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
(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. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENERGY SUBSYSTEM
2.1.
Definition
2.1.1.
Power supply
2.1.2.
Geometry of the overhead contact line (OCL) and quality of current collection
2.2.
Interfaces with other subsystems
2.2.1.
Introduction
2.2.2.
Interfaces of this TSI with the Safety in railway tunnels TSI
3. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
TSI point |
Title of TSI point |
Safety |
R&A |
Health |
Environ-mental protection |
Tech. Compati-bility |
Accessibility |
4.2.3 |
Voltage and frequency |
— |
— |
— |
— |
1.5 2.2.3 |
— |
4.2.4 |
Parameters relating to supply system performance |
— |
— |
— |
— |
1.5 2.2.3 |
— |
4.2.5 |
Current capacity, DC systems, trains at standstill |
— |
— |
— |
— |
1.5 2.2.3 |
— |
4.2.6 |
Regenerative braking |
— |
— |
— |
1.4.1 1.4.3 |
1.5 2.2.3 |
— |
4.2.7 |
Electrical protection coordination arrangements |
2.2.1 |
— |
— |
— |
1.5 |
— |
4.2.8 |
Harmonics and dynamic effects for AC traction power supply systems |
— |
— |
— |
1.4.1 1.4.3 |
1.5 |
— |
4.2.9 |
Geometry of the overhead contact line |
— |
— |
— |
— |
1.5 2.2.3 |
— |
4.2.10 |
Pantograph gauge |
— |
— |
— |
— |
1.5 2.2.3 |
— |
4.2.11 |
Mean contact force |
— |
— |
— |
— |
1.5 2.2.3 |
— |
4.2.12 |
Dynamic behaviour and quality of current collection |
— |
— |
— |
1.4.1 2.2.2 |
1.5 2.2.3 |
— |
4.2.13 |
Pantograph spacing for overhead contact line design |
— |
— |
— |
— |
1.5 2.2.3 |
— |
4.2.14 |
Contact wire material |
— |
— |
1.3.1 1.3.2 |
1.4.1 |
1.5 2.2.3 |
— |
4.2.15 |
Phase separation sections |
2.2.1 |
— |
— |
1.4.1 1.4.3 |
1.5 2.2.3 |
— |
4.2.16 |
System separation sections |
2.2.1 |
— |
— |
1.4.1 1.4.3 |
1.5 2.2.3 |
— |
4.2.17 |
On-ground energy data collecting system |
— |
— |
— |
— |
1.5 |
— |
4.2.18 |
Protective provisions against electric shock |
1.1.1 1.1.3 2.2.1 |
— |
— |
1.4.1 1.4.3 2.2.2 |
1.5 |
— |
4.4 |
Operating rules |
2.2.1 |
— |
— |
— |
1.5 |
— |
4.5 |
Maintenance rules |
1.1.1 2.2.1 |
1.2 |
— |
— |
1.5 2.2.3 |
— |
4.6 |
Professional qualifications |
2.2.1 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
4.7 |
Health and safety conditions |
1.1.1 1.1.3 2.2.1 |
— |
— |
1.4.1 1.4.3 2.2.2 |
— |
— |
4. CHARACTERISATION OF THE SUBSYSTEM
4.1.
Introduction
4.2.
Functional and technical specifications of the subsystem
4.2.1.
General provisions
4.2.2.
Basic parameters characterising the energy subsystem
4.2.3.
Voltage and frequency
4.2.4.
Parameters relating to supply system performance
4.2.4.1.
Maximum train current
4.2.4.2.
Mean useful voltage
4.2.5.
Current capacity, DC systems, trains at standstill
4.2.6.
Regenerative braking
4.2.7.
Electrical protection coordination arrangements
4.2.8.
Harmonics and dynamic effects for AC traction power supply systems
4.2.9.
Geometry of the overhead contact line
4.2.9.1.
Contact wire height
Description |
v ≥ 250 [km/h] |
v < 250 [km/h] |
Nominal contact wire height [mm] |
Between 5 080 and 5 300 |
Between 5 000 and 5 750 |
Minimum design contact wire height [mm] |
5 080 |
In accordance with EN 50119:2009, clause 5.10.5 depending on the chosen gauge |
Maximum design contact wire height [mm] |
5 300 |
6 200 (1) |
4.2.9.2.
Maximum lateral deviation
Pantograph length [mm] |
Maximum lateral deviation [mm] |
1 600 |
400(2) |
1 950 |
550(2) |
4.2.10.
Pantograph gauge
4.2.11.
Mean contact force
4.2.12.
Dynamic behaviour and quality of current collection
Requirement |
v ≥ 250 [km/h] |
250 > v > 160 [km/h] |
v ≤ 160 [km/h] |
Space for steady arm uplift |
2S 0 |
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Mean contact force Fm |
See 4.2.11 |
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Standard deviation at maximum line speed σmax [N] |
0,3Fm |
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Percentage of arcing at maximum line speed, NQ [%] (minimum duration of arc 5 ms) |
≤ 0,2 |
≤ 0,1 for AC systems ≤ 0,2 for DC systems |
≤ 0,1 |
4.2.13.
Pantograph spacing for overhead contact line design
Design speed [km/h] |
AC Minimum distance [m] |
3 kV DC Minimum distance [m] |
1,5 kV DC Minimum distance [m] |
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Type |
A |
B |
C |
A |
B |
C |
A |
B |
C |
v ≥ 250 |
200 |
200 |
200 |
200 |
35 |
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160 < v < 250 |
200 |
85 |
35 |
200 |
115 |
35 |
200 |
85 |
35 |
120 < v ≤ 160 |
85 |
85 |
35 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
85 |
35 |
20 |
80 < v ≤ 120 |
20 |
15 |
15 |
20 |
15 |
15 |
35 |
20 |
15 |
v ≤ 80 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
20 |
8 |
8 |
4.2.14.
Contact wire material
4.2.15.
Phase separation sections
4.2.15.1.
General
4.2.15.2.
Lines with speed v ≥ 250 km/h
4.2.15.3.
Lines with speed v < 250 km/h
4.2.16.
System separation sections
4.2.16.1.
General
4.2.16.2.
Pantographs raised
4.2.16.3.
Pantographs lowered
4.2.17.
On-ground energy data collecting system
4.2.18.
Protective provisions against electric shock
4.3.
Functional and technical specifications of the interfaces
4.3.1.
General requirements
4.3.2.
Interface with Rolling Stock subsystem.
Reference in the ENE TSI |
Reference in the LOC & PAS TSI |
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Parameter |
Point |
Parameter |
Point |
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Voltage and frequency |
4.2.3 |
Operation within range of voltages and frequencies |
4.2.8.2.2 |
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Parameters relating to supply system performance:
|
4.2.4 |
Max current from OCL Power factor |
4.2.8.2.4 4.2.8.2.6 |
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Current capacity, DC systems, trains at standstill |
4.2.5 |
Maximum current at standstill |
4.2.8.2.5 |
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Regenerative braking |
4.2.6 |
Regenerative brake with energy to OCL |
4.2.8.2.3 |
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Electrical protection coordination arrangements |
4.2.7 |
Electrical protection of the train |
4.2.8.2.10 |
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Harmonics and dynamic effects for AC traction power supply systems |
4.2.8 |
System energy disturbances for AC systems |
4.2.8.2.7 |
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Geometry of the overhead contact line |
4.2.9 |
Working range in height of pantograph Pantograph head geometry |
4.2.8.2.9.1 4.2.8.2.9.2 |
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Pantograph gauge |
4.2.10 Appendix D |
Pantograph head geometry Gauging |
4.2.8.2.9.2 4.2.3.1 |
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Mean contact force |
4.2.11 |
Pantograph static contact force |
4.2.8.2.9.5 |
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Pantograph contact force and dynamic behaviour |
4.2.8.2.9.6 |
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Dynamic behaviour and quality of current collection |
4.2.12 |
Pantograph contact force and dynamic behaviour |
4.2.8.2.9.6 |
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Pantograph spacing for overhead contact line design |
4.2.13 |
Arrangements of pantographs |
4.2.8.2.9.7 |
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Contact wire material |
4.2.14 |
Contact strip material |
4.2.8.2.9.4 |
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Separation sections:
|
4.2.15 4.2.16 |
Running through phase or system separation section |
4.2.8.2.9.8 |
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On-ground energy data collecting system |
4.2.17 |
On-board Energy measurement system |
4.2.8.2.8 |
4.3.3.
Interface with Infrastructure subsystem
Reference in the ENE TSI |
Reference in the INF TSI |
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Parameter |
Point |
Parameter |
Point |
Pantographs gauge |
4.2.10 |
Structure gauge |
4.2.3.1 |
4.3.4.
Interface with Control — Command and Signalling subsystems
4.3.5.
Interface with Operation and traffic management subsystem
Reference in the ENE TSI |
Reference in the OPE TSI |
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Parameter |
Point |
Parameter |
Point |
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Maximum train current |
4.2.4.1 |
Train composition Preparation of the Route Book |
4.2.2.5 4.2.1.2.2.1 |
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Separation sections:
|
4.2.15 4.2.16 |
Train composition Preparation of the Route Book |
4.2.2.5 4.2.1.2.2.1 |
4.4.
Operating rules
4.5.
Maintenance rules
4.6.
Professional qualifications
4.7.
Health and safety conditions
5. INTEROPERABILITY CONSTITUENTS
5.1.
List of constituents
5.2.
Constituents' performances and specifications
5.2.1.
Overhead contact line
5.2.1.1.
Geometry of the OCL
5.2.1.2.
Mean contact force
5.2.1.3.
Dynamic behaviour
5.2.1.4.
Space for steady arm uplift
5.2.1.5.
Pantograph spacing for overhead contact line design
5.2.1.6.
Current at standstill
5.2.1.7.
Contact wire material
6. ASSESSMENT OF CONFORMITY OF THE 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 |
Modules |
Placed on the EU market before entry in force of this TSI |
CA or CH |
Placed on the EU market after entry in force of this TSI |
CB + CC or CH1 |
6.1.3.
Innovative solutions for interoperability constituents
6.1.4.
Particular assessment procedure for the interoperability constituent — overhead contact line
6.1.4.1.
Assessment of dynamic behaviour and quality of current collection
6.1.4.2.
Assessment of current at standstill
6.1.5.
EC declaration of conformity of interoperability constituent OCL
6.2.
Energy 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 energy subsystem
6.2.4.1.
Assessment of mean useful voltage
6.2.4.2.
Assessment of regenerative braking
6.2.4.3.
Assessment of electrical protection coordination arrangements
6.2.4.4.
Assessment of harmonics and dynamic effects for AC traction power supply systems
6.2.4.5.
Assessment of dynamic behaviour and quality of current collection (integration into a subsystem)
6.2.4.6.
Assessment of the protective provisions against electric shock
6.2.4.7.
Assessment of maintenance plan
6.3.
Sub-system containing interoperability constituents not holding an EC declaration
6.3.1.
Conditions
6.3.2.
Documentation
6.3.3.
Maintenance of the subsystems certified according to 6.3.1
7. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ENERGY TSI
7.1.
Application of this TSI to railway lines
7.2.
Application of this TSI to new, renewed or upgraded railway lines
7.2.1.
Introduction
7.2.2.
Implementation plan for voltage and frequency
7.2.3.
Implementation plan for OCL geometry
7.2.3.1.
Scope of the implementation plan
7.2.3.2.
Implementation rules for 1 435 mm track gauge system
7.2.3.3.
Track gauge systems different than 1 435mm
7.2.4.
Implementation of the on-ground energy data collecting system
7.3.
Application of this TSI to existing lines
7.3.1.
Introduction
7.3.2.
Upgrading/renewal of the OCL and/or the power supply
7.3.3.
Parameters related to maintenance
7.3.4.
Existing subsystem that are not subject to a renewal or upgrading project
7.4.
Specific cases
7.4.1.
General
7.4.2.
List of specific cases
7.4.2.1.
Particular features on the Estonian network
7.4.2.1.1. Voltage and frequency (4.2.3)
P case
7.4.2.2.
Particular features on the French network
7.4.2.2.1. Voltage and frequency (4.2.3)
T case
7.4.2.2.2. Phase separation sections — lines with speed v ≥ 250 km/h (4.2.15.2)
P case
7.4.2.3.
Particular features on the Italian network
7.4.2.3.1. Phase separation sections — lines with speed v ≥ 250 km/h (4.2.15.2)
P case
7.4.2.4.
Particular features on the Latvian network
7.4.2.4.1. Voltage and frequency (4.2.3)
P case
7.4.2.5.
Particular features on the Lithuanian network
7.4.2.5.1. Dynamic behaviour and quality of current collection (4.2.12)
P case
7.4.2.6.
Particular features on the Polish network
7.4.2.6.1. Electrical protection coordination arrangements (4.2.7)
P case
7.4.2.7.
Particular features on the Spanish network
7.4.2.7.1. Contact wire height (4.2.9.1)
P case
7.4.2.7.2. Phase separation sections — lines with speed v ≥ 250 km/h (4.2.15.2)
P case
7.4.2.8.
Particular features on the Swedish network
7.4.2.8.1. Assessment of mean useful voltage (6.2.4.1)
P case
7.4.2.9.
Particular features on the UK network for Great Britain
7.4.2.9.1. Voltage and frequency (4.2.3)
P case
7.4.2.9.2. Contact wire height (4.2.9.1)
P case
7.4.2.9.3. Maximum lateral deviation (4.2.9.2) and pantograph gauge (4.2.10)
P case
7.4.2.9.4. Protective provisions against electric shock (4.2.18)
P case
7.4.2.9.5. Conformity assessment of OCL as component
P case
7.4.2.10.
Particular features on the Eurotunnel network
7.4.2.10.1. Contact wire height (4.2.9.1)
P case
7.4.2.11.
Particular features on the Luxembourgish network
7.4.2.11.1. Voltage and frequency (4.2.3)
T case
Appendix A
Conformity assessment of interoperability constituents
A.1 SCOPE
A.2 CHARACTERISTICS
|
Assessment in the following phase |
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Design and development phase |
Production phase |
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Characteristic — point |
Design review |
Manufacturing process review |
Test(2) |
Product quality (series production) |
Geometry of the OCL — 5.2.1.1 |
X |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Mean contact force — 5.2.1.2(1) |
X |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Dynamic behaviour — 5.2.1.3 |
X |
N/A |
X |
N/A |
Space for steady arm uplift — 5.2.1.4 |
X |
N/A |
X |
N/A |
Pantograph spacing for overhead contact line design — 5.2.1.5 |
X |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Current at standstill — 5.2.1.6 |
X |
N/A |
X |
N/A |
Contact wire material — 5.2.1.7 |
X |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A: not applicable |
Appendix B
EC verification of the energy subsystem
B.1 SCOPE
B.2 CHARACTERISTICS
Basic parameters |
Assessment phase |
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Design develop. phase |
Production phase |
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Design review |
Construction, assembly, mounting |
Assembled, before putting into service |
Validation under full operating conditions |
|
Voltage and frequency — 4.2.3 |
X |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Parameters relating to supply system performance — 4.2.4 |
X |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Current capacity, DC systems, trains at standstill — 4.2.5 |
X(1) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Regenerative braking — 4.2.6 |
X |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Electrical protection coordination arrangements — 4.2.7 |
X |
N/A |
X |
N/A |
Harmonics and dynamic effects for AC traction power supply systems- 4.2.8 |
X |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Geometry of the overhead contact line — 4.2.9 |
X(1) |
N/A |
N/A(3) |
N/A |
Pantograph gauge — 4.2.10 |
X |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Mean contact force — 4.2.11 |
X(1) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Dynamic behaviour and quality of current collection — 4.2.12 |
X(1) |
N/A |
X(2) (3) |
N/A(2) |
Pantograph spacing for overhead contact line design — 4.2.13 |
X(1) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Contact wire material — 4.2.14 |
X(1) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Phase separation sections — 4.2.15 |
X |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
System separation sections — 4.2.16 |
X |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
On-ground energy data collecting system — 4.2.17 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Protective provisions against electric shock — 4.2.18 |
X |
X(4) |
X(4) |
N/A |
Maintenance rules — 4.5 |
N/A |
N/A |
X |
N/A |
N/A: not applicable |
Appendix C
Mean useful voltage
C.1 VALUES FOR U MEAN USEFUL AT THE PANTOGRAPH
|
V |
|
Power supply system |
Line speed v > 200[km/h] |
Line speed v ≤ 200 [km/h] |
Zone and train |
Zone and train |
|
AC 25 kV 50 Hz |
22 500 |
22 000 |
AC 15 kV 16,7 Hz |
14 200 |
13 500 |
DC 3 kV |
2 800 |
2 700 |
DC 1,5 kV |
1 300 |
1 300 |
C.2 SIMULATION RULES
Appendix D
Specification of the pantograph gauge
D.1 SPECIFICATION OF THE MECHANICAL KINEMATIC PANTOGRAPH GAUGE
D.1.1
General
D.1.1.1
Space to be cleared for electrified lines
D.1.1.2
Particularities
D.1.1.3
Symbols and abbreviations
Symbol |
Designation |
Unit |
bw |
Half-length of the pantograph bow |
m |
bw,c |
Half-length of the pantograph bow conducting length (with insulating horns) or working length (with conducting horns) |
m |
b′o,mec |
Width of mechanical kinematic pantograph gauge at upper verification point |
m |
b′u,mec |
Width of mechanical kinematic pantograph gauge at lower verification point |
m |
b′h,mec |
Width of mechanical kinematic pantograph gauge at intermediate height, h |
m |
dl |
Lateral deviation of contact wire |
m |
D′0 |
Reference cant taken into account by the vehicle for the pantograph gauge |
m |
ep |
Pantograph sway due to the vehicle characteristics |
m |
epo |
Pantograph sway at the upper verification point |
m |
epu |
Pantograph sway at the lower verification point |
m |
fs |
Margin to take account of the raising of the contact wire |
m |
fwa |
Margin to take account of the wear of the pantograph contact strip |
m |
fws |
Margin to take account of the bow trespassing the contact wire due to the pantograph sway |
m |
h |
Height in relation to the running surface |
m |
h′co |
Reference roll centre height for the pantograph gauge |
m |
h′ |
Reference height in the calculation of the pantograph gauge |
m |
h′o |
Maximum verification height of the pantograph gauge in a collecting position |
m |
h′u |
Minimum verification height of the pantograph gauge in a collecting position |
m |
heff |
Effective height of the raised pantograph |
m |
hcc |
Static height of the contact wire |
m |
I′0 |
Reference cant deficiency taken into account by the vehicle for the pantograph gauging |
m |
L |
Distance between rail centres of a track |
m |
l |
Track gauge, distance between the rail running edges |
m |
q |
Transverse play between axle and bogie frame or, for vehicles not fitted with bogies, between axle and vehicle body |
m |
qs′ |
Quasi-static movement |
m |
R |
Horizontal curve radius |
m |
s′o |
Flexibility coefficient taken into account by agreement between the vehicle and the infrastructure for the pantograph gauging |
|
S′ i/a |
Allowed additional overthrow on the inside/outside of the curve for pantographs |
m |
w |
Transverse play between bogie and body |
m |
Sj |
Sum of the (horizontal) safety margins covering some random phenomena (j = 1, 2 or 3) for the pantograph gauge |
m |
Subscript a: refers to the outside of the curve Subscript i: refers to the inside of the curve |
D.1.1.4
Basic principles
Figure D.1
Pantograph mechanical gauges
D.1.2
Specification of the mechanical kinematic pantograph gauge
D.1.2.1
Specification of the width of the mechanical gauge
D.1.2.1.1
Scope
D.1.2.1.2
Calculation methodology
D.1.2.1.3
Half-length bw of the pantograph bow
D.1.2.1.4
Pantograph sway ep
Figure D.2
Specification of the width of the mechanical kinematic gauge of the pantograph at different heights
D.1.2.1.5
Additional overthrows
D.1.2.1.6
Quasi-static effect
D.1.2.1.7
Allowances
D.1.2.2
Specification of the height of the mechanical gauge
D.1.3
Reference parameters
D.1.4
Calculation of maximum lateral deviation of contact wire
D.2 SPECIFICATION OF THE STATIC PANTOGRAPH GAUGE (TRACK GAUGE SYSTEM 1 520 mm)
Figure D.3
Static pantograph gauge for 1 520mm track gauge system
Voltage of the contact system in respect of the ground [kV] |
Vertical air clearance A1 between the rolling stock and lowest position of the contact wire [mm] |
Vertical air clearance A2 between live parts of OCL and earthed parts [mm] |
Lateral air clearance α between live parts of the pantograph and earthed parts [mm] |
Vertical space δ for the live parts of the OCL (mm) |
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Normal |
Minimal allowed for plain and main station tracks on which train hoteling is not foreseen |
Without catenary wire |
With catenary wire |
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Plain and main station tracks on which train hoteling is not foreseen |
Other station tracks |
Normal |
Minimal allowed |
Normal |
Minimal allowed |
Normal |
Minimal allowed |
Normal |
Minimal allowed |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
1,5-4 |
450 |
950 |
250 |
200 |
150 |
200 |
150 |
150 |
100 |
300 |
250 |
6-12 |
450 |
950 |
300 |
250 |
200 |
220 |
180 |
150 |
100 |
300 |
250 |
25 |
450 |
950 |
375 |
350 |
300 |
250 |
200 |
150 |
100 |
300 |
250 |
Appendix E
List of referenced standards
Index No. |
Reference |
Document name |
Version |
BP(s) concerned |
1 |
EN 50119 |
Railway applications — Fixed installations — Electric traction overhead contact lines |
2009 |
Current capacity, DC systems, trains at standstill (4.2.5), Geometry of overhead contact line (4.2.9), Dynamic behaviour and quality of current collection (4.2.12), Phase separation sections (4.2.15) and System separation sections (4.2.16) |
2 |
EN 50122-1:2011+A1:2011 |
Railway applications — Fixed installations — Electrical safety, earthing and the return circuit — Part 1: Protective provisions against electric shock |
2011 |
Geometry of the overhead contact line (4.2.9) and Protective provisions against electric shock (4.2.18) |
3 |
EN 50149 |
Railway applications — Fixed installations — Electric traction — Copper and copper alloy grooved contact wires |
2012 |
Contact wire material (4.2.14) |
4 |
EN 50163 |
Railway applications — Supply voltages of traction systems |
2004 |
Voltage and frequency (4.2.3) |
5 |
EN 50367 |
Railway applications — Current collection systems — Technical criteria for the interaction between pantograph and overhead line (to achieve free access) |
2012 |
Current capacity, DC systems, trains at standstill (4.2.5), Mean contact force (4.2.11), Phase separation sections (4.2.15) and System separation sections (4.2.16) |
6 |
EN 50388 |
Railway applications — Power supply and rolling stock — Technical criteria for the coordination between power supply (substation) and rolling stock to achieve interoperability |
2012 |
Parameters relating to supply system performance (4.2.4), Electrical protection coordination arrangements (4.2.7), Harmonics and dynamic effects for AC systems (4.2.8) |
7 |
EN 50317 |
Railway applications — Current collection systems — Requirements for and validation of measurements of the dynamic interaction between pantograph and overhead contact line |
2012 |
Assessment of dynamic behaviour and quality of current collection (6.1.4.1 and 6.2.4.5) |
8 |
EN 50318 |
Railway applications — Current collection systems — Validation of simulation of the dynamic interaction between pantograph and overhead contact line |
2002 |
Assessment of dynamic behaviour and quality of current collection (6.1.4.1) |
Appendix F
List of open points
Appendix G
Glossary
Defined term |
Abbr. |
Definition |
AC |
|
Alternative current |
DC |
|
Direct current |
Compiled energy billing data |
CEBD |
Dataset compiled by the Data Handling System (DHS) suitable for energy billing |
Contact line system |
|
System that distributes the electrical energy to the trains running on the route and transmits it to the trains by means of current collectors |
Contact force |
|
Vertical force applied by the pantograph to the OCL |
Contact wire uplift |
|
Vertical upward movement of the contact wire due to the force produced from the pantograph |
Current collector |
|
Equipment fitted to the vehicle and intended to collect current from a contact wire or conductor rail |
Gauge |
|
Set of rules including a reference contour and its associated calculation rules allowing defining the outer dimensions of the vehicle and the space to be cleared by the infrastructure. NOTE: According to the calculation method implemented, the gauge will be a static, kinematic or dynamic |
Lateral deviation |
|
Lateral stagger of contact wire in maximum crosswind. |
Level crossing |
|
An intersection at the same elevation of a road and one or more rail tracks |
Line speed |
|
Maximum speed measured in kilometres per hour for which a line has been designed |
Maintenance plan |
|
A series of documents setting out the infrastructure maintenance procedures adopted by an infrastructure manager |
Mean contact force |
|
Statistical mean value of the contact force |
Mean useful voltage train |
|
Voltage identifying the dimensioning train and enables the effect on its performance to be quantified |
Mean useful voltage zone |
|
Voltage giving an indication of the quality of the power supply in a geographic zone during the peak traffic period in the timetable |
Minimum contact wire height |
|
A minimum value of the contact wire height in the span in order to avoid the arcing between one or more contact wires and vehicles in all conditions |
Neutral section insulator |
|
An assembly inserted in a continuous run of contact line for isolating two electrical sections from each other that maintains continuous current collection during pantograph passage |
Nominal contact wire height |
|
A nominal value of the contact wire height at a support in the normal conditions |
Nominal voltage |
|
Voltage by which an installation or part of an installation is designated |
Normal service |
|
Planned timetable service |
On-ground energy data collecting system (data collecting service) |
DCS |
On-ground service collecting the CEBD from an Energy Measurement System |
Overhead contact line |
OCL |
Contact line placed above (or beside) the upper limit of the vehicle gauge and supplying vehicles with electric energy through roof-mounted current collection equipment |
Reference contour |
|
A contour, associated to each gauge, showing the shape of a cross-section and used as a basis to work out the sizing rules of the infrastructure, on the one hand and of the vehicle, on the other hand |
Return circuit |
|
All conductors which form the intended path for the traction return current |
Static contact force |
|
Mean vertical force exerted upwards by the pantograph head on the OCL, and caused by the pantograph-raising device, whilst the pantograph is raised and the vehicle is standstill |