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trains and elderly people - Coggle Diagram
trains and elderly people
issues with accesibility
not enough stair ramps
gap between steps
poor lighting and signage
lack of seating areas both on train and resting areas
crowding
not enough handrails
luggae as heavier bags could be harder to move
chairs
difficulty getting up and sitting back down
lack of firmness
lack of armrest
deep seats
inadequate back board and supports
tight seating arrangements
narrow ailes
more ergenomic seating and also softer with greater back support
step between platform and carrage
maximum horizontal gap is 75mm
maximum vertical gap is 50mm
accident rates and causes
21 percent of slips and trips occur in elderly population in train stations
contributing factor includes elderly people carrying luggage
falls on stairs
Gap between train and platform
falls often come out with fractures
issues with priority seating
social stigma and confrontation
booking conflicts
location
competing needs