A modular foot platform for a driver's cab of a rail vehicle includes at least a base frame having a height adjustment mechanism, an intermediate frame mounted on the base frame, and a step plate lying on the intermediate frame. The height adjustment mechanism includes at least one operating element, which is disposed at least partially in a region on or above the top side of the step plate, which top side faces away from the base frame. A rail vehicle having a driver's cab and a modular foot platform disposed therein is also provided.