Principles

Reading distances
The size of lettering and pictograms on
the signs must be established in relation
to the intended reading distance.
There are 4 basic sizes ranging from
Small to Extra-Large for the main
wayfinding signs in the stations, plus two
extreme sizes for monumental lettering
(XXL) and for notices (XS).
The diagram below demonstrates the
relationship between intended reading
distances (symbolised by the icon),
height of the capital letters (symbolised
by the CH icon) and the font size
expressed in points (symbolised by the
Aa icon).

XS S M L XL XXL
CH 18.75 mm CH 37.5 mm CH 45 mm CH 75 mm CH 90 mm CH 138 mm
Aa 80 pt Aa 160 pt Aa 190 pt Aa 320 pt Aa 380 pt Aa 580 pt
3.5 m 7m 9m 14 m 18 m 27 m

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Station Services and Systems ESB 004

Figure 4.3.4.7 – Suspended SPI Set Out Gauge Side Elevation

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Figure 4.3.6.5 – Suspended Synchronised LED Platform Clock Set Out Gauge Side Elevation

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