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Abstract

The present invention provides a Descending Mechanised Access Ramp (D-MAR) system for providing independent access for persons between a floor of a train and a station platform, the D-MAR system including a substantially planar casing box mountable to the floor of the train; a hinged jointed sliding ramp, installed inside the substantially planar casing box; a plurality of side wheels installed on sides of the hinged jointed sliding ramp, adapted to allow the hinged jointed sliding ramp to be slidably moveable inside the substantially planar casing box; a remote-controlled deployment mechanism configured to automatically deploy the hinged jointed sliding ramp between a stand-by position within the casing box on the floor of the train and a fully deployed position, such that a nose of the hinged jointed sliding ramp is slidably engaged with the station platform; and wherein, at least two mobile protection walls are positioned on the station platform and comprise tactile push buttons that are configured to trigger flashing lights installed on top of the at least one bollard on two mobile protection walls and to activate the remote controlled deployment mechanism of the D-MAR.

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First Claim