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2. Design of handrails and grab bars

Handrails and grab bars shall have an elliptical profile of 50 mm width and 40 mm
depth, or thereabout, or have a circular profile of not less than 30-35 mm or not more
than 50 mm.

The handrail or grab bar shall be located to provide a space within a range of 30 mm to
60 mm from an adjacent wall or other obstructions.

The handrail or grab bar shall be supported ventrally from below, with no less than 50
mm between the underside of the handrail and the top surface of the support.

There shall be a minimum of 600 mm clear space above the handrail or grab bar.

The surface of the handrail shall be slip resistant and contrasting at least LRV 30 to the
background.

11.2.8. Signage

1. Doors

All accessible tramcar doors shall be clearly marked both inside and outside of a vehicle
with the international symbol of access, unless they all meet clear width requirements.

The symbol shall be placed on or beside the door at a height of 1100 mm to 1400 mm
from the ground surface (outside symbol) and from the floor surface of the train (inside
symbol).

2. Designated seats and wheelchair space

All designated seats shall be clearly marked for its purpose.

The wheelchair space shall be clearly marked with the international symbol of access.

11.2.9. Onboard travel information

1. Multi-media information

All information shall be provided in at least audio and visual formats, tactile or haptic as
appropriate. Information shall be given about the route number, station number,
destination, next stop and, if applicable, transfer connections. Automatic information
shall be turned on all the time. Travel information shall not be combined with
commercial advertisements or announcements.

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