Railway Ramps

Within the Railway Infrastructure, access ramps and pedestrian walkways must often include and comply with minimum safeguards and features to prevent falls, collisions, and injuries. These conditions have to be implemented before building control sign-off.

Within a technical specification, What does a typical ramp include?

Gradient - public access ramps often can accomplish a minimum gradient of 1:15 or 1:20 is frequently specified.
The maximum gradient that your ramp can reach is determined by the change in rise (aka the height) to overcome.

If the maximum gradient has been reached, a resting platform must be provided to allow the user to pause, as they may become tired and out of breath.
Diagram – The relationship of ramp gradient to the going of a flight

Minimum Width - 1500mm.
Fully Compliant with Part M & K of the Building Regulations (at a minimum).
Yellow Tread Strips - a safety feature designed to help those with impaired vision identify the nose of the ramp and any level changes.

Warm-to-touch Infill Handrail - this product is included on the ramped sections to prevent users from climbing or falling through gaps. Warm-to-touch means it should not become excessively cold or hot to touch.

Continuous Handrail – guarantees the users will continuously have a rail to grip on too, limiting falls and collisions.
Closed Trombone Ends – these are added to the ends of a Rapid Ramp to prevent clothes from snagging.

1100MM High Rail - these handrails attach to any level sections (Reference: Document K, p16, edition 24).

GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) Slip-Resistant Surface - a slip-resistant and non-corrosive surface, ideal for areas with high footfall, such as schools and public spaces.

1,500mm Wide walkways & Heavy-Duty Frame – a strong walkway that can safely support high volumes of public traffic, including footfall, bicycles, wheelchairs, mobility scooters, powerchairs, prams and trolleys.
Fire-Resistant Material – a material such as steel will not typically burn and melt at temperatures encountered in building fires.

Working with Rapid Ramp

We are proud to continue working with professionals in the Railway Infrastructure, Highways and Transport Industries, including Network Rail, London Underground, Crossrail and major rail and highways contractors.

Our in-house installers are fully DBS (formerly CRB) checked with CSC Labour Cards and Health & safety accreditation provided by Constructionline.

Products

1,500mm Wide Metal Platform

1,500mm is our widest platform. However, different widths and lengths are available, and wider widths can be created by joining the sections together.

It has a loading capacity of 1,000kgs and can safely support high volumes of public traffic moving through the station.

Plus, as well as being a ramp solution, it can also be a pedestrian walkway or link a footbridge to an existing path.

>>Learn More About Our Ramp System<< .

Euston Station