This leaflet deals with the accessibility of European stations and aims to facilitate train
journeys
At present, a number of European stations have achieved varying levels of accessibility. If additional
stations are to make the grade, the quality standards set for station components and dealt with in this
leaflet should be taken on board when effecting refurbishments or repairs or for new construction
projects.
All these standards must be applied gradually. In this way, it will be possible to achieve the degree of
accessibility required to attract more passengers.
These quality standards should enable all passengers, including those with reduced mobility, to travel
throughout Europe by train with a satisfactory level of comfort in a non-discriminatory way, secure in
the knowledge that carriers and passenger terminal managers have provided compatible facilities to
guarantee them access to stations.
Moreover, it is accepted that steps need to be taken to harmonise the interchange facilities laid on for
transfer between modes in the transport chain. Be that as it may, this leaflet does not address
problems connected with intermodality or arising outside the station.
By steadily improving station accessibility it will be possible to guarantee all passengers peace of mind
when travelling. In this way, their mobility and autonomy can be bolstered and their interaction with
society increased.