NR NR/GN/CIV/100/03 ISSUE 2 PDF

The guidance should be used by all parties involved in the station design process including, but not exclusive to, Network Rail staff, architects, train operating companies (TOC) and engineering and planning consultants. 

This guidance provides information to be used by architects and designers to produce an outline station design focussing on public areas. It includes all calculations recommended to assess whether a station meets Network Rail’s aspirations regarding passenger comfort and safety. 

It also provides a good practice guide for undertaking capacity assessments. This information is relevant for those responsible for station capacity assessment studies and contains the Network Rail recommendations with regards to analysis and deliverables.

Queries or comments regarding this document are welcomed and should be sent to: 

[email protected]

Purpose 

This document provides guidance for undertaking capacity assessments for stations across the network. It specifies the thresholds for planning and design of passenger areas with a consideration for safety, ‘value for money’ and passenger experience. 

The application of this guidance supports station designs that align with industry and Network Rail objectives, namely: 

→ Develop and maintain consistently high performing stations that support safe movement of passengers and customer satisfaction 

→ Deliver station improvements and designs that are fit for purpose, cost effective and sustainable 

→ Champion inclusive design to provide a railway that is fit for the future and puts passengers first 

This document supersedes all previous versions. The guidance is to be updated periodically, reflecting ongoing research, consultation and changes in legislation. This document should be read in conjunction with: 

→ Station Design Guidance– NR/GN/CIV/100/02, Network Rail 

→ Inclusive Design Guidance – NR/GN/CIV/300/04, Network Rail 

→ Design Standards for Accessible Railway Stations, Department for Transport and Transport Scotland 

→ Other rail industry standards and building codes referred to in Appendix C