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Railroad Standards

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tomsouls

Structural
Apr 27, 1999
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I am interested in finding the standard for steps to board and/or disembark from a passenger train and the location of the RR platform to the last step.<br>
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If possible can you tell me what the standards are and where I might find them.<br>
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Thank you
 
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