Sweden obtains permission to not comply with European standard on train access step height
29 Sep 2026Effective: 25 Sep 202621 views
Who is affected:
Railway operators, rolling stock manufacturers and railway authorities in Sweden
Summary
The EU authorizes Sweden to not apply the European requirement on the position of the entry and exit step of railway vehicles. This exception affects the interoperability of the Swedish railway system.
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The European Commission approves through this Implementing Decision an exception requested by Sweden regarding Regulation (EU) 1300/2014, which regulates accessibility in the European railway system (ETI-PRM). Specifically, Sweden is exempted from applying the requirement on the step position for accessing and exiting …
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