ESB 003 – STATION FUNCTIONAL SPACES

Contents

3 Station functional spaces………………………………………………………………………………………….6
3.1 Station entry…………………………………………………………………………………………………6
3.1.1 Objective ……………………………………………………………………………………….6
3.1.2 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………….6
3.1.2.1 Platform and Track Configuration………………………………………..6
3.1.2.2 Station Context and Urban Design Factors …………………………..8
3.1.2.3 Station Entry Facilities ……………………………………………………….8
3.1.3 Detailed Requirements…………………………………………………………………….9
3.1.3.1 Access, Queuing and Circulation…………………………………………9
3.1.3.2 Ticketing Facilities……………………………………………………………..9
3.1.3.3 Signage and Information…………………………………………………..10
3.1.3.4 Security ………………………………………………………………………….11
3.1.3.5 Staff and Operational Facilities………………………………………….11
3.1.3.6 Passenger Facilities…………………………………………………………12
3.1.3.7 Weather Protection and Enclosure…………………………………….13
3.2 Platforms……………………………………………………………………………………………………15
3.2.1 Objective ……………………………………………………………………………………..15
3.2.2 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………..15
3.2.2.1 Track Geometry ………………………………………………………………15
3.2.2.2 Clearances to Rolling Stock and Infrastructure ……………………16
3.2.2.3 Patronage and Capacity …………………………………………………..17
3.2.2.4 Safety Zone and Accessible Path………………………………………17
3.2.2.5 Structures, Fixtures, Fittings and Furnishings ……………………..17
3.2.3 Detailed Requirements…………………………………………………………………..18
3.2.3.1 Vertical Circulation…………………………………………………………..18
3.2.3.2 Operational and Staff Facilities………………………………………….19
3.2.3.3 Passenger Facilities…………………………………………………………24
3.2.3.4 Platform Construction Elements ………………………………………..24
3.3 Circulation………………………………………………………………………………………………….34
3.3.1 Objective ……………………………………………………………………………………..34
3.3.2 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………..34
3.3.2.1 Spatial Relationship Between Station Entry and
Platform(s) ……………………………………………………………………..35
3.3.2.2 Station Category and Patronage ……………………………………….35
3.3.2.3 Emergency Egress Requirements……………………………………..37
3.3.2.4 Equitable Access …………………………………………………………….39
3.3.3 Detailed Requirements…………………………………………………………………..39
3.3.3.1 Requirements for All Circulation Elements ………………………….39
3.3.3.2 Walkways……………………………………………………………………….40
3.3.3.3 Ramps……………………………………………………………………………40
3.3.3.4 Kerb Ramps and Step Ramps …………………………………………..41
3.3.3.5 Threshold Ramps…………………………………………………………….42
3.3.3.6 Train Boarding Ramps……………………………………………………..42
3.3.3.7 Stairs……………………………………………………………………………..43

3.8.1 Objective ………………………………………………………………………………….. 105
3.8.2 Overview ………………………………………………………………………………….. 105
3.8.3 Detailed Requirements……………………………………………………………….. 106
3.8.3.1 Hard Landscaping………………………………………………………… 106
3.8.3.2 Soft Landscaping (Planting)…………………………………………… 106
3.8.3.3 Fencing ………………………………………………………………………. 107
3.8.3.4 Trench Type Drainage Grates ……………………………………….. 108
3.8.3.5 Drainage pits……………………………………………………………….. 108
3.8.3.6 Anti Skateboard Devices……………………………………………….. 108
3.8.3.7 Code Requirements……………………………………………………… 108
3.9 Interchange facilities………………………………………………………………………………… 109
3.9.1 Objective ………………………………………………………………………………….. 109
3.9.2 Overview ………………………………………………………………………………….. 109
3.9.2.1 Type of Interchange Activity ………………………………………….. 110
3.9.2.2 Level of Interchange Activity………………………………………….. 110
3.9.2.3 Urban and Physical Context ………………………………………….. 111
3.9.2.4 Bicycle Parking ……………………………………………………………. 111
3.9.3 Detailed Requirements……………………………………………………………….. 112
3.9.3.1 Bicycle Parking ……………………………………………………………. 112
3.9.3.2 Draft Urban Design Guidelines with Young People
in Mind, DUAP, September 1999……………………………………. 113
3.9.3.3 Code Requirements……………………………………………………… 114
3.10 Temporary works…………………………………………………………………………………….. 116
3.10.1 Objective ………………………………………………………………………………….. 116
3.10.2 Overview ………………………………………………………………………………….. 116
3.10.3 Detail Requirements…………………………………………………………………… 117
3.10.3.1 Minimum Requirements for Temporary Booking
Offices………………………………………………………………………… 117
3.10.3.2 Minimum Requirements for Temporary Staff
Amenities ……………………………………………………………………. 118
3.10.3.3 Temporary Passenger Facilities …………………………………….. 118
3.10.3.4 Temporary Passenger Stairs …………………………………………. 118
3.10.3.5 Temporary Works Construction Hoardings
3.10.3.6 Temporary Works Standards and Regulations
3.11 Materials and finishes
3.11.1 Objective 
3.11.2 Overview 
3.11.3 Detailed Requirements
3.11.3.1 General Requirements 
3.11.3.2 Floor Finishes Selection 
3.11.3.3 Walls and Column Finishes Selection  
3.11.3.4 Ceiling and Soffit Lining Selection 
3.11.3.5 Slip Resistance of Floor Finishes
3.11.3.6 The Use of Glass In Stations