MCST METROPOLITAN RAILWAY STATIONS

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1 Engineering Standard Structures and Facilities Version: 3 Issued: December 2016 Owner: Chief Engineer Approved By: Phil Ellingworth Chief Engineer PRINTOUT MAY NOT BE UP-TO-DATE; REFER TO METRO INTRANET FOR THE LATEST VERSION

2 Approval Amendment Record Approval Date Version Description Initial issue Under MTM This document supersedes the following documents: 1. VRIOGS Railway Station Design Standard and Guidelines and 2. L1-NAM-INS-001 MTM Design Practice Note Platform 14/08/ Copings at New Stations Drop zone increased from 3 to 4 m to be inline with international standard. 20/10/ New section added for Bus Interchange. Other changes as per peer review comments Updating of the following sections based on a joint review by MTM and PTV: 5.2, 5.4, 7.1.7, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , /12/ Reference to Stations Functional Requirements Forms (MCMF , 02, & 03) replaced with MTM Final Operational Requirements document. PRINTOUT MAY NOT BE UP-TO-DATE; REFER TO METRO INTRANET FOR THE LATEST VERSION Page 2 of 63

3 Table of Contents 1 Purpose Scope Abbreviation Definitions References & Legislations General MTM References Rail Industry References and Legislation Australian References and Legislation International References Related Documents Safety and Environmental General Public Safety Staff Safety Station Dimensions Passenger Standing and Circulation Station Categories Functionality Traction Wiring Requirements at Stations Contact Wire Height Structures Station Building Clearances Separation of Overhead Wiring Structures and Low Voltage Apparatus Protection against Overhead Wiring Disarrangement Protection of Services against Traction Fault and Stray Currents New Stations New Station Location and Capacity Relationship to External Environment Relationship to Railway Assets Station Buildings General Requirements Station Buildings Horizontal Passenger Circulation Station Buildings Vertical Passenger Circulation Platforms Passenger Facilities Station Staff Facilities PRINTOUT MAY NOT BE UP-TO-DATE; REFER TO METRO INTRANET FOR THE LATEST VERSION Page 3 of 63

4 12.10 Supervisors Office Station Control Room Signal Box Train Drivers Facilities Authorised Officers Facilities Protective Services Officers Facilities Revenue Protection Operational & Control Systems (OCS) Static Displays Station Equipment Rooms Materials and Finishes Building Services Station Refurbishment Overview Existing Station Refurbishment Relationship to External Environment Relationship to Railway Assets Station Buildings Horizontal Passenger Circulation Station Buildings Vertical Passenger Circulation Platforms Passenger Facilities Station Staff Facilities Supervisors Office Station Control Room Signal Box Train Drivers facilities Authorised Officers Facilities Protective Services Officers Facilities Revenue Protection Information and Communications Technology Static Displays Station Equipment Rooms Materials and Finishes Building Services Temporary Stations Overview Temporary Station Station Location and Relationship to External Environment and Railway Assets PRINTOUT MAY NOT BE UP-TO-DATE; REFER TO METRO INTRANET FOR THE LATEST VERSION Page 4 of 63

5 14.4 Station Buildings Platforms Passenger Facilities Station Staff and Other Staff Facilities Revenue Protection Information and Communications Technology Static Displays Building Services Notes Appendices List of Tables Table 1 Passenger circulation under normal situations Table 2 Passenger circulation under emergency situations Table 3 List of Station Types Table 4 Stairways and Escalators Run Off Lengths List of Figures Figure 1 TGSI Layout PRINTOUT MAY NOT BE UP-TO-DATE; REFER TO METRO INTRANET FOR THE LATEST VERSION Page 5 of 63

6 1 Purpose 1.1 To define the requirements for the design and construction of stations for the Melbourne metropolitan railway. 2 Scope 2.1 This Standard applies to the design and construction of Metropolitan railway stations. 2.2 This Standard applies to the major upgrading of existing stations. 2.3 Temporary stations for particular projects for a limited period are also addressed. 2.4 The Standard applies to works on the Infrastructure Lease and to a station being designed and constructed on other land which is intended to expand or enhance the provision of passenger services and to become part of the Infrastructure Lease. 2.5 The provisions of this Standard are mandatory. 2.6 This Standard takes precedence over other documents relating to the design and construction of metropolitan railway stations. 3 Abbreviation AS ATM CCTV CHP DSAPT ICT MTM PRIDE PTV TGSI Wi-Fi Australian Standard Automatic Teller Machines Closed Circuit Television Customer Help Point Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport Information and Communications Technology Metro Trains Melbourne Pty Ltd Passenger Realtime Information Dissemination Equipment Public Transport Victoria Tactile ground surface indicators Wireless Fidelity 4 Definitions Shall Should Infrastructure Lease Is used as the descriptive word to express a requirement that is mandatory to achieve conformance to the standard. Is used as the descriptive word to express a requirement that is recommended in order to achieve compliance to the standard. Should can also be used if a requirement is a design goal but not a mandatory requirement. Is defined as the meaning in the Franchise Agreement. PRINTOUT MAY NOT BE UP-TO-DATE; REFER TO METRO INTRANET FOR THE LATEST VERSION Page 6 of 63

7 Fruin Level of Service A measure used by traffic engineers to determine the effectiveness of elements of transportation infrastructure. 5 References & Legislations 5.1 General The stations shall be designed and constructed in accordance with this Standard, relevant MTM Standards and Requirements Documents and Australian, Rail Industry and International Standards. The order of precedence set out in L1-CHE- GDL-005 shall apply The design and construction of the stations shall comply with all legislative requirements and codes This MTM Standard replaces the Victorian Rail Industry Operators Group Standards Railway Station Design Standard and Guidelines, Revision A, 29/03/ Where a conflict arises between Standards or clarification as to the applicability of a Standard or a part of a Standard is required, the matter shall be referred to the MTM Chief Engineer for determination. 5.2 MTM References Document Number TBD TBD L1-CHE-SPE-130 L1-CHE-STD-020 L1-CHE-SPE-158 L1-CHE-SPE-159 L1-CHE-GDL-003 L1-CHE-GDL-005 L0-SQE-PLA-005 L1-CHE-PRO-004 L0-SQE-PRO-031 MEST MTST MCST Title MTM Standard CCTV MTM Standard - Operational Signalling System Vertical Transport Lifts Escalators Station Buildings Station Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment Schedule Passenger Platforms Mind the Gap Stencilling Chief Engineer Guideline Engineering Standards Listing Environmental Management Plan Type Approval Procedure Enterprise Risk Management Procedure Overhead Line Electrification Track Design and Construction Light and Power Design and Construction PRINTOUT MAY NOT BE UP-TO-DATE; REFER TO METRO INTRANET FOR THE LATEST VERSION Page 7 of 63

8 5.3 Rail Industry References and Legislation Document Number VRIOGS Title Gazetted Car Park Signs General Requirements 5.4 Australian References and Legislation Document Number AS 1428 AS 1668 AS 1680 AS 2293 AS 2890 AS AS AS 4586 AS 5100 N/A N/A AS AS AS 3000 N/A Design for access and mobility Title The use of Ventilation and Air-conditioning in buildings Set Interior lighting - Safe movement Emergency escape lighting and exit signs for buildings Parking Facilities Parking Facilities Bicycle Parking Facilities Termite management New building work Slip resistance classification of new pedestrian surface materials Bridge design DSAPT Building Code of Australia Emergency Warning and Intercom Systems in Buildings Lifts, Escalators and Moving Walks Electrical Wiring Rules Designing Out Crime: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design 5.5 International References Document Number NFPA Code 130 I.S. EN I.S. EN Title National Fire Protection Association of the United States of America, Code 130 Railway Applications - Fixed Installations - Electrical Safety, Earthing and the Return Circuit - Part 1: Protective Provisions Against Electric Shock Railway Applications - Fixed Installations - Electrical Safety, Earthing and the Return Circuit - Part 2: Provisions Against the Effects of Stray Currents Caused by D.C. Traction Systems PRINTOUT MAY NOT BE UP-TO-DATE; REFER TO METRO INTRANET FOR THE LATEST VERSION Page 8 of 63

9 6 Related Documents MTM Final Operational Requirements MTM Asbestos Register 7 Safety and Environmental 7.1 General Safety and risk assessments shall be undertaken for the project, addressing all areas of specification, design, construction, operation and maintenance of the stations. The risk assessment shall be conducted in accordance with L0-SQE-PRO Enterprise Risk Management Procedure The approach to the operation and maintenance of the station shall be based on the principle of providing a safe and functional facility in so far as is reasonably practical The design and construction of the station and its environs shall specifically address the protection of all persons in the event of smoke, fire, flood and overcrowding incidents The safety of persons at the station and on the Infrastructure Lease in the station environs shall be enhanced through the design and construction following the principles of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Where new materials or systems are to be introduced with the design and construction of the station, the materials and systems shall be subject to type approval for use on the metropolitan train network in accordance with L1-CHE-PRO Type Approval Procedure The design, construction and operation of the station shall comply with the L0-SQE-PLA Environmental Management Plan All new or reconstructed buildings containing materials susceptible to termite attack shall have physical termite barriers regardless of zone. Barriers shall comply with AS Public Safety The public areas of stations shall be designed and constructed to provide safe access and movement for the public between the external railway environment and the station and within the station facilities. The design and construction shall address all possible hazards within the station and environs for able bodied persons and persons with special needs including persons who are ambulatory, sight and hearing impaired During periods of little public use of the station such as at night, the design shall ensure that persons have high visibility of their surroundings and that areas where a person may be concealed are avoided The dimensions of the public areas of the station are to be set using the passenger circulation and standing criteria of this Standard, the maximum number of persons projected to be using the station at peak periods and the management of crowds in an emergency. PRINTOUT MAY NOT BE UP-TO-DATE; REFER TO METRO INTRANET FOR THE LATEST VERSION Page 9 of 63

10 7.2.4 The number of persons at the station shall be determined for each of the conditions given below. The number shall be determined for the present day and projected for ten years into the future. The projected figures shall be used in deriving the station dimensions. The dimensions of the public areas shall be set using the worst case condition During normal service operations for the morning and evening peak periods During delayed service operations for the morning and evening peak periods based on the cancellation of one train at the peak of the peak period During special traffic such as applies for major sporting and public entertainment events In an emergency comprising a station evacuation with two crush loaded trains arriving simultaneously at the station with the platforms unoccupied prior to the arrival of the train In an emergency comprising a station evacuation with the station occupied at morning and evening peak periods and a train arriving on fire at the platform In an emergency comprising a station evacuation with the station occupied at morning and evening peak periods and a fire breaking out in the station building or structure The design and construction of the station shall comply with the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association of the United States of America, Code 130. Specifically, all persons shall be capable of being evacuated from the station platforms within four minutes of an emergency. The numbers of persons shall be as determined in clause as projected ten years into the future The National Fire Protection Association Code 130 also requires that all occupants of the station be able to escape to a point of safety within six minutes of an emergency. The station design and construction shall also meet this requirement The design and construction of the station shall ensure that persons are not exposed to rail to earth potentials in so far as is reasonably practical. 7.3 Staff Safety The facilities for station staff and all other staff who work at the station including maintenance personnel shall be designed and constructed to high occupational health and safety standards The station staff shall be provided with a safe environment in which they can perform their normal duties and manage and assist passengers in case of emergency The station shall be designed such that maintenance personnel can safely and efficiently perform routine maintenance and fault repairs fully in compliance with the relevant legislation, regulations and codes without disruption to train services and with minimal inconvenience to passengers. PRINTOUT MAY NOT BE UP-TO-DATE; REFER TO METRO INTRANET FOR THE LATEST VERSION Page 10 of 63

11 8 Station Dimensions 8.1 Passenger Standing and Circulation The principles of the Fruin levels of service for pedestrian movements are to apply to station dimensioning Each area of the station, comprising entrances, waiting areas, service areas and platforms together with the overall station and its environs shall be considered in dimensioning the facility Standing persons under normal situations shall be accorded an area per person of 0.5 square metres. Under crowded and emergency situations, each person shall be accorded an area of 0.3 square metres Areas of the station where persons may queue such as at booking windows, information displays, ticket vending machines and other sales and vending locations shall not be included in the areas in which passengers may be accommodated for standing and circulation For normal situations, passenger movements shall be as outlined in Table 1 and the required areas calculated based on the maximum number of passengers determined in accordance with section 7.2. Table 1 Passenger circulation under normal situations Area Direction Passengers per minute per 1 metre clear pathway width Entrances, passage ways and platforms with level surface One way 50 Two way 40 Ramps and stairs - Unidirectional Up 35 Down 40 Ramps and stairs - Bidirectional Up 30 Down 33 Escalator (1 metre wide, speed of 0.75 metre per sec) Of travel 90 Lift n/a n/a Smart Card Gates One way 28 per gateway Staffed gate One way 30 PRINTOUT MAY NOT BE UP-TO-DATE; REFER TO METRO INTRANET FOR THE LATEST VERSION Page 11 of 63

12 8.1.6 For emergency situations, passenger movements shall be as outlined in Table 2 and the required areas calculated based on the maximum number of passengers determined in accordance with section 7.2. Table 2 Passenger circulation under emergency situations Area Direction Passengers per minute per 1 metre clear pathway width Entrances, passage ways and platforms with level surface One way 80 Ramps and stairs - Unidirectional Up 55 Ramps and stairs - Unidirectional Down 60 Escalator (1 metre wide, speed of 0.75 metre per sec) Of travel 135 Lift n/a n/a Smart Card Gates One way 35 per gateway Staffed gate (open) One way 80 9 Station Categories 9.1 Six station categories have been determined given the differing requirements across the network. The categories are: Table 3 List of Station Types Category Premium Platinum Premium B Premium C Host Terminal Local Definition Major stations entered by more than 10,000 passengers daily or which have significant passenger interchange between trains. Staff is present during all train operating hours Stations entered by more than 4,500 passengers daily but less than 10,000. Staff is present during all train operating hours Stations entered by less than 4,500 passengers daily. Staff is present during all train operating hours Stations associated with modal interchange facilities. Staff is present during the morning peak period A station at the end of line of the metropolitan electrified network Stations not otherwise categorised. Protective Services Officers in attendance each evening PRINTOUT MAY NOT BE UP-TO-DATE; REFER TO METRO INTRANET FOR THE LATEST VERSION Page 12 of 63

13 10 Functionality 10.1 The station shall deliver the functionality described following and in accordance with the details of MTM Final The overriding requirement is for the design and construction of the station to provide a safe environment under all conditions of passenger numbers, passenger movements and train operation Specifically the station shall provide for safe passenger movements between trains and platforms and safe waiting and circulation areas The station shall be designed and constructed to protect fare revenue. 11 Traction Wiring Requirements at Stations 11.1 Contact Wire Height The contact wire height adjacent to station platforms shall generally be designed and constructed to be at 5.2m above top of rail. At existing stations, existing dimensions may be retained. The minimum contact wire height adjacent to platforms shall be 4.85m above top of rail. The dimensions given in Table of the Electricity Safety (Installations) Regulations do not apply Where the contact wire height is below 5.2m above top of rail, the stagger of the contact wire may be offset to be between the track centreline and 250 mm on the track side away from the platform. The positioning of the wire shall take account of mid span offset and wind loading Structures Traction wiring supporting structures shall not be placed in passenger waiting and circulation areas on platforms. If necessary, portal structures spanning over passenger areas shall be provided In station environs, overhead structures that may be accessed by persons, even though the structures are outside the public and passenger movement areas, shall be at earth potential The catenary and contact wire supports shall be double insulated from the structure in the manner described following Two insulators shall be mounted in series with the base of the first attached to the overhead structure and the top of the second insulator attached to the catenary or contact wire support The first insulator attached to the overhead structure shall be rated at a minimum of 3000 volts. The second insulator shall be rated at 15kV. The midpoint of the two insulators shall be bonded to rail. The cable bonding the midpoint of the insulators to rail shall be protected from damage and insulated to 3000 volts. PRINTOUT MAY NOT BE UP-TO-DATE; REFER TO METRO INTRANET FOR THE LATEST VERSION Page 13 of 63

14 11.3 Station Building Clearances The traction wiring system shall be designed and constructed such that there are no wiring, cables and fittings above or adjacent to the station buildings that will affect the ability of either the traction wiring system or the station to be effectively and efficiently maintained All conductors associated with the traction wiring system shall be above the track. Cables, including those at earth potential, shall not pass over platforms or station buildings The design and construction of the traction wiring system shall ensure that as far as is practical, the maintenance of the station and its systems including those systems mounted on the station roof, do not require persons to approach within 4 metres of traction wiring equipment at line potential The contact wire and associated droppers for each track shall be the closest conductor to the platform The station designer and overhead designer shall coordinate the designs to ensure that the constructed stations and overhead system comply with the provisions of the Electricity Safety (Installations) Regulations except for the provisions of Table Separation of Overhead Wiring Structures and Low Voltage Apparatus Under no circumstances are the low voltage lighting and power installation at a station and the structures supporting the overhead wiring structures to be electrically connected As a general principle, apparatus supplied at low voltage and all low voltage cables are to be separated from overhead wiring support structures with a distance of a minimum of two metres between the low voltage apparatus, any conducting materials supporting the low voltage apparatus and the overhead wiring structures Where it is necessary for low voltage apparatus and cables to be in physical contact with overhead wiring support structures, the apparatus and cables shall be insulated to a level of 3000V to protect the low voltage installation in the event of failure of the traction supply insulation Protection against Overhead Wiring Disarrangement The design and construction of station buildings and structures that comprise large metallic and conductive materials for other than engineering functions is permitted but should be avoided. Where conductive materials are necessary, they shall comply with the minimum clearances from overhead structures and may need to be insulated for protection against touch potential In situations where a disarrangement of the overhead wiring may lead to the 1500V DC wiring becoming in contact with metal or conductive materials, a specific fault current path shall be provided between the metal or conductive materials and rail Metallic and conductive structures that may become in contact with disarranged overhead wiring shall not project beyond the Infrastructure Lease or be electrically continuous with structures beyond the infrastructure lease. PRINTOUT MAY NOT BE UP-TO-DATE; REFER TO METRO INTRANET FOR THE LATEST VERSION Page 14 of 63

15 Overhead wiring support structures in station environs fitted with double insulation to the catenary and contact wiring supports shall be provided with a specific fault current path to rail Appendix A provides an Electrical Failure Risk Assessment for various station structures Protection of Services against Traction Fault and Stray Currents Services to station buildings and platforms from supply companies are to be isolated from the systems external to the station and platform to contain currents in the event of traction system fault and limit stray current flow at all times Water, sewage and gas lines shall have an insulating section inserted in line to separate the services piping in the station and platforms from the external systems Non-metallic piping currently in use for services meets this requirement. 12 New Stations 12.1 New Station Location and Capacity The requirement for a new station and the location of the station shall generally be proposed by the State The projected passenger movements at the station, initially and ten years into the future are to be provided by the State The Manager, Network Planning and Development or the equivalent successor position shall advise the State of MTM requirements and as necessary negotiate with the State Relationship to External Environment The functional and technical requirements for the interfaces between the station and the environment are to be as follows: Pedestrian Access Functional Requirements (a) Pedestrian access to the station entry point(s) from the public place shall be by formed pathways. (b) Pathways shall be for pedestrian use only and not crossed or shared with vehicle traffic. (c) Pathways shall provide direct, open and clearly delineated access ways between the public land (and if applicable private land) and the station. (d) Pathway surfaces shall be slip resistant. PRINTOUT MAY NOT BE UP-TO-DATE; REFER TO METRO INTRANET FOR THE LATEST VERSION Page 15 of 63

16 Bicycles (e) Where vertical circulation is required between the station entry point(s) and the public place, ramps may be provided. Stairs and lifts may also be provided. Where a shared pathway for pedestrians and cyclists is required, this shall be designed in accordance with the Austroads Guides. (g) Pathway design shall allow for occasional maintenance access by elevated work platforms and other light vehicles Technical Requirements (a) Pathways may be fenced where it is necessary to prevent persons being placed at risk from changes in ground level or from moving vehicles. (b) Shall be sized to meet Fruin Level of Service specified. (c) Shall be sized for emergency evacuation of station. (d) Shall be illuminated at night in accordance with the Franchise Agreement, including allowance for fault response. (e) Steps, ramps and lifts are permitted but shall provide for special needs access. Shall comply with DSAPT. (g) Shall comply with AS (h) Shall comply with AS 4586 classification R Functional Requirements (a) Bicycle storage may be provided in the station environs. (b) Bicycle storage shall not be provided on station platforms. (c) Cycling is not to be permitted on pedestrian access pathways or ramps Technical Requirements (a) Shall comply with AS Parking Facilities Bicycle Parking Facilities. (b) Parkiteer cage shall comply with the current design and construction standards. (c) Signage shall comply with PTV corporate signage. (d) The number of bicycle storage facilities is to be determined in consultation with Bicycle Victoria and given in the MTM Final (e) A minimum of six external bike hoops are to be provided. A site is to be provided for a Parkiteer secure bicycle storage cage. Depending on the outcome of consultation with Bicycle Victoria, the installation of the Parkiteer cage may be deferred to a later time. PRINTOUT MAY NOT BE UP-TO-DATE; REFER TO METRO INTRANET FOR THE LATEST VERSION Page 16 of 63

17 Bus Interchange Taxi Functional Requirements (a) A bus interchange or terminal may be provided in the station environs. (b) The bus interchange or terminal shall provide roadways and parking locations for the exclusive use of the buses and maintenance vehicles. (c) The bus stopping locations shall be provided with passenger shelters to protect persons from inclement weather. (d) Pathways shall provide direct, open and clearly delineated access ways between the bus stopping locations and the station (and if applicable public and private land). (e) Pathways shall be for pedestrian use only and not crossed by busses or other vehicle traffic. Pathway surfaces shall be slip resistant (g) Bus interchange Technical Requirements (h) Shall comply with AS (i) Shall comply with AS (j) Shall comply with AS 4586 classification R12. (k) Shall comply with VicRoads Standard Specification for Roadworks and Bridgeworks. (l) The number of bus stopping locations is to be as given in the MTM Final (m) Where the Infrastructure Lease land and/or the existing built form at the station prevents the separation of pedestrians from bus movements and other vehicle traffic, pedestrian control measures are to be implemented. Fencing and traffic light controls may be required. (n) Signage shall comply with PTV corporate signage. (o) Signage shall comply with VRIOGS Gazetted Car Park Signs General Requirements Functional Requirements (a) Taxi ranks may be provided. (b) The ranks may be on the Infrastructure Lease or public land as the site permits. (c) Taxi ranks are to be as close as practical to the station. (d) Signage is to be provided in the station indicating the location of the taxi rank. PRINTOUT MAY NOT BE UP-TO-DATE; REFER TO METRO INTRANET FOR THE LATEST VERSION Page 17 of 63

18 Technical Requirements (a) Shall comply with AS (b) Signage shall comply with PTV corporate signage. (c) Signage shall comply with VRIOGS Gazetted Car Park Signs General Requirements. (d) Shall comply with VicRoads Standard Specification for Roadworks and Bridgeworks. (e) The number of taxi positions is to be in accordance with the MTM Final Parking Functional Requirements (a) Parking may be provided for railway passengers, station staff and other staff attached to the station. (b) The location of car parking for railway passengers is to be as close as is practical to the station entry point(s) without compromising the pedestrian access. (c) Parking spaces for persons with special needs are to be provided. (d) Parking positions for persons with special needs are to be as close as is practical to the station entry point(s) Technical Requirements (a) Shall comply with AS (b) Access between the car parks for persons with special needs and the station shall comply with DSAPT. (c) Shall comply with AS (d) Shall comply with VicRoads Standard Specification for Roadworks and Bridgeworks. (e) The number of car parks is to be as given in the MTM Final A minimum number of car parks for persons with special needs are to be provided in accordance with Building Code of Australia. Additional designated parking positions are to be provided in accordance with the MTM Final Operational Requirements document. (g) Where special needs car parks are adjacent to a kerb leading to an access path, a step ramp shall be provided. (h) The number of car parks for station staff is to be in accordance with the MTM Final (i) The number of car parks for other railway staff attached to the station is to be in accordance with the MTM Final Operational Requirements document. PRINTOUT MAY NOT BE UP-TO-DATE; REFER TO METRO INTRANET FOR THE LATEST VERSION Page 18 of 63

19 (j) Where train drivers are located at a station, parking for their vehicles shall be in a secure fenced location. (k) Signage shall comply with PTV corporate signage. (l) Kiss and Ride Signage shall comply with VRIOGS Gazetted Car Park Signs General Requirements Functional Requirements (a) The car park may provide a minimum of two locations where motorists can stop for a maximum of two minutes to drop off or pick up railway passengers Technical Requirements Shopping Precinct (a) Signage shall comply with PTV corporate signage. (b) Signage shall comply with VRIOGS Gazetted Car Park Signs General Requirements. (c) Shall comply with VicRoads Standard Specification for Roadworks and Bridgeworks. (d) Additional Kiss and Ride parking positions are to be provided in accordance with the MTM Final Operational Requirements document Functional Requirements (a) Where the station is located adjacent to or within a shopping precinct direct connections between the shopping precinct and the station may be made. (b) The connections between the station and the shopping precinct shall not be considered as exits from the station for the purpose of emergency evacuation Technical Requirements (a) Shall comply with DSAPT. (b) Shall be sized to meet Fruin Level of Service specified. (c) Separate exits for emergency evacuation shall be provided. (d) The design and construction shall provide protection between the station and the shopping precinct against smoke, fire and water inundation in the event of an incident at either the shopping precinct or the station Sporting and Entertainment Venues Functional Requirements (a) Where the station is located adjacent to a sporting or entertainment venue, it shall be designed to manage crowds associated with the commencement and ending of activities at the venue. PRINTOUT MAY NOT BE UP-TO-DATE; REFER TO METRO INTRANET FOR THE LATEST VERSION Page 19 of 63

20 (b) The station shall be provided with facilities to assist crowd control including the ability to close all access points to the platforms simultaneously, start and stop escalator operation and open additional entrances and exits to and from platforms. (c) The design and construction of the station environs shall be capable of holding a crowd safely outside of the station platforms and buildings Technical Requirements (a) Shall comply with DSAPT. (b) Shall be sized to meet Fruin Level of Service specified. (c) Shall be sized for emergency evacuation of station. (d) Signage shall comply with PTV corporate signage. (e) The number of persons to be managed in a crowded situation is to be in accordance with the MTM Final Operational Requirements document Relationship to Railway Assets The number of additional staff required to be located at the station for the management of crowds associated with special events is to be stated in the MTM Final The functional and technical requirements for the interfaces between the station and its environs and the railway assets are to be as follows: Track Line and Level Functional Requirements (a) New stations are to be constructed on tangent track wherever practicable to facilitate the boarding of passengers with mobility devices. (b) Renewal of curved platforms is permitted as an exception where necessary, subject to Chief Engineer approval. (c) Track gradient is to be level if practical and economic. (d) Train drivers are to be able to sight the platform surface for the entire train length from the train cab without the aid of SPOT system. (e) The dimensions between the track and the station platform shall be set and capable of being maintained over time Technical Requirements (a) The track shall be surveyed and aligned true to the design in top and line prior to the station being constructed. (b) Concave platforms are not permitted. (c) The maximum track gradient at termini is documented in the MTM Track Design and Construction Standard MCST Stations are not to be located on vertical curves. PRINTOUT MAY NOT BE UP-TO-DATE; REFER TO METRO INTRANET FOR THE LATEST VERSION Page 20 of 63

21 Signalling (d) For suspended slab platforms, ballast retention structures shall be provided the full length of the platform, at a minimum offset of 1700mm from the track centreline, and shall have a minimum height of 100mm above the top of the sleepers. (e) Permanent markers for track top and line through the station shall be provided to enable the track and platform relationships to be checked and maintained over time. Turnouts shall not be located adjacent to a station platform Functional Requirements (a) For new stations along a line, the station location shall not compromise the signalling of the line in any manner. (b) For new terminal stations, the signalling shall be designed in accordance with the MTM Standard - Operational Signalling System Technical Requirements Traction Power (a) New stations are to be located clear of existing signals or the signals are to be redesigned and repositioned to accommodate the station. (b) The station shall be within a single block section, signalling overlaps for the line speed shall be maintained and the track capacity shall not be lowered. (c) The platform end shall be a minimum distance of 20 metres from a signal in advance of the platform Functional Requirements (a) The station location shall not compromise the traction power supply to the line in any manner. (b) The station building including the platform and all structures shall be protected by design and construction against electrolytic corrosion Technical Requirements (a) Air gaps shall not be within the length of a station platform. (b) New stations are to be located clear of existing air gaps or the air gaps are to be redesigned and repositioned to accommodate the station. (c) The traction power capacity to support the additional station operations shall be determined prior to the station being constructed. (d) All metal structures at the station shall be isolated from the rails and trains and overhead traction supporting structures that may be at rail potential. PRINTOUT MAY NOT BE UP-TO-DATE; REFER TO METRO INTRANET FOR THE LATEST VERSION Page 21 of 63

22 12.4 Station Buildings General Requirements (e) In all areas accessible to the public a minimum distance of 2 metres between structures supporting overhead wiring and other metal structures shall be maintained. Station buildings and structures shall be designed and constructed so that the traction power system and the station building and facilities can be maintained in accordance with regulations and codes and best OH&S practices and without disruption to train operations Station buildings shall be designed and constructed to meet the functional requirements and in sympathy with the built form of the surrounding structures The station building is to be fit for purpose and employ contemporary building construction methods. Long life structures that are economic and efficient to operate and maintain are required Structures incorporating novel designs are not required. Specifically, constructions that necessitate special arrangements for maintenance and cleaning over their life are unacceptable The station building including ramps, stairs, bridges over tracks and all architectural features shall be designed and constructed recognising the safety and operational requirements of trains. Surfaces and colours that may conflict with railway signalling indications and give rise to reflections or lighting that inhibit train drivers views of the railway track and signals are not to be used Station Buildings Horizontal Passenger Circulation The functional and technical requirements for horizontal passenger circulation at the station are to be as follows: Entrances Functional Requirements (a) Station entrances shall be clearly identifiable, open and inviting. (b) Station entrances shall cater for the number of passengers under normal conditions, with interrupted services and under emergency conditions. (c) The station entrances and platform access points for the various stations along the line shall be arranged to encourage passengers to spread along the train to give uniform loading of the carriages. (d) Floors shall be slip resistant Technical Requirements (a) The number of persons at the station shall be determined in accordance with section 7.2. (b) The dimensions of the entrance(s) shall be determined in accordance with section 8. (c) Shall comply with the Building Code of Australia. PRINTOUT MAY NOT BE UP-TO-DATE; REFER TO METRO INTRANET FOR THE LATEST VERSION Page 22 of 63

23 (d) Shall comply with AS (e) Shall comply with AS 4586 classification R Concourses Special requirements are to be as specified in the MTM Final Functional Requirements (a) Station concourses shall be provided where the station layout and the number of platforms requires. (b) Station concourses shall cater for the number of passengers under normal conditions, with interrupted services and under emergency conditions. (c) Floors shall be slip resistant. (d) Concourses provide the opportunity for locating passenger facilities. (e) Concourses provide the opportunity for locating passenger information and infotainment Technical Requirements (a) The number of persons at the station shall be determined in accordance with section 7.2. (b) The dimensions of the concourses shall be determined in accordance with section 8. (c) Shall comply with the Building Code of Australia. (d) Shall comply with AS (e) Shall comply with AS 4586 classification R Passenger Transit Routes Special requirements are to be as specified in the MTM Final Operational Requirements document Functional Requirements (a) Clear unobstructed routes for passenger movements shall be provided to and from the public open area (street, car park, or private property) through the station entrance(s), concourse(s), waiting area(s) and along the platform(s). (b) Passenger Transit Routes shall cater for the number of passengers under normal conditions, with interrupted services and under emergency conditions. (c) Floors shall be slip resistant Technical Requirements (a) The number of persons at the station shall be determined in accordance with section 7.2. (b) The dimensions of the Passenger Transit Routes shall be determined in accordance with section 8. PRINTOUT MAY NOT BE UP-TO-DATE; REFER TO METRO INTRANET FOR THE LATEST VERSION Page 23 of 63

24 (c) Passenger Transit Routes shall be determined with all passenger seats, designated passenger standing areas and waiting areas fully occupied. (d) Depending on the complexity of the station layout, designated passenger transit routes may be shown on the floor and pavement of the station. (e) In all cases, a design is to be provided that demonstrates that the passenger transit routes have been considered and sized in accordance with this MTM Standard. Where the design of a station requires pedestrians to walk 1,000 metres or more between the station entrance and platforms, moving pathways may be provided. (g) Moving pathways shall be provided where the platform clearance requirements or the movement of persons to a point of safety in an emergency as specified in NFPA Code 130 cannot be met through other means. Moving pathways used in emergency shall be supplied from a high reliability power source with backup. (h) Shall comply with the Building Code of Australia. (i) Shall comply with AS Passenger Standing Areas (j) Shall comply with AS 4586 classification R12. (k) Special requirements are to be as specified in the MTM Final Functional Requirements (a) Designated areas are to be provided where passengers may stand. (b) Floors shall be slip resistant. (c) An area is to be provided for passenger queuing at ticket sales and information windows, Card Vending Machines, Fare Payment Devices, Ticket Barriers and Stand Alone Enquiry Machines. (d) Areas are to be provided around Customer Help Points, static displays, vending machines and retail outlets. (e) Platforms are to be dimensioned for standing passengers with the designated standing areas being separate to the Passenger Transit Routes along the platform Technical Requirements (a) The number of persons at the station shall be determined in accordance with section 7.2. (b) The number of ticket sales points and card vending machines will be provided in the Final Operational Requirements. (c) The areas around Customer Help Points, static displays, vending machines and retail outlets shall comprise a minimum width of one metre or the width of the vending machine or retail outlet, whichever is greater and a depth of one metre. PRINTOUT MAY NOT BE UP-TO-DATE; REFER TO METRO INTRANET FOR THE LATEST VERSION Page 24 of 63

25 (d) Under normal conditions of train service and passenger numbers, each person standing shall be accorded an area of 0.5 square metres. (e) Under crowded and emergency conditions, each person standing shall be accorded an area of 0.3 square metres. Under crowded and emergency conditions, areas generally allocated for queuing and transit purposes may be considered as standing positions. (g) Depending on the complexity of the station layout, passenger standing areas may be shown on the floor and pavement of the station. (h) In all cases, a design is to be provided that demonstrates that the passenger standing areas have been considered and sized in accordance with this MTM Standard. (i) Shall comply with the Building Code of Australia. (j) Shall comply with AS (k) Shall comply with AS 4586 classification R12. (l) 12.6 Station Buildings Vertical Passenger Circulation Special requirements are to be as specified in the MTM Final The functional and technical requirements for vertical passenger circulation at the station are to be as follows: Elevated and Below Track Structures Functional Requirements (a) Concourses within buildings may provide the link between vertical circulation elements. (b) Elevated bridges may provide the link between vertical circulation elements. (c) Below track underpasses may provide the link between vertical circulation elements. (d) The concourses, bridges and underpasses shall provide for the number of persons at the station. (e) Floors and pavements shall be slip resistant Technical Requirements (a) The number of persons at the station shall be determined in accordance with section 7.2. (b) The dimensions of the entrance(s) shall be determined in accordance with section 8. PRINTOUT MAY NOT BE UP-TO-DATE; REFER TO METRO INTRANET FOR THE LATEST VERSION Page 25 of 63

26 Stairs (c) If the link between the vertical circulation elements provides for use by the public as well as passengers, the dimensions of the elements shall be determined based on the total number of persons at the site projected ten years in the future determined in accordance with section 8. (d) The minimum ceiling height of a concourse within a building shall be 2.7 metres above floor level. (e) Elevated bridges shall be roofed with a minimum floor to ceiling height of 2.7 metres. The soffit of underpasses shall be a minimum of 2.5 metres above pavement level for underpasses 10 metres or less in length and 3.5 metres for underpasses greater than 10 metres in length. (g) Where it is required that signage, displays, CCTV cameras and the like be mounted from the ceiling or soffit, the minimum dimension between the underside of the device and the floor level shall be 2.5 metres. (h) Shall comply with the Building Code of Australia. (i) Shall comply with AS (j) Shall comply with AS (k) Shall comply with AS 4586 classification R12. (l) Special requirements are to be as specified in the MTM Final Functional Requirements (a) Stairs may be provided for passenger movements at the station. (b) Stair shall be slip resistant. (c) Pedestrians to be provided with clear sight of the stairway from floor to floor including any intermediate landings. (d) Stairs shall not be the only means for vertical circulation as they do not meet the requirements of DSAPT Technical Requirements (a) The number of persons at the station shall be determined in accordance with section 7.2. (b) The stair width shall be determined in accordance with section 8. (c) Where pedestrian movements are between a stairway and an escalator, the stair width shall be such so as to provide capacity equal to that of the escalator. (d) The preferred maximum rise of stairs is to be 5 metres. (e) The minimum and maximum number of risers per stairway shall be in accordance with the Building Code of Australia. Intermediate landings shall be a minimum of 2 metres in length. PRINTOUT MAY NOT BE UP-TO-DATE; REFER TO METRO INTRANET FOR THE LATEST VERSION Page 26 of 63

27 Ramps (g) The minimum width of the stairway between handrails shall be determined using Fruin Level of Service for pedestrian movement. The absolute minimum width for any stairway shall be 2.4 metres and provide for circulation under emergency situations as specified in Section 7.2. (h) The vertical clearance above stairs (nosing to ceiling) is to be a minimum of 2.7 metres. (i) (j) The preferred going and rising dimensions are 300mm and 150mm. The going may be within the range of 280mm to 300mm and the riser 150mm to 165mm. Risers shall be enclosed. (k) To ensure that there is a clear area for persons leaving a stairway to enter, the stairs shall be provided with run off lengths. (l) The run off area shall comprise the width of the stairway and the length as given in Table 4. (m) Shall comply with the Building Code of Australia. (n) Shall comply with AS (o) Shall comply with AS 4586 classification R12. (p) Special requirements are to be as specified in the MTM Final Functional Requirements (a) Ramps may be provided for passenger movements at the station. (b) Ramps shall be slip resistant. (c) Persons using the ramp to be provided with clear sight of the ramp ahead including any intermediate landings Technical Requirements (a) The number of persons at the station shall be determined in accordance with section 7.2. (b) The ramp width shall be determined in accordance with section 8. (c) Where pedestrian movements are between a ramp and an escalator, the ramp width shall be such so as to provide capacity equal to that of the escalator. (d) The maximum gradient of a ramp is to be 1 in 14. (e) Ramps of a gradient of 1 in 40 or less shall be regarded as level for passenger circulation purposes. Level walkways and landings shall be provided with a crossfall no steeper than 1 in 40. (g) Landings shall be provided at the ends of ramps. (h) Intermediate landings are to be provided at 6 metre intervals for 1 in 14 ramps. Landings shall be a minimum of 1.2 metres in length. PRINTOUT MAY NOT BE UP-TO-DATE; REFER TO METRO INTRANET FOR THE LATEST VERSION Page 27 of 63