They have their own platforms and trains, which are incompatible with mainline platforms and trains, even if the Arlanda Express goes on a mainline. The stations [[Central Sundbyberg|Sundbyberg]] and [[Knivsta]] have one platform each used by both commuter trains and regional mainline trains, which can cause uncomfortable steps, but is accepted. Sundbyberg has 730&nbsp;mm<!-- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sundbybergs_station.jpg --> and Knivsta has around 500&nbsp;mm. [[Stockholm Central Station|Stockholm Central station]] has after the commuter trains moved to the [[Stockholm City Station|"City" station]], two high 730&nbsp;mm platforms, now used for mainline trains. The [[Stockholm Metro]] and [[Saltsjöbanan]] have {{convert|1125|mm|1|abbr=on}},<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sll.se/Global/Verksamhet/Kollektivtrafik/Aktuella%20projekt/Nya%20tunnelbanan/Kungstradgarden-soderort/Beslut%20och%20handlingar/PM%20sp%C3%A5r%20150506.pdf|title=Lokaliseringsutredning Sofia-Gullmarsplan/söderort}}</ref> while tramways in general have a very low platform, often also used by buses which must allow boarding from places without platform. ===United Kingdom=== The standard height for platforms is {{nowrap|915 mm}} with a margin of {{nowrap|+0,-25 mm}}.<ref name="euuknl"/><ref>{{cite book| url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zkDYawSkRpAC&q=platform%20height%20railway&pg=PA264| title=Ellis' British Railway Engineering Encyclopaedia|publisher=Iain Ellis|year=2006| isbn=9781847286437|access-date=7 March 2013}}</ref> On the [[Heathrow Express]] the platform height is specified at {{convert|1100|mm|1|abbr=on}} .<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Xof6cDrbuIwC&q=Railway%20Infrastructure%20heathrow%20express%20platform%20height&pg=PA19|title=Railway infrastructure, Issue 3| author=Institution of Mechanical Engineers (Great Britain). Railway Division, Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain)|publisher=John Wiley and Sons|year=2001|isbn=9781860583506|at=3.1.2 Specification of the System, p.19}}</ref> [[High Speed 2]] is being built with a platform height of 1,115&nbsp;mm, which does not conform to the European Union technical standards for interoperability for high-speed rail ([[EU Directive 96/48/EC]]).<ref>{{cite book |url=http://www.official-documents.gov.uk/document/cm78/7827/7827.pdf |title=High Speed Rail – Command Paper |author=Department for Transport |publisher= [[The Stationery Office]] |isbn=978-0-10-178272-2 |date = 11 March 2010 |at=section 8.4, p.127}}</ref> This is to provide true step free access to trains at the new HS2 stations, which is not possible using European Standards or UK standard heights. HS2 trains will operate outside of the HS2 line using existing infrastructure, which will not be step free.<ref>https://www.railengineer.co.uk/2019/03/01/buying-hs2s-high-speed-trains/ {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref> [[High Speed 1]] has a platform height of {{convert|760|mm|1|abbr=on}} on its international platforms.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.highspeed1.com/resources/documents/HS1%20Network%20Statement.pdf |at=section 3.3.1.2 "Track Gauge & Structure Gauge", page 14 |date=17 August 2009 |title=HS1 Network Statement |work=www.highspeed1.com |access-date=7 March 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140414094508/http://www.highspeed1.com/resources/documents/HS1%20Network%20Statement.pdf |archive-date=14 April 2014 }}</ref> The Great Western Main Line, North London Line, Gospel Oak to Barking Line and Great Eastern Main Line platforms will be mixture of {{convert|760|mm|1|abbr=on}} (for intercity trains) and {{convert|1100|mm|1|abbr=on}} (for London commuter trains).{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}} ===France=== The standard height for all platforms is {{convert|550|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}, following the european guidelines. However, this rule is not respected for parts of the [[Réseau Express Régional|RER]] and [[Transilien]] network. ==North America== {{more citations needed |section|date=April 2021}} === Canada === ====Intercity and commuter rail==== [[Via Rail]] intercity trains have level boarding with platforms {{convert|48|in|mm|0}} above the top of rail at [[Montreal Central Station]], Quebec City [[Gare du Palais]] and a single platform at [[Ottawa station]].{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}} The remainder of stations in the Via Rail network have low platforms {{convert|5|in|mm|0}} to {{convert|8|in|mm|0}} above the rail.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}} [[GO Transit]] regional trains have a floor height of {{convert|610|mm|in|0}} above the top of rail, and GO Transit plans to raise platforms to provide level boarding at that height.<ref name=GOPlatforms>{{cite web|title=Level Boarding: Passive Protection|url=http://www.gosite.ca/engineering_public/standard_drawings/PDF/Level%20Boarding%20-%20Part%201_Passive%20Protection.pdf|access-date=10 May 2021|publisher=GO Transit}}</ref> Currently, platforms are {{convert|127|mm|in|0}} above the top of rail, with a raised "mini-platform" which provides level boarding from one door of the train.<ref name=GOPlatforms/> [[Exo (public transit)|Exo]] commuter trains have level boarding with platforms {{convert|48|in|mm|0}}, {{convert|50|in|mm|0}}, or {{convert|51|in|mm|0}} above the top of rail at [[Montreal Central Station|Montreal Central]], [[Côte-de-Liesse station|Côte-de-Liesse]], [[Repentigny station|Repentigny]], [[Terrebonne station|Terrebonne]], and [[Mascouche station|Mascouche]] stations.<ref name=Exo>{{cite web|title=Plan de développement accessibilité - AMT|date=5 June 2015|url=https://fr.slideshare.net/SarahveDeLisle/plan-de-dveloppement-accessibilitreseauagence-mtropolitaine-de-transport|access-date=11 May 2021|publisher=Agence Métropolitaine du Transport}}</ref> The remainder of stations in the Exo network have low platforms {{convert|5|in|mm|0}} or {{convert|8|in|mm|0}} above the top of rail.<ref name=Exo/> All UP Express stations have level boarding with platforms {{convert|48|in|mm|0}} above the top of rail.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}} ====Metro and light rail==== All rapid transit and light rail systems, except for the Toronto streetcar system, provide level boarding between trains and platforms. The platform heights vary per line, as per the table below. {| class="wikitable" |- ! City ! Network/Line ! Platform Height |- | [[Calgary]] | [[C-Train|C-Train LRT]] | {{convert|890|mm|in|0}} |- | rowspan=2|[[Edmonton]] | [[Edmonton Light Rail Transit|High-Floor LRT]] | {{convert|890|mm|in|0}}<ref name=ETSSpecs>{{cite web|title=LRT Design Guidelines|url=https://www.edmonton.ca/documents/LRTDesignGuidelines.pdf|access-date=10 May 2021|publisher=City of Edmonton}}</ref> |- | [[Valley Line (Edmonton)|Low-Floor LRT]] | {{convert|329|mm|in|0}} |- | [[Waterloo Region|Kitchener-Waterloo]] | [[Ion rapid transit|Ion LRT]] | {{convert|329|mm|in|0}}<ref name=IonSpecs>{{cite web|title=Design and construction performance output specifications|url=https://rapidtransit.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/projectinformation/resources/2014-Schedule15-Sch.15-2Article14LRTStopsandStopEquipmentExecutionVersion.pdf|access-date=10 May 2021|publisher=Region of Waterloo}}</ref> |- | rowspan=2 | [[Montreal]] | [[Montreal Metro|Metro]] | 47 inches above rail |- | [[Réseau express métropolitain|REM]] | Unknown |- | rowspan=2| [[Ottawa]] | [[Confederation Line|Electric LRT (Lines 1,3)]] | unknown |- | [[Trillium Line|Diesel LRT (Lines 2,4)]] | {{convert|553|mm|in|0}}<ref name=OTrainSpecs>{{cite web|title=Ottawa LRT Schedule 15-2|url=https://documents.ottawa.ca/sites/documents/files/OLRT%20-%20Scope%205%20-%20Schedule%2015-2%20Part%205%20%5Bredacted%5D.pdf|access-date=10 May 2021}}</ref> |- | rowspan=3 | [[Toronto]] | [[Toronto subway and RT|Subway (Lines 1,2,4)]] | {{convert|1105|mm|in|0}}<ref name=T1>{{cite web|title=T1 Series Cars|url=https://transittoronto.ca/subway/5505.shtml|access-date=11 May 2021|publisher=TransitToronto}}</ref> |- | [[Line 3 Scarborough|RT (Line 3)]] | Unknown |- | LRT ([[Line 5 Eglinton|Lines 5]],6) | {{convert|329|mm|in|0}} |- | [[Vancouver]] | [[Vancouver Skytrain|Skytrain]] | Unknown |} On the [[Toronto streetcar system]], most stops are in mixed traffic accessed from the road surface, without raised platforms. Where raised platforms do exist, they are at sidewalk curb height and not at the height of the vehicle floor. As a result, people using wheeled mobility aids need to use the wheelchair ramp even at stops where a raised platform exists. ===United States=== {{anchor|mini-high}} [[File:Gauntlet track at New Jersey Transit Union, NJ Station.jpg|thumbnail|[[Gauntlet track#United States|Gauntlet track]] on [[Conrail]] Shared Assets Operation Lehigh Line at [[New Jersey Transit]]'s [[Raritan Valley Line]] [[Union (NJT station)|Union station]]. Freight trains run on the outer track so as to clear the platform]] New and substantially renovated stations in the United States must comply with the [[Americans with Disabilities Act]], which requires level boarding. Most intercity and commuter rail systems use either {{convert|48|in|mm|0|adj=on}} high platforms that allow level boarding, or {{convert|8|in|mm|0|adj=on}} low platforms. Metro and light rail systems feature a variety of different platform heights. ====Intercity and commuter rail with high platforms==== Most commuter rail systems in the northeastern United States have standardized on {{convert|48|in|mm|0|adj=on}} high platforms, and is in general the floor height of single-deck trains. This height was introduced in the 1960s on the [[Long Island Rail Road]] with the [[M1 (railcar)|M1 railcars]].<ref>{{Cudahy-Subways}}</ref>{{rp|212}} [[MBTA Commuter Rail]], CTrail's [[Hartford Line]] and [[Shore Line East]], Long Island Rail Road, [[Metro-North Railroad]], [[NJ Transit Rail Operations|NJ Transit]], and [[SEPTA Regional Rail]] all use this height for new and renovated stations, though low platforms remain at some older stations. Outside the Northeast, [[Metra Electric District]], [[South Shore Line]], [[RTD Bus & Rail|RTD]], [[WES Commuter Rail]], and [[Sonoma–Marin Area Rail Transit|SMART]] also use 48-inch platforms.<ref name=schematics>{{CA rail schematics}}</ref> [[MARC Train|MARC]] has high-level platforms at most [[Penn Line]] stations; although low platforms are used on the [[Camden Line]] and [[Brunswick Line]] due to freight clearances (and in the latter case, the need to operate with the low-floor-only [[Superliner (railcar)|Superliner)]], [[Camden Station|Baltimore-Camden]] and {{marc|Monocacy}} (stations outside of freight routes) as well as {{marc|Greenbelt}} (a station with passing tracks) still feature high platforms. [[Amtrak]] intercity services feature high-level platforms on the [[Northeast Corridor]], [[Keystone Corridor]], [[Empire Corridor]], and [[New Haven–Springfield Line]], although some stations on these lines have not been retrofitted with high platforms. High-level platforms are also present at a small number of stations on other lines, including [[Union Station (Worcester, Massachusetts)|Worcester]], [[Roanoke station (Virginia)|Roanoke]], [[Raleigh Union Station|Raleigh]], and several ''[[Downeaster (train)|Downeaster]]'' stations. [[Brightline]] service in Florida also uses high level platforms. At some stations, a desired high-level platform is impractical due to wide freight trains or other practicalities. ([[Gauntlet track]]s, which permit wide freights to pass full-length high-level platforms, have practical issues of their own.) At these locations, mini-high platforms are often used for accessibility. Mini-high platforms have a short length of high platform, long enough for one or two doors, with an accessible ramp to the longer low platform. The platform edge is usually hinged so that it can be flipped out of the way of passing freights. ====Intercity and commuter rail with low platforms==== Most other [[List of United States commuter rail systems by ridership|commuter rail systems in the U.S.]] and Amtrak stations have {{convert|8|in|mm|0|adj=on}} low-level platforms to accommodate freight trains, with mini-high platforms or portable lifts to reach the {{convert|22|inch|4=0|adj=on}}-high floors of low-level bilevel railcars. Single-deck cars, which generally serve the prevalent high platforms in the Northeast, feature [[Trapdoor#Railways|trapdoors]] that expose stairs so that passengers can access the low platforms. Double-deck commuter railcars are designed to be compatible with single-deck cars by having a third, intermediate deck above the [[Bogie#Railway|bogies]] at both ends, with a matching floor height of {{Convert|48|in|mm|0}}. (Mixed consists of double decks and single decks can sometimes be seen in the [[FrontRunner]] system in Utah.) The [[Bombardier BiLevel Coach]] is used on many commuter rail networks in North America, with [[Coaster (commuter rail)|Coaster]] having {{convert|22|in|mm|0|adj=on}} platforms to match their floor height.<ref name=schematics /> [[Electrification of Caltrain|Once electrified]], the new [[Caltrain]] trains will be equipped for both {{convert|22|and|50.5|in|0|adj=on}} platform heights in anticipation of sharing facilities with [[California High-Speed Rail]] trains.<ref name=StadlerData>{{cite web|title=KISS Double-Decker Electric Multiple Unit EMU for Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (CALTRAIN), California, USA|url=https://wwwstadlerrailcom-live-01e96f7.s3-eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/filer_public/21/81/21816a39-9448-4b8a-8f2f-3811c6ee8006/kcal0716us.pdf|access-date=16 October 2016}}</ref> A small number of systems do use low-floor single deck trains, including [[TEXRail]] and others that use Stadler [[Stadler FLIRT|FLIRT]] and [[Stadler GTW|GTW]] rolling stock. All of Amtrak's bilevel cars, which are all [[Superliner (railcar)|Superliners]], are entirely low-floor and have step-free passthroughs on the upper deck, with the exception of "transition" sleeper cars where one end features stairs to maintain compatibility with single-deck cars (including Amtrak's own baggage cars). ====Metro and light rail==== Platform heights of metro systems vary by system and even by line. For example, on the [[MBTA subway]] system, [[Blue Line (MBTA)|Blue Line]] platforms are {{convert|41.5|in|mm|0}} above top of rail (ATR), while [[Orange Line (MBTA)|Orange Line]] platforms are at {{convert|45|in|mm|0}}, and [[Red Line (MBTA)|Red Line]] platforms are at {{convert|49|in|mm|0}}.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2015/02/25/one-size-doesn-fit-all-and-costs-more/kJg2qK2A0ZHjSLzG4UFCCM/story.html|title=On the T, One Sized Doesn't Fit All|author=Robin Washington|date=February 25, 2015|work=Boston Globe|access-date=January 21, 2019}}</ref> <!--Philadelphia's [[SEPTA]] trains are {{convert|42.5|in|mm|0}} ATR. In Washington, D.C., the [[Washington Metro|Metro]] is {{convert|38.5|in|mm}} ATR.--> [[Bay Area Rapid Transit]] stations have platform heights of {{convert|39|in|mm|0}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://archive.org/stream/bartsanfrancisc1996oakl_0#page/518/mode/2up |title=BART-San Francisco Airport Extension Final Environmental Impact Report/Final Environmental Impact Statement |volume=II |pages=3–501 |publisher=Federal Transit Administration |date=June 1996 |via=Internet Archive}}</ref> Most light rail systems have platforms around {{convert|12-14|inch}} ATR, allowing level boarding on low-floor light rail vehicles. Most new systems are built to this standard, and some older systems like [[Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority light rail|VTA light rail]] have been converted. Several systems including [[MetroLink (St Louis)|MetroLink]] use higher platforms with level boarding. Several older light rail systems have high-floor vehicles but low platforms, with mini-high platforms or lifts for accessibility. Some, like the [[Green Line (MBTA)|MBTA Green Line]], are being converted to low-floor rolling stock, while others, like [[Baltimore Light Rail]] have permanent mini-high platforms. [[Muni Metro]] has {{convert|34|in|mm|0|adj=on}} high platforms in the subway section as well as some surface stops, and mini-high platforms at other surface stops; the vehicles have movable stairs inside to serve both high and low platforms.<ref>{{cite web|title=S200 SF Light Rail Vehicle|url=http://preview.thenewsmarket.com/Previews/SIMS/DocumentAssets/346338.pdf|publisher=Siemens|access-date=18 May 2016}}</ref> ==Oceania== ===Australia=== The majority of [[Rail transport in Australia|railway systems]] in Australia use high level platforms with a platform height a small distance below the train floor level. Exception to this include [[Rail transport in Queensland|Queensland]] who have narrow gauge trains and lower platforms, and [[Rail transport in South Australia|South Australia]] who have trains fitted with low level steps to enable the use of low level platforms.{{citation needed|date=April 2012}} In [[New South Wales]], by 2000, the platform step (the difference between the platform height and the train floor height) had been allowed to grow to a maximum of about {{convert|300|mm|1|abbr=on}}, which was uncomfortably large. For [[2000 Summer Olympics|Sydney's 2000 Olympics]], new and altered platforms were designed to match the [[Sydney Trains T set|Tangara]] trains, which are {{convert|3000|mm|ftin|frac=8|abbr=on}} wide, leaving a platform gap of about {{convert|80|mm|frac=8|abbr=on}} and a step height close to zero. This has become the standard for all subsequent platforms and trains in NSW. In [[Victoria, Australia|Victoria]], the standard platform height for metropolitan and regional stations is 1080mm above the top of rail.<ref name=VRIOGS>{{citation | title = Victorian Rail Industry Operators Group Standards | chapter = 002.1 - Railway Station Design Standard and Guidelines | publisher = State Government of Victoria | at = 18.3.1 | date = 29 March 2011 | accessdate = 24 August 2022 | URL = https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/45360917/vriogs-0021-railway-station-design-standard-and-guidelines }}</ref> ====Metro and light rail==== The [[Trams in Melbourne|tramway network]] in [[Melbourne]] have some low level platforms and [[low floor]] vehicles, but most trams have steps and are boarded from the road. The [[Glenelg tram line|Adelaide Tram line]] has low platforms at almost all stops and operates almost entirely with low-floor trams which also have retractable ramps for street boarding where required by persons unable to step up.{{citation needed|date=April 2012}} The [[G:link|Gold Coast]] and [[Light rail in Sydney|Sydney]] light rail networks have low floor trams and platforms at all stops. ==South America== ===Argentina=== Platforms for long-distance trains are {{convert|200|mm|1|abbr=on}} above rail, and platforms for Buenos Aires commuter trains are {{convert|1100|mm|1|abbr=on}}. == See also == {{div col|colwidth=30em}} * [[Berne gauge]] * [[Gauntlet track]] * [[High-floor]] * [[Loading gauge]] * [[Platform gap]] * [[Street running]] * [[Tram stop]] {{div col end}} ==Notes== {{Reflist|group="note"}} ==References== {{Reflist|30em}} ===Sources=== *{{cite web|url=http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:32002D0735:EN:NOT|title='''2002/735/EC''': Commission Decision of 30 May 2002 concerning the technical specification for interoperability relating to the rolling stock subsystem of the trans-European high-speed rail system referred to in Article 6(1) of Directive 96/48/EC |publisher=European Union|work=eur-lex.europa.eu|date=12 September 2002|at=sections 7.3.4. and 4.2.5|access-date=7 March 2013}} ==External links== {{commons|Railway station}} {{Railway track layouts|state=collapsed}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Railway Platform Height}} [[Category:Railway platforms]] [[Category:Rail loading gauge]] [[Category:Rail transport articles in need of updating]]'