COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2019/773
of 16 May 2019
on the technical specification for interoperability relating to the operation and traffic management subsystem of the rail system within the European Union and repealing Decision 2012/757/EU
(Text with EEA relevance)
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
Article 4
Article 5
Article 6
ANNEX
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1.
Technical scope
1.2.
Geographical scope
1.3.
Content of this Regulation
2. DESCRIPTION OF SCOPE
2.1.
Staff and trains
2.2.
Principles
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Applicability to existing non TSI conform vehicles and infrastructure
3. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1.
Compliance with the essential requirements
3.2.
Essential requirements — overview
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Safety |
Reliability & Availability |
Health |
Environmental protection |
Technical compatibility |
Accessibility |
Essential requirements specific to operation and traffic management |
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1.4.1 |
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1.6.1 |
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4.2.1.2 |
Documentation for drivers |
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4.2.1.2.1 |
Driver's Rule book |
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4.2.1.2.2 |
Route book |
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4.2.1.2.2.1 |
Preparation of the Route book |
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4.2.1.2.2.2 |
Modification to Information contained within the route book |
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4.2.1.2.2.3 |
Informing the driver in real time |
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4.2.1.2.3 |
Time tables |
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4.2.1.2.4 |
Rolling stock |
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4.2.1.3 |
Documentation for railway undertaking staff other than drivers |
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4.2.1.4 |
Documentation for infrastructure manager's staff authorising train movements |
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4.2.1.5 |
Safety-related communications between train crew, other railway undertaking staff and staff authorising train movements |
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4.2.2.1 |
Train visibility |
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4.2.2.1.1 |
General requirement |
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4.2.2.1.2 |
Front end |
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4.2.2.1.3 |
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4.2.2.2 |
Train audibility |
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4.2.2.2.1 |
General requirement |
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4.2.2.2.2 |
Control |
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4.2.2.3 |
Vehicle identification |
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4.2.2.4 |
Safety of passengers and load |
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4.2.2.5 |
Route Compatibility and Train composition |
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4.2.2.5.1 |
Route Compatibility |
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4.2.2.5.2 |
Train composition |
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4.2.2.6 |
Train braking |
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4.2.2.6.1 |
Minimum requirements of the braking system |
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4.2.2.6.2 |
Braking performance |
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4.2.2.7 |
Ensuring that the train is in running order |
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4.2.2.7.1 |
General requirement |
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4.2.2.7.2 |
Pre-departure Data |
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4.2.2.8 |
Requirements for Signal and lineside marker sighting |
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4.2.2.9 |
Driver vigilance |
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4.2.3.1 |
Train planning |
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4.2.3.2 |
Identification of trains |
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4.2.3.3 |
Train departure |
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4.2.3.3.1 |
Checks and tests before departure |
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4.2.3.3.2 |
Informing the infrastructure manager of the train's operational status |
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4.2.3.4 |
Traffic management |
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4.2.3.4.1 |
General requirements |
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4.2.3.4.2 |
Train reporting |
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4.2.3.4.2.1 |
Data required for train position reporting |
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4.2.3.4.2.2 |
Predicted hand over time |
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4.2.3.4.3 |
Dangerous goods |
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4.2.3.4.4 |
Operational quality |
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4.2.3.5 |
Data recording |
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4.2.3.5.1 |
Recording of supervision data outside the train |
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4.2.3.5.2 |
Recording of supervision data on-board the train |
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4.2.3.6 |
Degraded operation |
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4.2.3.6.1 |
Advice to other users |
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4.2.3.6.2 |
Advice to train drivers |
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4.2.3.6.3 |
Contingency arrangements |
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4.2.3.7 |
Managing an emergency situation |
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4.2.3.8 |
Aid to train crew in the event of an incident or of a major rolling stock malfunction |
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4.4 |
ERTMS operating rules |
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4.6 |
Professional qualifications |
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4.7 |
Health and safety conditions |
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4.8 |
Additional information on infrastructure and vehicles |
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4.8.1 |
Infrastructure |
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4.8.2 |
vehicles |
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4. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SUBSYSTEM
4.1.
Introduction
4.2.
Functional and technical specifications of the subsystem
4.2.1.
Specifications relating to staff
4.2.1.1.
General requirements
4.2.1.2.
Documentation for drivers
4.2.1.2.1.
Driver's Rule Book
4.2.1.2.2.
Description of the line and the relevant line-side equipment associated with the lines worked over
4.2.1.2.2.1. Preparation of the Route Book
4.2.1.2.2.2. Modifications to information contained within the Route Book
4.2.1.2.2.3. Informing the driver in real time
4.2.1.2.3.
Timetables
4.2.1.2.4.
Rolling stock
4.2.1.3.
Documentation for railway undertaking staff other than drivers
4.2.1.4.
Documentation for infrastructure manager's staff authorising train movements
4.2.1.5.
Safety-related communications between train crew, other railway undertaking staff and staff authorising train movements
4.2.2.
Specifications relating to trains
4.2.2.1.
Train visibility
4.2.2.1.1.
General requirement
4.2.2.1.2.
Front-end
4.2.2.1.3.
Rear end
4.2.2.1.3.1. Passenger trains
4.2.2.1.3.2. Freight trains
Specific cases:
Reports:
Cooperation with neighbouring countries:
Phasing out:
4.2.2.2.
Train audibility
4.2.2.2.1.
General requirement
4.2.2.2.2.
Control
4.2.2.3.
Vehicle identification
4.2.2.4.
Safety of passengers and load
4.2.2.4.1.
Safety of load
4.2.2.4.2.
Safety of passengers
4.2.2.5.
Route compatibility and train composition
4.2.2.5.1.
Route compatibility
4.2.2.5.2.
Train composition
4.2.2.6.
Train braking
4.2.2.6.1.
Minimum requirements of the braking system
4.2.2.6.2.
Braking performance and maximum speed allowed
4.2.2.7.
Ensuring that the train is in running order
4.2.2.7.1.
General requirement
4.2.2.7.2.
Pre-departure data
4.2.2.8.
Requirements for signal and lineside marker sighting
4.2.2.9.
Driver vigilance
4.2.3.
Specifications relating to train operations
4.2.3.1.
Train planning
4.2.3.2.
Identification of trains
4.2.3.2.1.
Format of train running number
4.2.3.3.
Train departure
4.2.3.3.1.
Checks and tests before departure
4.2.3.3.2.
Informing the infrastructure manager of the train's operational status
4.2.3.4.
Traffic management
4.2.3.4.1.
General requirements
4.2.3.4.2.
Train reporting
4.2.3.4.2.1. Data required for train position reporting and predicted hand over time
4.2.3.4.3.
Dangerous goods
4.2.3.4.4.
Operational quality
4.2.3.5.
Data recording
4.2.3.5.1.
Recording of supervision data outside the train
4.2.3.5.2.
Recording of supervision data on-board the train
4.2.3.6.
Degraded operation
4.2.3.6.1.
Advice to other users
4.2.3.6.2.
Advice to train drivers
4.2.3.6.3.
Contingency arrangements
4.2.3.7.
Managing an emergency situation
4.2.3.8.
Aid to train crew in the event of an incident or of a major rolling stock malfunction
4.3.
Functional and technical specifications of the interfaces
4.3.1.
Interfaces with the infrastructure TSI (INF TSI)
Reference this Regulation |
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Reference INF TSI |
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Braking performance and maximum speed allowed |
4.2.2.6.2 |
Longitudinal track resistance |
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Modifications to information contained within the route book |
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Operating rules |
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Degraded operation |
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Parameters for the vehicle and train compatibility over the route intended for operation |
Appendix D1 |
Ascertain Compatibility of infrastructure and rolling stock after authorisation of rolling stock |
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4.3.2.
Interfaces with the control-command and signalling TSI (CCS TSI)
Reference this Regulation |
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Driver's Rule Book |
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Operating rules (normal and degraded conditions) |
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Operating rules |
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Requirements for lineside signal and marker sighting |
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Visibility of track-side control-command and signalling objects |
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Train braking |
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Train braking performance and characteristics |
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Driver's Rule Book |
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Use of sanding equipment On-board flange lubrication Use of composite brake blocks |
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Format of train running number |
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ETCS DMI |
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GSM-R DMI |
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Data recording |
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Interface to data recording for regulatory purposes |
4.2.14 |
Ensuring that the train is in running order |
4.2.2.7 |
Key management |
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Parameters for the vehicle and train compatibility over the route intended for operation |
Appendix D1 |
Route compatibility checks before the use of authorised vehicles |
4.9 |
4.3.3.
Interfaces with the rolling stock TSIs
4.3.3.1.
Interfaces with the locomotives and passenger rolling stock TSI (LOC&PAS TSI)
Reference this Regulation |
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Reference LOC&PAS TSI |
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Contingency arrangements |
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Rescue coupling |
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End coupling |
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axle load parameter |
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Train braking |
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Braking performance |
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Train visibility |
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External lights |
4.2.7.1 |
Train audibility |
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Horn (audible warning device) |
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Requirements for lineside signal and marker sighting |
4.2.2.8 |
External visibility |
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Optical characteristics of the windscreen |
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Internal lighting |
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Driver vigilance |
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Driver's activity control function |
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Recording of supervision data on-board the train |
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Recording device |
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Managing an emergency situation |
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Lifting diagram and instructions |
4.2.12.5 |
Rescue related descriptions |
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Route Compatibility and Train composition |
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Operating documentation |
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Minimum elements relevant to professional qualification for the tasks associated with ‘accompanying trains’ |
Appendix F |
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Sanding |
Appendix B |
Rolling stock characteristics for compatibility with train detection system based on track circuits — Isolating emissions |
4.2.3.3.1.1 |
Parameters for the vehicle and train compatibility over the route intended for operation |
Appendix D1 |
Route compatibility checks before the use of authorised vehicles |
4.9 |
4.3.3.2.
Interfaces with the freight wagons TSI (WAG TSI)
Reference this Regulation |
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Rear end |
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Attachment devices for rear-end signal |
4.2.6.3 |
Freight trains |
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Rear-end signal |
Appendix E |
Route Compatibility and Train composition |
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Gauging |
4.2.3.1 |
Route Compatibility and Train composition |
4.2.2.5 |
Compatibility with load carrying capacity of lines |
4.2.3. 2 |
Contingency arrangements |
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Strength of unit — Lifting and jacking |
4.2.2.2 |
Train braking |
4.2.2.6 |
Brake |
4.2.4 |
Parameters for the vehicle and train compatibility over the route intended for operation |
Appendix D1 |
Route compatibility checks before the use of authorised vehicles |
4.9 |
4.3.4.
Interfaces with the Energy TSI (ENE TSI)
Reference this Regulation |
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Reference ENE TSI |
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Route Compatibility and Train composition |
4.2.2.5 |
Maximum train current |
4.2.4.1 |
Preparation of the Route Book |
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Route Compatibility and Train composition |
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Separation sections: |
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Preparation of the Route Book |
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Phase |
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System |
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Parameters for the vehicle and train compatibility over the route intended for operation |
Appendix D1 |
Route compatibility checks before the use of authorised vehicles |
7.3.5 |
4.3.5.
Interfaces with the Safety in Railway Tunnels TSI (SRT TSI)
Reference this Regulation |
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Reference SRT TSI |
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Parameter |
Point |
Parameter |
Point |
Ensuring that the train is in running order |
4.2.2.7 |
Emergency rule |
4.4.1 |
Train departure |
4.2.3.3 |
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Degraded operation |
4.2.3.6 |
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Managing an emergency situation |
4.2.3.7 |
Tunnels emergency plan |
4.4.2 |
Exercises |
4.4.3 |
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Provision of on-train safety and emergency information to passengers |
4.4.5 |
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Professional competence |
4.6.1 |
Tunnel specific competence of the train crew and other staff |
4.6.1 |
4.3.6.
Interfaces with the Noise TSI (NOI TSI)
Reference this Regulation |
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Reference NOI TSI |
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Parameter |
Point |
Parameter |
Point |
Route compatibility and train composition |
4.2.2.5 |
Additional provisions for the application of this TSI to existing wagons |
7.2.2 |
Train planning |
4.2.3.1 |
Quieter routes |
Appendix D |
Contingency arrangements |
4.2.3.6.3 |
Specific rules for the operation of wagons on quieter routes in case of degraded operation |
4.4.1 |
4.3.7.
Interfaces with the Regulation (EU) No 1300/2014
(12)
, Person with Reduced Mobility TSI (PRM TSI)
Reference this Regulation |
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Reference PRM TSI |
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Parameter |
Point |
Parameter |
Point |
Professional Competence |
4.6.1 |
Infrastructure subsystem |
4.4.1 |
Minimum elements relevant to professional qualification for the tasks associated with ‘accompanying trains’ |
Appendix F |
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Professional Competence |
4.6.1 |
Rolling stock subsystem |
4.4.2 |
Minimum elements relevant to professional qualification for the tasks associated with ‘accompanying trains’ |
Appendix F |
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Route Compatibility and Train composition |
4.2.2.5 |
Rolling stock subsystem |
4.4.2 |
4.4.
Operating rules
4.4.1.
European Union railway system operational principles and rules
4.4.2.
National rules
4.4.3.
Acceptable Means of Compliance
4.4.4.
Transition from application of national rules to implementation of this Regulation
4.5.
Maintenance rules
4.6.
Professional competences
4.6.1.
Professional competence
4.6.2.
Language competence
4.6.2.1.
Principles
4.6.2.2.
Level of knowledge
4.6.3.
Initial and ongoing assessment of staff
4.6.3.1.
Basic elements
4.6.3.2.
Analysis and update of training needs
4.6.4.
Auxiliary staff
4.7.
Health and safety conditions
4.7.1.
Introduction
4.7.2.
Medical examinations and psychological assessments
4.7.2.1.
Before appointment
4.7.2.1.1.
Minimum content of the medical examination
4.7.2.1.2.
Psychological assessment
4.7.2.2.
After appointment
4.7.2.2.1.
Frequency of periodic medical examinations
4.7.2.2.2.
Minimum content of the periodic medical examination
4.7.2.2.3.
Additional medical examinations and/or psychological assessments
4.7.3.
Medical requirements
4.7.3.1.
General requirements
4.7.3.2.
Vision requirements
4.7.3.3.
Hearing requirements
4.8.
Additional information on infrastructure and vehicles
4.8.1.
Infrastructure
4.8.2.
Rolling stock
5. INTEROPERABILITY CONSTITUENTS
5.1.
Definition
5.2.
List of constituents
6. ASSESSMENT OF CONFORMITY AND/OR SUITABILITY FOR USE OF THE CONSTITUENTS AND VERIFICATION OF THE SUBSYSTEM
6.1.
Interoperability constituents
6.2.
Operation and traffic management subsystem
6.2.1.
Principles
7. IMPLEMENTATION
7.1.
Principles
7.2.
Specific cases
7.2.1.
Introduction
7.2.2.
List of specific cases
7.2.2.1.
Permanent specific case (P) Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia
7.2.2.2.
Permanent specific case Ireland and the UK for Northern Ireland
7.2.2.3.
Temporary specific case (T1) Ireland and United Kingdom
7.2.2.4.
Permanent specific case (P) Finland
Appendix A
ERTMS operational principles and rules
Appendix B
Common operational principles and rules
B1.
Fundamental operational principles
B2.
Common operational rules
1. SANDING
2. DEPARTURE OF THE TRAIN
3. NO AUTHORISATION FOR TRAIN MOVEMENT AT THE EXPECTED TIME
4. COMPLETE FAILURE OF FRONT END LIGHTS
4.1.
During good visibility
4.2.
During darkness or poor visibility
5. COMPLETE FAILURE OF A REAR END SIGNAL
6. FAILURE OF THE AUDIBLE WARNING DEVICE OF A TRAIN
7. FAILURE OF LEVEL CROSSING
7.1.
Stopping trains passing over a defective level crossing
7.2.
Passing trains over the defective level crossing (if authorised)
8. FAILURE OF VOICE RADIO COMMUNICATION
8.1.
Failure of train radio detected during train preparation
8.2.
Failure of voice radio communication when the train has entered service
All failure types
On-board Failure
9. RUNNING ON SIGHT
10. ASSISTANCE TO A FAILED TRAIN
11. AUTHORISATION TO PASS A SIGNAL SHOWING A STOP ASPECT/INDICATION
12. ANOMALIES IN LINESIDE SIGNALLING
13. EMERGENCY CALL
14. IMMEDIATE ACTIONS TO PREVENT DANGER TO TRAINS
15. FAILURE OF ON-BOARD EQUIPMENT
16. END OF AUTHORITY PASSED WITHOUT PERMISSION
17. FAILURE OF TRACKSIDE EQUIPMENT INCLUDING CATENARY
Appendix C
Safety related communications methodology
C1.
Oral communication
1.
Scope and Purpose
2.
Safety related communications
2.1.
Communication structure
2.2.
Communication methodology
2.3.
Communication content
Situation |
Terminology |
Term transferring the opportunity to speak to the opposite party |
‘Over’ |
Term confirming that the sent message has been received |
‘Received’ |
Term used to have the message repeated in the event of poor reception or misunderstanding |
‘Say again’ |
Term used to ascertain whether a read-back message exactly matches the sent message |
‘Correct’ |
Term used to indicate that a read-back message does not match the sent message |
‘Error (+ I say again)’ |
Term used to keep the other party waiting when there is a temporary break in the communication and the connection is not broken |
‘Wait’ |
Term used to tell the other party that the communication might be broken but should be resumed later on |
‘I call again’ |
Term used to indicate that the message has ended |
‘Out’ |
Situation |
Standard terminology |
Term used to indicate that there is an emergency situation |
‘Mayday, mayday, mayday’ |
3.
Communication rules
3.1.
International Phonetic Alphabet
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3.2.
Numbers
C2.
Operational instructions
1.
Introduction
2.
Content
3.
Delivery of the operational instruction
4.
Awareness of the operational instruction
5.
Monitoring of processed operational instruction
6.
European instructions
7.
Communication of an operational instruction
Situation |
Terminology |
Cancelling an operational instruction |
‘Cancel procedure’ |
If the message is then subsequently to be resumed, the procedure shall be repeated from the start |
‘Error during transmission’ |
When a transmission error is discovered by the sender, the sender shall request cancellation |
‘Error (+ prepare new form)’ Or ‘Error (+ I say again)’ |
Error during read back |
‘Error (+ I say again)’ |
Misunderstanding: if one of the parties does not fully understand a message, the message shall be repeated |
‘Say again (+ speak slowly)’ |
8.
Book of Forms
9.
Glossary of Railway Terminology
Appendix D
Route compatibility and Route Book
D1
Parameters for the vehicle and train compatibility over the route intended for operation
Route compatibility check interface |
Vehicle information (either from ERATV, the technical file, or any other appropriate means of information) |
Route information available in Register of Infrastructure (RINF) or provided by Infrastructure manager until RINF is complete |
Vehicle level |
Train level |
Procedure to check the vehicle and train compatibility over the route intended for operation |
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Traffic loads and load carrying capacity of infrastructure |
Static axle loads and design and operational masses in the following load cases:
Maximum design speed; Vehicle length; The position of the axles along the unit (axle spacing). Static compatibility check for Wagons: Permissible payload for different line categories according to WAG TSI. |
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x |
x |
The static compatibility checks for vehicles and, when necessary in accordance with the information provided by the infrastructure manager, the dynamic compatibility checks for trains shall be performed according to the procedure(s) or relevant information provided by the infrastructure manager through RINF under the parameter 1.1.1.1.2.4.4. For freight wagons: The static compatibility check is performed according to the following sections of EN 15528:2015: 4 to 7, Annex A, Annex D or, for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland networks, relevant national rules in accordance with 4.2.7.4 (4) of Commission Regulation (EU) No 1299/2014(1). |
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Gauging |
Vehicle gauge:
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X |
X |
Comparison of the declared reference profiles between Vehicle/Train and the intended route. For the specific cases referred to in TSI 1302/2014 section 7.3.2.2 and TSI 1299/2014 sections 7.7.17.2 and 7.7.17.9 a specific procedure for route compatibility check can be applied. For such purpose, the Infrastructure Manager shall make available the relevant information. The infrastructure manager shall identify particular points which deviate from the declared reference profile in RINF parameters: 1.1.1.1.3.1.1 and 1.2.1.0.3.4. For these cases, RINF shall be updated accordingly (parameters: 1.1.1.1.3.1.2, 1.1.1.1.3.1.3). Note: Additional discussion between Infrastructure Manager and Railway Undertaking might be needed for checking these specific points. |
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Vertical radius |
Minimum vertical:
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X |
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Comparison of the declared minimum radius of vertical curve between vehicle and the intended route. |
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Train detection systems |
Type of train detection systems for which the vehicle has been designed and assessed |
Specific to the French network:
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X |
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Comparison of the declared type of train detection system(s) between Vehicle and the intended route. Note: At vehicle authorisation, based on TSIs and national rules, the technical compatibility between the Vehicle and all train detection system(s) of the network(s) in the area of use is verified. In duly-justified cases (e.g. problems of non-detection of the vehicle occurring during operation), tests and/or checks could be done after vehicle authorisation, involving Railway Undertaking and Infrastructure Manager. |
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Hot axle box detection |
Axle bearing condition monitoring (hot axles box detection) |
Specific to the French, Italian and Swedish networks:
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X |
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For existing non-TSI compliant vehicle: Comparison of the declared compliance to track side HABD between vehicle and the intended route, when the network(s) of the area of use is composed of more than one ‘type’ of track side HABD. If the network(s) of the area of use is composed by only one type of trackside hot axle box detector, no route compatibility check is needed. Note: For TSI compliant vehicle: Compatibility with tracksides for network(s) of an area of use is verified at authorisation phase. Any specificity of the network has to be covered by a specific case. |
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Running characteristics |
Combination(s) of maximum speed and maximum cant deficiency to which the vehicle was authorised (operational envelope that the vehicle has been assessed for); Rail inclination. |
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X |
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Comparison of the combination of maximum speed, maximum cant deficiency and rail inclination(s), to which the Vehicle is assessed, with the cant deficiency, speed and rail inclination(s) declared in RINF or information provided by Infrastructure Manager. In case vehicle characteristics don't match infrastructure characteristics and the compatibility between the vehicle and the route might be compromised, the Infrastructure Manager shall provide the exact combination of speed and cant deficiency for the specific points in which the compatibility might be compromised within one month, free of charge and in an electronic format. Note: The output of the check should be taken into account by the Railway Undertaking for the route book preparation. Operational conditions might be imposed as a result of this check (e.g. speed restriction for a section of line). |
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Wheelset |
Wheel set gauge |
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X |
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Comparison of the wheelset gauge with track gauge of the intended route. |
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Wheelset |
Minimum in-service wheel diameter |
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X |
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Comparison of the minimum wheel diameter between Vehicle and the intended route. |
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Wheelset |
Type of changeover facilities to which the vehicle is designed for |
|
X |
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Comparison of the type(s) of changeover facilities to which the vehicle is designed for with the type(s) of track gauge changeover facilities of the intended route. |
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Minimum curve |
Minimum horizontal curve radius capability |
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X |
X |
Comparison of the minimum horizontal curve radius between vehicle and the intended route. |
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Braking |
Emergency braking and maximum service brake: Stopping distance, Maximum deceleration, for the load condition ‘design mass under normal payload’ at the design maximum speed. For general operation (*1), in addition to the above data: brake weight percentage (lambda) |
If yes:
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X |
X |
For pre-defined formation (as referred in section 2.2.1 of TSI 1302/2014): Comparison of the declared stopping distance and maximum train deceleration between Rolling Stock and the intended route for each load condition per design maximum speed. For general operation (*1) : No specific suggested procedure, to be covered by Railway Undertaking safety management system. |
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Braking |
Thermal capacity:
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X |
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Comparison of the vehicle reference case with the intended route characteristics. Note: RINF or information provided by Infrastructure Manager, indicates location of change in km, gradient length can be calculated by extracting data. |
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Braking |
Maximum gradient on which the unit is kept stationary by the parking brake alone (if the vehicle is fitted with it) |
|
X |
X |
Comparison of the declared maximum gradient profile between vehicle and the intended route. Note: The output of the comparison should be taken into account by the Safety Management System of the Railway Undertaking (e.g. use of additional means) |
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Magnetic track brake |
Possibility of preventing the use of the magnetic brake (only if fitted with magnetic brake) |
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X |
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Verification if the use of magnetic track brake is allowed in the intended route. Notes: Where magnetic brake is allowed, the infrastructure manager shall provide the conditions of its use. The output of the check should be taken into account by the Safety Management System of the Railway Undertaking (e.g. preventing the use of magnetic track brake in the section of line). |
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Eddy current track brake |
Possibility of preventing the use of the eddy current brake (only if fitted with eddy current brake) |
|
X |
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Verification if the use of Eddy current track brake is allowed in the intended route. Notes: Where Eddy current track brake is allowed, the infrastructure manager shall provide the conditions of its use. The output of the check should be taken into account by the Safety Management System of the Railway Undertaking (e.g. preventing the use of eddy current track brake in the section of line). |
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Weather conditions |
Temperature range |
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X |
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Comparison of the declared temperature range between vehicle and the intended route. Note: The Safety Management System of the Railway Undertaking shall consider any possible restrictions when the compared temperature range diverge. |
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Weather conditions |
Snow, ice and hail condition |
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X |
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Comparison of the declared vehicle ‘Snow, ice and hail condition’ (e.g. S1) with and the ‘Existence of severe climatic conditions’ in the intended route. Note: The Safety Management System of the Railway Undertaking shall consider any possible restrictions. Discussion between Railway Undertaking and Infrastructure Manager to identify the possible restrictions. |
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Voltages and frequencies |
Energy supply system:
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Specific cases defined in TSI ENE 1301/2014 section 7.4.2.2.1:
|
X |
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Comparison of the declared voltage between vehicle and the intended route of the traction supply system (nominal voltage and frequency) and type of contact line system. |
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Regenerative brake |
Possibility of preventing the use of the regenerative brake (only if fitted with regenerative brake) |
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X |
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Verification if the use of the regenerative brake is allowed in the intended route or under specific conditions. Note: The output of the check should be taken into account by the Safety Management System of the Railway Undertaking (e.g. preventing the use of the regenerative brake in the section of line). |
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Current limitation |
Electric units equipped with power or current limitation function. |
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X |
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Verification if the intended route require that the vehicle is equipped with a current or power limitation. Note: TSI-compliant Rolling Stock with a maximum power higher than 2MW are equipped with current or power limitation. |
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Pantograph |
Maximum current at standstill per pantograph for each DC systems the vehicle is equipped for |
|
X |
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Comparison of the declared maximum current at standstill per pantograph for each DC systems, between vehicle and the intended route. |
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Pantograph |
Height of interaction of pantograph with contact wires (over top of rail) for each energy supply system the vehicle is equipped for |
|
X |
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Comparison of the height of interaction of pantograph with contact wires, for each energy supply system, between the vehicle and the intended route. |
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Pantograph |
Pantograph head for each energy supply system the vehicle is equipped for |
|
X |
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Comparison of the pantograph head geometry (including insulated or nor not insulated horns for 1 950 mm), for each energy supply system, between the vehicle and the intended route. |
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Pantograph |
Material of pantograph contact strip the vehicle may be equipped with for each energy supply system the vehicle is equipped for |
|
X |
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Comparison of material of pantograph contact strip, for each energy supply system, between the vehicle and the intended route. |
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Pantograph |
Mean contact force curve |
|
X |
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Comparison of mean contact force between the vehicle and the intended route:
Note: A TSI-compliant vehicle is authorised with a mean contact force within limits values defined in EN 50367:2012 Table 6. |
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Pantograph |
Number of pantographs in contact with the overhead contact line (OCL) (for each energy supply system the vehicle is equipped for); Shortest distance between two pantographs in contact with the OCL (for each energy supply system the vehicle is equipped for; for single and, if applicable, multiple operation) (only if number of raised pantographs is more than 1); Type of OCL used for the test of current collection performance (for each energy supply system the vehicle is equipped for) (only if number of raised pantographs is more than 1). |
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X |
X |
For pre-defined formation (as referred in section 2.2.1 of TSI 1302/2014): For each energy supply system:
For general operation (*1) : Covered by Railway Undertaking safety management system, considering the conditions imposed by the Infrastructure Manager, as in RINF or information provided by Infrastructure Manager. Note: The output of the comparison, concerning a minimum distance between two raised pantographs, might result in operational constraint on the vehicle to be considered by the safety management system of the Railway Undertaking (e.g. a two pantographs raised Electrical Multiple Units is forced to lower one pantograph). |
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Pantograph |
Automatic dropping device (ADD) fitted (for each energy supply system the vehicle is equipped for) |
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X |
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Verification if the intended route(s) require that the vehicle is equipped with an automatic dropping device. |
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Specific to the French network: Phase separation |
Distance between cab and pantograph for reverse or multiple unit |
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x |
Verification if the positioning of signboards identifying the place where driver is allowed to raise pantographs or close circuit breakers again on the intended route(s) is compatible with the distance between cab and pantograph for reverse or multiple unit. Where there is incompatibility, the signboard is to be moved and be settled far enough to ensure drivers do not raise pantographs too early. |
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Tunnel |
Fire safety category |
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X |
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Comparison between fire safety category of vehicle and intended route. |
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train length |
Train length |
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X |
X |
For fixed and pre-defined formation (as referred in section 2.2.1 of TSI 1302/2014): Comparison of unit(s) length (single or multiple operation) with the ‘siding and platform’ length(s) of the intended route. For general operation (*1) : Verification of the composed train length with the ‘siding and platform’ length(s) of the intended route. Note: The output of the check should be taken into account by the Railway Undertaking in its Safety Management System. Operational conditions might be imposed as a result of this check. |
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Platform height and access and egress |
Platform heights for which the vehicle is designed |
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X |
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Comparison of platform heights between the vehicle and the intended route. Note: The output of the check should be taken into account by the Railway Undertaking in its Safety Management System. Operational conditions might be imposed as a result of this check. |
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ETCS |
ETCS System Compatibility |
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X |
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Comparison ETCS System Compatibility value in RINF is included in the vehicle authorisation. |
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ETCS |
Train Integrity |
|
X |
X |
Comparison that vehicle/train is able to confirm the train integrity if required by trackside. |
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GSM-R |
Radio System Compatibility Voice |
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X |
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Comparison Radio System Compatibility voice value in RINF is included in the vehicle authorisation. |
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GSM-R |
Radio System Compatibility Data |
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X |
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Comparison Radio System Compatibility data value in RINF is included in the vehicle authorisation. |
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GSM-R |
SIM Card GSM-R Home Network |
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X |
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Comparison that the SIM Card GSM-R Home Network is in the list of GSM-R networks with roaming agreement for all sections in the route. This has to be performed for all SIM Cards in the vehicle (Voice and Data). |
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GSM-R |
Sim card support of group ID 555 |
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X |
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Check that the Group ID 555 is used trackside. If this is not configured on-board, alternative operational procedures should be prior established with the Infrastructure Manager. |
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Class B |
Class B train protection legacy system |
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X |
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Comparison of name and version of the Class B train protection legacy system. |
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Class B |
Class B radio legacy system |
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X |
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Comparison of name and version of the Class B radio legacy system. |
D2
Elements the infrastructure manager has to provide to the railway undertaking for the Route Book
Number |
Route Book |
1 |
Generic information regarding the infrastructure manager |
1.1 |
infrastructure manager's Name |
2 |
Maps and Diagrams |
2.1 |
Map: schematic overview including |
2.1.1 |
Line sections |
2.1.2 |
Principal locations (stations, yards, junctions, freight terminals) |
2.2 |
Line diagram |
2.2.1 |
Indication of running lines, loops catch/trap points and access to sidings |
2.2.2 |
Principal locations (stations, yards, junctions, freight terminals) and their position relative to the line |
2.2.3 |
Location, type and name of all fixed signals relevant for trains |
2.3 |
Station/Yard/Depot diagrams |
2.3.1 |
Name of location |
2.3.2 |
Type of location passenger terminal, freight terminal, yard, depot |
2.3.3 |
Location, type and identification of fixed signals that protect danger points |
2.3.4 |
Identification and plan of tracks, including switches |
2.3.5 |
Identification of platforms |
2.3.6 |
Length of platforms |
2.3.7 |
Height of platforms |
2.3.8 |
Curvature of platforms |
2.3.9 |
Identification of loops |
2.3.10 |
Other installations |
3 |
Specific Line Segment information |
3.1 |
General Characteristics |
3.1.1 |
Line segment extremity 1 |
3.1.2 |
Line segment extremity 2 |
3.1.3 |
Lineside indications of distance (frequency, appearance and positioning) |
3.1.4 |
Maximum permissible speed for each track, including, if necessary, differential speeds relating to certain types of train |
3.1.5 |
Any other information the driver shall be aware of |
3.1.6 |
Specific geographical information required on the local infrastructure |
3.1.7 |
Means of Communication with the traffic management/control centre in normal, degraded and emergency situation |
3.2 |
Specific Technical Characteristics |
3.2.1 |
Gradient percentage |
3.2.2 |
Gradient location |
3.2.3 |
Tunnels: location, name, length, specific information such as the existence of walkways and points of safe egress as well as the location of safe areas where evacuation of passengers may take place; fire safety categorisation |
3.2.4 |
Non-stopping areas: identification, location, type |
3.2.5 |
Industrial risks — locations where it is dangerous for the driver to step out |
3.2.6 |
Locations of areas designated for testing the sanding equipment (if existing) |
3.2.7 |
Type of signalling system and corresponding operational regime (double track, reversible working, left or right hand running, etc.) |
3.2.8 |
Type of track to train radio equipment. |
3.3 |
Energy subsystem |
3.3.1 |
Energy supply system (voltage and frequency) |
3.3.2 |
Maximum train current |
3.3.3 |
Restriction related to power consumption of specific electric traction unit(s) |
3.3.4 |
Restriction related to the position of Multiple Traction unit(s) to comply with contact line separation (position of pantograph) |
3.3.5 |
Location of neutral sections |
3.3.6 |
Location of areas that shall be passed with lowered pantographs. |
3.3.7 |
Conditions applying with regard to regenerative braking |
3.3.8 |
Maximum current at standstill per pantograph |
3.4 |
Control-Command and Signalling subsystem |
3.4.1 |
Need for more than one system active simultaneously |
3.4.2 |
Special conditions to switch over between different class B train protection, control and warning systems |
3.4.3 |
Special technical conditions required to switch over between ERTMS/ETCS and Class B systems |
3.4.4 |
Special instructions (location) to switch over between different radio systems |
3.4.5 |
Permissibility to use Eddy-current brake |
3.4.6 |
Permissibility to use magnetic brake |
3.5 |
Operation and Traffic Management subsystem |
3.5.1 |
Operating language |
Appendix E
Language and communication level
Level |
Description |
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4 |
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3 |
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Appendix F
Minimum elements relevant to professional qualification for the tasks associated with ‘accompanying trains’
1.
General requirements
2.
Professional knowledge
2.1.
General professional knowledge
2.2.
Knowledge of operational procedures and safety systems relevant to the tasks
2.3.
Knowledge of rolling stock
2.4.
Knowledge of the route
2.5.
Knowledge on passenger safety
3.
Ability to put the knowledge into practice
Appendix G
Minimum elements relevant to professional qualification for the task of preparing trains
1.
General requirements
2.
Professional knowledge
2.1.
General professional knowledge
2.2.
Knowledge of operational procedures and safety systems relevant to the task
2.3.
Knowledge of train equipment
3.
Ability to put the knowledge into practice
Appendix H
European Vehicle Number and linked alphabetical marking on the bodywork
1. GENERAL PROVISIONS ON THE EUROPEAN VEHICLE NUMBER
2. GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR EXTERNAL MARKINGS
3. WAGONS
7369 553-4 Zcs |
0691 235-2 Tanoos |
4796 100-8 Slpss |
01 87 |
3320 644-7 |
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TEN |
F-SNCF |
Ks |
01 87 |
3320 644-7 |
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TEN |
F-SNCF |
Ks-xy |
4. COACHES AND HAULED PASSENGER STOCK
F-SNCF |
61 87 20 - 72 021 - 7 |
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B10 tu |
5. LOCOMOTIVES, POWER CARS AND SPECIAL VEHICLES
6. ALPHABETICAL MARKING OF THE INTEROPERABILITY CAPABILITY
Appendix I
List of areas for which national rules may continue to apply according to Article 8 of Directive (EU) 2016/798
1. AREAS FOR NATIONAL RULES
2. LIST OF OPEN POINTS
Appendix J
Glossary
Term |
Definition |
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Accident |
As defined in Article 3 of Directive (EU) 2016/798. |
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Authorising train movements |
The operation of equipment in signalling centres, electric traction current supply control rooms and traffic control centres that permits train movement. This does not include those staff employed by a railway undertaking who are responsible for management of resources such as train crew or rolling stock. |
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Competence |
The qualification and experience necessary to safely and reliably undertake the task being performed. Experience may be gained as part of the training process. |
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Dangerous goods |
As covered by Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the inland transport of dangerous goods(1) |
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Degraded operation |
Operation resulting from an unplanned event that prevents the normal delivery of train services. |
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Despatch (= dispatch) |
See Train despatch |
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Driver |
As defined in Article 3 of Directive 2007/59/EC. |
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Emergency call |
Call set up in some dangerous situations to warn all trains/shunting movements in a defined area. |
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End of authority passed without permission |
An end of authority passed without permission is any occasion when a train proceeds beyond the end of authority in the following circumstances:
This covers movement authority as described in ETCS and authority to move covered by instructions/signalling. Any case in which a vehicle without any traction unit attached or a train that is unattended runs away is not included. |
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European instruction |
An harmonised operational instruction giving a similar content to train drivers across the European Union in order for them to answer in a similar manner to similar situation. |
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Evacuation |
Evacuation of a train is when all passengers are instructed to leave the train and go on to the infrastructure under the supervision of on-board staff. On-board staff having agreed with the signaller or other responsible infrastructure manager staff, that it is safe to do so. |
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Exceptional transport |
A vehicle and/or the load carried which because of construction/design, dimensions or weight does not meet the parameters of the route and requires special authority for the movement and may require special conditions over part or its entire journey. |
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Health and Safety Conditions |
In the context of this Regulation, this refers only to the medical and psychological qualifications required to operate the relevant elements of the subsystem. |
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Hot axle box |
An axle box and bearing that has exceeded its maximum designed operating temperature. |
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Incident |
As defined in Article 3 of Directive (EU) 2016/798. |
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Length of train |
Total length of all vehicles over buffers including locomotive(s) |
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Loop |
Track, connected to the main track, used for passing, crossing and stabling. |
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National instruction |
An instruction defined at national level or by an infrastructure manager which covers situations specific to a Class B system or the transition between class A and class B systems. |
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Operating Language |
The language or languages used in daily operation an infrastructure manager and published in its Network Statement, for the communication of operational or safety related messages between the staff of the infrastructure manager and the railway undertaking. |
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Operational instruction |
Formal information exchanged between signaller and train driver so as to ensure/continue railway operation in specific situations. The operational instruction exists at both national and European levels. |
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Passenger |
Person (other than an employee with specific duties on the train) travelling by train or on railway property before or after a train journey. |
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Performance monitoring |
The systematic observation and recording of the performance of the train service and the infrastructure for the purpose of bringing about improvements in the performance of both. |
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Qualification |
The physical and psychological suitability for the task together with the required knowledge. |
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Real time |
The ability to exchange or process information on specified events (such as arrival at a station, passing a station or departure from a station) on the trains journey as they occur. |
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Reporting point |
A point on the trains schedule where reporting of the arrival, departure or passing time is required. |
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Route |
The particular section or sections of line |
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Safety-critical task |
Task performed by staff when they control or affect the movement of a train, which could affect railway safety. |
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Scheduled stop |
Planned stop for commercial or operational reasons. |
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Siding |
Any track(s) within an operational point which is not used for operational routing of a train. |
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Signaller |
Performer in charge of the route setting of trains/shunting movements and of issuing instructions to drivers. |
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Staff |
Employees working for a railway undertaking or an infrastructure manager, or their contractors, undertaking tasks as specified in this Regulation. |
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Stop aspect |
Any signal aspect that does not allow the driver to pass the signal. |
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Stopping point |
A location identified in the schedule of a train where the train is planned to stop, usually to carry out a specific activity such as allowing passengers to join and leave the train. |
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Timetable |
Document or system that gives details of a train(s) schedule over a particular route. |
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Timing point |
A location identified in the schedule of a train where a specific time is identified. This time may be an arrival time, departure time or in the case of a train not scheduled to stop at that location the passing time. |
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Traction unit |
A powered vehicle able to move itself and other vehicles to which it may be coupled. |
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Train |
A train is defined as (a) traction unit(s) with or without coupled railway vehicles with train data available operating between two or more defined points. |
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Train despatch |
The indication to the person driving the train that all station or depot activities are completed and that, as far as the staff responsible are concerned, movement authority has been granted for the train. |
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Train crew |
Members of the on-board staff of a train, who are certified as competent and appointed by a railway undertaking to carry out specific, designated safety related tasks on the train, for example the driver or the guard. |
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Train preparation |
Ensuring that a train is in a fit condition to enter service, that the train equipment is correctly deployed and the train composition matches the train's designated route(s). Train preparation also includes technical inspections carried out prior to the train entering service. |
Abbreviation |
Explanation |
AC |
Alternating current |
ATP |
Automatic Train Protection |
CCS |
Control-Command and Signalling |
CEN |
European Committee for Standardisation (Comité Européen de Normalisation) |
COTIF |
Convention Concerning International Carriage by Rail (Convention relative aux Transports Internationaux Ferroviaires) |
dB |
Decibels |
DC |
Direct Current |
DMI |
Driver Machine Interface |
EC |
European Community |
ECG |
Electro Cardiogram |
EIRENE |
European Integrated Railway Radio Enhanced Network |
EN |
Euro-norm |
ENE |
Energy |
ERA |
European Union Agency for Railways |
ERATV |
European Register of Authorised Types of Vehicles |
ERTMS |
European Rail Traffic Management System |
ETCS |
European Train Control System |
EU |
European Union |
FRS |
Functional Requirement Specification |
GSM-R |
Global System for Mobile Communications — Rail |
IM |
Infrastructure Manager |
INF |
Infrastructure |
OPE |
Operation and Traffic Management |
OSJD |
Organisation for Cooperation between Railways |
PPV/PPW |
Russian abbreviation for Prawila Polzowaniia Wagonami w mejdunarodnom soobqenii = Rules for use of railway vehicles in international traffic |
RINF |
Register of Infrastructure |
RST |
Rolling Stock |
RU |
Railway Undertaking |
SMS |
Safety Management System |
SPAD |
Signal Passed at Danger |
SRS |
System Requirement Specification |
TAF |
Telematic Applications for Freight |
TEN |
Trans-European Network |
TPS |
Train Protection System |
TSI |
Technical Specification for Interoperability |
UIC |
International Union of Railways (Union Internationale des Chemins de fer) |
Locomotives and passenger rolling stock (LOC&PAS) TSI |
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1302/2014 of 18 November 2014 concerning a technical specification for interoperability relating to the ‘rolling stock — locomotives and passenger rolling stock’ subsystem of the rail system in the European Union |
Control-command and signalling (CCS) TSI |
Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/919 of 27 May 2016 on the technical specification for interoperability relating to the ‘control-command and signalling’ subsystems of the rail system in the European Union |
Noise (NOI) TSI |
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1304/2014 of 26 November 2014 on the technical specification for interoperability relating to the subsystem ‘rolling stock — noise’ amending Decision 2008/232/EC and repealing Decision 2011/229/EU |
Wagon (WAG) TSI |
Commission Regulation (EU) No 321/2013 of 13 March 2013 concerning the technical specification for interoperability relating to the subsystem ‘rolling stock — freight wagons’ of the rail system in the European Union and repealing Decision 2006/861/EC |
Persons with reduced mobility (PRM) TSI |
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1300/2014 of 18 November 2014 on the technical specifications for interoperability relating to accessibility of the Union's rail system for persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility |
Energy (ENE) TSI |
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1301/2014 of 18 November 2014 on the technical specifications for interoperability relating to the ‘energy’ subsystem of the rail system in the Union |
Infrastructure (INF) TSI |
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1299/2014 of 18 November 2014 on the technical specifications for interoperability relating to the ‘infrastructure’ subsystem of the rail system in the European Union |
Safety in Railway Tunnels (SRT) TSI |
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1303/2014 of 18 November 2014 concerning the technical specification for interoperability relating to ‘safety in railway tunnels’ of the rail system of the European Union |