Updated accessibility guidance for stations and trains
GEGN8615 issue one was published in June 2021 to provide guidance for users on the application of the Persons with Reduced Mobility National Technical Specification Notice (PRM NTSN). This covers both infrastructure and rolling stock.
In May 2025, the Secretary of State for Transport published the revised NTSN which has been renamed the Accessibility (ACC) NTSN issue 1. This contained several differences to the previous NTSN, which meant that the guidance needed to be updated.
There was also some industry feedback, updates to referenced standards, and revisions to the European TSI application guide which are relevant to GB.
RSSB will also publish general guidance on application of the NTSNs (GEGN8601). Some content has been transferred from GEGN8615 to this new guidance.
GEGN8615 issue two reflects the content of the ACC NTSN issue 1 and provides updated guidance. It includes additional guidance where this was requested by industry, such as during consultation on the revised NTSN. References have been updated as required, such as to European Standards, Railway Group Standards, and Rail Industry Standards.
The European application guide to the TSI has been integrated into GEGN8615, where this is deemed useful and relevant to GB.
The publication of revised guidance for the ACC NTSN issue 1 supports the implementation of the technical requirements in the ACC NTSN. This applies under the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations (as amended) 2011 (RIR). This will result in cost savings due to improved project efficiency and the avoidance of rework. This will benefit designers of both rolling stock and stations.
There will be longer-term benefits to rail passengers, train operators, and wider society. This is due to improved accessibility to stations and trains.