RVAR exemption: door closure warning times for London underground trains
Detail of outcome
An administrative order was granted to London Underground Limited. This came in to force on 24 July 2019.
Original consultation
Consultation description
Consultation containing an application from London Underground Limited for exemption from 2 RVAR train standards. 皇冠体育app standards set a minimum the length of time warning must be given for:
- audio signals
- visual signals
before passenger doors beginning to close.
皇冠体育app exemption would apply to all current and future London Underground trains. It does not apply to trains operated on the Docklands Light Railway or London Overground network.
皇冠体育app set standards for the accessibility features of a rail vehicle operated on particular types of rail systems. 皇冠体育app Secretary of State has powers under section 183 of the Equality Act 2010 to allow operators of regulated rail vehicles to continue to operate a vehicle if it does not fully comply with the standards set in the schedules to these RVAR 2010.