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
(Text with EEA relevance)
Article 1
Subject matter
Article 2
Scope
Article 3
Open points
Article 4
Specific cases
Article 5
Notification of bilateral agreements
Article 6
Projects at an advanced stage of development
Article 7
‘EC’ certificate of verification
Article 8
Conformity assessment
Article 9
Implementation
Article 10
Innovative solutions
Article 11
Repeal
Article 12
Entry into force
ANNEX
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1.
Technical Scope
1.2.
Geographical Scope
1.3.
Content of this TSI
2. DEFINITION AND SCOPE OF SUBSYSTEM
2.1.
Definition of the infrastructure subsystem
2.2.
Interfaces of this TSI with other TSIs
2.3.
Interfaces of this TSI with the Persons with Reduced Mobility TSI
2.4.
Interfaces of this TSI with the Safety in Railway Tunnels TSI
2.5.
Relation to the safety management system
3. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
TSI point |
Title of TSI point |
Safety |
Reliability Availability |
Health |
Environmental protection |
Technical compatibility |
Accessibility |
4.2.3.1 |
Structure gauge |
1.1.1, 2.1.1 |
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1.5 |
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4.2.3.2 |
Distance between track centres |
1.1.1, 2.1.1 |
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1.5 |
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4.2.3.3 |
Maximum gradients |
1.1.1 |
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1.5 |
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4.2.3.4 |
Minimum radius of horizontal curve |
1.1.3 |
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1.5 |
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4.2.3.5 |
Minimum radius of vertical curve |
1.1.3 |
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1.5 |
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4.2.4.1 |
Nominal track gauge |
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1.5 |
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4.2.4.2 |
Cant |
1.1.1, 2.1.1 |
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1.5 |
1.6.1 |
4.2.4.3 |
Cant deficiency |
1.1.1 |
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1.5 |
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4.2.4.4 |
Abrupt change of cant deficiency |
2.1.1 |
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4.2.4.5 |
Equivalent conicity |
1.1.1, 1.1.2 |
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1.5 |
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4.2.4.6 |
Railhead profile for plain line |
1.1.1, 1.1.2 |
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1.5 |
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4.2.4.7 |
Rail inclination |
1.1.1, 1.1.2 |
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1.5 |
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4.2.5.1 |
Design geometry of switches and crossings |
1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3 |
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1.5 |
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4.2.5.2 |
Use of swing nose crossings |
1.1.2, 1.1.3 |
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4.2.5.3 |
Maximum unguided length of fixed obtuse crossings |
1.1.1, 1.1.2 |
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1.5 |
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4.2.6.1 |
Track resistance to vertical loads |
1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3 |
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1.5 |
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4.2.6.2 |
Longitudinal track resistance |
1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3 |
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1.5 |
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4.2.6.3 |
Lateral track resistance |
1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3 |
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1.5 |
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4.2.7.1 |
Resistance of new bridges to traffic loads |
1.1.1, 1.1.3 |
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1.5 |
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4.2.7.2 |
Equivalent vertical loading for new earthworks and earth pressure effects imposed on new structures |
1.1.1, 1.1.3 |
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1.5 |
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4.2.7.3 |
Resistance of new structures over or adjacent to tracks |
1.1.1, 1.1.3 |
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1.5 |
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4.2.7.4 |
Resistance of existing bridges and earthworks to traffic loads |
1.1.1, 1.1.3 |
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1.5 |
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4.2.8.1 |
The immediate action limit for alignment |
1.1.1, 1.1.2 |
1.2 |
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4.2.8.2 |
The immediate action limit for longitudinal level |
1.1.1, 1.1.2 |
1.2 |
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4.2.8.3 |
The immediate action limit for track twist |
1.1.1, 1.1.2 |
1.2 |
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4.2.8.4 |
The immediate action limit of track gauge as isolated defect |
1.1.1, 1.1.2 |
1.2 |
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4.2.8.5 |
The immediate action limit for cant |
1.1.1, 1.1.2 |
1.2 |
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4.2.8.6 |
The immediate action limit for switches and crossings |
1.1.1, 1.1.2 |
1.2 |
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1.5 |
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4.2.9.1 |
Usable length of platforms |
1.1.1, 2.1.1 |
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1.5 |
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4.2.9.2 |
Platform height |
1.1.1, 2.1.1 |
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1.5 |
1.6.1 |
4.2.9.3 |
Platform offset |
1.1.1, 2.1.1 |
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1.5 |
1.6.1 |
4.2.9.4 |
Track layout alongside platforms |
1.1.1, 2.1.1 |
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1.5 |
1.6.1 |
4.2.10.1 |
Maximum pressure variations in tunnels |
1.1.1, 2.1.1 |
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1.5 |
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4.2.10.2 |
Effect of cross winds |
1.1.1, 2.1.1 |
1.2 |
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1.5 |
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4.2.10.3 |
Ballast pick-up |
1.1.1 |
1.2 |
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1.5 |
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4.2.11.1 |
Location markers |
1.1.1 |
1.2 |
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4.2.11.2 |
Equivalent conicity in service |
1.1.1, 1.1.2 |
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1.5 |
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4.2.12.2 |
Toilet discharge |
1.1.5 |
1.2 |
1.3.1 |
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1.5 |
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4.2.12.3 |
Train external cleaning facilities |
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1.2 |
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1.5 |
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4.2.12.4 |
Water restocking |
1.1.5 |
1.2 |
1.3.1 |
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1.5 |
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4.2.12.5 |
Refuelling |
1.1.5 |
1.2 |
1.3.1 |
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1.5 |
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4.2.12.6 |
Electric shore supply |
1.1.5 |
1.2 |
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1.5 |
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4.4 |
Operating rules |
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1.2 |
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4.5 |
Maintenance rules |
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1.2 |
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4.6 |
Professional qualifications |
1.1.5 |
1.2 |
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4.7 |
Health and safety conditions |
1.1.5 |
1.2 |
1.3 |
1.4.1 |
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4. DESCRIPTION OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE SUBSYSTEM
4.1.
Introduction
4.2.
Functional and technical specifications of subsystem
4.2.1.
TSI Categories of Line
Traffic code |
Gauge |
Axle load [t] |
Line speed [km/h] |
Usable length of platform [m] |
P1 |
GC |
17 (*1) |
250-350 |
400 |
P2 |
GB |
20 (*1) |
200-250 |
200-400 |
P3 |
DE3 |
22,5 (*2) |
120-200 |
200-400 |
P4 |
GB |
22,5 (*2) |
120-200 |
200-400 |
P5 |
GA |
20 (*2) |
80-120 |
50-200 |
P6 |
G1 |
12 (*2) |
n.a. |
n.a. |
P1520 |
S |
22,5 (*2) |
80-160 |
35-400 |
P1600 |
IRL1 |
22,5 (*2) |
80-160 |
75-240 |
4.2.2.
Basic parameters characterising the infrastructure subsystem
4.2.2.1.
List of Basic Parameters
4.2.2.2.
Requirements for Basic Parameters
4.2.3.
Line layout
4.2.3.1.
Structure gauge
4.2.3.2.
Distance between track centres
Maximum allowed speed [km/h] |
Minimum nominal horizontal distance between track centres [m] |
160 < v ≤ 200 |
3,80 |
200 < v ≤ 250 |
4,00 |
250 < v ≤ 300 |
4,20 |
v > 300 |
4,50 |
Maximum allowed speed [km/h] |
Minimum nominal horizontal distance between track centres [m] |
v ≤ 160 |
4,10 |
160 < v ≤ 200 |
4,30 |
200 < v ≤ 250 |
4,50 |
v > 250 |
4,70 |
Maximum allowed speed [km/h] |
Minimum nominal horizontal distance between track centres [m] |
160 < v ≤ 200 |
3,92 |
200 < v < 250 |
4,00 |
250 ≤ v ≤ 300 |
4,30 |
300 < v ≤ 350 |
4,50 |
4.2.3.3.
Maximum gradients
4.2.3.4.
Minimum radius of horizontal curve
4.2.3.5.
Minimum radius of vertical curve
4.2.4.
Track parameters
4.2.4.1.
Nominal track gauge
4.2.4.2.
Cant
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Freight and mixed traffic |
Passenger traffic |
Ballasted track |
160 |
180 |
Non ballasted track |
170 |
180 |
4.2.4.3.
Cant deficiency
Design speed [km/h] |
v ≤ 160 |
160 < v ≤ 300 |
v > 300 |
For operation of rolling stock conforming to the Locomotives and Passenger TSI |
153 |
100 |
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For operation of rolling stock conforming to the Freight Wagons TSI |
130 |
— |
— |
Design speed [km/h] |
v ≤ 160 |
160 < v ≤ 300 |
v > 300 |
For operation of rolling stock conforming to the Locomotives and Passenger TSI |
175 |
115 |
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For operation of rolling stock conforming to the Freight Wagons TSI |
150 |
— |
— |
4.2.4.4.
Abrupt change of cant deficiency
4.2.4.5.
Equivalent conicity
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if (TG – SR) ≥ 7mm |
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if 5mm ≤ (TG – SR) < 7mm |
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if (TG – SR) < 5mm |
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Wheel profile |
Speed range [km/h] |
S1002, GV1/40 |
v ≤ 60 |
Assessment not required |
60 < v ≤ 200 |
0,25 |
200 < v ≤ 280 |
0,20 |
v > 280 |
0,10 |
4.2.4.6.
Railhead profile for plain line
Figure 1
Railhead profile
4.2.4.7.
Rail inclination
4.2.4.7.1. Plain line
4.2.4.7.2. Requirements for switches and crossings
4.2.5.
Switches and crossings
4.2.5.1.
Design geometry of switches and crossings
4.2.5.2.
Use of swing nose crossing
4.2.5.3.
Maximum unguided length of fixed obtuse crossings
4.2.6.
Track resistance to applied loads
4.2.6.1.
Track resistance to vertical loads
4.2.6.2.
Longitudinal track resistance
4.2.6.2.1. Design forces
4.2.6.2.2. Compatibility with braking systems
4.2.6.3.
Lateral track resistance
4.2.7.
Structures resistance to traffic loads
4.2.7.1.
Resistance of new bridges to traffic loads
4.2.7.1.1. Vertical loads
Type of traffic |
Minimum factor alpha (α) |
P1, P2, P3, P4 |
1,0 |
P5 |
0,91 |
P6 |
0,83 |
P1520 |
Open point |
P1600 |
1,1 |
F1, F2, F3 |
1,0 |
F4 |
0,91 |
F1520 |
Open point |
F1600 |
1,1 |
4.2.7.1.2. Allowance for dynamic effects of vertical loads
4.2.7.1.3. Centrifugal forces
4.2.7.1.4. Nosing forces
4.2.7.1.5. Actions due to traction and braking (longitudinal loads)
4.2.7.1.6. Design track twist due to rail traffic actions
4.2.7.2.
Equivalent vertical loading for new earthworks and earth pressure effects
4.2.7.3.
Resistance of new structures over or adjacent to tracks
4.2.7.4.
Resistance of existing bridges and earthworks to traffic loads
4.2.8.
Immediate action limits on track geometry defects
4.2.8.1.
The immediate action limit for alignment
4.2.8.2.
The immediate action limit for longitudinal level
4.2.8.3.
The immediate action limit for track twist
4.2.8.4.
The immediate action limit of track gauge as an isolated defect
Speed [km/h] |
Dimensions [mm] |
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Minimum track gauge |
Maximum track gauge |
v ≤ 120 |
1 426 |
1 470 |
120 < v ≤ 160 |
1 427 |
1 470 |
160 < v ≤ 230 |
1 428 |
1 463 |
v > 230 |
1 430 |
1 463 |
Speed [km/h] |
Dimensions [mm] |
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Minimum track gauge |
Maximum track gauge |
v ≤ 140 |
1 512 |
1 548 |
v > 140 |
1 512 |
1 536 |
4.2.8.5.
The immediate action limit for cant
4.2.8.6.
The immediate action limits for switches and crossings
Figure 2
Point retraction in fixed common crossings
4.2.9.
Platforms
4.2.9.1.
Usable length of platforms
4.2.9.2.
Platform height
4.2.9.3.
Platform offset
4.2.9.4.
Track layout alongside platforms
4.2.10.
Health, safety and environment
4.2.10.1.
Maximum pressure variations in tunnels
4.2.10.2.
Effect of crosswinds
4.2.10.3.
Ballast pick-up
4.2.11.
Provision for operation
4.2.11.1.
Location markers
4.2.11.2.
Equivalent conicity in service
Speed range [km/h] |
Maximum value of mean equivalent conicity over 100 m |
v ≤ 60 |
assessment not required |
60 < v ≤ 120 |
0,40 |
120 < v ≤ 160 |
0,35 |
160 < v ≤ 230 |
0,30 |
v > 230 |
0,25 |
4.2.12.
Fixed installations for servicing trains
4.2.12.1.
General
4.2.12.2.
Toilet discharge
4.2.12.3.
Train external cleaning facilities
4.2.12.4.
Water restocking
4.2.12.5.
Refuelling
4.2.12.6.
Electrical shore supply
4.3.
Functional and technical specification of the interfaces
4.3.1.
Interfaces with the rolling stock subsystem
Interface |
Reference Infrastructure TSI |
Reference Locomotives and Passenger Rolling Stock TSI |
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Track gauge |
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Axle load and axle spacing |
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Running characteristics |
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Longitudinal actions |
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Minimum horizontal curve radius |
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Crosswind |
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Installations for servicing trains |
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Interface |
Reference Infrastructure TSI |
Reference Conventional Rail Freight Wagons TSI |
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Axle load and axle spacing |
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Longitudinal actions |
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Minimum curve radius |
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Vertical curve |
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Crosswind |
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4.3.2.
Interfaces with the energy subsystem
Interface |
Reference Infrastructure TSI |
Reference Energy TSI |
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Gauge |
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4.3.3.
Interfaces with the control command and signalling subsystem
Interface |
Reference Infrastructure TSI |
Reference Control Command and Signalling TSI |
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Structure gauge set for CCS installations. Visibility of track-side CCS objects. |
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4.3.4.
Interfaces with the operation and traffic management subsystem
Interface |
Reference Infrastructure TSI |
Reference Operation and Traffic Management TSI |
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Ride stability |
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Use of eddy current brakes |
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Crosswinds |
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Operating rules |
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Staff competences |
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4.4.
Operating rules
4.5.
Maintenance rules
4.5.1.
Maintenance file
4.5.2.
Maintenance plan
4.6.
Professional qualifications
4.7.
Health and safety conditions
5. INTEROPERABILITY CONSTITUENTS
5.1.
Basis on which interoperability constituents have been selected
5.2.
List of constituents
5.3.
Constituents performances and specifications
5.3.1.
The rail
5.3.1.1.
Railhead profile
5.3.1.2.
Rail steel
5.3.2.
The rail fastening systems
5.3.3.
Track sleepers
6. ASSESSMENT OF CONFORMITY OF INTEROPERABILITY CONSTITUENTS AND EC VERIFICATION OF THE SUBSYSTEMS
6.1.
Interoperability Constituents
6.1.1.
Conformity assessment procedures
6.1.2.
Application of modules
Procedures |
Rail |
Rail fastening system |
Track sleepers |
Placed on the EU market before entry into force of relevant TSIs |
CA or CH |
CA or CH |
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Placed on the EU market after entry into force of relevant TSIs |
CB + CC or CB + CD or CB + CF or CH |
6.1.3.
Innovative solutions for interoperability constituents
6.1.4.
EC declaration of conformity for interoperability constituents
6.1.4.1.
Interoperability constituents subject to other European Union Directives
6.1.4.2.
EC declaration of conformity for rails
6.1.4.3.
EC declaration of conformity for rail fastening systems
6.1.4.4.
EC declaration of conformity for track sleepers
6.1.5.
Particular assessment procedures for interoperability constituents
6.1.5.1.
Assessment of rails
6.1.5.2.
Assessment of sleepers
6.2.
Infrastructure subsystem
6.2.1.
General provisions
6.2.2.
Application of modules
6.2.2.1.
Application of module SG
6.2.2.2.
Application of module SH1
6.2.3.
Innovative solutions
6.2.4.
Particular assessment procedures for infrastructure subsystem
6.2.4.1.
Assessment of Structure gauge
6.2.4.2.
Assessment of distance between track centres
6.2.4.3.
Assessment of nominal track gauge
6.2.4.4.
Assessment of track layout
6.2.4.5.
Assessment of cant deficiency for trains designed to travel with higher cant deficiency
6.2.4.6.
Assessment of design values for equivalent conicity
6.2.4.7.
Assessment of railhead profile
6.2.4.8.
Assessment of switches and crossings
6.2.4.9.
Assessment of new structures, earthworks and earth pressure effects
6.2.4.10.
Assessment of existing structures
6.2.4.11.
Assessment of platform offset
6.2.4.12.
Assessment of maximum pressure variations in tunnels
6.2.4.13.
Assessment of effect of crosswinds
6.2.4.14.
Assessment of fixed installations for servicing trains
6.2.5.
Technical solutions giving presumption of conformity at design stage
6.2.5.1.
Assessment of track resistance for plain line
6.2.5.2.
Assessment for switches and crossing
6.3.
EC Verification when speed is used as a migration criterion
6.4.
Assessment of maintenance file
6.5.
Subsystems containing Interoperability constituents not holding an EC declaration
6.5.1.
Conditions
6.5.2.
Documentation
6.5.3.
Maintenance of the subsystems certified according to 6.5.1.
6.6.
Subsystem containing serviceable interoperability constituents that are suitable for reuse
6.6.1.
Conditions
6.6.2.
Documentation
6.6.3.
Use of serviceable interoperability constituents in maintenance
7. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE TSI
7.1.
Application of this TSI to railway lines
7.2.
Application of this TSI to new railway lines
7.3.
Application of this TSI to existing railway lines
7.3.1.
Upgrading of a line
7.3.2.
Renewal of a line
7.3.3.
Substitution in the framework of maintenance
7.3.4.
Existing lines that are not subject to a renewal or upgrading project
7.4.
Application of this TSI to existing platforms
7.5.
Speed as an implementation criterion
7.6.
Ascertain Compatibility of infrastructure and rolling stock after authorisation of rolling stock
7.7.
Specific cases
7.7.1.
Particular features on the Austrian network
7.7.1.1.
Platform height (4.2.9.2)
P cases
7.7.2.
Particular features on the Belgian network
7.7.2.1.
Platform offset (4.2.9.3)
P cases
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In curve with a radius 1 000 ≤ R ≤ ∞ (m) |
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In curve with a radius R < 1 000 (m) |
7.7.3.
Particular features on the Bulgarian network
7.7.3.1.
Platform height (4.2.9.2)
P cases
7.7.3.2.
Platform offset (4.2.9.3)
P cases
7.7.4.
Particular features on the Danish network
7.7.4.1.
Platform height (4.2.9.2)
P cases
7.7.5.
Particular features on the Estonian network
7.7.5.1.
Nominal track gauge (4.2.4.1)
P cases
7.7.5.2.
Resistance of new bridges to traffic loads (4.2.7.1)
P cases
7.7.5.3.
The immediate action limit for switches and crossing (4.2.8.6)
P cases
7.7.6.
Particular features on the Finnish network
7.7.6.1.
TSI Categories of line (4.2.1)
P cases
7.7.6.2.
Structure gauge (4.2.3.1)
P cases
7.7.6.3.
Distance between track centres (4.2.3.2)
P cases
Maximum allowed speed [km/h] |
Minimum nominal horizontal distance between track centres [m] |
v ≤ 120 |
4,10 |
120 < v ≤ 160 |
4,30 |
160 < v ≤ 200 |
4,50 |
200 < v ≤ 250 |
4,70 |
v > 250 |
5,00 |
7.7.6.4.
Minimum radius of horizontal curve (4.2.3.4)
P cases
Alignment chain (*4) |
Limits for tracks for mixed traffic [m] |
R = 150 m — straight — R = 150 m |
16,9 |
R = 160 m — straight — R = 160 m |
15,0 |
R = 170 m — straight — R = 170 m |
13,5 |
R = 180 m — straight — R = 180 m |
12,2 |
R = 190 m — straight — R = 190 m |
11,1 |
R = 200 m — straight — R = 200 m |
10,00 |
R = 210 m — straight — R = 210 m |
9,1 |
R = 220 m — straight — R = 220 m |
8,2 |
R = 230 m — straight — R = 230 m |
7,3 |
R = 240 m — straight — R = 240 m |
6,4 |
R = 250 m — straight — R = 250 m |
5,4 |
R = 260 m — straight — R = 260 m |
4,1 |
R = 270 m — straight — R = 270 m |
2,0 |
R = 275 m — straight — R = 275 m |
0 |
7.7.6.5.
Nominal track gauge (4.2.4.1)
P cases
7.7.6.6.
Cant (4.2.4.2)
P cases
7.7.6.7.
Maximum unguided length of fixed obtuse crossings (4.2.5.3)
P cases
7.7.6.8.
The immediate action limit of track gauge as an isolated defect (4.2.8.4)
P cases
Speed [km/h] |
Dimensions [mm] |
|
|
Minimum track gauge |
Maximum track gauge |
v ≤ 60 |
1 515 |
1 554 |
60 < v ≤ 120 |
1 516 |
1 552 |
120 < v ≤ 160 |
1 517 |
1 547 |
160 < v ≤ 200 |
1 518 |
1 543 |
200 < v ≤ 250 |
1 519 |
1 539 |
v > 250 |
1 520 |
1 539 |
7.7.6.9.
The immediate action limit of cant (4.2.8.5)
P cases
7.7.6.10.
The immediate action limits for switches and crossings (4.2.8.6)
P cases
7.7.6.11.
Platform offset (4.2.9.3)
P cases
7.7.6.12.
Train external cleaning facilities (4.2.12.3)
P cases
7.7.6.13.
Assessment of structure gauge (6.2.4.1)
P cases
7.7.7.
Particular features on the French network
7.7.7.1.
Platform height (4.2.9.2)
P cases
7.7.8.
Particular features on the German network
7.7.8.1.
Platform height (4.2.9.3)
P cases
7.7.9.
Particular features on the Hellenic network
7.7.9.1.
Platform height (4.2.9.2)
P cases
7.7.10.
Particular features on the Italian network
7.7.10.1.
Platform offset (4.2.9.3)
P cases
7.7.10.2.
Equivalent conicity (4.2.4.5)
P cases
|
Wheel profile |
|
Speed range [km/h] |
S1002, GV1/40 |
EPS |
v ≤ 60 |
Assessment not required |
|
60 < v ≤ 200 |
0,25 |
0,30 |
200 < v ≤ 280 |
0,20 |
N.A. |
v > 280 |
0,10 |
N.A. |
7.7.10.3.
Equivalent conicity in service (4.2.11.2)
P cases
7.7.11.
Particular features on the Latvian network
7.7.11.1.
Resistance of new bridges to traffic loads — vertical loads (4.2.7.1.1)
P cases
7.7.12.
Particular features on the Polish network
7.7.12.1.
TSI Categories of line (4.2.1)
P cases
7.7.12.2.
Distance between track centres (4.2.3.2)
P cases
7.7.12.3.
Minimum radius of horizontal curve (4.2.3.4)
P cases
7.7.12.4.
Minimum radius of vertical curve (4.2.3.5)
P cases
7.7.12.5.
Cant deficiency (4.2.4.3)
P cases
7.7.12.6.
Abrupt change of cant deficiency (4.2.4.4)
P cases
7.7.12.7.
The immediate action limit for track twist (4.2.8.3)
P cases
7.7.12.8.
The immediate action limit of track gauge as an isolated defect (4.2.8.4)
P cases
Speed [km/h] |
Dimensions [mm] |
|
|
Minimum track gauge |
Maximum track gauge |
v < 50 |
1 511 |
1 548 |
50 ≤ v ≤ 140 |
1 512 |
1 548 |
v > 140 |
1 512 |
1 536 |
7.7.12.9.
The immediate action limits for switches and crossings (4.2.8.6)
P cases
7.7.12.10.
Platform height (4.2.9.2)
P cases
7.7.12.11.
Equivalent conicity in service (4.2.11.2)
T cases
7.7.12.12.
Track sleepers (5.3.3)
P cases
7.7.13.
Particular features on the Portuguese network
7.7.13.1.
Structure gauge (4.2.3.1)
P cases
Traffic code |
Gauge |
P1 |
PTc |
P2 |
PTb+ |
P3 |
PTc |
P4 |
PTb+ |
P5 |
PTb |
P6 |
PTb |
Traffic code |
Gauge |
F1 |
PTc |
F2 |
PTb+ |
F3 |
PTb |
F4 |
PTb |
7.7.13.2.
Distance between track centres (4.2.3.2)
P cases
7.7.13.3.
The immediate action limit of track gauge as an isolated defect (4.2.8.4)
P cases
Speed [km/h] |
Dimensions [mm] |
|
|
Minimum track gauge |
Maximum track gauge |
v ≤ 120 |
1 657 |
1 703 |
120 < v ≤ 160 |
1 658 |
1 703 |
160 < v ≤ 230 |
1 661 |
1 696 |
v > 230 |
1 663 |
1 696 |
7.7.13.4.
The immediate action limit for switches and crossings (4.2.8.6)
P cases
7.7.13.5.
Platform height (4.2.9.2)
P cases
7.7.13.6.
Platform offset (4.2.9.3)
P cases
7.7.13.7.
Assessment of structure gauge (6.2.4.1)
P cases
7.7.13.8.
Assessment of maximum pressure variations in tunnels (6.2.4.12)
P cases
7.7.14.
Particular features on the Ireland network
7.7.14.1.
Structure gauge (4.2.3.1)
P cases
7.7.14.2.
Distance between track centres (4.2.3.2)
P cases
7.7.14.3.
Assessment of structure gauge (6.2.4.1)
P cases
7.7.15.
Particular features on the Spanish network
7.7.15.1.
Structure gauge (4.2.3.1)
P cases
Traffic code |
Gauge of upper parts |
P1 |
GEC16 |
P2 |
GEB16 |
P3 |
GEC16 |
P4 |
GEB16 |
P5 |
GEB16 |
P6 |
GHE16 |
Traffic code |
Gauge of upper parts |
F1 |
GEC16 |
F2 |
GEB16 |
F3 |
GEB16 |
F4 |
GHE16 |
7.7.15.2.
Distance between track centres (4.2.3.2)
P cases
7.7.15.3.
Design track twist due to rail traffic actions (4.2.7.1.6)
P cases
7.7.15.4.
The immediate action limit of track gauge as an isolated defect (4.2.8.4)
P cases
Speed [km/h] |
Dimensions [mm] |
|
Minimum track gauge |
Maximum track gauge |
|
v ≤ 80 |
1 659 |
1 698 |
80 < v ≤ 120 |
1 659 |
1 691 |
120 < v ≤ 160 |
1 660 |
1 688 |
160 < v ≤ 200 |
1 661 |
1 686 |
200 < v ≤ 240 |
1 663 |
1 684 |
240 < v ≤ 280 |
1 663 |
1 682 |
280 < v ≤ 320 |
1 664 |
1 680 |
320 < v ≤ 350 |
1 665 |
1 679 |
7.7.15.5.
The immediate action limits for switches and crossings (4.2.8.6)
P cases
7.7.15.6.
Platform height (4.2.9.2)
P cases
7.7.15.7.
Platform offset (4.2.9.3)
P cases
7.7.15.8.
Assessment of structure gauge (6.2.4.1)
P cases
7.7.15.9.
Assessment of maximum pressure variations in tunnels (6.2.4.12)
P cases
7.7.16.
Particular features on the Swedish network
7.7.16.1.
General
P cases
7.7.16.2.
Platform offset (4.2.9.3)
P cases
7.7.17.
Particular features on the UK network for Great Britain
7.7.17.1.
TSI categories of line (4.2.1)
P cases
7.7.17.2.
Structure gauge (4.2.3.1)
P cases
7.7.17.3.
Distance between track centres (4.2.3.2)
P cases
7.7.17.3.bis
Equivalent conicity (4.2.4.5)
P cases
|
Wheel profile |
|
Speed range [km/h] |
S1002, GV1/40 |
EPS |
v ≤ 60 |
Assessment not required |
|
60 < v ≤ 200 |
0,25 |
0,30 |
200 < v ≤ 280 |
0,20 |
0,20 |
v > 280 |
0,10 |
0,15 |
7.7.17.4.
Maximum unguided length of fixed obtuse crossings (4.2.5.3)
P cases
7.7.17.5.
The immediate action limits for switches and crossings (4.2.8.6)
P cases
7.7.17.6.
Platform height (4.2.9.2)
P cases
7.7.17.7.
Platform offset (4.2.9.3)
P cases
7.7.17.8.
Equivalent conicity in service (4.2.11.2)
P cases
7.7.17.9.
Assessment of structure gauge (6.2.4.1)
P cases
7.7.17.10.
Assessment of distance between track centres (6.2.4.2)
P cases
7.7.17.11.
Assessment of platform offset (6.2.4.11)
P cases
7.7.18.
Particular features on the UK network for Northern Ireland
7.7.18.1.
Structure gauge (4.2.3.1)
P cases
7.7.18.2.
Distance between track centres (4.2.3.2)
P cases
7.7.18.3.
Assessment of structure gauge (6.2.4.1)
P cases
7.7.19.
Particular features on the Slovak network
7.7.19.1.
TSI categories of line (4.2.1)
P cases
7.7.19.2.
Minimum radius of horizontal curve (4.2.3.4)
P cases
R1/R2 |
150 |
160 |
170 |
180 |
190 |
200 |
220 |
230 |
250 |
280 |
300 |
150 |
11,0 |
10,7 |
10,4 |
10,0 |
9,8 |
9,5 |
9,0 |
8,7 |
8,1 |
7,6 |
6,7 |
160 |
10,7 |
10,4 |
10,0 |
9,8 |
9,5 |
9,0 |
8,6 |
8,1 |
7,6 |
6,7 |
6,4 |
170 |
10,4 |
10,0 |
9,8 |
9,5 |
9,0 |
8,5 |
8,1 |
7,6 |
6,7 |
6,4 |
6,0 |
180 |
10,0 |
9,8 |
9,5 |
9,0 |
8,5 |
8,0 |
7,5 |
6,6 |
6,4 |
6,0 |
5,5 |
190 |
9,8 |
9,5 |
9,0 |
8,5 |
8,0 |
7,5 |
6,5 |
6,3 |
6,0 |
5,4 |
4,5 |
200 |
9,5 |
9,0 |
8,5 |
8,0 |
7,5 |
6,5 |
6,2 |
6,0 |
5,3 |
4,0 |
3,0 |
220 |
9,0 |
8,6 |
8,1 |
7,5 |
6,5 |
6,2 |
6,0 |
5,3 |
4,0 |
3,0 |
0,0 |
230 |
8,7 |
8,1 |
7,6 |
6,6 |
6,3 |
6,0 |
5,3 |
4,0 |
3,0 |
0,0 |
|
250 |
8,1 |
7,6 |
6,7 |
6,4 |
6,0 |
5,3 |
4,0 |
3,0 |
0,0 |
|
|
280 |
7,6 |
6,7 |
6,4 |
6,0 |
5,4 |
4,0 |
3,0 |
0,0 |
|
|
|
300 |
6,7 |
6,4 |
6,0 |
5,5 |
4,5 |
3,0 |
0,0 |
|
|
|
|
325 |
6,4 |
6,0 |
5,7 |
5,0 |
4,0 |
0,0 |
|
|
|
|
|
350 |
6,3 |
5,8 |
5,2 |
4,0 |
3,0 |
0,0 |
|
|
|
|
|
400 |
6,0 |
5,2 |
4,0 |
3,0 |
0,0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
450 |
5,5 |
4,5 |
3,0 |
0,0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
500 |
5,0 |
3,0 |
0,0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
600 |
3,0 |
0,0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
700 |
0,0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
R1/R2 |
150 |
160 |
170 |
180 |
190 |
200 |
220 |
230 |
250 |
150 |
11,0 |
10,7 |
10,4 |
10,0 |
9,8 |
9,5 |
9,0 |
8,7 |
8,1 |
160 |
10,7 |
10,4 |
10,0 |
9,8 |
9,5 |
9,0 |
8,6 |
8,1 |
7,6 |
170 |
10,4 |
10,0 |
9,8 |
9,5 |
9,0 |
8,5 |
8,1 |
7,6 |
6,7 |
180 |
10,0 |
9,8 |
9,5 |
9,0 |
8,5 |
8,0 |
7,5 |
6,6 |
6,4 |
190 |
9,8 |
9,5 |
9,0 |
8,5 |
8,0 |
7,5 |
6,5 |
6,3 |
6,0 |
200 |
9,5 |
9,0 |
8,5 |
8,0 |
7,5 |
6,7 |
6,2 |
6,0 |
5,3 |
220 |
9,0 |
8,6 |
8,1 |
7,5 |
6,5 |
6,2 |
6,0 |
5,3 |
4,0 |
230 |
8,7 |
8,1 |
7,6 |
6,6 |
6,3 |
6,0 |
5,3 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
250 |
8,1 |
7,6 |
6,7 |
6,4 |
6,0 |
5,3 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
280 |
7,6 |
6,7 |
6,4 |
6,0 |
5,4 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
300 |
6,7 |
6,4 |
6,0 |
5,5 |
4,5 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
325 |
6,4 |
6,0 |
5,7 |
5,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
350 |
6,3 |
5,8 |
5,2 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
400 |
6,0 |
5,2 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
450 |
5,5 |
4,5 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
500 |
5,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
600 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
4,0 |
7.7.19.3.
Minimum radius of vertical curve (4.2.3.5)
P cases
7.7.19.4.
Cant deficiency (4.2.4.3)
P cases
7.7.19.5.
The immediate action limit for track twist (4.2.8.3)
P cases
7.7.19.6.
The immediate action limit of track gauge as an isolated defect (4.2.8.4)
P cases
Speed [km/h] |
Dimensions [mm] |
|
|
Minimum track gauge |
Maximum track gauge |
v ≤ 80 |
1 511 |
1 555 |
80 < v ≤ 120 |
1 512 |
1 550 |
120 < v ≤ 160 |
1 513 |
1 545 |
160 < v ≤ 230 |
1 514 |
1 540 |
7.7.19.7.
The immediate action limit for cant (4.2.8.5)
P cases
7.7.19.8.
The immediate action limits for switches and crossings (4.2.8.6)
P cases
7.7.19.9.
Platform height (4.2.9.2)
P cases
7.7.19.10.
Equivalent conicity in service (4.2.11.2)
T cases
7.7.19.11.
Track sleepers (5.3.3)
P cases
Appendix A
Assessment of interoperability constituents
Characteristics to be assessed |
Assessment in the following phase |
|||||
Design and development phase |
Production phase Manufacturing process + product test |
|||||
Design review |
Review of manufacturing process |
Type test |
Product quality (series) |
|||
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
X |
n.a. |
X |
X |
||
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
||
|
n.a. |
n.a. |
X |
X |
||
|
X |
X |
n.a. |
X |
Appendix B
Assessment of the infrastructure subsystem
Characteristics to be assessed |
New line or upgrading/renewal project |
Particular assessment procedures |
|
Design review |
Assembly before putting into service |
||
1 |
2 |
3 |
|
Structure gauge (4.2.3.1) |
X |
X |
6.2.4.1 |
Distance between track centres (4.2.3.2) |
X |
X |
6.2.4.2 |
Maximum gradients (4.2.3.3) |
X |
n.a. |
|
Minimum radius of horizontal curve (4.2.3.4) |
X |
X |
6.2.4.4 |
Minimum radius of vertical curve (4.2.3.5) |
X |
n.a. |
6.2.4.4 |
Nominal track gauge (4.2.4.1) |
X |
X |
6.2.4.3 |
Cant (4.2.4.2) |
X |
X |
6.2.4.4 |
Cant deficiency (4.2.4.3) |
X |
n.a. |
6.2.4.4 6.2.4.5 |
Abrupt change of cant deficiency (4.2.4.4) |
X |
n.a. |
6.2.4.4 |
Assessment of design values for equivalent conicity (4.2.4.5) |
X |
n.a. |
6.2.4.6 |
Railhead profile for plain line (4.2.4.6) |
X |
n.a. |
6.2.4.7 |
Rail inclination (4.2.4.7) |
X |
n.a. |
|
Design geometry of switches and crossings (4.2.5.1) |
X |
n.a. |
6.2.4.8 |
Use of swing nose crossings (4.2.5.2) |
X |
n.a. |
6.2.4.8 |
Maximum unguided length of fixed obtuse crossings (4.2.5.3) |
X |
n.a. |
6.2.4.8 |
Track resistance to vertical loads (4.2.6.1) |
X |
n.a. |
6.2.5 |
Longitudinal track resistance (4.2.6.2) |
X |
n.a. |
6.2.5 |
Lateral track resistance (4.2.6.3) |
X |
n.a. |
6.2.5 |
Resistance of new bridges to traffic loads (4.2.7.1) |
X |
n.a. |
6.2.4.9 |
Equivalent vertical loading for new earthworks and earth pressure effects (4.2.7.2) |
X |
n.a. |
6.2.4.9 |
Resistance of new structures over or adjacent to tracks (4.2.7.3) |
X |
n.a. |
6.2.4.9 |
Resistance of existing bridges and earthworks to traffic loads (4.2.7.4) |
X |
n.a. |
6.2.4.10 |
The immediate action limit for alignment (4.2.8.1) |
n.a. |
n.a. |
|
The immediate action limit for longitudinal level (4.2.8.2) |
n.a. |
n.a. |
|
The immediate action limit for track twist (4.2.8.3) |
n.a. |
n.a. |
|
The immediate action limit of track gauge as an isolated defect (4.2.8.4) |
n.a. |
n.a. |
|
The immediate action limit for cant (4.2.8.5) |
n.a |
n.a. |
|
The immediate action limit for switches and crossings (4.2.8.6) |
n.a. |
n.a. |
|
Usable length of platforms (4.2.9.1) |
X |
n.a. |
|
Platform height (4.2.9.2) |
X |
X |
|
Platform offset (4.2.9.3) |
X |
X |
6.2.4.11 |
Track layout along platforms (4.2.9.4) |
X |
n.a. |
|
Maximum pressure variation in tunnels (4.2.10.1) |
X |
n.a. |
6.2.4.12 |
Effect of crosswinds (4.2.10.2) |
n.a. |
n.a. |
6.2.4.13 |
Location markers (4.2.11.1) |
n.a. |
n.a. |
|
Equivalent conicity in service (4.2.11.2) |
n.a. |
n.a. |
|
Toilet discharge (4.2.12.2) |
n.a. |
n.a |
6.2.4.14 |
Train external cleaning facilities (4.2.12.3) |
n.a. |
n.a. |
6.2.4.14 |
Water restocking (4.2.12.4) |
n.a. |
n.a. |
6.2.4.14 |
Refuelling (4.2.12.5) |
n.a. |
n.a. |
6.2.4.14 |
Electric shore supply (4.2.12.6) |
n.a. |
n.a |
6.2.4.14 |
Application of Interoperability Constituents |
n.a. |
X |
|
Appendix C
Technical characteristics of track design and switches and crossings design
Appendix C.1
Technical characteristics of track design
Appendix C.2
Technical characteristics of switches and crossings design
Appendix D
Conditions of use of track design and switches and crossings design
Appendix D.1
Conditions of use of track design
Appendix D.2
Conditions of use of switches and crossings design
Appendix E
Capability requirements for structures according to traffic code
Traffic code |
Passenger Carriages (including Coaches, Vans and Car Carriers) and Light Freight Wagons(2) (3) |
Locomotives and Power Heads(2) (4) |
Electric or Diesel Multiple Units, Power Units and Railcars(2) (3) |
P1 |
Open point |
||
P2 |
|||
P3a (> 160 km/h) |
A – 200 B1 – 160 |
D2 – 200(11) |
Open point |
P3b (≤ 160 km/h) |
B1 – 160 |
D2 – 160 |
C2(8) – 160 D2(9) – 120 |
P4a (> 160 km/h) |
A – 200 B1 – 160 |
D2 – 200(11) |
Open point |
P4b (≤ 160 km/h) |
A – 160 B1 – 140 |
D2 – 160 |
B1(7) – 160 C2(8) – 140 D2(9) – 120 |
P5 |
B1 – 120 |
C2 – 120(5) |
B1(7) – 120 |
P6 |
a12(10) |
||
P1520 |
Open point |
||
P1600 |
Open point |
Traffic code |
Freight wagons and other vehicles |
Locomotives(2) |
F1 |
D4 – 120 |
D2 – 120 |
F2 |
D2 – 120 |
D2 – 120 |
F3 |
C2 – 100 |
C2 – 100 |
F4 |
B2 – 100 |
B2 – 100 |
F1520 |
Open point |
|
F1600 |
Open point |
Appendix F
Capability requirements for structures according to traffic code in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Traffic code |
Passenger Carriages (including Coaches, Vans and Car Carriers) and Light Freight Wagons(2) (3) (6) |
Locomotives and Power Heads(2) (4) |
Electric or Diesel Multiple Units, Power Units and Railcars(2) (3) (6) |
P1 |
Open point |
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P2 |
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P3a (> 160 km/h) |
RA1 – 125 RA2 – 90 |
RA7 – 125(7) RA8 – 110(7) RA8 – 100(8) RA5 – 125(9) |
Open point |
P3b (≤ 160 km/h) |
RA1 – 100 RA2 – 90 |
RA8 – 100(8) RA5 – 100(9) |
RA3 – 100 |
P4a (> 160 km/h) |
RA1 – 125 RA2 – 90 |
RA7 – 125(7) RA7 – 100(8) RA4 – 125(9) |
Open point |
P4b (≤ 160 km/h) |
RA1 – 100 RA2 – 90 |
RA7 – 100(8) RA4 – 100(9) |
RA3 – 100 |
P5 |
RA1 – 75 |
RA5 – 75(8) (10) RA4 – 75(9) (10) |
RA3 – 75 |
P6 |
RA1 |
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P1600 |
Open point |
Traffic code |
Freight wagons and other vehicles |
Locomotives(2) (4) (8) |
F1 |
RA8 – 75 |
RA7 – 75 |
F2 |
RA7 – 75 |
RA7 – 75 |
F3 |
RA5 – 60 |
RA7 – 60 |
F4 |
RA4 – 60 |
RA5 – 60 |
F1600 |
Open point |
Appendix G
Speed conversion to miles per hour for Ireland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Speed [km/h] |
Speed [mph] |
2 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
5 |
3 |
10 |
5 |
15 |
10 |
20 |
10 |
30 |
20 |
40 |
25 |
50 |
30 |
60 |
40 |
80 |
50 |
100 |
60 |
120 |
75 |
140 |
90 |
150 |
95 |
160 |
100 |
170 |
105 |
180 |
110 |
190 |
120 |
200 |
125 |
220 |
135 |
225 |
140 |
230 |
145 |
250 |
155 |
280 |
175 |
300 |
190 |
320 |
200 |
350 |
220 |
Appendix H
Structure gauge for the 1 520 mm track gauge system
Figure 3
Structure gauge S for the 1 520 mm track gauge system [dimensions in mm]
Figure 4
Reference profile of the lower parts on tracks fitted with double slip
Figure 5
Reference profile of the lower parts on marshalling yards fitted with rail brakes
Appendix I
Reverse curves with radii in the range from 150 m up to 300 m
R1 R2 |
150 |
155 |
160 |
165 |
170 |
175 |
180 |
185 |
190 |
195 |
200 |
205 |
210 |
215 |
220 |
150 |
10,78 |
10,53 |
10,29 |
10,06 |
9,83 |
9,6 |
9,38 |
9,16 |
8,94 |
8,73 |
8,52 |
8,31 |
8,11 |
7,91 |
7,71 |
160 |
10,29 |
9,86 |
9,48 |
9,22 |
8,97 |
8,73 |
8,49 |
8,25 |
8,02 |
7,79 |
7,56 |
7,34 |
7,12 |
6,91 |
6,69 |
170 |
9,83 |
9,37 |
8,97 |
8,62 |
8,3 |
8,04 |
7,78 |
7,53 |
7,28 |
7,04 |
6,8 |
6,55 |
6,31 |
6,06 |
5,81 |
180 |
9,38 |
8,91 |
8,49 |
8,12 |
7,78 |
7,48 |
7,2 |
6,93 |
6,65 |
6,37 |
6,08 |
5,79 |
5,49 |
5,18 |
4,86 |
190 |
8,94 |
8,45 |
8,02 |
7,63 |
7,28 |
6,96 |
6,65 |
6,33 |
6 |
5,67 |
5,33 |
4,97 |
4,59 |
4,19 |
3,76 |
200 |
8,52 |
8,01 |
7,56 |
7,16 |
6,8 |
6,44 |
6,08 |
5,71 |
5,33 |
4,93 |
4,5 |
4,04 |
3,54 |
2,97 |
2,28 |
210 |
8,11 |
7,59 |
7,12 |
6,7 |
6,31 |
5,91 |
5,49 |
5,06 |
4,59 |
4,09 |
3,54 |
2,91 |
2,11 |
0,73 |
0 |
220 |
7,71 |
7,17 |
6,69 |
6,25 |
5,81 |
5,35 |
4,86 |
4,34 |
3,76 |
3,1 |
2,28 |
0,95 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
230 |
7,32 |
6,77 |
6,27 |
5,79 |
5,29 |
4,76 |
4,18 |
3,52 |
2,74 |
1,67 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
240 |
6,95 |
6,38 |
5,85 |
5,32 |
4,74 |
4,11 |
3,38 |
2,5 |
1,07 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
250 |
6,58 |
5,99 |
5,42 |
4,81 |
4,14 |
3,36 |
2,39 |
0,51 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
260 |
6,22 |
5,6 |
4,97 |
4,26 |
3,46 |
2,44 |
0,36 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
270 |
5,86 |
5,2 |
4,48 |
3,66 |
2,64 |
0,86 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
280 |
5,51 |
4,78 |
3,96 |
2,96 |
1,45 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
290 |
5,15 |
4,33 |
3,37 |
2,06 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
300 |
4,77 |
3,85 |
2,68 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
310 |
4,37 |
3,31 |
1,75 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
320 |
3,95 |
2,67 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
330 |
3,47 |
1,85 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
340 |
2,94 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
350 |
2,3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
360 |
1,41 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
370 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
380 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
R1 R2 |
150 |
155 |
160 |
165 |
170 |
175 |
180 |
185 |
190 |
195 |
200 |
150 |
6,79 |
6,61 |
6,43 |
6,25 |
6,09 |
5,92 |
5,76 |
5,60 |
5,44 |
5,28 |
5,13 |
160 |
6,43 |
6,20 |
6,01 |
5,82 |
5,63 |
5,45 |
5,26 |
5,07 |
4,89 |
4,70 |
4,51 |
170 |
6,09 |
5,85 |
5,63 |
5,42 |
5,20 |
4,98 |
4,76 |
4,54 |
4,31 |
4,08 |
3,84 |
180 |
5,76 |
5,51 |
5,26 |
5,01 |
4,76 |
4,51 |
4,25 |
3,98 |
3,70 |
3,40 |
3,09 |
190 |
5,44 |
5,16 |
4,89 |
4,60 |
4,31 |
4,01 |
3,70 |
3,36 |
3,01 |
2,61 |
2,15 |
200 |
5,13 |
4,82 |
4,51 |
4,18 |
3,84 |
3,48 |
3,09 |
2,65 |
2,15 |
1,51 |
0 |
210 |
4,82 |
4,47 |
4,11 |
3,73 |
3,32 |
2,88 |
2,37 |
1,73 |
0,68 |
0 |
0 |
220 |
4,50 |
4,11 |
3,69 |
3,25 |
2,75 |
2,15 |
1,35 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
230 |
4,17 |
3,73 |
3,24 |
2,70 |
2,04 |
1,07 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
240 |
3,83 |
3,32 |
2,74 |
2,04 |
0,96 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
250 |
3,47 |
2,87 |
2,15 |
1,07 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
260 |
3,08 |
2,36 |
1,35 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
270 |
2,65 |
1,73 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
280 |
2,16 |
0,68 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
290 |
1,51 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
300 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Appendix J
Safety assurance over fixed obtuse crossings
Figure 6
Obtuse crossing
Figure 7
Point retraction X on check face
Figure 8
Minimum wheel diameter against crossing angle for 450 m radius of obtuse crossing
Figure 9
Minimum wheel diameter against crossing angle for straight obtuse crossing
Appendix K
Basis of minimum requirements for structures for passenger coaches and multiple units
Type of trains |
Normal payload to specify Dynamic Compatibility |
Exceptional payload to specify Line Category (Static Compatibility) |
High speed and long distance trains Table 3 in EN 15663:2009+AC:2010 |
160(1) |
320 |
High speed and long distance trains Reservation Obligatory Table 3 in EN 15663:2009+AC:2010 |
0 |
320 |
Others (regional, commuter, suburban trains) Table 4 in EN 15663:2009+AC:2010 |
280 |
500(2) |
Appendix L
Definition of EN line category a12 for traffic code P6
Figure 10
Reference wagon of EN line category a12
Reference wagon |
Axle load P (t) |
Mass per unit length p (t/m) |
Geometrical characteristics |
a12 |
12,0 |
2,4 |
|
Figure 11
Load model of EN line category a12
Line category |
Arrangement of reference wagons n … unlimited number |
a12 |
|
Appendix M
Specific case on the Estonian network
Appendix N
Specific cases of the Hellenic network
Appendix O
Specific case on the Ireland and United Kingdom of Northern Ireland networks
Appendix P
Structure gauge for the lower parts for the 1 668 mm track gauge on the Spanish network
P.1. REFERENCE PROFILES
P.1.1.
Kinematic reference profile GEI1
Figure 12
Reference profile of lower parts of kinematic gauge GEI1 for vehicles which can pass over rail brakes in an active position (l = track gauge)
(Dimensions in millimeters)
P.1.2.
Kinematic reference profile GEI2
Figure 13
Reference profile of lower parts of kinematic gauge GEI2 for vehicles which may pass over rail brakes in a non-active position (l = track gauge)
(Dimensions in millimeters)
P.2. ASSOCIATED RULES
Additional overthrows for track gauge ‘l’ and height ‘h’ compared to the running surface |
|
Radius |
h ≤ 0,4 m |
250 ≤ R < ∞ |
|
150 ≤ R < 250 |
|
P.3. VERTICAL LOWERING
Appendix Q
National technical rules for UK-GB Specific Cases
Specific Case |
TSI Point |
Requirement |
NTR Ref |
NTR Title |
7.7.17.1 |
4.2.1: Table 2 & Table 3 |
Categories of line: Gauge |
GC/RT5212 |
Requirements for Defining and Maintaining Clearances |
GE/RT8073 |
Requirements for the Application of Standard Vehicle Gauges |
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GI/RT7016 |
Interface between Station Platforms, Track and Trains |
|||
7.7.17.2 & 7.7.17.8 |
4.2.3.1 & 6.2.4.1 |
Structure gauge |
GC/RT5212 |
Requirements for Defining and Maintaining Clearances |
GE/RT8073 |
Requirements for the Application of Standard Vehicle Gauges |
|||
GI/RT7016 |
Interface between Station Platforms, Track and Trains |
|||
7.7.17.3 & 7.7.17.9 |
4.2.3.2: Table 4 & 6.2.4.2 |
Distance between track centres |
GC/RT5212 |
Requirements for Defining and Maintaining Clearances |
7.7.17.4 |
4.2.5.3 & Annex J |
Maximum unguided length of fixed obtuse crossings |
GC/RT5021 |
Track System Requirements |
GM/RT2466 |
Railway Wheelsets |
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7.7. 17.6 |
4.2.9.2 |
Platform height |
GI/RT7016 |
Interface between Station Platforms, Track and Trains |
7.7. 17.7 & 7.7. 17.10 |
4.2.9.3 & 6.2.4.11 |
Platform offset |
GI/RT7016 |
Interface between Station Platforms, Track and Trains |
GC/RT5212 |
Requirements for Defining and Maintaining Clearances |
Appendix R
List of open points
Appendix S
Glossary
Defined term |
TSI point |
Definition |
Actual point (RP)/ Praktischer Herzpunkt/ Pointe de coeur |
4.2.8.6 |
Physical end of a crossing vee. See Figure 2, which shows the relationship between the actual point (RP) and the intersection point (IP). |
Alert limit/ Auslösewert/ Limite d'alerte |
4.5.2 |
Refers to the value which, if exceeded, requires that the track geometry condition is analysed and considered in the regularly planned maintenance operations. |
Axle load/ Achsfahrmasse/ Charge à l'essieu |
4.2.1, 4.2.6.1 |
Sum of the static vertical wheel forces exerted on the track through a wheelset or a pair of independent wheels divided by acceleration of gravity. |
Braking systems independent of wheel-rail adhesion conditions' |
4.2.6.2.2 |
|
Cant/ Überhöhung/ Dévers de la voie |
4.2.4.2 4.2.8.5 |
Difference in height, relative to the horizontal, of the two rails of one track at a particular location, measured at the centrelines of the heads of the rails. |
Cant deficiency/Überhöhungsfehlbetrag/Insuffisance de devers |
4.2.4.3 |
Difference between the applied cant and a higher equilibrium cant. |
Common crossing/ Starres Herzstück/ Coeur de croisement |
4.2.8.6 |
Arrangement ensuring intersection of two opposite running edges of turnouts or diamond crossings and having one crossing vee and two wing rails. |
Crosswind/ Seitenwind/ Vents traversiers |
4.2.10.2 |
Strong wind blowing laterally to a line which may adversely affect the safety of trains running. |
Design value/ Planungswert/ Valeur de conception |
4.2.3.4, 4.2.4.2, 4.2.4.5, 4.2.5.1, 4.2.5.3 |
Theoretical value without manufacturing, construction or maintenance tolerances. |
Design track gauge/ Konstruktionsspurweite/ Ecartement de conception de la voie |
5.3.3 |
A single value which is obtained when all the components of the track conform precisely to their design dimensions or their median design dimension when there is a range. |
Distance between track centres/ Gleisabstand/ Entraxe de voies |
4.2.3.2 |
The distance between points of the centre lines of the two tracks under consideration, measured parallel to the running surface of the reference track namely the less canted track. |
Dynamic lateral force/Dynamische Querkraft/ Effort dynamique transversal |
4.2.6.3 |
The sum of dynamic forces exerted by a wheelset on the track in lateral direction. |
Earthworks/ Erdbauwerke/ Ouvrages en terre |
4.2.7.2, 4.2.7.4 |
Soil structures and soil-retaining structures that are subject to railway traffic loading. |
EN Line Category/ EN Streckenklasse/ EN Catégorie de ligne |
4.2.7.4, Appendix E |
The result of the classification process set out in EN 15528:2008+A1:2012 Annex A and referred to in that standard as ‘Line Category’. It represents the ability of the infrastructure to withstand the vertical loads imposed by vehicles on the line or section of line for regular service. |
Equivalent conicity/ Äquivalente Konizität/ Conicité équivalente |
4.2.4.5, 4.2.11.2 |
The tangent of the cone angle of a wheelset with coned wheels whose lateral movement has the same kinematic wavelength as the given wheelset on straight track and large-radius curves. |
Fixed nose protection/ Leitweite/ Cote de protection de pointe |
4.2.5.3, Appendix J |
Dimension between the crossing nose and check rail (see dimension No 2 on Figure 14 below). |
Flangeway depth/ Rillentiefe/ Profondeur d'ornière |
4.2.8.6. |
Dimension between the running surface and the bottom of flangeway (see dimension No 6 on Figure 14 below). |
Flangeway width/ Rillenweite/ Largeur d'ornière |
4.2.8.6. |
Dimension between a running rail and an adjacent check or wing rail (see dimension No 5 on Figure 14 below). |
Free wheel passage at check rail/wing rail entry/ Freier Raddurchlauf im Radlenker-Einlauf/Flügelschienen-Einlauf/Côte d'équilibrage du contre-rail |
4.2.8.6. |
Dimension between the working face of the crossing check rail or wing rail and the gauge face of the running rail opposite across the gauge measured at entry to check rail or wing rail respectively. (see dimensions No 4 on Figure 14 below). The entry to the check rail or wing rail is the point at which the wheel is allowed to contact the check rail or wing rail. |
Free wheel passage at crossing nose/ Freier Raddurchlauf im Bereich der Herzspitze/ Cote de libre passage dans le croisement |
4.2.8.6. |
Dimension between the working face of the crossing wing rail and check rail opposite across the gauge (see dimension No 3 on Figure 14 below). |
Free wheel passage in switches/Freier Raddurchlauf im Bereich der Zungen-vorrichtung/Côte de libre passage de l'aiguillage |
4.2.8.6. |
Dimension from the gauge face of one switch rail to the back edge of the opposite switch rail (see dimension No 1 on Figure 14 below). |
Gauge/ Begrenzungslinie/ Gabarit |
4.2.1, 4.2.3.1 |
Set of rules including a reference contour and its associated calculation rules allowing definition of the outer dimensions of the vehicle and the space to be cleared by the infrastructure. |
HBW/HBW/HBW |
5.3.1.2 |
The non SI unit for steel hardness defined in EN ISO 6506-1:2005 Metallic materials — Brinell hardness test. Test method. |
Height of check rail/ Radlenkerüberhöhung/ Surélévation du contre rail |
4.2.8.6, Appendix J |
Height of the check rail above the running surface (see dimension 7 on Figure 14 below). |
Immediate Action Limit/Soforteingriffsschwelle/ Limite d'intervention immédiate |
4.2.8, 4.5 |
The value which, if exceeded, requires taking measures to reduce the risk of derailment to an acceptable level. |
Infrastructure Manager/ Betreiber der Infrastruktur/ Gestionnaire de l'Infrastructure |
4.2.5.1, 4.2.8.3, 4.2.8.6, 4.2.11.2 4.4, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.7, 6.2.2.1, 6.2.4, 6.4 |
As defined in Article 2h) of Directive 2001/14/EC of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 29). |
In service value/ Wert im Betriebszustand/ Valeur en exploitation |
4.2.8.5, 4.2.11.2 |
Value measured at any time after the infrastructure has been placed into service. |
Intersection point (IP)/ Theoretischer Herzpunkt/ Point d'intersection théorique |
4.2.8.6 |
Theoretical intersection point of the running edges at the centre of the crossing (see Figure 2). |
Intervention Limit/Eingriffsschwelle/ Valeur d'intervention |
4.5.2 |
The value, which, if exceeded, requires corrective maintenance in order that the immediate action limit shall not be reached before the next inspection; |
Isolated defect/ Einzelfehler/ Défaut isolé |
4.2.8 |
A discrete track geometry fault. |
Line speed/ Streckengeschwindigkeit/ Vitesse de la ligne |
4.2.1 |
Maximum speed for which a line has been designed. |
Maintenance file/ Instandhaltungsdossier/ Dossier de maintenance |
4.5.1 |
Elements of the technical file relating to conditions and limits of use and instructions for maintenance. |
Maintenance plan/ Instandhaltungsplan/ Plan de maintenance |
4.5.2 |
A series of documents setting out the infrastructure maintenance procedures adopted by an Infrastructure Manager. |
Multi-rail track/ Mehrschienengleis/ Voie à multi écartement |
4.2.2.2 |
Track with more than two rails, where at least two pairs of respective rails are designed to be operated as separate single tracks, with or without different track gauges. |
Nominal track gauge/Nennspurweite/ Ecartement nominal de la voie |
4.2.4.1 |
A single value which identifies the track gauge but may differ from the design track gauge. |
Normal service/ Regelbetrieb/ Service régulier |
4.2.2.2 4.2.9 |
The railway operating to a planned timetable service. |
Passive provision/ Vorsorge für künftige Erweiterungen/Réservation pour extension future |
4.2.9 |
Provision for the future construction of a physical extension to a structure (for example: increased platform length). |
Performance Parameter/ Leistungskennwert/ Paramètre de performance |
4.2.1 |
Parameter describing a TSI Category of Line used as the basis for the design of infrastructure subsystem elements and as the indication of the performance level of a line. |
Plain line/ Freie Strecke/ Voie courante |
4.2.4.5 4.2.4.6 4.2.4.7 |
Section of track without switches and crossings. |
Point retraction/ Spitzenbeihobelung/ Dénivelation de la pointe de cœur |
4.2.8.6 |
The reference line in a fixed common crossing can deviate from the theoretical reference line. From a certain distance to the crossing point, the reference line of the vee can, depending on the design, be retracted from this theoretical line away from the wheel flange in order to avoid contact between both elements. This situation is described in Figure 2. |
Rail inclination/Schienenneigung/ Inclinaison du rail |
4.2.4.5 4.2.4.7 |
An angle defining the inclination of the head of a rail when installed in the track relative to the plane of the rails (running surface), equal to the angle between the axis of symmetry of the rail (or of an equivalent symmetrical rail having the same rail head profile) and the perpendicular to the plane of the rails. |
Rail pad/ Schienenzwischenlage/ Semelle sous rail |
5.3.2 |
A resilient layer fitted between a rail and the supporting sleeper or baseplate. |
Reverse curve/ Gegenbogen/ Courbes et contre-courbes |
4.2.3.4 |
Two abutting curves of opposite flexure or hand |
Structure gauge/ Lichtraum/ Gabarit des obstacles |
4.2.3.1 |
Defines the space in relation to the reference track that shall be cleared of all objects or structures and of the traffic on the adjacent tracks, in order to allow safe operation on the reference track. It is defined on the basis of the reference contour by application of the associated rules. |
Swing nose |
4.2.5.2 |
|
Switch/ Zungenvorrichtung/ aiguillage |
4.2.8.6 |
A unit of track comprising two fixed rails (stock rails) and two movable rails (switch rails) used to direct vehicles from one track to another track. |
Switches and crossings/ Weichen und Kreuzungen/ Appareil de voie |
4.2.4.5, 4.2.4.7, 4.2.5, 4.2.6, 4.2.8.6, 5.2, 6.2.4.4, 6.2.4.8, 6.2.5.2, 7.3.3, Appendix C and D, |
Track constructed from sets of switches and individual crossings and the rails connecting them. |
Through route/ Stammgleis/ Voie directe |
Appendix D |
In the context of switches and crossings a route which perpetuate the general alignment of the track. |
Track design |
4.2.6, 6.2.5, Appendix C and D |
The track design consists of cross-section defining basic dimensions and track components (for example rail, rail fastenings, sleepers, ballast) used together with operating conditions with an impact on forces related to 4.2.6., such as axle load, speed and radius of horizontal curvature. |
Track gauge/ Spurweite/ Ecartement de la voie |
4.2.4.1, 4.2.4.5, 4.2.8.4, 5.3.3, 6.1.5.2, 6.2.4.3, Appendix H |
The smallest distance between lines perpendicular to the running surface intersecting each rail head profile in a range from 0 to 14 mm below the running surface. |
Track twist/ Gleisverwindung/ Gauche |
4.2.7.1.6 4.2.8.3, 6.2.4.9, |
Track twist is defined as the algebraic difference between two cross levels taken at a defined distance apart, usually expressed as a gradient between the two points at which the cross level is measured. |
Train length/ Zuglänge/ Longueur du train |
4.2.1 |
The length of a train, which can run on a certain line in normal operation. |
Unguided length of an obtuse crossing/ Führungslose Stelle/ Lacune dans la traversée |
4.2.5.3, Appendix J |
Portion of obtuse crossing where there is no guidance of the wheel described as ‘unguided distance’ in EN 13232-3:2003. |
Usable length of a platform/Bahnsteignutzlänge/ Longueur utile de quai |
4.2.1, 4.2.9.1 |
The maximum continuous length of that part of platform in front of which a train is intended to remain stationary in normal operating conditions for passengers to board and alight from the train, making appropriate allowance for stopping tolerances. Normal operating conditions means that railway is operating in a non-degraded mode (e.g. rail adhesion is normal, signals are working, everything is working as planned). |
Figure 14
Geometry of switches and crossings
Appendix T
List of referenced standards
Index No. |
Reference |
Document name |
Version (year) |
BP(s) concerned |
1 |
EN 13674-1 |
Railway applications — Track — Rail Part 1: Vignole railway rails 46 kg/m and above |
2011 |
Railhead profile for plain line (4.2.4.6), Assessment of rails (6.1.5.1) |
2 |
EN 13674-4 |
Railway applications — Track — Rail — Part 4: Vignole railway rails from 27 kg/m to, but excluding 46 kg/m (with Amendment A1:2009) |
2006 |
Railhead profile for plain line (4.2.4.6) |
3 |
EN 13715 |
Railway applications — Wheelsets and boogies — Wheels — Wheels tread (with Amendment A1:2010) |
2006 A1:2010 |
Equivalent conicity (4.2.4.5) |
4 |
EN 13848-1 |
Track geometry quality — Part 1: Characterisation of track geometry (with Amendment A1:2008) |
2003 |
The immediate action limit for track twist (4.2.8.3), Assessment of minimum value of mean track gauge (6.2.4.5) |
5 |
EN 13848-5 |
Railway applications — Track — Track geometry quality — Part 5: Geometric quality levels — Plain line (with Amendment A1:2010) |
2008 |
The immediate action limit for alignment (4.2.8.1), The immediate action limit for longitudinal level (4.2.8.2), The immediate action limit for track twist (4.2.8.3) |
6 |
EN 14067-5 |
Railway applications — Aerodynamics — Part 5: Requirements and test procedures for aerodynamics in tunnels (with Amendment A1:2010) |
2006 |
Assessment of maximum pressure variations in tunnels (6.2.4.12) |
7 |
EN 15273-3 |
Railway applications — Gauges — Part 3: Structure gauges |
2013 |
Structure gauge (4.2.3.1), Distance between track centres (4.2.3.2), Platform offset (4.2.9.3), Assessment of structure gauge (6.2.4.1), Assessment of distance between track centres (6.2.4.2), Assessment of platform offset (6.2.4.11) |
8 |
EN 15302 |
Railway applications — Method for specifying the equivalent conicity (with Amendment A1:2010) |
2008 |
Equivalent conicity (4.2.4.5), Assessment of design values for equivalent conicity (6.2.4.6) |
9 |
EN 15528 |
Railway applications — Line categories for managing the interface between load limits of vehicles and infrastructure (with Amendment A1:2012) |
2008 |
Ascertain compatibility of infrastructure and rolling stock after authorisation of rolling stock (7.6), Capability requirements for structures according to traffic code (Appendix E), Basis of minimum requirements for structures for passenger coaches and multiple units (Appendix K), Definition of line category a12 for traffic code p6 (Appendix L) |
10 |
EN 15663 |
Railway applications — Definition of vehicle reference masses (with Corrections AC:2010) |
2009 |
TSI categories of line (4.2.1), Basis of minimum requirements for structures for passenger coaches and multiple units (Appendix K) |
11 |
EN 1990 |
Eurocode — Basis of structural design (with Amendment A1:2005 and Correction AC:2010) |
2002 |
Structures resistance to traffic loads (4.2.7), Resistance of new bridges to traffic loads (4.2.7.1) |
12 |
EN 1991-2 |
Eurocode 1 — Actions on structures — Part 2: Traffic load on bridges (with Correction AC:2010) |
2003 |
Structures resistance to traffic loads (4.2.7), Resistance of new bridges to traffic loads (4.2.7.1), Equivalent vertical loading for new earthworks and earth pressure effects (4.2.7.2), Resistance of new structures over or adjacent to tracks (4.2.7.3) |
13 |
EN 14363:2005 |
Railway applications — Testing for the acceptance of running characteristics of railway vehicles — Testing of running behaviour and stationary tests |
2005 |
Track resistance to vertical load (4.2.6.1), Lateral track resistance (4.2.6.3), |