Rail Stations and Platforms require accredited, high-performance hardware to meet the demands of high-traffic environments.
Surelock McGill provides a wide range of solutions for Rail Stations and Platforms with certified products meeting the security, fire, and life safety needs of these high-footfall areas. With both public (EN 1125) and staff (EN 179) safety to be considered, there are a range of requirements to incorporate. Surelock McGill can design and manufacture solutions to meet the specific needs of your project, taking into account the full spectrum of security and safety considerations.
Our products are globally recognised as high-quality security solutions, meeting the standards set out in guidance and best practice documents from Transport for London (TFL) and London Underground (LUL). We have supplied locking hardware for the UK’s rail and transport sector for many years, including a wide range of high-profile projects and sites.
Continue reading to learn more about our Rail Station and Platform solutions.
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Standards
Creating products to the highest standards is at the heart of our business. We work to ensure our products meet key international standards for Life Safety, Forced Entry, Ballistic, Blast, Hurricane, and Seismic testing criteria. A crucial update in the standards relating to fire safety in railway buildings:
BS 9992:2020
BS 9992:2020 is a new Code of Practice for fire safety management for rail infrastructure that refers to the guidance of BS 9999:2017 (Fire safety in design, management and use of buildings – Code of Practice). The diverse range of rail structures poses a unique set of challenges for fire safety, and this sits alongside the need to consider the number of people in a station, which can change rapidly. An example of potential new design considerations might include ensuring that a panic escape is reachable within 20 meters of the train doors.
EN 1634-1 & BS EN 476 pt 22
These two standards both measure the performance of fire-resistant doorsets based on the length of time they can insulate and maintain integrity during a fire. Ensuring doorsets are tested and certified is critical for the safety of staff and members of the public, providing time for individuals to escape or for rescuers to reach them.
BS EN 1125 & BS EN 179
Covering panic and emergency escape, respectively, these two standards ensure that appropriate escape hardware is fitted to a door. BS EN 1125 covers panic escape scenarios where there may be members of the public or large numbers of personnel in a room. BS EN 179 covers doors where emergency escape may be required, but they would only need to be operated by a small number of trained personnel who are familiar with health and safety policy, are aware of site exits, and are less likely to create a panic situation.
Fire & Life Safety
High-traffic areas such as rail stations and platforms are often designed to facilitate quick evacuation in the event of an emergency. Here are some of our fire and life safety solutions for use in rail stations and on platforms.
Highly reliable, cross-passage door bolting system that operates in both directions.
Gate Locking
Perimeter gates and fencing present the first chance to deter and delay intruders. Nevertheless, many rail stations and platforms continue to use outdated, uncertified, and exploitable gate locking systems. Ensuring that gate locking systems can resist physical attacks, delay unauthorised entry, and allow time for a security response reduces the risk to personnel and members of the public. Surelock McGill offers a range of single and multi-point gate locks, accredited to EN 1125 and EN 179 for life safety and LPS 1175* for security. Our hardware is manufactured in stainless steel to ensure corrosion resistance for external applications.
* When tested and certified as part of a complete doorset.
Sliding Doors & Gates
When space in stations and on platforms is limited, a sliding door can address risks where a swinging door would pose a danger to the public and personnel.
Station Secure Facilities
Additional security solutions must often be considered when specifying for Rail Stations and Platforms. Presented below are examples of how Surelock McGill products can enhance security levels.
