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Chapter 7 is amended as follows: (a) section 7.2 is replaced by the following: ‘7.2 Application of this TSI to existing subsystems The principles to be applied by the applicants and authorising entities in case of change(s) to an existing rolling stock or rolling stock type are defined in point 7.1.2 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 1302/2014 and section 7.2 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 321/2013. 7.2.1 Provisions in case of changes to existing rolling stock or rolling stock type The applicant shall ensure that the noise levels of rolling stock subject to change(s) remain below the limits set out in the TSI, which was applicable when the rolling stock in question was first authorised. If no TSI existed at the time of the first authorisation, the applicant shall ensure that the noise levels of the rolling stock subject to change(s) are either not increased or remain below the limits set out in Decision 2006/66/EC or Decision 2002/735/EC. If an assessment is required, it shall be limited to the basic parameters affected by the change(s). If the simplified evaluation is applied, the original unit may represent the reference unit in accordance with the provisions of point 6.2.3. The replacement of a whole unit or (a) vehicle(s) within a unit (e.g. a replacement after a severe damage) does not require a conformity assessment against this TSI, as long as the unit or the vehicle(s) are identical to the ones they replace. 7.2.2 Additional provisions for the application of this TSI to existing wagons The restriction of the operation set out in Article 5a of this Regulation shall not apply to wagons mostly operated on lines with a gradient of more than 40 ‰, wagons with a maximum operating speed higher than 120 km/h, wagons with a maximum axle load higher than 22,5 t, wagons exclusively operated for infrastructure works and wagons used in rescue trains. If a wagon is being equipped with quieter brake blocks as defined in point 7.2.2.1 and no noise sources are added to the wagon, then it shall be assumed that the requirements of point 4.2.3 are met without further testing. 7.2.2.1 Quieter brake blocks A quieter brake block is a brake block belonging to one of the following categories: — Brake block listed in Appendix G of Regulation (EU) No 321/2013; — Brake block assessed in accordance with the procedure set out in Appendix F of this TSI. 7.2.2.2 Wagons operated on quieter routes Wagons belonging to one of the categories below can be operated on the quieter routes within their area of use: — Wagons holding an EC declaration of verification against Commission Decision 2006/66/EC concerning the technical specification for interoperability relating to the subsystem ‘rolling stock — noise’ of the trans-European conventional rail system; — Wagons holding an EC declaration of verification against Commission Decision 2011/229/EU concerning the technical specifications of interoperability relating to the subsystem ‘rolling stock – noise’ of the trans-European conventional rail system; — Wagons holding an EC declaration of verification against this TSI; — Wagons fitted with quieter brake blocks as defined in point 7.2.2.1 or brake discs for the service brake function; — Wagons fitted with composite brake blocks listed in Appendix E for the service brake function. The operation of these wagons on the quieter routes shall be limited in accordance with the conditions described in this appendix.’; (b) point 7.3.2.1 is replaced by the following: ‘7.3.2.1. Specific cases (a) Specific case Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Slovakia (‘P’) For units, which are in shared use with third countries, the track gauge of which is different from that of the main rail network within the Union, the application of national technical rules instead of the requirements in this TSI shall be permitted. (b) Specific case Finland (‘T’) Decision 2011/229/EU may continue to apply for freight wagons to be used only on the territory of Finland and until the relevant technical solution in relation to severe winter conditions is found, but in any case not later than until 31 December 2032. This shall not prevent freight wagons from other Member States to operate on the Finnish network.’ (c) in point 7.3.2.2(a), the second subparagraph is deleted; (d) point 7.3.2.4 is replaced by the following: ‘7.3.2.4. Limits for pass-by noise (point 4.2.3) (a) Specific case Channel Tunnel (‘P’) For the Channel Tunnel, the limits for pass-by noise shall not apply to wagons dedicated to the transport of heavy goods vehicles between Coquelles (France) and Folkestone (United Kingdom). (b) Specific case Sweden (‘T’) For locomotives with total tractive power of more than 6 000 kW and a maximum axle load of more than 25 t the limit values for pass-by noise LpAeq,Tp (80 km/h) in Table 4 may be raised up to 85 dB.’; (e) the following section 7.4 is added: ‘7.4 Particular implementation rules 7.4.1. Particular implementation rules for the application of this TSI to existing wagons (point 7.2.2) (a) Particular implementation rules for the application of this TSI to existing wagons in the Channel Tunnel (‘P’) For the calculation of the annual average daily operated freight trains during night-time the freight trains composed of wagons dedicated to the transport of heavy goods vehicles confined in the Coquelles (France) - Folkestone (United Kingdom) line shall not be taken into account. (b) Particular implementation rules for the application of this TSI to existing wagons in Finland and Sweden (‘T’) The concept of quieter routes shall not apply on the Finnish and Swedish networks due to uncertainties related to the operation in severe winter conditions with composite brake blocks until 31 December 2032. This shall not prevent freight wagons from other Member States to operate on the Finnish and Swedish network. 7.4.2. Particular implementation rules for wagons operated on quieter routes (point 7.2.2.2) (a) Particular implementation rules for wagons operated on quieter routes of Belgium (‘T’) On top of the wagons listed in point 7.2.2.2, the following existing wagons can be operated on quieter routes in the territory of Belgium: — Wagons with tyred wheels until 31 December 2026 — Wagons which require the fitting of a kink valve in order to replace the cast iron block with composite brake blocks until 31 December 2026 — Wagons fitted with cast iron blocks which require the replacement of wheels with wheels compliant with the requirements set out in EN 13979-1:2003+A2:2011 in order to be retrofitted with composite brake blocks until 31 December 2026 (b) Particular implementation rules for wagons operated on quieter routes of Channel Tunnel (‘P’) On top of the wagons listed in point 7.2.2.2, the following existing wagons can be operated on quieter routes in the Channel Tunnel concession: Wagons dedicated to the transport of heavy goods vehicles between Coquelles (France) and Folkestone (United Kingdom) (c) Particular implementation rules for wagons operated on quieter routes of Czechia (‘T’) On top of the wagons listed in point 7.2.2.2, the following existing wagons can be operated on quieter routes in the territory of Czechia: — Wagons with tyred wheels, until 31 December 2026 — Wagons with 59V type bearings until 31 December 2034 — Wagons which require the fitting of a kink valve in order to replace the cast iron block with composite brake blocks, until 31 December 2034 — Wagons with 1Bg or 1Bgu brake configuration fitted with cast iron brake blocks until 31 December 2036 — Wagons fitted with cast iron blocks which require the replacement of wheels with wheels compliant with the requirements set out in EN 13979-1:2003+A2:2011 in order to be retrofitted with composite brake blocks until 31 December 2029 Furthermore, it shall not be mandatory to use composite brake blocks on quieter routes for existing wagons not covered by the five dashes above and for which there exists no one-to-one-solution for replacement of cast iron brake blocks until 31 December 2030. (d) Particular implementation rules for wagons operated on quieter routes of France (‘T’) On top of the wagons listed in point 7.2.2.2, the following existing wagons can be operated on quieter routes in the territory of France: — Wagons with 1Bg or 1Bgu brake configuration fitted with cast iron brake blocks until 31 December 2030 — Wagons fitted with small wheels (diameter under 920 mm) until 31 December 2030 (e) Particular implementation rules for wagons operated on quieter routes of Italy (‘T’) On top of the wagons listed in point 7.2.2.2, the following existing wagons can be operated on quieter routes in the territory of Italy: — Wagons with tyred wheels until 31 December 2026 — Wagons which require the fitting of a kink valve in order to replace the cast iron block with composite brake blocks until 31 December 2026 — Wagons fitted with cast iron blocks which require the replacement of wheels with wheels compliant with the requirements set out in EN 13979-1:2003+A2:2011 in order to be retrofitted with composite brake blocks until 31 December 2026 Furthermore, it shall not be mandatory to use composite brake blocks on quieter routes for existing wagons not covered by the three dashes above and for which there exists no one-to-one-solution for replacement of cast iron brake blocks until 31 December 2030. (f) Particular implementation rules for wagons operated on quieter routes of Poland (‘T’) On top of the wagons listed in point 7.2.2.2, the following existing wagons can be operated on quieter routes in the territory of Poland until 31 December 2036: — Wagons with tyred wheels — Wagons with 1Bg or 1Bgu brake configuration fitted with cast iron blocks — Wagons designed for ‘S’ traffic equipped with ‘SS’ brake fitted with cast iron blocks — Wagons fitted with cast iron blocks and designed for ‘SS’ traffic for which retrofitting with LL brake blocks would require fitting with wheels complying with EN 13979-1:2003+A2:2011 and a kink valve (g) Particular implementation rules for wagons operated on quieter routes of Slovakia (‘T’) On top of the wagons listed in point 7.2.2.2, the following existing wagons can be operated on quieter routes in the territory of Slovakia: — Wagons with tyred wheels until 31 December 2026 — Wagons with bogies of type 26-2.8 fitted with cast iron blocks P10 until 31 December 2036 — Wagons, which require the fitting of a kink valve in order to replace the cast iron block with composite brake blocks until 31 December 2036. (‘P’) Wagons with bogies 2TS intended for circulation between Slovakia and third countries by means of exchange of bogies in the border station (h) Particular implementation rules for wagons operated on quieter routes of UK for Great Britain (‘P’) For units intended to operate solely on the GB Network, where existing wagons are equipped with composite brake blocks published in GMGN 2688 it shall be permitted to operate on quieter routes (‘T’) The following types of existing wagons equipped with cast iron brake blocks intended to operate on the GB Network shall be permitted to operate on quieter routes: — Wagons equipped with a non-UIC braking system for which there are no compatible silent brake blocks available for retrofitting until 31 December 2030. — Wagons with a designed braking distance of 810m or less from 60 mph in brake mode G (goods timing)/75 mph in brake mode P (passenger timing), where those wagons are operated in trains with other wagons which have stopping distances in accordance with the relevant UK(GB) national technical rules, until 31 December 2030 — Wagons used exclusively for the transport of nuclear products until 31 December 2050.’;