Tram Stop Edge | barrier-free entry and exit

Barrier-free tram entry
with the SEALABLE Tram Stop Edge

A smooth and narrow gap between the platform edge and the vehicle is crucial for enhancing accessibility at tram stops and facilitating the mobility of people with disabilities. This can be achieved through the use of our SEALABLE platform edge.

A functional platform edge ultimately increases the attractiveness of public transportation, thereby encouraging more people to use buses and trams. It is also essential that legal requirements for a reduced gap between the platform and the vehicle are met to ensure equal access for all passengers.

Why our Tram Stop Edge?

The SEALABLE platform edge effectively compensates the height difference and gap between the platform and the vehicle. Additionally, it enhances safety by reducing the risk of falls or getting stuck while boarding and alighting. Eliminating the gap between the platform and the vehicle also improves comfort, as it allows all passengers to board and alight more quickly and easily. This, in turn, shortens waiting times at stops and potentially enables a higher frequency of trams.

The risk of injury for passengers is significantly reduced. The platform edge is resistant to all weather conditions due to its special material properties, whether it’s ice, high temperatures, or rain and dust.

Reduction of the gap between the platform and the vehicle
Height compensation between the platform edge and the vehicle
Individually adjustable
Accessibility when passing through the vehicle
Reduction of injury risk
Easy maintenance
Tested for UV resistance according to DIN 53 509 and wear according to DIN 53 504 & DIN ISO 4649
Ideal transitional solution for vehicle replacement

Configurations

It is typically a 30-45 mm thick rubber profile with a longitudinal and rectangular hollow space inside. A flat steel insert is precisely fitted within this hollow space, not only to stabilize the rubber part but also to serve as the foundation for the on-site connection to the platform. The rubber part is attached to the „platform cover stone.“ An integrated stainless steel anchor-rail allows the rubber element to be secured using cap screws in combination with flat nuts. Using the steel-rail not only reduces the number of required fastening, but also ensures high level of positional stability.

Retrofitting existing stops (without an existing anchor rail) is also possible with the SEALABLE tram stop edges. Special screws and flexible positioning on cast-in-place concrete provide the system with its stability.