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Title: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... on the technical specification for interoperability relating to the operation and traffic management subsystem of the rail system within the European Union and repealing Decision 2012/757/EU

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/...
            
            
               of XXX
            
            
               on the technical specification for interoperability relating to the operation and traffic management subsystem of the rail system within the European Union and repealing Decision 2012/757/EU
            
            
               (Text with EEA relevance)
            
            
               THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
            
            
               Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
            
            
               Having regard to Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union
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               , and in particular Article 5(11) thereof,
            
            
               Whereas:
            
            
               (1)Article 11 of Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2017/1474
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                sets out the specific objectives for drafting, adoption and review of technical specifications for interoperability (TSIs) of the rail system within the Union.
            
            
               (2)Pursuant to points (b) and (f) of Article 3(5) of Decision (EU) 2017/1474 TSIs are to be reviewed in order to take into account the developments of the Union railway system related research and innovation activities, and update references to standards.
            
            
               (3)Pursuant to point (c) of Article 3(5) of Decision (EU) 2017/1474 TSIs should be reviewed in order to close the remaining open points. In particular, the scope of the open points for operations is to be defined and a distinction is to be made between national applicable rules and rules requiring harmonisation through Union law in order to allow for migration to an interoperable system defining the optimal level of technical harmonisation.
            
            
               (4)On 22 September 2017, in accordance with Article 19(1) of Regulation (EU) No 2016/796 of the European Parliament and of the Council
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               , the Commission requested the European Union Agency for Railways (the 'Agency') to prepare recommendations implementing a selection of the specific objectives set out in Decision (EU) 2017/1474.
            
            
               (5)On 25 October 2018, the Agency issued the recommendation ERA-REC-125 as regards the technical specification for interoperability (TSI) relating to the operation and traffic management  subsystem of Union rail system, covering paragraphs  1 to 6 of Article 11 of Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2017/1474.
            
            
               (6)Decision 2012/757/EU has been amended on several occasions. In order to ensure the readability and the legal certainty, it is advisable to repeal it and replace it by this Regulation].
            
            
               (7)Commission Decision 2012/757/EU should thus be repealed.
            
            
               (8)This Regulation should provide the implementation dates for the different requirements of the TSI relating to the ‘operation and traffic management’ subsystem of Union rail system. The implementation dates should take into account that certain Member States have notified the Agency and the Commission in accordance with Article 57(2) of Directive (EU) 2016/797 and certain Member States that have not.
            
            
               (9)The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established in accordance with Article 51(1) of Directive (EU) 2016/797.
            
            
               HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
            
            
               Article 1
            
         
         
            
               This Regulation lays down the technical specification for interoperability (TSI) relating to the operation and traffic management subsystem of Union rail system, as set out in the Annex.
            
            
               The TSI set out in the Annex shall apply to the operation and traffic management subsystem set out in point 2.5 of Annex II to Directive (EU) 2016/797. 
            
            
               Article 2
            
            
               Member States shall notify the following types of agreement to the Commission by 1 January 2020, where they have not already been notified pursuant to Commission Decisions 2006/920/EC
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               , 2008/231/EC
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               , 2011/314/EU
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                or 2012/757/EU
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               :
            
            
               (a)bilateral or multilateral agreements between railway undertakings, infrastructure managers or safety authorities that deliver significant levels of local or regional interoperability;
            
            
               (b)international agreements between one or more Member States and at least one third country, or between Member State(s') railway undertakings or infrastructure managers  and at least one railway undertaking or infrastructure manager of a third country, that deliver significant levels of local or regional interoperability.
            
            
               Article 3
            
            
               The conditions to be complied with for verifying the interoperability pursuant to Article 13 of Directive (EU) 2016/797 shall be as set out in the national rules applicable in the Member State where the operation takes place, in the following situations:
            
            
               (a)in the specific situations referred to in point 7.2 of the Annex to this Regulation;
            
            
               (b)with regard to the topics listed as open points and areas for national rules referred to in Appendix I to that Annex.
            
            
               Article 4
            
            
               By 1 July 2019 at the latest, the Agency shall publish a guide on the application of the operation and traffic management subsystem (application guide). The Agency shall keep the application guide up to date. Compliance with the Application Guide shall be considered as acceptable means of compliance for the purpose of Article 2(33) of Directive (EU) 2016/797.
            
            
               Article 5
            
            
               Decision 2012/757/EU is repealed with effect from [PO: Please add a date: two years after the entry into force of this Regulation.].
            
            
               However, Appendix B to Decision 2012/757/EU may continue to apply by [OP- please insert the date - 5 years from the entry into force of this Regulation] at the latest.
            
            
               Article 6
            
            
               This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
            
            
               It shall apply 2 years after the entry into force [date]. 
            
            
               However, Section 4.2.2.5.1 and appendix D1 shall apply from 16 June 2019 in the Member States that have not notified the Agency and the Commission in accordance with Article 57(2) of Directive (EU) 2016/797. 
            
            
               Section 4.2.2.5.1 and appendix D1 shall apply from 16 June 2020 in the Member States that have notified the Agency and the Commission in accordance with Article 57(2) of Directive (EU) 2016/797.
            
         
         
            
               This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. 
            
            
               Done at Brussels,
            
            
               
                     For the Commission
               
               
                     The President
                     Jean-Claude JUNCKER
               
            
         
         
      
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               ANNEX
            
            
               TABLE OF CONTENTS
            
            
            
               1.Introduction
            
            
               1.1.Technical scope
            
            
               1.2.Geographical scope
            
            
               1.3.Content of this TSI
            
            
               2.Description of scope
            
            
               2.1.Scope
            
            
               2.1.1.Staff and trains
            
            
               2.1.2.Principles
            
            
               2.1.3.Applicability to existing vehicles and infrastructure
            
            
               3.Essential requirements
            
            
               3.1.Compliance with the essential requirements
            
            
               3.2.Essential requirements - overview
            
            
               4.Characteristics of the subsystem
            
            
               4.1.Introduction
            
            
               4.2.Functional and technical specifications of the subsystem
            
            
               4.2.1.Specifications relating to staff
            
         
         
            
               4.2.1.1.General requirements
            
            
               4.2.1.2.Documentation for drivers
            
            
               4.2.1.2.1Driver’s Rule Book
            
            
               4.2.1.2.2Description of the line and the relevant line-side equipment associated with the lines worked over
            
            
               4.2.1.2.2.1Preparation of the Route Book
            
            
               4.2.1.2.2.2Modifications to information contained within the Route Book
            
            
               4.2.1.2.2.3Informing the driver in real time
            
            
               4.2.1.2.3Timetables
            
            
               4.2.1.2.4Rolling stock
            
            
               4.2.1.3.Documentation for railway undertaking staff other than drivers
            
            
               4.2.1.4.Documentation for infrastructure manager’s staff authorising train movements
            
            
               4.2.1.5.Safety-related communications between train crew, other railway undertaking staff and staff authorising train movements
            
            
               4.2.2.Specifications relating to trains
            
            
               4.2.2.1.Train visibility
            
            
               4.2.2.1.1General requirement
            
            
               4.2.2.1.2Front-end
            
            
               4.2.2.1.3Rear end
            
            
               4.2.2.1.3.1Passenger trains
            
            
               4.2.2.1.3.2Freight trains in international traffic
            
            
               4.2.2.2.Train audibility
            
         
         
            
               4.2.2.2.1 General requirement
            
            
               4.2.2.2.2 Control
            
            
               4.2.2.3.Vehicle identification
            
            
               4.2.2.4.Safety of passengers and load
            
            
               4.2.2.4.1 Safety of load
            
            
               4.2.2.4.2 Safety of passengers
            
            
               4.2.2.5.Route compatibility and train composition
            
            
               4.2.2.6.Train braking
            
            
               4.2.2.6.1 Minimum requirements of the braking system
            
            
               4.2.2.6.2 Braking performance and maximum speed allowed
            
            
               4.2.2.7.Ensuring that the train is in running order
            
            
               4.2.2.7.1 General requirement
            
            
               4.2.2.7.2 Pre-departure data
            
            
               4.2.2.8.Requirements for signal and lineside marker sighting
            
            
               4.2.2.9.Driver vigilance
            
            
               4.2.3.Specifications relating to train operations
            
            
               4.2.3.1.Train planning
            
            
               4.2.3.2.Identification of trains
            
            
               4.2.3.2.1 Format of train running number
            
            
               4.2.3.3.Train departure
            
         
         
            
               4.2.3.3.1 Checks and tests before departure
            
            
               4.2.3.3.2 Informing the infrastructure manager of the train's operational status
            
            
               4.2.3.4.Traffic management
            
            
               4.2.3.4.1 General requirements
            
            
               4.2.3.4.2 Train reporting
            
            
               4.2.3.4.2.1Data required for train position reporting and predicted hand over time
            
            
               4.2.3.4.3 Dangerous goods
            
            
               4.2.3.4.4 Operational quality
            
            
               4.2.3.5.Data recording
            
            
               4.2.3.5.1 Recording of supervision data outside the train
            
            
               4.2.3.5.2 Recording of supervision data on-board the train
            
            
               4.2.3.6.Degraded operation
            
            
               4.2.3.6.1 Advice to other users
            
            
               4.2.3.6.2 Advice to train drivers
            
            
               4.2.3.6.3 Contingency arrangements
            
            
               4.2.3.7.Managing an emergency situation
            
            
               4.2.3.8.Aid to train crew in the event of an incident or of a major rolling stock malfunction
            
            
               4.3.Functional and technical specifications of the interfaces
            
            
               4.3.1.Interfaces with the infrastructure TSI
            
            
               4.3.2.Interfaces with the control-command and signalling TSI
            
         
         
            
               4.3.3.Interfaces with the rolling stock TSIs
            
            
               4.3.3.1.Interfaces with TSI on locomotives and passenger rolling stock
            
            
               4.3.3.2.Interfaces with TSI on freight wagons
            
            
               4.3.4.Interfaces with the Energy TSI
            
            
               4.3.5.Interfaces with TSI on Safety in Railway Tunnels
            
            
               4.3.6.Interfaces with TSI Noise
            
            
               4.3.7.Interfaces with TSI Person with Reduced Mobility
            
            
               4.4.Operating rules
            
            
               4.5.Maintenance rules
            
            
               4.6.Professional competences
            
            
               4.6.1.Professional competence
            
            
               4.6.2.Language competence
            
            
               4.6.2.1.Principles
            
            
               4.6.2.2.Level of knowledge
            
            
               4.6.3.Initial and ongoing assessment of staff
            
            
               4.6.3.1.Basic elements
            
            
               4.6.3.2.Analysis and update of training needs
            
            
               4.6.4.Auxiliary staff
            
            
               4.7.Additional information on Infrastructure and vehicles
            
            
               4.7.1.Infrastructure
            
         
         
            
               4.7.2.Rolling stock
            
            
               4.8.Health and safety conditions
            
            
               4.8.1.Introduction
            
            
               4.8.2.Medical examinations and psychological assessments
            
            
               4.8.2.1.Before appointment
            
            
               4.7.2.1.1 Minimum content of the medical examination
            
            
               4.7.2.1.2 Psychological assessment
            
            
               4.8.2.2.After appointment
            
            
               4.7.2.2.1 Frequency of periodic medical examinations
            
            
               4.7.2.2.2 Minimum content of the periodic medical examination
            
            
               4.7.2.2.3 Additional medical examinations and/or psychological assessments
            
            
               4.8.3.Medical requirements
            
            
               4.8.3.1.General requirements
            
            
               4.8.3.2.Vision requirements
            
            
               4.8.3.3.Hearing requirements
            
            
               5.Interoperability constituents
            
            
               5.1.Definition
            
            
               5.2.List of constituents
            
            
               6.Assessment of conformity and/or suitability for use of the constituents and verification of the subsystem
            
            
               6.1.Interoperability constituents
            
         
         
            
               6.2.Operation and traffic management subsystem
            
            
               6.2.1.Principles
            
            
               7.Implementation
            
            
               7.1.Principles
            
            
               7.2.Specific cases
            
            
               7.2.1.Introduction
            
            
               7.2.2.List of specific cases
            
            
               7.2.2.1.Temporary specific case (T1) Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
            
            
               7.2.2.2.Temporary specific case (T2) Ireland and United Kingdom
            
            
               7.2.2.3.Permanent specific case (P) Finland
            
            
               Appendix A ERTMS/ETCS operational rules
                     
            
            
               Appendix B  Common operational principles and rules
                     
            
            
               Appendix C Safety related communications methodology
                     
            
            
               Appendix D Route compatibility and  Route Book
                     
            
            
               Appendix D.1 Parameters for the vehicle and train compatibility over the route intended for operation
                     
            
            
               Appendix D.2  Elements the Infrastructure Manager has to provide to the Railway Undertaking for the Route Book
                     
            
            
               Appendix E  Language and communication level
                     
            
            
               Appendix F Minimum elements relevant to professional qualification for the tasks associated with “accompanying trains”
                     
            
            
               Appendix G Minimum elements relevant to professional qualification for the task of preparing trains
                     
            
            
               Appendix H European Vehicle Number and linked alphabetical marking on the bodywork
                     
            
         
         
            
               Appendix I List of areas for which national rules are permitted according to Article 8 of Directive (EU) 2016/798
                     
            
            
               Appendix J Glossary
                     
            
            
            
            
               1.Introduction
            
            
               1.1.Technical scope
            
            
               This Technical Specification for Interoperability (‘TSI’) covers the 'operation and traffic management' subsystem shown in the list contained in point 1 and defined in point 2.5 of Annex II to Directive (EU) 2016/797. 
            
            
            
               1.2.Geographical scope
            
            
               The geographical scope of this TSI is the Union’s network as specified in section 1.1 to Annex I of Directive (EU) 2016/797 and excludes the cases referred to in Article 1(3) and 1(4) of Directive (EU) 2016/797. 
            
            
               1.3.Content of this TSI
            
            
               In accordance with Article 4(3) of Directive (EU) 2016/797, this TSI:
            
            
               (a)indicates its intended scope for the 'operation and traffic management' subsystem;
            
            
               (b)lays down essential requirements for the subsystem concerned and its interfaces vis-à-vis other subsystems;
            
            
               (c)establishes the functional and technical specifications to be met by the target subsystem and its interfaces vis-à-vis other subsystems. If necessary, these specifications may vary according to the use of the subsystem;
            
            
               (d)determines the interoperability constituents and interfaces covered by European specifications, including European standards, which are necessary to achieve interoperability within the European rail system;
            
            
               (e)states, in each case under consideration, which procedures are to be used in order to assess the conformity or suitability for use of the interoperability constituents;
            
            
               (f)indicates the strategy for implementing the TSI. In particular, it is necessary to specify the stages to be completed and the elements that may be applied in order to make a gradual transition from the existing situation to the final situation in which compliance with the TSI shall be the norm;
            
            
               (g)indicates, for the staff concerned, the professional qualifications and health and safety conditions at work required for the operation and maintenance of the subsystem concerned, as well as for the implementation of the TSI;
            
            
               (h)indicates the provisions applicable to the existing subsystems and vehicles, in particular in the event of upgrading and renewal and, in such cases, the modification work which requires an application for a new authorisation;
            
         
         
            
               (i)indicates the parameters of the vehicles and fixed subsystems to be checked by the railway undertaking and the procedures to be applied to check those parameters after the delivery of the vehicle authorisation for placing on the market and before the first use of the vehicle to ensure compatibility between vehicles and the routes on which they are to be operated.
            
            
               Moreover, in accordance with Article 4(5) of Directive (EU) 2016/797, provision may be made for specific cases for each TSI.
            
            
               2.Description of scope
            
            
               2.1.Scope
            
            
               2.1.1.Staff and trains
            
            
               Points 4.6 and 4.7 apply to those staff undertaking the safety-critical tasks associated with accompanying a train. 
            
            
               Point 4.6.2 applies to train drivers without prejudice to point 8 of Annex VI to Directive 2007/59/EC. 
            
            
               For those staff undertaking the safety-critical tasks associated with despatching trains and authorising train movements, mutual recognition of professional qualifications and health and safety conditions between Member States shall apply.
            
            
               For those staff undertaking the safety-critical tasks associated with the last preparation of a train before it is scheduled to cross a border(s) and work beyond any location(s) designated as the ‘frontier’ in the network statement of an infrastructure manager and included in its safety authorisation, point 4.6 shall apply while mutual recognition between Member States shall apply for point 4.7. A train shall not be considered to be a cross border service, if it complies with the conditions of point (8) of Article 10 of Directive (EU) 2016/798.
            
            
               2.1.2.Principles
            
            
               This TSI covers those elements of the rail 'operation and traffic management' subsystem, where there are operational interfaces between Railway Undertakings and Infrastructure Managers and where there is a particular benefit to interoperability. 
            
            
               railway undertaking and infrastructure manager shall ensure that all requirements concerning rules and procedures as well as documentation are met by the establishment of the appropriate processes. The set-up of these processes is a relevant part of railway undertaking’s and infrastructure manager’s safety management system (hereinafter referred to as ‘SMS’) as required by Directive (EU) 2016/798. The SMS itself is assessed by the relevant national safety authority (hereinafter referred to as ‘NSA’) before granting safety authorisation and by the European Union Agency for Railways or the relevant NSA before granting safety certificate. 
            
            
               2.1.3.Applicability to existing vehicles and infrastructure
            
            
               While the majority of the requirements contained in this TSI relates to processes and procedures, a number also relates to physical elements of vehicles and infrastructure that are important for their operational function in the context of this Regulation.
            
            
               Those physical elements are specified in the structural TSIs covering other subsystems than operation and traffic management. They have to be assessed according to the procedures defined in those TSIs.
            
            
               None of the provisions of this TSI shall be used to justify a national rule under a structural TSI.
            
            
               3.Essential requirements
            
            
               3.1.Compliance with the essential requirements
            
            
               In accordance with Article 3 of Directive (EU) 2016/797, the Union rail system, its subsystems and their interoperability constituents shall meet the essential requirements set out in general terms in Annex III to that Directive.
            
            
               3.2.Essential requirements - overview
            
         
         
            
               The essential requirements cover:
            
            
               –safety,
            
            
               –reliability and availability,
            
            
               –health,
            
            
               –environmental protection,
            
            
               –technical compatibility,
            
            
               –accessibility.
            
            
               According to Directive (EU) 2016/797, the essential requirements may be generally applicable to the whole Union rail system or be specific to each subsystem and its constituents.
            
            
               The following table summarises the correspondence between the essential requirements set out in Annex III to Directive (EU) 2016/797 and this TSI.
            
            
                     
                        Clause
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Clause Title
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Safety
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Reliability &Availability
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Health
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Environmental protection
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Technical compatibility
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Accessibility
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Essential requirements specific to operation and traffic management
                     
                  
               
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.3
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.4
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.5
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.3.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.3.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.4.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.4.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.4.3
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.4.4
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.4.5
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.5
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.6.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.6.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        2.6.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        2.6.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        2.6.3
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        2.6.4
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.1.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Documentation for drivers
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.1.2.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Rule book
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.1.2.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Route book
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.1.2.2.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Preparation of the Route book
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.1.2.2.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Modification to Information contained within the route book
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.1.2.2.3
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Informing the driver in real time
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.1.2.3
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Time tables
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.1.2.4
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Rolling stock
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.1.3
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Documentation for railway undertaking staff other than drivers
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.1.4
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Documentation for infrastructure manager’s staff authorising train movements
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.1.5
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Safety-related communications between train crew, other railway undertaking staff and staff authorising train movements
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.2.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Train visibility
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.2.1.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        General requirement
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.2.1.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Front end
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.2.1.3
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Rear end
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.2.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Train audibility
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.2.2.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        General requirement
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.2.2.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Control
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.2.3
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Vehicle identification
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.2.4
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Safety of passengers and load
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.2.5
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Route Compatibility and Train composition
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.2.6
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Train braking
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.2.6.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Minimum requirements of the braking system 
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.2.6.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Braking performance
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.2.7
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Ensuring that the train is in running order
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.2.7.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        General requirement
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.2.7.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Pre-departure Data
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.2.8
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Requirements for Signal and lineside marker sighting
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.2.9
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Driver vigilance
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.3.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Train planning
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.3.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Identification of trains
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.3.3
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Train departure
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.3.3.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Checks and tests before departure
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.3.3.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Informing the Infrastructure Manager of the train's operational status
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.3.4
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Traffic management
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.3.4.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        General requirements
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.3.4.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Train reporting
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.3.4.2.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Data required for train position reporting
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
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                        4.2.3.4.2.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Predicted hand over time
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
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                        4.2.3.4.3
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Dangerous goods
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
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                        4.2.3.4.4
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Operational quality
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
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                        4.2.3.5
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Data recording
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.3.5.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Recording of supervision data outside the train
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
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                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.3.5.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Recording of supervision data on-board the train
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.2.3.6
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Degraded operation
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
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                        4.2.3.6.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Advice to other users
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
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                        4.2.3.6.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Advice to train drivers
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
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                        4.2.3.6.3
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Contingency arrangements
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
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                        4.2.3.7
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Managing an emergency situation
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
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                        4.2.3.8
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Aid to train crew in the event of an incident or of a major rolling stock malfunction
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4.4
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        ERTMS operating rules
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
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                        4.6
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Professional qualifications
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
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                        4.7
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Health and safety conditions
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        X
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
            
               4.Characteristics of the subsystem
            
            
               4.1.Introduction
            
            
               In accordance with Directive 2012/34/EU, it is the overall responsibility of the infrastructure manager to provide all the appropriate requirements which shall be met by trains permitted to run on its network, taking into account the geographic particularities of individual lines and the functional or technical specifications set out in this Chapter. 
            
            
               4.2.Functional and technical specifications of the subsystem
            
            
               The functional and technical specifications of the 'operation and traffic management' subsystem comprise of the following:
            
            
               –specifications relating to staff,
            
            
               –specifications relating to trains,
            
            
               –specifications relating to train operations.
            
            
               4.2.1.Specifications relating to staff
            
         
         
            
               4.2.1.1.General requirements 
            
            
               This point deals with staff who contributes to the operation of the subsystem by performing safety-critical tasks involving a direct interface between a railway undertaking and an infrastructure manager.
            
            
               (1)Railway undertaking staff:
            
            
               (a)undertaking the task of driving trains (‘driver’) and forming part of the “train crew”,
            
            
               (b)undertaking tasks on-board (other than driving) and forming part of the “train crew”,
            
            
               (c)undertaking the task of preparing trains.
            
            
               (2)Infrastructure manager’s staff undertaking the task of authorising the movement of trains
            
            
               The areas covered are:
            
            
               –Documentation
            
            
               –Communication
            
            
               In addition, for the staff as defined in point 2.2.1., this Regulation sets out requirements on: 
            
            
               –Qualifications (see point 4.6 and Appendix G) 
            
            
               –Health and safety conditions (see point 4.7)
            
            
               4.2.1.2.Documentation for drivers
            
            
               The railway undertaking operating the train shall supply the driver with all the necessary information and documentation required to carry out its duties; they may be paper based or in electronic format”. 
            
            
               This information shall take into account the necessary elements for operation in normal, degraded and emergency situations for the routes to be worked over and the rolling stock used on those routes.
            
            
               4.2.1.2.1Driver’s Rule Book
            
            
               All the necessary procedures for the driver shall be included in a document or a computer medium called the “Driver’s Rule Book”.
            
            
               The Driver's Rule Book shall state the requirements for all the routes worked and the rolling stock used on those routes according to the situations of normal operation, degraded operation and in emergency situations which the driver may encounter.
            
            
               The Driver’s Rule Book shall cover two distinct aspects:
            
         
         
            
               –one which describes the set of common rules and procedures (taking into account the contents of Appendices A, B and C),
            
            
               –another which sets out any necessary rules and procedures specific to each infrastructure manager.
            
            
               It shall include procedures covering, as a minimum, the following aspects: 
            
            
               –Staff safety and security,
            
            
               –Signalling and control command,
            
            
               –Train operation including degraded mode,
            
            
               –Traction and rolling stock,
            
            
               –Incidents and accidents.
            
            
               The railway undertaking shall be responsible for the Driver’s Rule Book and compile it in such a way that it is complete and accurate, and the driver’s application of all operational rules is enabled.
            
            
               The railway undertaking must present the Driver's Rule Book in a clear format for the entire infrastructure over which their drivers will work.
            
            
               It shall have two appendices:
            
            
               –Appendix 1: Manual of communication procedures;
            
            
               –Appendix 2: Book of Forms. 
            
            
               Predefined messages and forms shall at least exist in the ‘operating’ language(s) of infrastructure manager(s).
            
            
               The railway undertaking’s process for preparing and updating the Driver's Rule Book shall include the following steps: 
            
            
               –the infrastructure manager (or the organisation responsible for the preparation of the operating rules) shall provide the railway undertaking with the appropriate information in the infrastructure manager’s operating language,
            
            
               –the railway undertaking shall draw up the initial or updated document; 
            
            
               –if the language chosen by the railway undertaking for the Driver’s Rule Book is not the language in which the appropriate information was originally supplied, it is the responsibility of the railway undertaking to arrange for any necessary translation and/or provide explanatory notes in another language.
            
            
               The infrastructure manager shall ensure that the content of the documentation provided to the railway undertaking(s) is complete and accurate. . 
            
            
               4.2.1.2.2Description of the line and the relevant line-side equipment associated with the lines worked over
            
         
         
            
               Drivers shall be provided with a description of the lines and the associated line-side equipment for the lines over which they shall operate and relevant to the driving task. Such information shall be set out in a single document called the “Route Book”.
            
            
               The following is a list of information which shall, as a minimum, be provided:
            
            
               –the general operating characteristics,
            
            
               –indication of rising and falling gradients,
            
            
               –detailed line diagram.
            
            
               4.2.1.2.2.1Preparation of the Route Book
            
            
               The format of the Route Book shall be prepared in the same manner for all the infrastructures worked over by the trains of an individual railway undertaking.
            
            
               The railway undertaking is responsible for the complete and correct compilation of the Route book, using the information supplied by the infrastructure manager(s). The railway undertaking shall ensure that the content of the Route Book is complete and accurate, including when grouping the modifications to information contained within the Route book.
            
            
               The infrastructure manager shall provide the railway undertaking with at least the information for the route book as defined in Appendix D2 through RINF. Until such a register provides the relevant parameters in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation xxx, the infrastructure manager shall provide this information through other means free of charge and without delay. The infrastructure manager shall ensure that the information provided to the railway undertaking(s) is complete and accurate. For emergency situations or real time information appropriate alternative means of communication of the infrastructure manager shall ensure immediate information to the railway undertaking about Appendix D2.
            
            
               As a minimum, the following information shall be included:
            
            
               (a)the general operating characteristics:
            
            
               (a)type of signalling system and corresponding operational regime (double track, reversible working, left or right hand running, etc.),
            
            
               (b)type of power supply, 
            
            
               (c)type of track to train radio equipment.
            
            
               (b)indication of rising and falling gradients with their gradient values and location;
            
            
               (c)detailed line diagram:
            
            
               –names of stations on the line and key locations and their location; 
            
            
               –tunnels, including location, name, length, specific information such as the existence of walkways and points of safe egress as well as the location of safe areas where evacuation of passengers may take place;
            
            
               –essential locations such as neutral sections;
            
            
               –permissible speed limits for each track, including, if necessary, differential speeds relating to certain types of train;
            
         
         
            
               –the responsible infrastructure manager;
            
            
               –means of communication with the traffic management / control centre in normal and degraded mode.
            
            
               4.2.1.2.2.2Modifications to information contained within the Route Book
            
            
               The infrastructure manager shall advise the railway undertaking of any permanent or temporary modifications to information supplied in accordance with point 4.2.1.2.2.1. 
            
            
               These changes shall be grouped by the railway undertaking into a dedicated document or computer medium whose format shall be the same for all the infrastructures worked over by the trains of an individual railway undertaking.
            
            
               4.2.1.2.2.3Informing the driver in real time
            
            
               The infrastructure manager shall inform drivers of any changes to the line or relevant lineside equipment that have not been advised as modifications to information for the Route Book as set out in point 4.2.1.2.2.2.
            
            
               4.2.1.2.3Timetables 
            
            
               The provision of train schedule information facilitates the punctual running of trains and assists in service performance.
            
            
               The railway undertaking shall provide drivers with the information necessary for the normal running of the train and as a minimum include:
            
            
               –the train identification;
            
            
               –the train running days (if necessary);
            
            
               –the stopping points and the activities associated with them 
            
            
               –other timing points;
            
            
               –the arrival/departure/passing times at each of those points.
            
            
               Such train running information, which shall be based on information supplied by the infrastructure manager, may be provided either electronically or in a paper format. 
            
            
               Presentation to the driver shall be consistent across all the lines over which the railway undertaking operates.
            
            
               4.2.1.2.4Rolling stock
            
            
               The railway undertaking shall provide the driver with all information relevant to the working of the rolling stock during degraded situations (such as trains requiring assistance). Such documentation shall also focus on the specific interface with the infrastructure manager’s staff in these cases.
            
            
               4.2.1.3.Documentation for railway undertaking staff other than drivers
            
         
         
            
               The railway undertaking shall provide all members of its staff (whether on train or otherwise) who undertake safety-critical tasks involving a direct interface with the staff, equipment or systems of the infrastructure manager with the rules, procedures, rolling stock and route specific information it deems appropriate to such tasks. Such information shall be applicable in both normal and degraded operation.
            
            
               For staff on-board trains, the structure, format, content and process for preparation and updating of such information shall be based on the specification set out in Subsection 4.2.1.2. 
            
            
               4.2.1.4.Documentation for infrastructure manager’s staff authorising train movements 
            
            
               All the information necessary to ensure safety-related communication between staff authorising the movement of trains and train crews shall be set out in:
            
            
               –documents describing the Communications Principles (Appendix C);
            
            
               –the document entitled Book of forms. 
            
            
               The infrastructure manager shall draw up these documents in all its operating language(s). 
            
            
               4.2.1.5.Safety-related communications between train crew, other railway undertaking staff and staff authorising train movements 
            
            
               The language used for safety-related communication between train crew, other railway undertaking staff (as defined in Appendix G) and the staff authorising train movements is the operating language(s) (as defined in Appendix J) used by the infrastructure manager on the route concerned.
            
            
               The principles for safety-related communication between train crew and staff responsible for authorising the movement of trains are to be found in Appendix C. 
            
            
               In accordance with Directive 2012/34/EU, the infrastructure manager is responsible for publishing the “operating” language(s) used by its personnel in daily operational use. 
            
            
               Where, however, local practice requires that a second language is also provided for, it is the responsibility of the infrastructure manager to determine the geographic boundaries for its use.
            
            
               4.2.2.Specifications relating to trains
            
            
               4.2.2.1.Train visibility 
            
            
               4.2.2.1.1General requirement
            
            
               The railway undertaking shall ensure that trains are fitted with means of indicating the front and rear of the train. 
            
            
               4.2.2.1.2Front-end
            
            
               The railway undertaking shall ensure that an approaching train is clearly visible and recognisable as such, by the presence and layout of its lit white front-end lights. 
            
            
               The forward facing front-end of the leading vehicle of a train shall be fitted with three lights in an isosceles triangle, as shown below. These lights shall always be lit when the train is being driven from that end.
            
            
               
                  
            
         
         
            
               The front-end lights shall optimise train detectability (marker lights), provide sufficient visibility for the train driver (head lights) by night and during low light conditions and shall not dazzle the drivers of oncoming trains. 
            
            
               The spacing, the height above rails, the diameter, the intensity of the lights, the dimensions and shape of the emitted beam in both day and night time operation are defined in the 'rolling stock - locomotives and passenger rolling stock' TSI (‘LOC&PAS TSI') .
            
            
               4.2.2.1.3Rear end
            
            
               The railway undertaking shall provide the required means of indicating the rear of a train. The rear end signal shall only be exhibited on the rear of the last vehicle of the train. It shall be displayed as shown below. 
            
            
               
                  
               
                  
            
            
               4.2.2.1.3.1Passenger trains
            
            
               The rear end indication of a passenger train shall consist of 2 steady red lights at the same height above buffer on the transversal axis. 
            
            
               4.2.2.1.3.2Freight trains in international traffic
            
            
               Until 31 December 2024, Freight trains in international traffic shall be equipped with 2 reflective plates and/or 2 steady red lights.
            
            
               Trains equipped with 2 steady red lights must be accepted in the whole European Union network.
            
            
               Reflective plates shall have the following shape with white side triangles and red top and bottom triangle:
            
            
               
                  
            
            
               The plates shall be on the same height above buffer on the transversal axis.
            
            
               Belgium, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain and UK may require 2 steady red lights as a condition to run on sections of their network, where this is justified by operating practices already in place in January 2019.  Such sections shall be progressively eliminated to allow only reflective plates, and by 31 December 2024 at the latest.
            
            
               The infrastructure manager shall publish the sections of lines concerned and the related conditions. 
            
            
               From 1 January 2021, all member states shall accept freight trains equipped only with 2 reflective plates along the rail freight corridors specified in accordance with Regulation (EU) 913/2010.
            
            
               From 1 January 2025, freight trains in international traffic shall be equipped with 2 reflective plates only.
            
            
               4.2.2.2.Train audibility
            
            
               4.2.2.2.1General requirement
            
            
               The railway undertaking shall ensure that trains are fitted with an audible warning device to indicate the approach of a train. 
            
         
         
            
               4.2.2.2.2Control
            
            
               The activation of the audible warning device shall be possible from all driving positions.
            
            
               4.2.2.3.Vehicle identification 
            
            
               Each vehicle shall have a number to uniquely identify it from any other rail vehicle. This number shall be prominently displayed at least on each longitudinal side of the vehicle. 
            
            
               It shall also be possible to identify operational restrictions applicable to the vehicle. 
            
            
               Further requirements are specified in Appendix H.
            
            
               4.2.2.4.Safety of passengers and load
            
            
               4.2.2.4.1Safety of load
            
            
               The railway undertaking shall make sure that freight vehicles are safely and securely loaded and remain so throughout the journey.
            
            
               4.2.2.4.2Safety of passengers
            
            
               The railway undertaking shall ensure that passenger transport is undertaken safely at the departure and during the journey.
            
            
               4.2.2.5.Route compatibility and train composition
            
            
               4.2.2.5.1 
                     Route compatibility
            
            
               The railway undertaking is responsible for ensuring that all vehicles composing its train are compatible with the intended route(s).
            
            
               The railway undertaking shall have a process in its SMS to ensure that all vehicles it uses are authorised, registered and compatible with the intended route(s) including the requirements to be followed by its staff.
            
            
               Appendix D1 sets out the parameters that shall be used in the process of the railway undertaking in order to ensure all vehicles composing a train are compatible with the route(s) the train is planned to operate on. 
            
            
               The processes for route compatibility in the SMS of the railway undertaking  shall include the following checks:
            
            
               • each vehicle is authorised and registered;
            
            
               • each vehicle in the train is compatible with the route;
            
            
               • the composition of the train is compatible with the route and the path;
            
         
         
            
               • the preparation of the train ensuring that the train is correctly formed and complete.
            
            
            
               The infrastructure manager shall provide the information for route compatibility as defined in Appendix D1 through RINF. 
            
            
               As requested in Article 23.1 (b) of Directive (EU) 2016/797, until such a register provides the relevant parameters, the infrastructure manager shall provide this information through others means free of charge and without delay. The infrastructure manager shall ensure that the information provided to the railway undertaking(s) is complete and accurate.
            
            
               The infrastructure manager shall inform the railway undertaking of the changes on characteristics of the route through RINF whenever such information becomes available. 
            
            
               For emergency situations or real time information, the infrastructure manager shall ensure immediate information is given to the railway undertaking through appropriate alternative means of communication. 
            
            
               Additional elements shall be checked when relevant: 
            
            
               –transport of dangerous good as referered into point 4.2.3.4.3, 
            
            
               –quieter route as refered into TSI Noise, 
            
            
               –exceptional transport as referred into appendix I.
            
            
               4.2.2.5.2
                     Train composition
            
            
               Train composition requirements shall take into account the following elements according to the allocated path:
            
            
               (a)all vehicles composing a train including their loads
            
            
               –shall be compatible with all the requirements applicable on the routes over which the train shall run;
            
            
               –shall be  fit to run at the maximum speed at which the train is scheduled to run;
            
            
               (b)all vehicles on the train shall remain within their specified maintenance interval for the duration (in terms of both time and distance) of the journey being undertaken; 
            
            
               (c)the  composition of vehicles including their loads forming a train shall comply with the technical and operational constraints of the route concerned and be within the maximum length permissible for forwarding and receiving terminals.
            
            
               (d)the railway undertaking is responsible for ensuring that all vehicles composing the train including their load is technically fit for the journey to be undertaken and remains so throughout the journey.
            
            
               The railway undertaking may need to consider additional constraints due to the type of braking regime or traction type on a particular train (see point 4.2.2.6). 
            
            
               4.2.2.6.Train braking 
            
         
         
            
               4.2.2.6.1Minimum requirements of the braking system 
            
            
               All vehicles in a train shall be connected to the continuous automatic braking system as defined in the Loc&Pas and WAG TSIs. 
            
            
               The first and last vehicles (including any traction units) in any train shall have the automatic brake operative.
            
            
               In the case of a train becoming accidentally divided into two parts, both sets of detached vehicles shall come automatically to a stand as a result of a maximum application of the brake. 
            
            
               4.2.2.6.2Braking performance and maximum speed allowed
            
            
               (1)The infrastructure manager shall provide the railway undertaking with all relevant line characteristics for each route through RINF: 
            
            
               ·Signalling distances (warning, stopping) containing their inherent safety margins, 
            
            
               ·gradients,
            
            
               ·maximum permitted speeds and 
            
            
               ·conditions of use of braking systems possibly affecting the infrastructure such as magnetic, regenerative and eddy-current brake.
            
            
               (2)Until RINF provides the relevant parameters, the infrastructure manager shall provide this information through others means free of charge and without delay. The infrastructure manager shall ensure that the information provided to the railway undertaking(s) is complete and accurate.
            
            
               (3) Where requested, the infrastructure manager shall provide the following information:
            
            
               (i)For trains able to run at a maximum speed higher than 200 km/h, deceleration profile and equivalent response time on level track;
            
            
               (ii)For trainsets or for fixed train compositions, unable to run at a maximum speed higher than 200 km/h, deceleration (as above in (i)) or brake weight percentage;
            
            
               (iii)For other trains (variable compositions of trains unable to run at a maximum speed higher than 200 km/h): brake weight percentage.
            
            
               If the infrastructure manager provides the above mentioned information, it shall be made available to all railway undertakings who intend to operate trains on its network. The braking tables already in use and accepted for the existing lines at the date of entry into force of the present regulation shall also be made available.
            
            
               (4)The railway undertaking shall, in the planning stage, determine the braking capability of the train and corresponding maximum speed taking into account:
            
            
               ·the relevant line characteristics as expressed in point (1) above and, if available, the information provided by the infrastructure manager in accordance to point (2) above. If the infrastructure manager has provided the information of point (2), the railway undertaking has to express the braking capability by using the same information; and 
            
            
               ·the rolling stock-related margins derived from reliability and availability of the braking system. 
            
            
               Furthermore, the railway undertaking shall ensure that during operation each train achieves at least the necessary braking performance. The railway undertaking shall set up and implement corresponding rules and shall manage them within its safety management system. 
            
         
         
            
               In particular the railway undertaking has to set up rules to be used if a train does not reach the necessary braking performance during operation. In this case, the railway undertaking shall immediately inform the infrastructure manager. The infrastructure manager may take appropriate measures to reduce the impact on the overall traffic on its network.
            
            
               4.2.2.7.Ensuring that the train is in running order 
            
            
               4.2.2.7.1General requirement 
            
            
               The railway undertaking shall define the process to ensure that all safety-related on-train equipment is in a fully functional state and that the train is safe to run.
            
            
               The railway undertaking shall inform the infrastructure manager of any modification to the characteristics of the train affecting its performance or any modification that might affect the ability to accommodate the train in its allocated path. 
            
            
               The infrastructure manager and the railway undertaking shall define and keep up to date conditions and procedures for train running temporarily in degraded mode.
            
            
               4.2.2.7.2Pre-departure data
            
            
               The railway undertaking shall ensure that the following data required for safe and efficient operation is made available to the infrastructure manager(s) prior to the departure of the train: 
            
            
               –the train identification 
            
            
               –the identity of the railway undertaking responsible for the train 
            
            
               –the actual length of the train
            
            
               –if a train carries passengers or animals when it is not scheduled to do so 
            
            
               –any operational restrictions with an indication of the vehicle(s) concerned (gauge, speed restrictions, etc.)
            
            
               –information the infrastructure manager requires for the transport of dangerous goods.
            
            
               The railway undertaking shall advise the infrastructure manager(s) if a train does not occupy its allocated path or is cancelled. 
            
            
               4.2.2.8.Requirements for signal and lineside marker sighting
            
            
               The driver shall be able to observe signals and lineside markers, and they shall be observable by the driver whenever applicable. The same applies for other types of lineside signs if they are safety related.
            
            
               Therefore, signals, lineside markers, signs and information boards shall be designed and positioned in such a consistent way to facilitate this. Issues that shall be taken into account include:
            
            
               –that they are suitably sited so that train headlights allow the driver to read the information, 
            
            
               –suitability and intensity of lighting, where required to illuminate the information,
            
         
         
            
               –where retro-reflectivity is employed, the reflective properties of the material used are in compliance with appropriate specifications and the signs are fabricated so that train headlights easily allow the driver to read the information.
            
            
               Driving cabs shall be designed in such a consistent way that the driver is able to easily see the information displayed to him. 
            
            
               4.2.2.9.Driver vigilance
            
            
               A means of on-board monitoring of driver vigilance is necessary. This shall intervene to bring the train to a stand if the driver does not react within a certain time; the time range is specified in the rolling stock TSIs.
            
            
               4.2.3.Specifications relating to train operations
            
            
               4.2.3.1.Train planning
            
            
               In accordance with Directive 2012/34/EU, the infrastructure manager shall advise what data is required when a train path is requested. 
            
            
               4.2.3.2.Identification of trains
            
            
               Each train shall be identified by a train running number. The train running number is given by the infrastructure manager when allocating a train path and shall be known by the railway undertaking and all infrastructure managers operating the train. The train running number shall be unique per network. Changes of train running number during a train journey should be avoided.
            
            
               4.2.3.2.1Format of train running number
            
            
               The train running number format is defined in the control-command and signalling TSI (hereinafter referred to as ‘CCS TSI', Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/919 of 27 May 2016 on the technical specification for interoperability relating to the ‘control-command and signalling’ subsystems of the rail system in the European Union)
            
            
               4.2.3.3.Train departure
            
            
               4.2.3.3.1Checks and tests before departure 
            
            
               The railway undertaking shall define the checks and tests to ensure that any departure is undertaken safely (e.g. doors, load, brakes). 
            
            
               4.2.3.3.2Informing the infrastructure manager of the train's operational status
            
            
               The railway undertaking shall inform the infrastructure manager when a train is ready for access to the network.
            
            
               The railway undertaking shall inform the infrastructure manager of any anomaly affecting the train or its operation having possible repercussions on the train's running prior to departure and during the journey.
            
            
               4.2.3.4.Traffic management
            
            
               4.2.3.4.1General requirements
            
            
               Traffic management shall ensure the safe, efficient and punctual operation of the railway, including effective recovery from service disruption.
            
         
         
            
               The infrastructure manager shall determine procedures and means for: 
            
            
               –the real time management of trains, 
            
            
               –operational measures to maintain the highest possible performance of the infrastructure in case of delays or incidents, whether actual or anticipated, and 
            
            
               –the provision of information to the railway undertaking(s) in such cases. 
            
            
               Any additional processes required by the railway undertaking and which affect the interface with the infrastructure manager(s) may be introduced after being agreed with the infrastructure manager. 
            
            
               4.2.3.4.2Train reporting 
            
            
               4.2.3.4.2.1Data required for train position reporting and predicted hand over time
            
            
               The infrastructure manager shall:
            
            
               (a)provide a means of real time recording of the times at which trains depart from, arrive at or pass appropriate pre-defined reporting points on their networks and the delta-time value;
            
            
               (b)have a process which enables an indication of the estimated number of minutes of deviation from the scheduled time a train is scheduled to be handed over from one infrastructure manager to another; this shall include information on service disruption (description and location of problem). 
            
            
               (c)provide the specific data according to the Commission Regulations 1305/2014 (Telematics Applications for Freight – TAF TSI) and 454/2011 (Telematics Applications for Passengers - TAP TSI)  required in relation to train position reporting. Such information shall include:
            
            
               (1)Train identification
            
            
               (2)Identity of reporting point
            
            
               (3)Line on which the train is running 
            
            
               (4)Scheduled time at reporting point
            
            
               (5)Actual time at reporting point (and whether depart, arrive or pass - separate arrival and departure times shall be  provided in respect of intermediate reporting points at which the train calls)
            
            
               (6)Number of minutes early or late at the reporting point
            
            
               (7)Initial explanation of any single delay exceeding 10 minutes or as otherwise required by the performance monitoring regime
            
            
               (8)Indication that a report for a train is overdue and the number of minutes by which it is overdue
            
            
               (9)Former train identification(s), if any
            
         
         
            
               (10)Train cancelled for a whole or a part of its journey.
            
            
               4.2.3.4.3Dangerous goods
            
            
               The railway undertaking shall define the procedures to supervise the transport of dangerous goods. 
            
            
               These procedures shall include: 
            
            
               –the provisions as specified in Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council 
            
            
               –advice to the driver of the presence and position of dangerous goods on the train
            
            
               –information the infrastructure manager requires for transport of dangerous goods
            
            
               –determination, in conjunction with the infrastructure manager, of lines of communication and planning of specific measures in case of emergency situations involving the goods.
            
            
               4.2.3.4.4Operational quality
            
            
               The infrastructure manager and the railway undertaking shall have processes in place to monitor the efficient operation of all the services concerned.
            
            
               Monitoring processes shall be designed to analyse data and detect underlying trends, both in terms of human error and system error. The results of this analysis shall be used to generate improvement actions, designed to eliminate or mitigate against events which could compromise the efficient operation of the network.
            
            
               Where such improvement actions would have network-wide benefits, involving other infrastructure managers and railway undertakings, they shall, subject to commercial confidentiality, be communicated accordingly.
            
            
               Events that have significantly disrupted operations shall be analysed as soon as possible by the infrastructure manager. Where appropriate, and in particular where one of their staff is concerned, the infrastructure manager shall invite those railway undertaking(s) involved in the event concerned to participate in the analysis. Where the result of such analysis leads to network improvement recommendations designed to eliminate or mitigate against causes of accidents/incidents, these shall be  communicated to all relevant infrastructure managers and railway undertakings concerned.
            
            
               These processes shall be documented and subject to internal audit. 
            
            
               4.2.3.5.Data recording
            
            
               Data pertaining to the running of a train shall be recorded and retained for the purposes of:
            
            
               –Supporting systematic safety monitoring as a means of preventing incidents and accidents. 
            
            
               –Identification of driver, train and infrastructure performance in the period leading up to and, if appropriate, immediately after an incident or accident, in order to enable the identification of causes, and supporting the case for new or changed measures to prevent recurrence.
            
            
               –Recording information relating to the performance of both the locomotive/traction unit and the person driving.
            
            
               It shall be possible to match recorded data to: 
            
         
         
            
               –the date and time of the recording;
            
            
               –the precise geographic location of the event being recorded ;
            
            
               –the train identification;
            
            
               –the identity of the driver.
            
            
               Data to be recorded for ETCS/GSM-R are those defined in the TSI CCS and that are relevant considering the requirements in this point 4.2.3.5.
            
            
               The data shall be securely sealed and stored and accessible to authorised bodies including Investigating Bodies in carrying out their role pursuant to Article 22 of Directive (EU) 2016/798.
            
            
               4.2.3.5.1Recording of supervision data outside the train 
            
            
               As a minimum, the infrastructure manager shall record the following data:
            
            
               –the failure of lineside equipment associated with the movement of trains (signalling, points etc.);
            
            
               –the detection of an overheating axle bearing, if fitted; 
            
            
               –safety related communication between the train driver and signaller.
            
            
               4.2.3.5.2Recording of supervision data on-board the train 
            
            
               As a minimum, the railway undertaking shall record the following data:
            
            
               –the detection of passing of signals at danger or ‘end of movement authority’ ;
            
            
               –application of the emergency brake; 
            
            
               –speed at which the train is running;
            
            
               –any isolation or overriding of the on-board train control (signalling) systems; 
            
            
               –operation of the audible warning device; 
            
            
               –operation of door controls (release, closure), if fitted;
            
            
               –detection by on-board alarm systems related to the safe operation of the train, if fitted;
            
         
         
            
               –identity of the cab for which data is being recorded to be checked.
            
            
               Further technical specifications concerning the recording device are set out in the Loc & Pas TSI.
            
            
               4.2.3.6.Degraded operation 
            
            
               4.2.3.6.1Advice to other users
            
            
               The infrastructure manager in conjunction with the railway undertaking(s) shall define a process to immediately inform each other of any situation that impedes the safety, performance and/or the availability of the rail network or rolling stock.
            
            
               4.2.3.6.2Advice to train drivers
            
            
               In any case of degraded operation associated with the infrastructure manager’s area of responsibility, the infrastructure manager shall give formal instructions to drivers on what measures to take in order to safely overcome the degradation. 
            
            
               4.2.3.6.3Contingency arrangements
            
            
               The infrastructure manager in conjunction with all the railway undertakings operating over its infrastructure, and neighbouring infrastructure managers as appropriate, shall define, publish and make available appropriate contingency measures and assign responsibilities based on the requirement to reduce any negative impact as a result of degraded operation. 
            
            
               The planning requirements and the response to such events shall be proportional to the nature and potential severity of the degradation.
            
            
               These measures, which shall as a minimum include plans for recovering the network to ‘normal’ status, may also address:
            
            
               –rolling stock failures (for example, those which could result in substantial traffic disruption, the procedures for rescuing failed trains); 
            
            
               –infrastructure failures (for example, when there has been a failure of the electric power or the conditions under which trains may be diverted from the booked route); 
            
            
               –extreme weather conditions.
            
            
               The infrastructure manager shall establish and keep updated contact information for key infrastructure manager and railway undertaking staff who may be contacted in the event of service disruption leading to degraded operation. This information shall include contact details both during and outside office hours. 
            
            
               The railway undertaking shall submit this information to the infrastructure manager and advise the infrastructure manager of any changes to these contact details.
            
            
               The infrastructure manager shall advise all the railway undertaking(s) of any changes to its details.
            
            
               4.2.3.7.Managing an emergency situation 
            
            
               The infrastructure manager shall, in consultation with:
            
            
               –all railway undertakings operating over its infrastructure, or, where appropriate, representative bodies of railway undertakings operating over its infrastructure,
            
         
         
            
               –neighbouring infrastructure managers, as appropriate,
            
            
               –local authorities, representative bodies of the emergency services (including fire-fighting and rescue) at either local or national level, as appropriate,
            
            
               define, publish and make available appropriate measures to manage emergency situations and restore the line to normal operation.
            
            
               Such measures shall typically cover:
            
            
               –collisions,
            
            
               –fires on train,
            
            
               –evacuation of trains,
            
            
               –accidents in tunnels,
            
            
               –incidents involving dangerous goods
            
            
               –derailments.
            
            
               The railway undertaking shall provide the infrastructure manager with any specific information in respect to these circumstances, especially in respect to the recovery or re-railing of their trains. 
            
            
               Additionally, the railway undertaking shall have processes to inform passengers about on-board emergency and safety procedures.
            
            
               4.2.3.8.Aid to train crew in the event of an incident or of a major rolling stock malfunction 
            
            
               The railway undertaking shall define appropriate procedures to assist the train crew in degraded situations in order to avoid or decrease delays caused by technical or other failures of the rolling stock (for example, lines of communication, measures to be taken in case of evacuation of a train).
            
            
               4.3.Functional and technical specifications of the interfaces
            
            
               In the light of the essential requirements set out in Chapter 3 of this TSI, the functional and technical specifications of the interfaces are as follows: 
            
            
               4.3.1.Interfaces with the infrastructure TSI 
            
            
                     
                        Reference OPE TSI 
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Reference INFRA TSI
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Parameter
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Point
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Parameter
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Point
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Braking performance and maximum speed allowed
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.2.6.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Longitudinal track resistance
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.6.2
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Modifications to information contained in the route book
                     
                     
                        Degraded operation
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.1.2.2.2
                     
                     
                     
                     
                        4.2.3.6
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Operating rules
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.4
                     
                  
               
               4.3.2.Interfaces with the control-command and signalling TSI 
            
            
                     
                        Reference OPE TSI 
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Reference CCS TSI
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Parameter
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Point
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Parameter
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Point
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Rule book
                     
                     
                        Operating rules
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.1.2.1
                     
                     
                        4.4
                     
                  
                  
                     
                     
                        Operating rules
                     
                  
                  
                     
                     
                        4.4
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Requirements for lineside signal and marker sighting
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.2.8
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Visibility of track-side control-command objects
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.15
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Train braking
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.2.6
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Train braking performance and characteristics
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.3.2.3
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Rule Book
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.1.2.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Use of sanding equipment
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.10
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Train running number
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.3.2.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        ETCS DMI
                     
                     
                        GSM-R DMI
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.12
                     
                     
                        4.2.13
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Data recording on-board
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.3.5
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Interface to data recording for regulatory purposes
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.14
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Ensuring that the train is in running order
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.2.7
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Key management
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.8
                     
                  
               
         
            
               4.3.3.Interfaces with the rolling stock TSIs
            
            
               4.3.3.1.Interfaces with TSI on locomotives and passenger rolling stock
            
            
                     
                        Reference OPE TSI 
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Reference LOC&PAS TSI
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Parameter
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Point
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Parameter
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Point
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Contingency arrangements
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.3.6.3
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Rescue coupling 
                     
                     
                        End coupling
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.2.2.4
                     
                     
                        4.2.2.2.3
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Route Compatibility and Train composition
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.2.5
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        axle load parameter 
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.3.2
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Train braking
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.2.6
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Braking performance
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.4.5
                              
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Train visibility 
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.2.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        External front and rear lights
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.7.1 
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Train audibility
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.2.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Horn
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.7.2
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Requirements for lineside signal and marker sighting
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.2.8
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        External visibility
                           Optical characteristics of the windscreen
                           Internal lighting
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.9.1.3
                           4.2.9.2.2
                        
                           4.2.9.1.8
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Driver vigilance
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.2.9
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Driver's activity control function
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.9.3.1
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Recording of supervision data on-board the train
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.3.5.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                         Recording device
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.9.6
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Managing an emergency situation
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.3.7
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Lifting diagram and instructions
                     
                     
                        Rescue related descriptions
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.12.5
                     
                     
                     
                        4.2.12.6
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Route Compatibility and Train composition
                     
                     
                        Minimum elements relevant to professional qualification for the tasks associated with ‘accompanying trains’
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.2.5
                     
                     
                        Appendix F
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Operating documentation
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.12.4
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Sanding
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Appendix B 
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Isolating emissions
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.3.3.1.1
                     
                  
               
               4.3.3.2.Interfaces with TSI on freight wagons
            
            
                     
                        Reference OPE TSI 
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Reference WAG TSI 
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Parameter
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Point
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Parameter
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Point
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Rear end 
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.2.1.3.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Attachment devices for rear-end signal
                     
                     
                        Rear-end signal
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.6.3
                     
                     
                        Appendix E
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Route Compatibility and Train composition
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.2.5
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Gauging
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.3.1 
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Route Compatibility and Train composition
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.2.5
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Compatibility with load carrying capacity of lines
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.3. 2 
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Contingency arrangements 
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.3.6.3
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Strength of unit - Lifting and jacking
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.2.2
                     
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Train braking
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.2.6
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Brake
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.4
                     
                     
                  
               
               4.3.4.Interfaces with the Energy TSI
            
            
                     
                        Reference OPE TSI 
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Reference ENE TSI
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Parameter
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Point
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Parameter
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Point
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Route Compatibility and Train composition
                     
                     
                        Preparation of the Route Book
                     
                  
                  
                     
                     
                     
                        4.2.2.5
                     
                     
                        4.2.1.2.2.1
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                     
                        Maximum train current
                     
                  
                  
                     
                     
                        4.2.4.1
                     
                  
               
                     
                     
                        Route Compatibility and Train composition
                     
                     
                        Preparation of the Route Book
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.2.5
                     
                     
                        4.2.1.2.2.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                     
                        Separation sections:
                     
                     
                        Phase
                     
                     
                        System
                     
                  
                  
                     
                     
                        4.2.15
                     
                     
                        4.2.16
                     
                  
               
               4.3.5.Interfaces with TSI on Safety in Railway Tunnels
            
            
                     
                        Reference OPE TSI 
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Reference SRT TSI
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Parameter
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Point
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Parameter
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Point
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Ensuring that the train is in running order
                     
                     
                        Train departure
                     
                     
                        Degraded operation
                     
                  
                  
                     
                     
                        4.2.2.7
                     
                     
                        4.2.3.3
                     
                     
                        4.2.3.6
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Emergency rule
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.4.1
                     
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Managing an emergency situation
                     
                  
                  
                     
                     
                        4.2.3.7
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Tunnels emergency plan
                     
                     
                        Exercises
                     
                     
                        Provision of on-train safety and emergency information to passengers
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.4.2
                     
                     
                        4.4.3
                     
                     
                        4.4.5
                     
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Professional competence
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.6.1
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Tunnel specific competence of the train crew and other staff
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.6.1
                     
                  
               
               4.3.6.Interfaces with TSI Noise
            
            
                     
                        Reference OPE TSI 
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Reference NOI TSI
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Parameter
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Point
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Parameter
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Point
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Route compatibility and train composition
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.2.5
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Additional provisions for the application of this TSI to existing wagons
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        7.2.2
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Train planning
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.2.3.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Quieter routes
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Appendix D
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Contingency arrangements
                     
                  
                  
                     
                     
                     
                        4.2.3.6.3
                     
                  
                  
                     
                     
                        Specific rules for the operation of wagons on quieter routes in case of degraded operation
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                     
                        4.4.1
                     
                  
               
               4.3.7.Interfaces with TSI Person with Reduced Mobility
            
            
                     
                        Reference OPE TSI 
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Reference PRM TSI
                     
                  
                  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Parameter
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Point
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Parameter
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Point
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Professional Competence
                     
                     
                        Minimum elements relevant to professional qualification for the tasks associated with “accompanying trains”
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.6.1
                     
                     
                     
                        Appendix F
                     
                  
                  
                     
                     
                        Infrastructure subsystem
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                     
                        4.4.1
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Professional Competence
                     
                     
                        Minimum elements relevant to professional qualification for the tasks associated with “accompanying trains”
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        4.6.1
                     
                     
                     
                        Appendix F
                     
                  
                  
                     
                     
                        Rolling stock subsystem
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                     
                        4.4.2
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Route Compatibility and Train composition
                     
                  
                  
                     
                     
                        4.2.2.5
                     
                  
                  
                     
                     
                        Rolling stock subsystem
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                     
                        4.4.2
                     
                  
               
            
               4.4.Operating rules
            
            
               The rules and procedures enabling coherent operation of new and different structural subsystems intended to be used in the European Union rail system, and in particular those that are linked directly to the operation of a new control and signalling system, shall be identical where identical situations exist. 
            
            
               The operational principles and rules specific to the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS/ETCS) and for ERTMS/GSM-R are specified in Appendix A.
            
            
               Operational principles and rules, which are common across the European Union rail system, are specified in Appendices A and B.
            
            
               Operational principles and rules, which are not common across the European Union rail system and therefore may be subject to national rules, are listed in Appendix I.
            
            
               4.5.Maintenance rules
            
         
         
            
               Not applicable 
            
            
               4.6.Professional competences 
            
            
               4.6.1.Professional competence 
            
            
               Staff of the railway undertaking and the infrastructure manager shall have attained appropriate professional competence to undertake all necessary safety-critical tasks in normal, degraded and emergency situations. Such competence comprises professional knowledge and the ability to put this knowledge into practice. 
            
            
               Minimum elements relevant to professional qualification for individual tasks may be found in Appendices F and G.
            
            
               4.6.2.Language competence
            
            
               4.6.2.1.Principles
            
            
               The infrastructure manager and the railway undertaking are required to ensure that their relevant staff are competent in the use of the communication protocols and principles set out in Appendix C. 
            
            
               Where the operating language used by the infrastructure manager differs from that habitually used by the railway undertaking’s staff, such linguistic and communications training shall form a critical part of the railway undertaking’s overall competence management system.
            
            
               Railway undertaking staff whose duties require them to communicate with staff of the infrastructure manager in connection with safety-critical matters, whether in normal, degraded or emergency situations, shall have a sufficient level of knowledge in the operating language of the infrastructure manager. 
            
            
               4.6.2.2.Level of knowledge
            
            
               The level of knowledge in the infrastructure manager’s operating language shall be sufficient for safety purposes.
            
            
               (a)As a minimum this shall comprise of the driver being able to: 
            
            
               –send and understand all the messages specified in Appendix C;
            
            
               –effectively communicate in routine, degraded and emergency situations;
            
            
               –complete the forms associated with the use of the Book of Forms; 
            
            
               (b)
                     Other members of the train crew whose duties require them to communicate with the infrastructure manager on safety-critical matters, shall as a minimum, be able to send and understand information describing the train and its operational status. 
            
            
               The level of knowledge for staff accompanying trains other than train drivers shall be at least level 2 as described in Appendix E.
            
            
               4.6.3.Initial and ongoing assessment of staff 
            
            
               4.6.3.1.Basic elements
            
         
         
            
               Railway undertakings and infrastructure managers are required to define the assessment process for their staff in order to meet the requirements specified in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/762 or Commission Regulations (EU) 1158/2010 and (EU) 1169/2010.
            
            
               4.6.3.2.Analysis and update of training needs
            
            
               Railway undertakings and infrastructure managers shall undertake an analysis of training needs for their relevant staff and define a process for reviewing and updating their individual training needs in order to meet the requirements specified in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/762 or Commission Regulations (EU) 1158/2010 and (EU) 1169/2010. 
            
            
               This analysis shall set out both scope and complexity and take into account the risks associated with the operation of trains, traction and rolling stock. The railway undertaking shall define the process by which knowledge of on board staff of the routes worked over is acquired and maintained. This process shall be:
            
            
               –based upon the route information provided by the infrastructure manager; and 
            
            
               –in accordance with the process described in point 4.2.1.
            
            
               For the tasks associated with ‘accompanying trains’ and ‘preparing trains’, the elements that shall be considered may be found in respectively the appendices F and G. As appropriate, these elements shall be put in place as part of the training for staff. 
            
            
               It is possible that due to the type of operation envisaged by a railway undertaking or the nature of the network being run by an infrastructure manager, some of the elements in the appendices F and G shall not be appropriate. The analysis of training needs shall document those not deemed appropriate and the reasons why.
            
            
               4.6.4.Auxiliary staff
            
            
               The railway undertaking shall make sure that the auxiliary staff (for example, catering and cleaning) not forming part of the train crew is, in addition to their basic instruction, trained to respond to the instructions of the fully trained members of the train crew.
            
            
               4.7.Additional information on Infrastructure and vehicles 
            
            
               4.7.1.Infrastructure
            
            
               The requirements for the rail infrastructure related data items with regard to the operation and traffic management subsystem, and which shall be made available to railway undertakings through RINF, are specified in Appendix D. 
            
            
               Until such a register is complete, the infrastructure manager shall provide this information through other means free of charge and without delay. The infrastructure manager is responsible for the correctness of the data.
            
            
               For emergency situations or real time information appropriate alternative means of communication of the infrastructure manager shall ensure immediate information to the railway undertaking.
            
            
            
               4.7.2.Rolling stock 
            
            
               The following rolling stock related data items shall be available to infrastructure managers:
            
            
               –whether the vehicle is constructed from materials which may be hazardous in case of accidents or fire (for example, asbestos); the keeper is responsible for the correctness of the data
            
            
               –total length of the vehicle, including buffers if existing; the railway undertaking is responsible for the correctness of the data.
            
         
         
            
            
               4.8.Health and safety conditions
            
            
               4.8.1.Introduction
            
            
               Staff specified in point 4.2.1 as staff performing safety-critical tasks in accordance with point 2.2 shall have appropriate fitness to ensure that overall operational and safety standards are met. 
            
            
               Railway undertakings and infrastructure managers shall set up and document the process they put in place to meet the medical, psychological and health requirements for their staff within their safety management system.
            
            
               Medical examinations as specified in point 4.7.2 and any associated decisions on the individual fitness of staff shall be conducted by a medical doctor.
            
            
               Staff shall not perform safety-critical tasks whilst vigilance is impaired by substances such as alcohol, drugs or psychotropic medication. Therefore, the railway undertaking and the infrastructure manager shall have in place procedures to control the risk that staff attend for work under the influence of such substances, or consume such substances at work.
            
            
               National rules of the Member State where a train service is operated apply with regard to defined limits of the above mentioned substances.
            
            
               4.8.2.Medical examinations and psychological assessments
            
            
               4.8.2.1.Before appointment
            
            
               4.7.2.1.1Minimum content of the medical examination 
            
            
               Medical examinations shall cover:
            
            
               –General medical examination; 
            
            
               –Examinations of sensory functions (vision, hearing, colour perception);
            
            
               –Urine or blood analysis for the detection of diabetes mellitus and other conditions as indicated by the clinical examination;
            
            
               –Screening for abuse of drugs.
            
            
               4.7.2.1.2Psychological assessment
            
            
               The aim of the psychological assessment is to support the railway undertaking in the appointment and management of staff who have the cognitive, psychomotor, behavioural and personality capabilities to perform their roles safely. 
            
            
               In determining the content of the psychological assessment, as a minimum, the following criteria relevant to the requirements of each safety function shall be taken into account:
            
            
               (a)Cognitive:
            
         
         
            
               –Attention and concentration,
            
            
               –Memory,
            
            
               –Perceptive capability,
            
            
               –Reasoning,
            
            
               –Communication.
            
            
               (b)Psychomotor:
            
            
               –Speed of reaction,
            
            
               –Gestured co-ordination.
            
            
               (c)Behavioural and personality
            
            
               –Emotional self-control,
            
            
               –Behavioural reliability,
            
            
               –Autonomy,
            
            
               –Conscientiousness.
            
            
               If any of those elements is omitted, the respective decision shall be justified and documented by a psychologist.
            
            
               Applicants shall demonstrate their psychological fitness by passing an examination conducted by, or under the supervision of – to be decided by the Member State – a psychologist or a medical doctor.
            
            
               4.8.2.2.After appointment
            
            
               4.7.2.2.1Frequency of periodic medical examinations
            
            
               At least one systematic medical examination shall be performed:
            
            
               –Every 5 years for staff aged up to 40;
            
            
               –Every 3 years for staff aged between 41 and 62;
            
         
         
            
               –Every year for staff aged over 62.
            
            
               Increased frequency of examination shall be set by the medical doctor if the state of health of the member of the staff requires so.
            
            
               4.7.2.2.2Minimum content of the periodic medical examination
            
            
               If the worker complies with the criteria required at the examination, which is carried out before practising an occupation, the periodic specialised examinations shall include as a minimum:
            
            
               –General medical examination;
            
            
               –Examination of sensory functions (vision, hearing, colour perception);
            
            
               –Urine or blood analysis for the detection of diabetes mellitus and other conditions as indicated by the clinical examination;
            
            
               –Screening for abuse of drugs where clinically indicated.
            
            
               4.7.2.2.3Additional medical examinations and/or psychological assessments 
            
            
               Besides the periodic medical examination, an additional specific medical examination and/or psychological assessment shall be performed where there is reasonable ground for doubting the medical or psychological fitness of a member of staff or reasonable suspicion of use of drugs or use of alcohol over the limits allowed. This would be the case especially after an incident or accident caused by human error on the part of the individual. 
            
            
               The railway undertaking and the infrastructure manager shall put systems in place to ensure that such additional examinations and assessments are undertaken as appropriate.
            
            
               4.8.3.Medical requirements 
            
            
               4.8.3.1.General requirements
            
            
               Staff shall not suffer from medical conditions or take medical treatment likely to cause:
            
            
               –Sudden loss of consciousness;
            
            
               –Impairment of awareness or concentration;
            
            
               –Sudden incapacity;
            
            
               –Impairment of balance or co-ordination;
            
            
               –Significant limitation of mobility.
            
            
               The following vision and hearing requirements shall be met:
            
         
         
            
               4.8.3.2.Vision requirements
            
            
               –Aided or unaided distance visual acuity: 0.8 (right eye + left eye – measured separately); minimum of 0.3 for the worse eye; 
            
            
               –Maximum corrective lenses: hypermetropia +5 / myopia – 8. The medical doctor may allow values outside this range in exceptional cases and after having sought the opinion of an eye specialist; 
            
            
               –Intermediate and near vision: sufficient whether aided or unaided;
            
            
               –Contact lenses are allowed;
            
            
               –Normal colour vision: using a recognised test, such as the Ishihara, completed by another recognised test if required;
            
            
               –Vision field: normal (absence of any abnormality affecting the task to be performed);
            
            
               –Vision for both eyes: effective;
            
            
               –Binocular vision: effective;
            
            
               –Contrast sensitivity: good;
            
            
               –Absence of progressive eye disease;
            
            
               –Lens implants, keratotomies and keratectomies are allowed only on condition that they are checked on a yearly basis or according to a frequency set by the medical doctor.
            
            
               4.8.3.3.Hearing requirements
            
            
               Sufficient hearing confirmed with tone audiogram, that is:
            
            
               –Hearing good enough to hold a phone conversation going and be able to hear alert tones and radio messages.
            
            
               –The use of hearing aids is allowed.
            
            
               5.Interoperability constituents
            
            
               5.1.Definition
            
            
               Article 2.7 of Directive (EU) 2016/797 defines the 'interoperability constituents'.
            
            
               5.2.List of constituents
            
         
         
            
               In respect to the operation and traffic management subsystem, there is no interoperability constituent.
            
            
               6.Assessment of conformity and/or suitability for use of the constituents and verification of the subsystem
            
            
               6.1.Interoperability constituents
            
            
               As this Regulation does not yet specify any interoperability constituents, no assessment arrangements are discussed. 
            
            
               6.2.Operation and traffic management subsystem
            
            
               6.2.1.Principles
            
            
               The operation and traffic management subsystem is a functional subsystem according to Annex II to Directive (EU) 2016/797. 
            
            
               In accordance with Articles 9 and 10 of Directive (EU) 2016/798, railway undertakings and infrastructure managers shall demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this Regulation within their safety management system when applying for any new or amended safety certificate or safety authorisation. 
            
            
               The common safety methods on conformity assessment and the common safety methods on safety management system require national safety authorities to set up an inspection regime to supervise and monitor the compliance with the safety management system including all TSIs. It should be noted that none of the elements contained within this Regulation require separate assessment by a Notified Body. 
            
            
               Requirements in this Regulation that refer to structural subsystems and are listed in the interfaces (point 4.3) are assessed under the relevant structural TSIs.
            
            
               7.Implementation
            
            
               7.1.Principles
            
            
               Railway Undertakings and Infrastructure Managers shall implement the requirements laid down in Section 4.2.2.5 and appendix D1 by the date of entry into force of the tranposition laws of Directive (EU) 2016/797 or on 16 June 2020 at the latest. They shall comply with Appendix A, Appendices B.15, B.16, B.17 and Appendix C to this Regulation within 5 years of its entry into force at the latest.
            
            
               They shall comply with all other parts of this Regulation than those mentioned in the previous paragraphs within 2 years after the date of its entry into force as part of updating the SMS or as part of renewing the safety certificate/authorization.
            
            
               7.2.Specific cases 
            
            
               7.2.1.Introduction
            
            
               The following special provisions are permitted in the specific cases below.
            
            
               These specific cases belong to two categories: 
            
            
               (a)the provisions apply either permanently (case "P"), or temporarily (case "T"). 
            
            
               (b)In temporary cases Member States shall conform with the relevant subsystem either by 2030 (case "T1") or by 2024 (case “T2”).
            
         
         
            
               7.2.2.List of specific cases
            
            
               7.2.2.1.Temporary specific case (T1) Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania 
            
            
               For the implementation of point 4.2.2.1.3.2 and 4.2.2.1.3.3, trains which are operated solely on the 1520 mm gauge network of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania may use another specified train rear end signal. 
            
            
               7.2.2.2.Temporary specific case (T2) Ireland and United Kingdom
            
            
               For the implementation of point 4.2.3.2.1, Ireland and United Kingdom are using alphanumeric number in the existing systems. The MS set out the requirements and time schedule for the transition from alphanumeric train running numbers to numeric train running numbers in the target system.
            
            
               7.2.2.3.Permanent specific case (P) Finland
            
            
               For the implementation of point 4.2.2.1.3.3 and the implementation of common operational rule 5 of Appendix B, Finland is not using any rear end signal device for freight trains. The means to indicate the train rear end signal for freight trains as stated in point 4.2.2.1.3.2 are also accepted in Finland.
            
            
            
               Appendix A
               ERTMS/ETCS operational rules
            
            
               
            
               The operational rules for ERTMS/ETCS and ERTMS/GSM-R are specified in the Document "ERTMS operational principles and rules – version 5" published on the ERA website (www.era.europa.eu).
            
            
               Appendix B 
               Common operational principles and rules 
            
            
               B1. Fundamental operational principles
            
            
               1.The method of authorising a train movement shall maintain a safe interval between trains.
            
            
               2.A train shall only operate over a portion of line if the train composition is compatible with the infrastructure.
            
            
               3.Before a train begins or continues its journey, it shall be ensured that passengers, staff and goods are carried safely.
            
            
               4.Before a train is allowed to start or continue its movement, it shall have an authority to move and all necessary information to define the conditions of that authority.
            
            
               5.A train shall be prevented from proceeding onto a portion of line if it is known or suspected that it would not be safe for the train to pass until measures have been taken to allow the train to continue safely.
            
            
               6.A train shall not continue to operate after it has been found to be unsafe in any respect, until measures have been taken to allow the train to continue safely.
            
            
         
         
            
               B2. Common operational rules
            
            
               In case of degraded operation, the contingency arrangements set out in point 4.2.3.6.3 shall also be considered.
            
            
               1.Sanding
            
            
               If the train is equipped with manually activated sanding device, the driver shall always be allowed to apply sand but shall avoid it wherever possible:
            
            
               –in the area of points and crossings,
            
            
               –during braking at speeds less than 20 km/h,
            
            
               –when at standstill.
            
            
               The exceptions to this are:
            
            
               –if there is a risk of SPAD (Signal Passed At Danger), or other serious incident and the application of sand would assist adhesion,
            
            
               –when starting away,
            
            
               –when required to test the sanding equipment on the traction unit. 
            
            
               2.Departure of the train
            
            
               At the initial station or after a scheduled stop the driver is allowed to depart when the following conditions are fulfilled:
            
            
               –after the driver has received an authorisation for train movement; 
            
            
               –after train service conditions are fulfilled;
            
            
               –when it is time to depart, except when allowed to start before the scheduled time.
            
            
               3.No authorisation for train movement at the expected time
            
            
               If the driver has not received an authorisation for train movement at the expected time, and has no information as to the reason, the driver shall inform the signaller.
            
            
               4.Complete failure of front end lights
            
            
               If the driver is not able to display any front end light:
            
         
         
            
               4.1.During good visibility
            
            
               The driver shall inform the signaller about the failure. The train shall proceed at the maximum permitted speed to the nearest location where the front end light may be repaired/replaced or the affected vehicle replaced. When proceeding, the driver shall use the train audible warning device as necessary or as instructed by the signaller.
            
            
               4.2.During darkness or poor visibility 
            
            
               The driver shall inform the signaller about the failure. As long as a portable front end light displaying a white light is fitted on the front of the train, the train shall proceed at the maximum allowable speed for that failure to the nearest location where the front end light may be repaired/replaced or the affected vehicle replaced.
            
            
               If a portable front end light is not available, the train shall not proceed, unless formal instructions are given by the signaller to continue to the nearest suitable location to where the line may be cleared. 
            
            
               When proceeding, the driver shall use the train audible warning device as necessary or as instructed by the signaller.
            
            
               5.Complete failure of a rear end signal
            
            
               (1)If the signaller becomes aware of the complete failure of the train rear end signal, the signaller shall make arrangements to stop the train in an appropriate location and inform the driver.
            
            
               (2)The driver shall then check the completeness of the train and if necessary repair/replace the train rear end signal.
            
            
               (3)The driver shall report to the signaller that the train is ready to proceed. Otherwise, if the repair is not possible, the train may not proceed, unless special arrangements are made between signaller and driver.
            
            
               6.Failure of the audible warning device of a train
            
            
               If the audible warning device fails, the driver shall inform the signaller about the failure. The train shall not exceed the permitted speed for the failure of an audible warning device to the nearest location where the audible warning device may be repaired or the affected vehicle replaced. The driver shall be able to stop before passing over any level crossing where the audible warning device shall be sounded and then proceed over the level crossing only when it is safe to do so. If a multi-tone audible warning device is defective but at least one tone is functioning, the train may proceed normally. 
            
            
               7.Failure of level crossing
            
            
               7.1.Stopping trains passing over a defective level crossing
            
            
               When a technical failure affecting safety of running trains over a level crossing has been detected and as long as the safe operation has not been restored, the normal passing of trains over the level crossing shall be prevented.
            
            
               7.2.Passing trains over the defective level crossing (if authorised)
            
            
               (1)Where the nature of the failure permits train movements to continue, the driver of each train shall be authorised to continue and to pass over the level crossing.
            
            
               (2)After being instructed to pass over the level crossing with a failure, the driver shall pass the level crossing as instructed. If the level crossing becomes obstructed the driver shall take all possible measures necessary to stop.
            
            
               (3)When approaching the level crossing, the driver shall use the audible warning device when necessary or when formal instructions have been given by the signaller. If the level crossing is clear, the driver shall proceed and accelerate the train as soon as the front of the train has passed clear the level crossing.
            
            
               8.Failure of voice radio communication
            
         
         
            
               8.1.Failure of train radio detected during train preparation
            
            
               In case of on board radio failure a train shall not be permitted to start a service on lines where a radio is required.
            
            
               8.2.Failure of voice radio communication when the train has entered service
            
            
               All failure types
            
            
               If the driver becomes aware that the primary voice radio communication is failed, the driver shall inform the signaller as soon as practicable using any available means. 
            
            
               The driver shall then apply the instructions by the signaller concerning the further movement of the train.
            
            
               On-board Failure
            
            
               A train with a failed voice radio communication may:
            
            
               –continue its service if another means of communication is provided between the train driver and the signaller; or
            
            
               –proceed to the nearest location where the radio may be repaired or the affected vehicle replaced if another means of voice communication is not provided between the driver and the signaller.
            
            
               9.Running on sight
            
            
               When a driver has to run on sight, the driver shall:
            
            
               –Proceed with caution, controlling the speed, taking into account the line visible in advance, such that it is possible to stop short of any vehicle, stop aspect or obstacle; and
            
            
               –Not exceed the maximum speed for running on sight.
            
            
               –This does not apply to unexpected obstacle entering the track zone within the stopping distance.
            
            
               10.Assistance to a failed train
            
            
               (1)If a train is stopped by failure, the driver shall immediately inform the signaller about the failure and the circumstances of the failure. 
            
            
               (2)When an assisting train is needed, the driver and signaller shall agree at least all of the following:
            
            
               –the type of assisting train needed
            
            
               –if a specific direction is required (front or rear)
            
         
         
            
               –the location of the failed train.
            
            
               After the driver has asked for assistance, the train shall not be moved even if the defect is rectified until:
            
            
               –the assisting train has arrived, or
            
            
               –the driver and signaller have agreed alternative arrangements.
            
            
               (3)The signaller shall not allow the assisting train to enter the section occupied by the failed train unless confirmation has been received that the failed train shall not be moved.
            
            
               When the assisting train is ready to enter the section occupied by the failed train, the signaller shall inform the driver of the assisting train at least the following:
            
            
               –the location of the failed train
            
            
               –the location where the failed train is to be taken to
            
            
               (4)The driver of the combined train shall make sure that:
            
            
               –the assisting train is coupled to the failed train, and
            
            
               –the brake performance of the train is checked, the automatic brake, if compatible, is connected and a brake test has been carried out.
            
            
               (5)When the combined train is ready to continue, the driver in control shall contact the signaller and inform the signaller of any restrictions and move the train in accordance with any instructions given by the signaller. 
            
            
               11.Authorisation to pass a signal showing a stop aspect/indication 
            
            
               The driver of the train concerned shall have authorisation to pass a signal showing stop aspect/indication.
            
            
               When giving authorisation, the signaller shall give the driver any instructions concerning the movement.
            
            
               The driver shall apply the instructions and shall not exceed any speed restriction, where one is imposed, until reaching the location where the normal operation may be resumed. 
            
            
               12.Anomalies in lineside signalling
            
            
               If any of the following anomalies are observed:
            
            
               –no signal aspect is shown where there should be one;
            
            
               –an irregular aspect is shown at the signal;
            
         
         
            
               –an irregular signal aspect sequence is received on the approach to the signal;
            
            
               –the aspect of the signal is not clearly visible.
            
            
               The driver shall act according to the most restrictive aspect that could be presented by the signal.
            
            
               In all cases the driver shall report to the signaller the abnormal signalling aspect when observed.
            
            
               13.Emergency call
            
            
               When receiving an emergency call the driver shall assume that there is a dangerous situation and perform all actions necessary in order to avoid or reduce the effect of this situation.
            
            
               In addition, the driver shall:
            
            
               –immediately reduce the speed of the train to the appropriate speed for running on sight; and
            
            
               –run on sight unless otherwise instructed by the signaller; and
            
            
               –obey the instructions given by the signaller.
            
            
               Drivers that have been ordered to stop shall not restart without authorisation from the signaller. Other drivers shall continue running on sight until the signaller informs them that running on sight is no longer necessary.
            
            
               14.Immediate actions to prevent danger to trains 
            
            
               (1)Any railway undertaking/infrastructure manager staff who become aware of a danger to trains shall take immediate action to stop any trains which may be affected and take any other action as necessary to avoid harm or loss.
            
            
               (2)Any driver made aware of a danger to their train shall stop and alert the signaller immediately to the danger.
            
            
               15.Failure of on-board equipment
            
            
               The railway undertaking shall determine the cases in which a failure of an on-board equipment affects the running of the train.  
            
            
               The railway undertaking shall give the necessary information to the driver and/or train crew of what action to take in the case of on-board failures that affect the running of the train.
            
            
               If the driver becomes aware of a failure of any on-board equipment that affects the running of the train, the driver shall:
            
            
               –Inform the signaller of the situation and the restrictions on the train should the train be allowed to continue its mission,
            
            
               –The driver shall not commence or recommence the mission until permission to do so has been granted by the signaller,
            
         
         
            
               –If the signaller gives permission for the train to start or continue its mission then the driver shall proceed in accordance with the restrictions placed upon the train,
            
            
               If the signaller does not give permission for the train to commence or recommence its mission then the driver shall follow the instructions given by the signaller.
            
            
               16.End of authority passed without permission
            
            
               –If the driver becomes aware that the train has passed an end of authority without permission, the driver shall stop the train immediately. 
            
            
               –If the train is stopped by ATP/TPS, the driver shall take action to support the emergency brake. 
            
            
               –The driver shall inform the signaller.
            
            
            
               –If the signaller becomes aware that a train has passed an end of authority without permission, then the signaller shall take any necessary action to stop the train immediately.
            
            
               –The driver and signaller shall take any necessary action to protect all movements.
            
            
               When the train is able to continue, the driver shall inform the signaller. The signaller shall set or check the route for the train to continue its journey and issue all necessary instructions
            
            
               17.Failure of trackside equipment including catenary
            
            
               –The infrastructure manager shall determine whether the failure of trackside equipment (including catenary) affects the safe and/or effective operation of trains. 
            
            
               –The infrastructure manager shall provide the necessary instructions to the driver of what action to take in the case of such a failure as referenced in this Regulation in point 4.2.1.2.2.3.
            
            
               –If the driver becomes aware of a failure of any trackside equipment (including catenary) that affects the safe and/or effective operation of trains, the driver shall inform the signaller of the situation as soon as possible and follow the instructions given by the signaller.
            
            
            
               Appendix C
               Safety related communications methodology
            
            
               C1. Oral communication
            
            
               1.Scope and Purpose
            
            
               This Appendix sets out the rules for safety-related communications, between train crew, mainly the train driver, and signaller, in particular to define its structure, methodology and content. Safety related communication has priority over all other communication.
            
            
               2.Safety related communications
            
         
         
            
               2.1.Communication structure
            
            
               The transmission of safety-related messages shall be short and clear and, as far as possible, without abbreviation. In order to ensure a message is understood and the necessary action may be undertaken, whoever is giving the message shall cover at least the following points:
            
            
               –indicate their exact location.
            
            
               –state the function they are carrying out and information on the action that is needed.
            
            
               Drivers shall identify themselves by the train running number and the location.
            
            
               Signallers shall identify themselves by the control area or the location of the signal box.
            
            
               2.2.Communication methodology
            
            
               Whoever is giving the message shall:
            
            
               –check that the message is received and repeated back as required. As emergency messages are intended to give urgent operational instructions that are directly linked with the safety of the railway, the repetition of these messages may be omitted.
            
            
               –if necessary, correct a mistake that has been made in the message.
            
            
               –if necessary, let the person know how they may be contacted.
            
            
               For communication between signallers and drivers it is the signallers' responsibility to ensure that they are talking to the driver within their control area. This is critical when communication is taking place in areas where communications boundaries overlap. This principle shall apply even after an interruption during transmission.
            
            
               2.3.Communication content
            
            
               The following messages shall be used for identification by the different parties:
            
            
               –by the signaller:
            
            
                     
                        Train ……………… [running number]
                     
                  
               
                     
                  
               
                     
                        this is …......…….[control area/location of the signal box]
                     
                  
               
                     
                  
               
               –by the driver:
            
            
                     
                  
               
                     
                  
               
                     
                        this is train …......……. [running number] at ……….[location]
                     
                  
               
                     
                  
               
               Terminology shall be used in the communication procedure by all the parties:
            
            
                     
                        Situation
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Terminology
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Term transferring the opportunity to speak to the opposite party
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        ‘Over’
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Term confirming that the sent message has been received
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        ‘Received’
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Term used to have the message repeated in the event of poor reception or misunderstanding
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        ‘Say again’
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Term used to ascertain whether a read-back message exactly matches the sent message
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        ‘Correct’
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Term used to indicate that a read-back message does not match the sent message
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        ‘Error (+ I say again)’
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Term used to keep the other party waiting when there is a temporary break in the communication and the connection is not broken
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        ‘Wait’ 
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Term used to tell the other party that the communication might be broken but should be resumed later on
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        ‘I call again’
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Term used to indicate that the message has ended
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        ‘Out’
                     
                  
               
         
            
               Standard terminology shall be used in the communication procedure by all the parties without translation:
            
            
                     
                        Situation
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Standard terminology
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Term used to indicate that there is an emergency situation
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        ‘Mayday, mayday, mayday’
                     
                  
               
               This term shall not be translated and does not have to be used in case emergency call functionality is available on the train (e.g. GSM-R).
            
            
               3.Communication rules
            
            
               In order that safety related communication is correctly understood, whatever the communication mean is used, the following rules shall be used:
            
            
               3.1.International Phonetic Alphabet
            
            
               The International Phonetic Alphabet shall be used:
            
            
               –to identify letters of the alphabet;
            
            
               –to spell words and location names that are difficult to say, or may be misunderstood;
            
            
               –when quoting the identity of signals or points.
            
            
                     
                        A
                              Alpha
                     
                     
                        B
                              Bravo
                     
                     
                        C
                              Charlie
                     
                     
                        D
                              Delta
                     
                     
                        E
                              Echo
                     
                     
                        F
                              Foxtrot
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        G
                              Golf
                     
                     
                        H
                              Hotel
                     
                     
                        I
                              India
                     
                     
                        J
                              Juliet
                     
                     
                        K
                              Kilo
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        L
                              Lima
                     
                     
                        M
                              Mike
                     
                     
                        N
                              November
                     
                     
                        O
                              Oscar
                     
                     
                        P
                              Papa
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Q
                              Quebec
                     
                     
                        R
                              Romeo
                     
                     
                        S
                              Sierra
                     
                     
                        T
                              Tango
                     
                     
                        U
                              Uniform
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        V
                              Victor
                     
                     
                        W
                              Whisky
                     
                     
                        X
                              X-ray
                     
                     
                        Y
                              Yankee
                     
                     
                        Z
                              Zulu
                     
                  
               
               3.2.Numbers
            
            
               The Numbers shall be spoken digit by digit: 
            
            
               
                  0 =
                        Zero 
               
               
                  1 =
                        One 
               
               
                  2 =
                        Two 
               
               
                  3 =
                        Three 
               
               
                  4 =
                        Four 
               
               
                  5 =
                        Five 
               
               
                  6 =
                        Six 
               
            
         
         
            
               
                  7 =
                        Seven 
               
               
                  8 =
                        Eight 
               
               
                  9 =
                        Nine 
               
            
            
               C2.
                     Operational instructions
            
            
               1.Introduction
            
            
               Railway undertakings and Infrastructure managers shall use European instructions in the communication procedure in the following cases:
            
            
               (1)Permission to pass an End of Authority - signal showing a stop aspect/stop indication;
            
            
               (2)Permission to proceed after a trip (ETCS);
            
            
               (3)Obligation to remain at standstill, obligation to carry out end of mission (ETCS);
            
            
               (4)Revocation of an operational instruction;
            
            
               (5)Obligation to run under restrictions;
            
            
               (6)Obligation to run on sight;
            
            
               (7)Permission to start in Staff Responsible (ETCS) after preparing a movement ;
            
            
               (8)Permission to pass a defective level crossing;
            
            
               (9)Obligation to run with power supply restrictions;
            
            
               (10-20) RESERVED
            
            
               The numbers 1 to 20 are reserved for European instructions, numbers 1-5 and 7 are mandatory for ETCS. If an operational instruction related to class B system requires more information than the European instructions, the national instruction may be used instead. In such case, the Infrastructure Manager may define these requirements in its national instructions. If numbered, the national instructions defined by the individual Infrastructure Managers shall start from 21 onwards. The national instructions shall contain at least the same content of that for a European instruction. 
            
            
               2.Content
            
            
               An operational instruction shall state the following as a minimum:
            
            
               –from where it was issued (location of signaller),
            
         
         
            
               –at what date it was issued (not for verbal instruction),
            
            
               –to which train / shunting movement it refers,
            
            
               –clear, precise, unambiguous instructions,
            
            
               –unique identification provided by the signaller.
            
            
            
               In addition, depending on the circumstances, an operational instruction might also state:
            
            
               –at what time it was issued,
            
            
               –where that train / shunting movement is located, at which location it applies,
            
            
               –ID of train driver;
            
            
               –ID of issuer;
            
            
               –verification (signature or electronic confirmation) that the instruction has been received.
            
            
               Any operational instruction that has been issued to be written down may only be revoked by a European instruction n°4 explicitly referring to the unique identification of the instruction to be revoked.
            
            
               3.Delivery of the operational instruction
            
            
               A European instruction includes information delivered electronically, verbally, physically on paper or as verbal instructions to be written down by the train driver or by other safe methods of communication with the same level of information. 
            
            
               When an operational instruction is required to be written down by the train driver, the train shall be at a standstill. 
            
            
               An operational instruction shall be delivered as close as practicable to the affected area.
            
            
               An operational instruction takes precedence over the related indications provided by trackside signals and/or the DMI. When a permitted speed or a release speed lower than the maximum speed prescribed in the operational instruction is applicable, the lowest speed shall be applied.
            
            
               An operational instruction shall only be issued by the signaller when the train running number has been identified and, if necessary, the location of the train/shunting movement. Before applying the operational instruction, the train driver shall check that this operational instruction refers to its train / shunting movement and its current or identified location.
            
            
               4.Awareness of the operational instruction
            
            
               The railway undertaking has to define a procedure to ensure that the train driver is aware of an operational instruction until the train has reached the location where it has to be processed.
            
         
         
            
               When the operational instruction does not need to be performed immediately after its delivery, it shall be possible for the train driver to retrieve the operational instruction.
            
            
               5.Monitoring of processed operational instruction
            
            
               As part of the compliance with common safety methods on safety management system EU Regulation 2018/762 and Safety Directive (EU) 2016/798, the infrastructure manager and railway undertaking shall monitor the processes of delivery and use of the operational instructions.
            
            
               6.European instructions
            
            
               Each field of information contained in a European instruction shall be given its own identifier.
            
            
               While the content and the identifiers shall be used, the format itself is indicative.
            
            
               If a specific field is not to be used in a Member State or on the network of an infrastructure manager, there is no obligation to display this field in the European instruction and no field shall be added. 
            
            
               
                  
               
                  
               
                  
               
                  
               
                  
               
                  
               
                  
               
                  
               
                  
               
            
               7.Communication of an operational instruction
            
            
               Terminology shall be used in the communication procedure by all the parties:
            
            
                     
                        Situation
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Terminology
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Cancelling an operational instruction
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        ‘Cancel procedure’
                     
                  
               
                     
                        If the message is then subsequently to be resumed, the procedure shall be repeated from the start
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        ‘Error during transmission’
                     
                  
               
                     
                        When a transmission error is discovered by the sender, the sender shall request cancellation
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        ‘Error (+ prepare new form)’
                     
                     
                        Or 
                     
                     
                        ‘Error (+ I say again)’
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Error during read back
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        ‘Error (+ I say again)’
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Misunderstanding: if one of the parties does not fully understand a message, the message shall be repeated
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        ‘Say again (+speak slowly)
                     
                  
               
               8.Book of Forms
            
            
               The Infrastructure Manager is responsible for drawing up the Book of Forms and the forms themselves in its operating language.
            
            
               All the forms to be used shall be assembled in a document or a computer medium called the Book of Forms.
            
            
               This Book of Forms shall be used by both the driver and the staff authorising the movement of trains. The Book used by the driver and the Book used by the staff authorising the movement of trains shall be structured and numbered in the same way.
            
            
               The Book of Forms shall comprise two parts.
            
            
               The first part contains at least the following items:
            
            
               –an index of operational instruction Forms;
            
            
               –a list of situations to which each form applies;
            
         
         
            
               –the table containing the international phonetic alphabet.
            
            
               The second part contains the forms themselves. These shall be collected by the railway undertaking and given to the driver.
            
            
               9.Glossary of Railway Terminology
            
            
               The Railway Undertaking shall produce a glossary of railway terminology for each network over which its trains operate. It shall supply the terms in regular use in the language chosen by the Railway Undertaking and in the ‘operating’ language of the Infrastructure Manager(s) whose infrastructure the Railway Undertaking operates on.
            
            
               Appendix D
               Route compatibility and  Route Book
            
            
               Appendix D.1 Parameters for the vehicle and train compatibility over the route intended for operation
            
            
               Notes: 
            
            
               The parameters indicated with * on the table below are impacted when the train composition changes.
            
            
            
                     
                        Route compatibility check interface
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Vehicle information available in ERATV or in the relevant documentation accompanying the authorisation  of the vehicle
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Route information available in Register of Infrastructure (RINF) or provided by Infrastructure Manager until RINF is complete
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Traffic loads and load carrying capacity of infrastructure* 
                     
                     
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Design mass: 
                     
                     
                        -in working order;
                     
                     
                        -under normal payload;
                     
                     
                        -under exceptional payload;
                     
                     
                     
                        Maximum design speed;
                     
                     
                     
                        Static axle load :
                     
                     
                        -in working order;
                     
                     
                        -under normal payload;
                     
                     
                        -under exceptional payload;
                     
                     
                     
                        Vehicle length;
                     
                     
                     
                        The position of the axles along the unit (axle spacing).
                     
                     
                     
                        Static compatibility check for Wagons:
                     
                     
                        Permissible payload for different line categories according to TSI WAG.
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.1.2.4Load capability
                     
                     
                     
                        1.1.1.1.2.4.1 National classification for load capability
                     
                     
                     
                  
               
                     
                  
                  
                     
                         The static and dynamic compatibility checks shall be performed according to the procedures provided by the infrastructure manager through RINF. 
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Gauging *
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Vehicle gauge :
                     
                     
                        -Reference profiles for which the vehicle was authorised; 
                     
                     
                        -other gauges assessed.
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.1.3.1.1  gauging
                     
                     
                        1.2.1.0.3.4 gauging
                     
                  
               
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Note. Geometry of particular points (e.g. section of tunnel, bridges) shall be covered by the reference profile declared in RINF.  
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Vertical radius 
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Minimum vertical:
                     
                     
                        - convex curve radius capability
                     
                     
                        - concave curve radius capability
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.2.2.0.3.3 Minimum radius of vertical curve (Concern siding)
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Train detection systems *
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Type of train detection systems for which the vehicle has been designed and assessed
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.3.7.1 Type of train detection system
                     
                  
               
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Note. In duly-justified cases, tests and/or checks could be done after authorisation, involving Railway Undertaking and Infrastructure Manager.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Hot axle box detection 
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Axle bearing condition monitoring (hot axles box detection)
                     
                     
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.1.7.4 Existence of trackside Hot axle box detection
                     
                     
                        -
                     
                  
               
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Note: If the network(s) of the area of use is composed by only one type of trackside hot axle box detector, no route compatibility check is needed.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Running characteristics
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Combination(s) of maximum speed and maximum cant deficiency to which the vehicle was authorised (operational envelope that the vehicle has been assessed for);
                     
                     
                     
                        Rail inclination.
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.1.4.2 Cant deficiency
                     
                     
                        1.1.1.1.2.5 Maximum permitted speed
                     
                     
                        1.1.1.1.4.3 Rail inclination
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Wheelset
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Wheel set gauge
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.1.4.1 Nominal track gauge
                     
                     
                        1.2.1.0.4.1 Nominal track gauge
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Wheelset
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Minimum in-service wheel diameter
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.1.5.2 Minimum wheel diameter for fixed obtuse crossings
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Wheelset
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Type of changeover facilities to which the vehicle is designed for 
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.2.0.0.0.5 Geographical location of Operational Point
                     
                     
                        1.2.0.0.0.4.1 Type(s) of track gauge changeover facility (ies).
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Minimum curve*
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Minimum horizontal curve radius capability
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.1.3.7 Minimum radius of horizontal curve
                     
                     
                        1.2.2.0.3.2 Minimum radius of horizontal curve
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Braking*
                     
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        At maximum service brake:  Stopping distance, Maximum deceleration, for the load condition ‘design mass under normal payload’ at the design maximum speed.
                     
                     
                     
                        For general operation, in addition to the above data: brake weight percentage (lambda), 
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.3.11.1 Maximum braking distance requested
                     
                     
                        1.1.1.1.3.6 Gradient profile
                     
                     
                        1.1.1.1.2.5 Maximum permitted speed
                     
                     
                        1.1.1.1.6.1Maximum train deceleration
                     
                     
                        1.1.1.3.11.2 Availability by the infrastructure manager of additional information mentioned  in the section  4.2.2.6.2.(2) is available or not (Y/N)
                     
                     
                        If yes:
                     
                     
                        1.1.1.3.11.3 Reference of the document(s) to be indicated in RINF.
                     
                  
               
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        For General operation: covered by Railway Undertaking safety management system using the CSM on risk assessment. See clause 4.2.2.6 and TSI OPE application guide clause 6. 
                     
                     
                        For pre-defined formation: 
                     
                     
                        Comparison of the declared stopping distance and maximum train deceleration between Rolling Stock and the intended route for each load condition per design maximum speed.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Braking
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Thermal capacity: 
                     
                     
                        -Reference case of TSI;
                     
                     
                        -if no reference case is indicated, thermal capacity expressed in terms of:
                     
                     
                        oSpeed;
                     
                     
                        oGradient;
                     
                     
                        oDistance;
                     
                     
                        oTime (if distance is not indicated) 
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.1.3.6 Gradient profile
                     
                     
                        1.1.1.1.2.5 Maximum permitted speed
                     
                     
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Braking *
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Maximum gradient on which the unit is kept stationary by the parking brake alone (if the vehicle is fitted with it)
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.1.3.6 Gradient profile
                     
                     
                        1.2.2.0.3.1 Gradient for stabling tracks
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Magnetic track brake
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Possibility of preventing the use of the magnetic brake (only if fitted with magnetic brake)
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.1.6.3 Use of magnetic brakes
                     
                     
                  
               
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Note: where magnetic brake is allowed, the infrastructure manager shall provide the conditions of its use.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Eddy current track brake
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Possibility of preventing the use of the eddy current brake (only if fitted with eddy current brake)
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.1.6.2 Use of eddy current brakes
                     
                  
               
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Note: where Eddy current track brake is allowed, the infrastructure manager shall provide the conditions of its use.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Weather conditions
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Temperature range
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.1.2.6 Temperature range
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Weather conditions
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Snow, ice and hail condition
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.1.2.8 Existence of severe climatic conditions
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Voltages and frequencies
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Energy supply system : 
                     
                     
                        -Nominal voltage and frequency;
                     
                     
                        -Type of contact line system
                     
                     
                        -
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.2.2.1.1 Type of contact line system
                     
                     
                        1.1.1.2.2.1.2 Energy supply system (Voltage and frequency)
                     
                     
                        o
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Regenerative brake
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Possibility of preventing the use of the regenerative brake (only if fitted with regenerative brake) 
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.2.2.4 Permission for regenerative braking
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Current limitation
                     
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Electric units equipped with power or current limitation function.
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.2.5.1 Current or power limitation on board
                     
                  
               
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Note: TSI-compliant Rolling Stock with a maximum power higher than 2MW are equipped with current or power limitation.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Pantograph*
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Maximum current at standstill per pantograph for each DC systems the vehicle is equipped for
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.2.2.3 Maximum current at standstill per pantograph
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Pantograph
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Height of interaction of pantograph with contact wires (over top of rail) for each energy supply system the vehicle is equipped for
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.2.2.5 Maximum contact wire height
                     
                     
                        1.1.1.2.2.6 Minimum contact wire height
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Pantograph
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Pantograph head  for each energy supply system the vehicle is equipped for
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.2.3.1 Accepted  TSI compliant pantograph heads
                     
                     
                        1.1.1.2.3.2 Accepted other pantograph heads
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Pantograph
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Material of pantograph contact strip the vehicle may be equipped with for each energy supply system the vehicle is equipped for
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.2.3.4 Permitted contact strip material
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Pantograph*
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Mean contact force curve
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.2.5.2 Contact force permitted
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Pantograph*
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Number of pantographs in contact with the overhead contact line (OCL) ( for each energy supply system the vehicle is equipped for);
                     
                     
                     
                        Shortest distance between two pantographs  in contact with the OCL ( for each energy supply system the vehicle is equipped for; for single and, if applicable, multiple operation) (only if number of raised pantographs is more than 1);
                     
                     
                     
                        Type of OCL used for the test of current collection performance (for each energy supply system the vehicle is equipped for) (only if number of raised pantographs is more than 1).
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.2.3.3 Requirements for number of raised pantographs and spacing between them, at the given speed
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Pantograph
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Automatic dropping device (ADD) fitted (for each energy supply system the vehicle is equipped for)
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.2.5.3 Automatic dropping device required
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Tunnel
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Fire safety category
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.1.8.10 Fire category of rolling stock required
                     
                     
                        1.1.1.1.8.11 National fire category of rolling stock required
                     
                     
                        1.2.1.0.5.7 Fire category of rolling stock required
                     
                     
                        1.2.1.0.5.8 National fire category of rolling stock required
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Vehicle length*
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Unit length
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.2.2.0.2.1 Usable length of siding
                     
                     
                        1.2.1.0.6.4 Usable length of platform
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Platform height and
                     
                     
                        access and egress
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Platform heights for which the vehicle is designed
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.2.0.6.4 Height of platform
                     
                  
               
                     
                        ETCS
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        ETCS System Compatibility
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.3.2.9 ETCS System Compatibility
                     
                  
               
                     
                        ETCS*
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Train Integrity
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.3.2.8 Train integrity confirmation from on-board necessary for line access
                     
                  
               
                     
                        GSM-R
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Radio System Compatibility Voice
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.3.3.9 Radio System Compatibility Voice
                     
                  
               
                     
                        GSM-R
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Radio System Compatibility Data
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.3.3.10 Radio System Compatibility data
                     
                  
               
                     
                        GSM-R
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        SIM Card GSM-R Home Network
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.3.3.5 GSM-R networks covered by a roaming agreement
                     
                  
               
                     
                        GSM-R
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Sim card support of group ID 555
                     
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.3.3.4  Need of Group 555
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Class B 
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Class B train protection legacy system
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.3.5.3 Train protection legacy systems
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Class B
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Class B radio legacy system
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        1.1.1.3.6.1 Radio legacy system
                     
                  
               
               Appendix D.2  Elements the Infrastructure Manager has to provide to the Railway Undertaking for the Route Book
            
            
            
                     
                        Number
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Route Book
                     
                  
               
                     
                        1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Generic information regarding the infrastructure manager
                     
                  
               
                     
                        1.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        infrastructure manager’s Name
                     
                  
               
                     
                        2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Maps and Diagrams
                     
                  
               
                     
                        2.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Map: schematic overview including
                     
                  
               
                     
                        2.1.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Line sections
                     
                  
               
                     
                        2.1.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Principal locations (stations, yards, junctions, freight terminals)
                     
                  
               
                     
                        2.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Line diagram
                     
                  
               
                     
                        2.2.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Indication of running lines, loops catch/trap points and access to sidings 
                     
                  
               
                     
                        2.2.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Principal locations (stations, yards, junctions, freight terminals) and their position relative to the line
                     
                  
               
                     
                        2.2.3
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Location, type and name of all fixed signals relevant for trains
                     
                  
               
                     
                        2.3
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Station/Yard/Depot diagrams
                     
                  
               
                     
                        2.3.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Name of location
                     
                  
               
                     
                        2.3.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Type of location passenger terminal, freight terminal, yard, depot
                     
                  
               
                     
                        2.3.3
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Location, type and identification of fixed signals that protect danger points
                     
                  
               
                     
                        2.3.4
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Identification and plan of tracks, including switches
                     
                  
               
                     
                        2.3.5
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Identification of platforms
                     
                  
               
                     
                        2.3.6
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Length of platforms
                     
                  
               
                     
                        2.3.7
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Height of platforms
                     
                  
               
                     
                        2.3.8
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Curvature of platforms
                     
                  
               
                     
                        2.3.9
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Identification of loops
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Specific Line Segment information
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        General Characteristics
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.1.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Line segment extremity 1
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.1.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Line segment extremity 2
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.1.3
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Lineside indications of distance (frequency, appearance and positioning)
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.1.4
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Maximum permissible speed(s)/Speeds according to allocated path timetable
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.1.5
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Any other information the driver shall be aware of
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.1.6
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Specific geographical information required on the local infrastructure 
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.1.7
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Means of Communication with the traffic management/control centre in normal, degraded and emergency situation 
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Specific Technical Characteristics
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.2.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Gradient percentage
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.2.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Gradient location
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.2.3
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Tunnels: fire safety categorisation and tunnel-related data in clause 4.2.1.2.2.1c
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.2.4
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Non-stopping areas: identification, location, type
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.2.5
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Industrial risks – locations where it is dangerous for the driver to step out
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.2.6
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Locations of areas designated for testing the sanding device (if existing)
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.3
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Energy subsystem
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.3.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Energy supply system (voltage and frequency)
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.3.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Maximum train current
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.3.3
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Restriction related to power consumption of specific electric traction unit(s)
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.3.4
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Restriction related to the position of Multiple Traction unit(s) to comply with contact line separation (position of pantograph)
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.3.5
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Location of neutral sections
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.3.6
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Location of areas that shall be passed with lowered pantographs. 
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.3.7
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Conditions applying with regard to regenerative braking
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.3.8
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Maximum current at standstill per pantograph
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.4
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Control-Command and Signalling subsystem
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.4.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Need for more than one system active simultaneously
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.4.2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Special conditions to switch over between different class B train protection, control and warning systems
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.4.3
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Special technical conditions required to switch over between ERTMS/ETCS and Class B systems
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.4.4
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Special instructions (location) to switch over between different radio systems
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.4.5
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Permissibility to use Eddy-current brake
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.4.6
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Permissibility to use magnetic brake
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.5
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Operation and Traffic Management subsystem
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3.5.1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Operating language
                     
                  
               
               Appendix E 
               Language and communication level
            
            
               The oral qualification in a language may be subdivided into five levels:
            
            
                     
                        Level
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Description
                     
                  
               
                     
                        5
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        –may adapt the way he/she speaks to any interlocutor
                     
                     
                        –may put forward an opinion
                     
                     
                        –may negotiate
                     
                     
                        –may persuade
                     
                     
                        –may give advice
                     
                  
               
                     
                        4
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        –may cope with totally unforeseen situations
                     
                     
                        –may make assumptions
                     
                     
                        –may express an argued opinion
                     
                  
               
                     
                        3
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        –may cope with practical situations involving an unforeseen element
                     
                     
                        –may describe
                     
                     
                        –may keep a simple conversation going
                     
                  
               
                     
                        2
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        –may cope with simple practical situations
                     
                     
                        –may ask questions
                     
                     
                        –may answer questions
                     
                  
               
                     
                        1
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        –may talk using memorised sentences
                     
                  
               
               Appendix F
               Minimum elements relevant to professional qualification for the tasks associated with “accompanying trains” 
            
            
               1.General requirements
            
            
               (a)This Appendix, which shall be read in conjunction with points 4.6 and 4.7 is a list of the elements that are deemed to be relevant to the tasks associated with accompanying a train on the network.
            
            
               (b)The expression “professional qualification”, when taken within the context of this Regulation, refers to those elements that are important to ensure that operational staff are trained and able to understand and discharge the tasks. 
            
         
         
            
               (c)Rules and procedures apply to the tasks being performed and to the person carrying out the tasks. These tasks may be carried out by any authorised qualified person irrespective of any name, job title or grade used in rules or procedures or by the individual company.
            
            
               2.Professional knowledge
            
            
               Any authorisation requires a successfully passed initial examination and provisions for ongoing assessment and training as described in point 4.6.
            
            
               2.1.General professional knowledge
            
            
               (a)Principles of organisation’s safety management system, relevant to the tasks.
            
            
               (b)Roles and responsibilities of the key players involved in operations.
            
            
               (c)General conditions relevant to the safety of passengers or cargo and persons on or about the railway track. 
            
            
               (d)Conditions of health and safety at work.
            
            
               (e)General principles of security of the railway system.
            
            
               (f)Personal safety including when leaving the train on the running line.
            
            
               2.2.Knowledge of operational procedures and safety systems relevant to the tasks
            
            
               (a)Operational procedures and safety rules.
            
            
               (b)Relevant aspects of control command and signalling system.
            
            
               (c)Formalised messaging procedure including use of communication equipment.
            
            
               2.3.Knowledge of rolling stock 
            
            
               (a)Passenger vehicle interior equipment.
            
            
               (b)Appropriate knowledge of safety-critical tasks in respect to procedures and interfaces for rolling stock.
            
            
               2.4.Knowledge of the route
            
            
               (a)Relevant operational arrangements (such as the method of train despatch) at individual locations (station equipment and signalling etc.).
            
            
               (b)Stations at which passengers may alight or board the train.
            
         
         
            
               (c)Local operating and emergency arrangements specific to the line(s) of route.
            
            
               2.5.Knowledge on passenger safety
            
            
               The training on passenger safety shall cover at least the following:
            
            
               (a)Principles to ensure the safety of passengers:
            
            
               –Support Passengers with Reduced Mobility;
            
            
               –Identify the hazards;
            
            
               –Procedures applicable to accidents involving persons; 
            
            
               –Events of a fire and/or smoke;
            
            
               –Evacuation of passengers.
            
            
               (b)Principles of communication:
            
            
               –Identify who needs to be contacted and understand communication methods, especially with the signaller during an evacuation incident;
            
            
               –Identify causes/situations and requests to initiate communication
            
            
               –Communication methods for informing passengers;
            
            
               –Communication methods in degraded operations/emergency situations.
            
            
               (c)Behavioural skills:
            
            
               –Situational awareness;
            
            
               –Conscientiousness;
            
            
               –Communication;
            
            
               –Decision making and action.
            
            
               3.Ability to put the knowledge into practice 
            
         
         
            
               The ability to apply this knowledge in normal, degraded and emergency situations shall require staff to be fully acquainted with:
            
            
               –Methods and principles for applying the rules and procedures;
            
            
               –Process for the use of line-side equipment and rolling stock, as well as any specific safety-related equipment;
            
            
               In particular with:
            
            
               (a)Checks before departure, including brake tests if necessary and correct closure of the doors.
            
            
               (b)Departure procedure.
            
            
               (c)Degraded operation.
            
            
               (d)Assess the potential of a defect within the passenger areas and react according to rules and procedures.
            
            
               (e)Protection and warning measures as required by the rules and regulations or in assistance to the driver.
            
            
               (f)Communicate with the Infrastructure Manager’s staff when assisting the driver.
            
            
               (g)Report any unusual occurrences concerning the operation of the train, the condition of the rolling stock and the safety of passengers. If required these reports shall be made in writing, in the language chosen by the Railway Undertaking.
            
            
               Appendix G
               Minimum elements relevant to professional qualification for the task of preparing trains
            
            
               1.General requirements
            
            
               (a)This Appendix, which shall be read in conjunction with point 4.6, gives a list of the elements that are deemed to be relevant to the task of preparing a train on the network.
                     
            
            
               (b)The expression “professional qualification”, when taken within the context of this Regulation, refers to those elements that are important to ensure that operational staff are trained and able to understand and discharge the elements of the task. 
            
            
               (c)Rules and procedures apply to the task being performed and to the person carrying out the task. These tasks may be carried out by any authorised qualified person irrespective of any name, job title or grade used in rules or procedures or by the individual company.
            
            
               2.Professional knowledge
            
            
               Any authorisation requires a successfully passed initial examination and provisions for ongoing assessment and training as described in point 4.6.
            
            
               2.1.General professional knowledge
            
            
               (a)Principles of organisation’s safety management system, relevant to the task.
            
         
         
            
               (b)Roles and responsibilities of the key players involved in operations.
            
            
               (c)General conditions relevant to the safety of passengers and/or cargo including the carriage of dangerous goods and exceptional loads.
            
            
               (d)Appreciation of hazards, especially in relation to the risks involving railway operation and electric traction supply.
            
            
               (e)Conditions of health and safety at work.
            
            
               (f)General principles of security of the railway system.
            
            
               (g)Personal safety when on or in the vicinity of rail lines.
            
            
               (h)Communications principles and formalised messaging procedure including use of communication equipment.
            
            
               2.2.Knowledge of operational procedures and safety systems relevant to the task
            
            
               (a)Working of trains in normal, degraded and emergency situations.
            
            
               (b)Operational procedures at individual locations (signalling, station/depot/yard equipment) and safety rules.
            
            
               (c)Local operating arrangements.
            
            
               2.3.Knowledge of train equipment
            
            
               (a)Purpose and use of wagon and vehicle equipment.
            
            
               (b)Identification of and arranging for technical inspections.
            
            
               (c)Appropriate knowledge of safety-critical tasks in respect to procedures and interfaces for rolling stock.
            
            
               3.Ability to put the knowledge into practice 
            
            
               The ability to apply this knowledge in normal, degraded and emergency situations shall require staff to be fully acquainted with:
            
            
               –Methods and principles for applying the rules and procedures;
            
            
               –Process for the use of line-side equipment and rolling stock, as well as any specific safety-related equipment;
            
            
               In particular:
            
         
         
            
               (a)Application of train composition rules, train braking rules, train loading rules etc. to ensure the train is in running order.
            
            
               (b)Understanding of marking and labels on vehicles.
            
            
               (c)Process for determining and making train data available.
            
            
               (d)Communication with train crew.
            
            
               (e)Communication with staff responsible for controlling the movement of trains.
            
            
               (f)Degraded operations especially as it affects the preparation of trains.
            
            
               (g)Protection and warning measures as required by the rules and regulations or local arrangements at the location in question.
            
            
               (h)Actions to be taken in respect to incidents involving the carriage of dangerous goods (where relevant).
            
            
               Appendix H
               European Vehicle Number and linked alphabetical marking on the bodywork
            
            
               1.GENERAL PROVISIONS ON THE EUROPEAN VEHICLE NUMBER
            
            
               The European Vehicle Number is assigned according to the codes defined in Decision 2007/756/EC, Appendix 6.
            
            
               The European Vehicle Number shall be changed when it does not reflect the interoperability capability or technical characteristics according to this Appendix due to technical modifications of the vehicle. Such technical modifications may require a new placing on the market according to Article 21 of Directive (EU) 2016/797.
            
            
               2.GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR EXTERNAL MARKINGS
            
            
               The capital letters and figures making up the marking inscriptions shall be at least 80 mm in height, in a sans serif font type of correspondence quality. A smaller height may only be used where there is no option but to place the marking on the sole bars.
            
            
               The marking is put not higher than 2 metres above rail level. 
            
            
               The keeper may add, in letters of larger size than the European Vehicle Number, an own number marking (consisting generally of digits of the serial number supplemented by alphabetical coding) useful in operations. The place where the own number is marked is left to the choice of the keeper, however it shall be  always be possible to distinguish easily the European Vehicle Number from the keeper’s own number marking.
            
            
               3.WAGONS
            
            
               The marking shall be inscribed on the wagon bodywork in the following manner:
            
            
                     
                        23.
                              TEN
                           80
                              D-RFC
                           7369 553-4
                           Zcs
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        31.
                              TEN 
                           80
                              D-DB
                           0691 235-2
                           Tanoos
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        33.
                              TEN
                           84
                              NL-ACTS
                           4796 100-8
                           Slpss
                     
                  
               
               Where in the examples
            
         
         
            
               D and NL stand for the registering Member State as set out in NVR-decision 2007/756/EC, Appendix 6, part 4.
            
            
               RFC, DB and ACTS stand for the keeper marking as set out in NVR-decision 2007/756/EC, Appendix 6, part 1.
            
            
               For wagons whose bodywork does not offer a large enough area for this type of arrangement, particularly in the case of flat wagons, the marking shall be arranged as follows:
            
            
               01
                     87
                     3320 644-7
            
            
               TEN
                     F-SNCF
                     Ks
            
            
               When one or more index letters of national significance are inscribed on a wagon, this national marking shall be shown after the international letter marking and separated from it by a hyphen as follows:
            
            
               01
                     87
                     3320 644-7
            
            
               TEN
                     F-SNCF
                     Ks-xy
            
            
               4.COACHES AND HAULED PASSENGER STOCK 
            
            
               The number shall be applied to each sidewall of the vehicle in the following manner:
            
            
               F-SNCF
                     61 87 20 - 72 021 - 7
            
            
                  
                     
                     B10 tu
            
            
               The marking of the country in which the vehicle is registered and of the technical characteristics are printed directly in front of, behind or under the twelve digits of the vehicle number.
            
            
               In case of coaches with driver’s cabin, the European Vehicle Number is also written inside the cabin.
            
            
               5.LOCOMOTIVES, POWER CARS AND SPECIAL VEHICLES 
            
            
               The European Vehicle Number shall be marked on each sidewall of the tractive stock in the following manner:
            
            
               92 10 1108 062-6
            
            
               The European Vehicle Number is also written inside each cabin of the tractive rolling stock.
            
            
               6.ALPHABETICAL MARKING OF THE INTEROPERABILITY CAPABILITY 
            
            
               ‘TEN’: Vehicle which is provided with an authorisation valid for an area of use covering all Member States.
            
         
         
            
                ‘PPV/PPW’: Vehicle which complies with PPV/PPW or PGW agreement (inside OSJD States). (original: PPV/PPW: ППВ (Правила пользования вагонами в международном сообщении); PGW: Правила Пользования Грузовыми Вагонами)
            
            
               Vehicles which are provided with an authorisation valid for an area of use which does not cover all Member States need a marking indicating the Member States where the vehicle is authorised to be placed in service. This marking shall be according to one of the following drawings, where D stands for the Member State who has granted the first authorisation (in the given example, Germany) and F stands for the second authorising MS (in the given example, France). The MS are codified in accordance with Decision 2007/756/EC, Appendix 6, part 4.
            
            
               
                  
            
            
               Appendix I
               List of areas for which national rules are permitted according to Article 8 of Directive (EU) 2016/798
            
            
               In accordance with Article 8.4. of Directive (EU) 2016/798 and Articles 13(5) and 25 of the Agency Regulation 2016/ 796, Member States shall submit the draft of a new national rule to the Agency and the Commission before the expected introduction into the national legal system of the proposed new rule and providing justification for its introduction. 
            
            
            
               1.Areas for national rules
            
            
               Shunting
            
            
            
               Signalling rules
            
            
               Rules related to the operational use of the national signalling system
            
            
            
               Maximum speeds in degraded mode including running on sight
            
            
            
               Running at caution
            
            
            
               Local operational rule
            
            
               Relating to specific local conditions where additional information may be needed – this is limited to requirements not covered by this Regulation
            
            
            
               Operation during works
            
         
         
            
            
               Safe operation of test train
            
            
            
               Train visibility – Front end (see 4.2.2.1.2)
            
            
               Existing vehicles
            
            
            
               Train visibility – Rear end (see 4.2.2.1.3)
            
            
               System in use steady red lights or reflective plates
            
            
               Existing vehicles
            
            
            
               Managing an emergency situation (see point 4.2.3.7)
            
            
               Role of local/national authorities and emergency services
            
            
            
               Safety-related communications terminology (see Appendix C)
            
            
               National operational instructions
            
            
            
               2.List of open points
            
            
               Exceptional transport
            
            
            
               Timetable (see 4.2.1.2.3)
            
         
         
            
               Additional information
            
            
            
               Recording of supervision data outside the train (see 4.2.3.5.1)
            
            
               Additional information
            
            
            
               Recording of supervision data on-board the train (see 4.2.3.5.2)
            
            
               Additional information
            
            
            
               Professional competences (see point 4.6)
            
            
               –Staff with safety critical tasks other than train drivers;
            
            
               –Additional information for staff undertaking the safety critical tasks associated with accompanying a train other than train driver;
            
            
               –Additional information for staff undertaking the safety critical tasks associated with the last preparation of a train before it is scheduled to cross a border and work beyond any location(s) designated as the “frontier” in the network statement of an infrastructure manager and included in its safety authorization.
            
            
            
               Health and safety conditions (see point 4.7)
            
            
               –Staff with safety critical tasks other than train drivers;
            
            
               –Additional information for staff undertaking the safety critical tasks associated with accompanying a train other than train driver;
            
            
               –Alcohol limits (see 4.7.1).
            
            
            
               Rules under Annex C (see Appendix A)
            
            
         
         
            
               Common operational principles and rules (See 4.4 and Appendix B)
            
            
               –Sanding – automatic sanding device and report in case of use of the sanding device;
            
            
               –Failure of level crossing – additional information;
            
            
            
               Safety-related communications terminology (see Appendix C)
            
            
               Additional terms
            
            
               Appendix J
               Glossary
            
            
               The definitions in this glossary refer to the use of terms in this Regulation. 
            
            
                     
                        Term
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Definition
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Accident
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        As defined in Article 3 of Directive (EU) 2016/798.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Authorising train movements
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        The operation of equipment in signalling centres, electric traction current supply control rooms and traffic control centres that permits train movement. This does not include those staff employed by a Railway Undertaking who are responsible for management of resources such as train crew or rolling stock.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Competence
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        The qualification and experience necessary to safely and reliably undertake the task being performed. Experience may be gained as part of the training process.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Dangerous goods
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        As covered by Directive 2008/68/EC of 24 September 2008 on the inland transport of dangerous goods
                     
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Degraded operation
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Operation resulting from an unplanned event that prevents the normal delivery of train services. 
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Despatch (= dispatch)
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        See Train despatch
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Driver
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        As defined in Article 3 of Directive 2007/59/EC. 
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Emergency call
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Call set up in some dangerous situations to warn all trains / shunting movements in a defined area.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        End of authority passed without permission
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        An end of authority passed without permission is any occasion when a train proceeds beyond the end of authority in the following circumstances:
                     
                     
                        –A trackside signal at danger, or an order to STOP where an ATP is not operational, 
                     
                     
                        –The end of a movement authority provided in an ATP, 
                     
                     
                        –A point communicated by verbal or written authorisation laid down in regulations, 
                     
                     
                        –Stop boards, 
                     
                     
                        –Hand signals. 
                     
                     
                        This covers movement authority as described in ETCS and authority to move covered by instructions/ signalling.
                     
                     
                        Any case in which a vehicle without any traction unit attached or a train that is unattended runs away is not included.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        European instruction
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        An harmonised operational instruction giving a similar content to train drivers across the European Union in order for them to answer in a similar manner to similar situation.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Evacuation
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Evacuation of a train is when all passengers are instructed to leave the train and go on to the infrastructure under the supervision of on-board staff. On-board staff having agreed with the signaller or other responsible infrastructure manager staff, that it is safe to do so.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Exceptional transport
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        A vehicle and/or the load carried which because of construction/design, dimensions or weight does not meet the parameters of the route and requires special authority for the movement and may require special conditions over part or its entire journey.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Health and Safety Conditions
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        In the context of this Regulation, this refers only to the medical and psychological qualifications required to operate the relevant elements of the subsystem.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Hot axle box
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        An axle box and bearing that has exceeded its maximum designed operating temperature. 
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Incident
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        As defined in Article 3 of Directive (EU) 2016/798.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Length of train
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Total length of all vehicles over buffers including locomotive(s) 
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Loop
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Track, connected to the main track, used for passing, crossing and stabling.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        National instruction
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        An instruction defined at national level or by an Infrastructure Manager which covers situations specific to a Class B system or the transition between class A and class B systems.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Operating Language
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        The language or languages used in daily operation an Infrastructure Manager and published in its Network Statement, for the communication of operational or safety related messages between the staff of the Infrastructure Manager and the Railway Undertaking. 
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Operational instruction
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Formal information exchanged between signaller and train driver so as to ensure/continue railway operation in specific situations. The operational instruction exists at both national and European levels.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Passenger
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Person (other than an employee with specific duties on the train) travelling by train or on railway property before or after a train journey.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Performance monitoring
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        The systematic observation and recording of the performance of the train service and the infrastructure for the purpose of bringing about improvements in the performance of both.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Qualification
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        The physical and psychological suitability for the task together with the required knowledge. 
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Real time
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        The ability to exchange or process information on specified events (such as arrival at a station, passing a station or departure from a station) on the trains journey as they occur. 
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Reporting point
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        A point on the trains schedule where reporting of the arrival, departure or passing time is required. 
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Route
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        The particular section or sections of line
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Safety-critical task
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Task performed by staff when they control or affect the movement of a train, which could affect railway safety.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Scheduled stop
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Planned stop for commercial or operational reasons.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Siding
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Any track(s) within an operational point which is used only for movement other than train movement.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Signaller
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Performer in charge of the route setting of trains / shunting movements and of issuing instructions to drivers.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Staff
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Employees working for a Railway Undertaking or an Infrastructure Manager, or their contractors, undertaking tasks as specified in this Regulation.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Stop aspect
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Any signal aspect that does not allow the driver to pass the signal.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Stopping point
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        A location identified in the schedule of a train where the train is planned to stop, usually to carry out a specific activity such as allowing passengers to join and leave the train. 
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Timetable
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Document or system that gives details of a train(s) schedule over a particular route.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Timing point
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        A location identified in the schedule of a train where a specific time is identified. This time may be an arrival time, departure time or in the case of a train not scheduled to stop at that location the passing time.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Traction unit
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        A powered vehicle able to move itself and other vehicles to which it may be coupled.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Train
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        A train is defined as (a) traction unit(s) with or without coupled railway vehicles with train data available operating between two or more defined points. 
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Train despatch
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        The indication to the person driving the train that all station or depot activities are completed and that, as far as the staff responsible are concerned, movement authority has been granted for the train.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Train crew
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Members of the on-board staff of a train, who are certified as competent and appointed by a Railway Undertaking to carry out specific, designated safety related tasks on the train, for example the driver or the guard.
                     
                  
               
                     
                        Train preparation
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Ensuring that a train is in a fit condition to enter service, that the train equipment is correctly deployed and the train composition matches the train’s designated route(s). Train preparation also includes technical inspections carried out prior to the train entering service.
                     
                  
               
            
                     
                        Abbreviation
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Explanation
                     
                  
               
                     
                        AC
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Alternating current
                     
                  
               
                     
                        ATP
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Automatic Train Protection
                     
                  
               
                     
                        CCS
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Control-Command and Signalling
                     
                  
               
                     
                        CEN
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        European Committee for Standardisation (Comité Européen de Normalisation)
                     
                  
               
                     
                        COTIF
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Convention Concerning International Carriage by Rail (Convention relative aux Transports Internationaux Ferroviaires)
                     
                  
               
                     
                        dB
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Decibels
                     
                  
               
                     
                        DC
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Direct Current
                     
                  
               
                     
                        DMI
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Driver Machine Interface
                     
                  
               
                     
                        EC
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        European Community
                     
                  
               
                     
                        ECG
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Electro Cardiogram
                     
                  
               
                     
                        EIRENE
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        European Integrated Railway Radio Enhanced Network
                     
                  
               
                     
                        EN
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Euro-norm
                     
                  
               
                     
                        ENE
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Energy
                     
                  
               
                     
                        ERA
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        European Union Agency for Railways
                     
                  
               
                     
                        ERTMS
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        European Rail Traffic Management System
                     
                  
               
                     
                        ETCS
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        European Train Control System
                     
                  
               
                     
                        EU 
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        European Union
                     
                  
               
                     
                        FRS
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Functional Requirement Specification
                     
                  
               
                     
                        GSM-R
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Global System for Mobile Communications - Rail
                     
                  
               
                     
                        IM 
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Infrastructure Manager
                     
                  
               
                     
                        INF
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Infrastructure
                     
                  
               
                     
                        OPE 
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Operation and Traffic Management
                     
                  
               
                     
                        OSJD
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Organisation for Co-operation of Railways 
                     
                  
               
                     
                        PPV / PPW
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Russian abbreviation for Prawila Polzowaniia Wagonami w mejdunarodnom soobqenii = Rules for use of railway vehicles in international traffic
                     
                  
               
                     
                        RST
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Rolling Stock
                     
                  
               
                     
                        RU 
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Railway Undertaking
                     
                  
               
                     
                        SMS
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Safety Management System
                     
                  
               
                     
                        SPAD
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Signal Passed at Danger
                     
                  
               
                     
                        SRS
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        System Requirement Specification
                     
                  
               
                     
                        TAF
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Telematic Applications for Freight
                     
                  
               
                     
                        TEN
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Trans-European Network
                     
                  
               
                     
                        TPS
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Train Protection System
                     
                  
               
                     
                        TSI
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        Technical Specification for Interoperability
                     
                  
               
                     
                        UIC
                     
                  
                  
                     
                        International Union of Railways (Union Internationale des Chemins de fer)