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Chapter 6 ‘Conformity assessment and EC verification’ is amended as follows: (a) in Table 8, the following new row is added below the row containing the text ‘Module CH1’: ‘Module CV Type validation by in-service experience (suitability for use)’ (b) Table 9 is amended as follows: ‘Table 9 Modules to be applied for interoperability constituents Point Constituent Modules CA1 or CA2 CB + CD CB + CF CH CH1 CV 4.2.3.6.1 Running gear X X X Running gear — established X X 4.2.3.6.2 Wheelset X (*) X X X (*) X 4.2.3.6.3 Wheel X (*) X X X (*) X 4.2.3.6.4 Axle X (*) X X X (*) X 4.2.4.3.5 Friction element for wheel tread brakes X (*) X X X (*) X X (**) 5.3.5 Rear-end signal X X (c) the following point 6.1.2.5 is inserted below point 6.1.2.4: ‘6.1.2.5. Friction elements for wheel tread brakes The demonstration of conformity of friction elements for wheel tread brakes shall be carried out by determining the following friction element properties in accordance with the European Railway Agency (ERA) technical document ERA/TD/2013-02/INT version 2.0 of XX.XX.2014 published on the ERA website (http://www.era.europa.eu): — dynamic friction performance (chapter 4); — static friction coefficient (chapter 5); — mechanical characteristics including properties in respect to shear strength test and flexural strength test (chapter 6). Demonstration of the following suitabilities shall be carried out in accordance with chapters 7 and/or 8 of the ERA technical document ERA/TD/2013-02/INT version 2.0 of XX.XX.2014 published on the ERA website (http://www.era.europa.eu), if the friction element is intended to be suitable for: — train detection by systems based on track circuits; and/or — severe environmental conditions. If a manufacturer does not have sufficient return of experience (according with its own judgement) for the proposed design, the type validation by in-service experience procedure (module CV) shall be part of the assessment procedure for suitability for use. Before commencing in-service tests, a suitable module (CB or CH1) shall be used to certify the design of the interoperability constituent. The in-service tests shall be organised on request from the manufacturer, who must obtain agreement from a railway undertaking that will contribute to such an assessment. The suitability for train detection by systems based on track circuits for friction elements intended to be used in subsystems beyond the scope set out in chapter 7 of the ERA technical document ERA/TD/2013-02/INT version 2.0 of XX.XX.2014 published on the ERA website (http://www.era.europa.eu) may be demonstrated using the procedure for innovative solutions described in point 6.1.3. The suitability for severe environmental conditions by a dynamometer test for friction elements intended to be used in subsystems beyond the scope set out in clause 8.2.1 of the ERA technical document ERA/TD/2013-02/INT version 2.0 of XX.XX.2014 published on the ERA website (http://www.era.europa.eu) may be demonstrated using the procedure for innovative solutions described in point 6.1.3.’ (d) point 6.1.3 is replaced by the following: ‘6.1.3. Innovative solutions If an innovative solution referred to in Article 10a is proposed for an interoperability constituent, the manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Union shall apply the procedure set out in Article 10a.’ (e) in point 6.2.2.3, the third subparagraph is replaced by the following: ‘As an alternative to performing on-track tests on two different rail inclinations, as set out in clause 5.4.4.4 in EN 14363:2005, tests may be carried out on only one rail inclination, if it is demonstrated that the tests cover the range of contact conditions as set out in section 1.1 of ERA technical document ERA/TD/2013/01/INT version 1.0 of 11.2.2013 published on the ERA website (http://www.era.europa.eu).’ (f) point 6.2.3 is replaced by the following: ‘6.2.3. Innovative solutions If an innovative solution referred to in Article 10a is proposed for the “rolling stock — freight wagons” subsystem, the applicant shall apply the procedure set out in Article 10a.’