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plural handrails
A rail which can be held, such as on the side of a staircase, ramp or other walkway, and serving as a support or guard. quotations examples
Walkways and handrails were also upgraded during the work, to improve safety for maintenance staff.
2020 July 15, “Network News: £2 million repairs complete at Eskmeals viaduct”, in Rail, page 22
A moving continuous belt-like rail on either side of an escalator which users can hold on to for support. quotations examples
We trialled a new ultraviolet system that runs under the handrail of an escalator, killing the virus. We are rolling that out at more than 100 stations.
2020 December 2, Andy Byford talks to Paul Clifton, “I enjoy really big challenges...”, in Rail, page 54