GMGN2696 Iss 1

This document gives guidance on the assessment of static comfort for passenger seats on rolling stock. It includes criteria to measure aspects of a passenger seat including dimensions, pad thickness and compressibility to enable quantification of comfort. This document also includes information on the seats' durability, appearance, accessories, pressure map, hardness, and contour.

This guidance note gives information that is intended to support Railway Undertakings and train manufacturers in assessing the static comfort for passenger seats as part of a new build or refurbishment of passenger railway vehicles.

14/11/2024 - RST SC approved the 12m review recommendation for the guidance to be revised. 

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Standards quarterly webinar - June 2023