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Interoperability means the ability of the rail system to allow the safe and uninterrupted movement of trains which accomplish the required levels of performance for these lines.
Interoperability means the ability of the rail system to allow the safe and uninterrupted movement of trains which accomplish the required levels of performance for these lines.
This ability rests on all the regulatory, technical and operational conditions which must be met in order to satisfy the essential requirements (Article 2, point b), Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC. of the Community railway system.
This ability rests on all the regulatory, technical and operational conditions which must be met in order to satisfy the essential requirements (Article 2, point b), Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC. of the Community railway system.
The Commission's package includes a Communication on 'Facilitation the movement of locomotives across the EU' annexed by a guidance document aiming at the improvement of the technical part of the Community regulatory framework in the railway area
The Commission's package includes a Communication on 'Facilitation the movement of locomotives across the EU' annexed by a guidance document aiming at the improvement of the technical part of the Community regulatory framework in the railway area
COM(2006)0782 , final and SEC(2006)1640 . and three legislatives proposals.
COM(2006)0782 , final and SEC(2006)1640 . and three legislatives proposals.
The Commission's proposals include one directive on the interoperability of the Community rail system
The Commission's proposals include one directive on the interoperability of the Community rail system
COM(2006)0783 , final , which merges the existing interoperability directives Dir.
COM(2006)0783 , final , which merges the existing interoperability directives Dir.
96/48/EC on trans-European high speed rail system and Dir.
96/48/EC on trans-European high speed rail system and Dir.
2001/16/EC on conventional rail system, a second one on amending Directive 2004/49/EC on safety on the Community's railways
2001/16/EC on conventional rail system, a second one on amending Directive 2004/49/EC on safety on the Community's railways
COM(2006)0784 , final and a regulation amending Regulation 881/2004/EC establishing the European Railway Agency
COM(2006)0784 , final and a regulation amending Regulation 881/2004/EC establishing the European Railway Agency
Facilitate the interoperability of locomotives across the EU: the cross acceptance of rolling stock in the EU
Facilitate the interoperability of locomotives across the EU: the cross acceptance of rolling stock in the EU
Problem definition
Problem definition
National procedures for the approval of locomotives and traction units
National procedures for the approval of locomotives and traction units
Diesel multiple units (DMUs) and electric multiple units (EMUs). are currently regarded as one of the main barriers to the creation of new railway and a major obstacle to the interoperability of the European railway system.
Diesel multiple units (DMUs) and electric multiple units (EMUs). are currently regarded as one of the main barriers to the creation of new railway and a major obstacle to the interoperability of the European railway system.
As Member States cannot decide on its own that the authorisation for placing in service which it issues will be valid on the territory of other Member States, a Community initiative to tackle this issue through harmonisation and simplification of national procedures together with the application of the principle of mutual recognition is necessary.
As Member States cannot decide on its own that the authorisation for placing in service which it issues will be valid on the territory of other Member States, a Community initiative to tackle this issue through harmonisation and simplification of national procedures together with the application of the principle of mutual recognition is necessary.
Definition of cross-acceptance
Definition of cross-acceptance
Cross-acceptance of rolling stock is the process by which a railway vehicle that has received an authorisation to be placed in service in one Member State, following checks against TSIs and/or National Technical Rules (in accordance with Directive 2001/16/EC, Article 16), receives further authorisations in other Member States, taking into due consideration all the checks carried out in the first Member State.
Cross-acceptance of rolling stock is the process by which a railway vehicle that has received an authorisation to be placed in service in one Member State, following checks against TSIs and/or National Technical Rules (in accordance with Directive 2001/16/EC, Article 16), receives further authorisations in other Member States, taking into due consideration all the checks carried out in the first Member State.
See Commission's analysis in the document "Full impact assessment", SEC(2006) 1641.
See Commission's analysis in the document "Full impact assessment", SEC(2006) 1641.
Cross-acceptance can be achieved through either harmonisation or the application of the mutual recognition principle.
Cross-acceptance can be achieved through either harmonisation or the application of the mutual recognition principle.
With regarding the rolling stock, a distinction should be made between placing on the market and placing in service .
With regarding the rolling stock, a distinction should be made between placing on the market and placing in service .
In the latter case, there is a need to ensure that the rolling stock is compatible with the national railway infrastructure.
In the latter case, there is a need to ensure that the rolling stock is compatible with the national railway infrastructure.
Present situation
Present situation
Interoperability Directives regulate only new rolling stock placed in service, while the Railway Safety Directive covers the gap by regulating explicitly in its Article 14 the case of in-use rolling stock bearing no ' EC' certificate.
Interoperability Directives regulate only new rolling stock placed in service, while the Railway Safety Directive covers the gap by regulating explicitly in its Article 14 the case of in-use rolling stock bearing no ' EC' certificate.
Therefore, the mutual recognition principle could be applied to existing rolling stock (not yet covered by the Interoperability Directives), at least for those characteristics not directly linked to specific infrastructures
Therefore, the mutual recognition principle could be applied to existing rolling stock (not yet covered by the Interoperability Directives), at least for those characteristics not directly linked to specific infrastructures
This option was proposed by the Commission's Task Force and it is included in the Commission proposal for modifying the Railway Safety Directive. (see annex on Commission's policy options).
This option was proposed by the Commission's Task Force and it is included in the Commission proposal for modifying the Railway Safety Directive. (see annex on Commission's policy options).
The Commission's proposal on Interoperability of the Community rail system - COM(2006)0783 , final
The Commission's proposal on Interoperability of the Community rail system - COM(2006)0783 , final
The proposal concerns the consolidation, the recasting and the merger of the existing Interoperability directives on the trans-European high-speed rail system (Dir.
The proposal concerns the consolidation, the recasting and the merger of the existing Interoperability directives on the trans-European high-speed rail system (Dir.
96/48/EC) and on the trans-European conventional rail system (Dir.
96/48/EC) and on the trans-European conventional rail system (Dir.
2001/16/EC) It includes several substantial and technical improvements in order to boost the competitiveness of the Community rail system and reduce various administrative costs.
2001/16/EC) It includes several substantial and technical improvements in order to boost the competitiveness of the Community rail system and reduce various administrative costs.
With regard to the basic requirements and procedures for developing the Technical Specifications of Interoperability (TSI) between high-speed and conventional rail system, the new directive merges and combines, where appropriate, the related provisions covering conventional and high speed European networks.
With regard to the basic requirements and procedures for developing the Technical Specifications of Interoperability (TSI) between high-speed and conventional rail system, the new directive merges and combines, where appropriate, the related provisions covering conventional and high speed European networks.
The scope of the directive will be progressively extended to the whole network and all rolling stock, provided that an impact assessment will show the economic benefit of so doing.
The scope of the directive will be progressively extended to the whole network and all rolling stock, provided that an impact assessment will show the economic benefit of so doing.
The authorisation procedure for placing in service, as proposed (Article 14), it is simplified and it is based, to a large extent, on decisions mutually recognised without centralising the procedure, i.e. transferring national and Community competences to the ERA
The authorisation procedure for placing in service, as proposed (Article 14), it is simplified and it is based, to a large extent, on decisions mutually recognised without centralising the procedure, i.e. transferring national and Community competences to the ERA
For wagons and passenger carriages, a single authorisation for placing in service issued by one Member State of the Community is sufficient and under the TSIs conditions.
For wagons and passenger carriages, a single authorisation for placing in service issued by one Member State of the Community is sufficient and under the TSIs conditions.
In the case of rolling stock placed in service before the Directive enters into force and not bearing an 'EC' declaration of verification, the Railway Safety Directive should apply.
In the case of rolling stock placed in service before the Directive enters into force and not bearing an 'EC' declaration of verification, the Railway Safety Directive should apply.
For the rolling stock bearing an 'EC' declaration of verification, the criteria which a safety authority may check with a view to issuing an authorisation are comprehensively identified and include technical compatibility between rolling stock and infrastructure concerned, rules on open points and specific cases based on TSIs and derogations which are in compliance with the Directive.
For the rolling stock bearing an 'EC' declaration of verification, the criteria which a safety authority may check with a view to issuing an authorisation are comprehensively identified and include technical compatibility between rolling stock and infrastructure concerned, rules on open points and specific cases based on TSIs and derogations which are in compliance with the Directive.
Simplification is obtained also with regard to the adoption of certain TSIs of technical nature and which are likely to change quickly, e.g. on information, telecommunications systems.
Simplification is obtained also with regard to the adoption of certain TSIs of technical nature and which are likely to change quickly, e.g. on information, telecommunications systems.
Further, a new procedure for an 'Urgent amendment of TSI' is proposed (Article 17) where a Technical Opinion could be requested from the ERA before Commission decides for, pending the review of the TSI according to the normal procedure.
Further, a new procedure for an 'Urgent amendment of TSI' is proposed (Article 17) where a Technical Opinion could be requested from the ERA before Commission decides for, pending the review of the TSI according to the normal procedure.
Main proposals of the Rapporteur
Main proposals of the Rapporteur
Interoperability is essential for the competitiveness of the rail system and for the development of trans-European Transport networks (TEN-T) in Europe.
Interoperability is essential for the competitiveness of the rail system and for the development of trans-European Transport networks (TEN-T) in Europe.
The Rapporteur welcomes the new initiative of the Commission promoting the interoperability of the railways in a framework of a more open and competitive markets within the European Union.
The Rapporteur welcomes the new initiative of the Commission promoting the interoperability of the railways in a framework of a more open and competitive markets within the European Union.
For interoperable railways networks, as well as, for access to such networks, concrete action has to be taken in order to remove technical and operational barriers which persist, thus, providing a high level of sustainable mobility of citizens and interconnections between the regions of EU.
For interoperable railways networks, as well as, for access to such networks, concrete action has to be taken in order to remove technical and operational barriers which persist, thus, providing a high level of sustainable mobility of citizens and interconnections between the regions of EU.
The proposed amendments to the revision of the existing regulatory framework on interoperability aim to boost the free movement of trains and to reduce the administrative and technical burdens for the approval of locomotives and rolling stock, whilst a high level of safety is to be ensured.
The proposed amendments to the revision of the existing regulatory framework on interoperability aim to boost the free movement of trains and to reduce the administrative and technical burdens for the approval of locomotives and rolling stock, whilst a high level of safety is to be ensured.
In particular, the proposed amendments are subscribed towards the simplification of the regulatory environment regarding the approval procedures to be applied for locomotives and traction units.
In particular, the proposed amendments are subscribed towards the simplification of the regulatory environment regarding the approval procedures to be applied for locomotives and traction units.
Definitions and derogations from the TSIs
Definitions and derogations from the TSIs
In order to bring more clarity to Commission’s text, new definitions (Article 2) are been proposed regarding the 'railway vehicle' as well as the 'rolling stock'.
In order to bring more clarity to Commission’s text, new definitions (Article 2) are been proposed regarding the 'railway vehicle' as well as the 'rolling stock'.
Limitation on when a 'project at an advanced stage' is it and a calculation of a cost benefit ratio are inserted in order to limit arbitrary requests for derogations from the application of TSIs.
Limitation on when a 'project at an advanced stage' is it and a calculation of a cost benefit ratio are inserted in order to limit arbitrary requests for derogations from the application of TSIs.
In addition, acceptance of derogation requests based on the economic viability of the project should be taken by the Commission which will be in charge to inform on the acceptance or the refusal to all Member States (Article 7).
In addition, acceptance of derogation requests based on the economic viability of the project should be taken by the Commission which will be in charge to inform on the acceptance or the refusal to all Member States (Article 7).
Migration and revision of TSIs
Migration and revision of TSIs
When a TSI is revised or withdrawn, specific provisions for migration to the new TSIs and to the new situation should be foreseen and where appropriate.
When a TSI is revised or withdrawn, specific provisions for migration to the new TSIs and to the new situation should be foreseen and where appropriate.
Essential requirements should cover also the renewal or upgrading of rail system, subsystems and interoperability constituents according to the existing TSIs or national rules.
Essential requirements should cover also the renewal or upgrading of rail system, subsystems and interoperability constituents according to the existing TSIs or national rules.
Cross-acceptance of vehicles and rolling stock: a comprehensive approach
Cross-acceptance of vehicles and rolling stock: a comprehensive approach
The cross-acceptance of vehicles and rolling stock subject to various and divergent national requirements in the Member States for authorisation of placing of these equipments in service are classified in a more comprehensive form.
The cross-acceptance of vehicles and rolling stock subject to various and divergent national requirements in the Member States for authorisation of placing of these equipments in service are classified in a more comprehensive form.
Authorisations for placing to service vehicles can be achieved through the mutual recognition principle and technical harmonisation, with TSIs, verifications of 'EC' declarations or with limited checks of the national safety authority.
Authorisations for placing to service vehicles can be achieved through the mutual recognition principle and technical harmonisation, with TSIs, verifications of 'EC' declarations or with limited checks of the national safety authority.
Member States shall consider as meeting the essential requirements concerning them those structural subsystems authorised to be placed into service in any other Member State except in respect of matters relating to the compatibility with infrastructure characteristics that are specific to the Member State concerned.
Member States shall consider as meeting the essential requirements concerning them those structural subsystems authorised to be placed into service in any other Member State except in respect of matters relating to the compatibility with infrastructure characteristics that are specific to the Member State concerned.
The condition 'for each vehicle, at least one authorisation from a Member State' before placing to service is applied.
The condition 'for each vehicle, at least one authorisation from a Member State' before placing to service is applied.
The transfer of the article 14 of the European Safety Directive and its relevant provisions 'classification of the national rules' and 'reference document' in this directive was considered necessary for the coherence of the new legislative text
The transfer of the article 14 of the European Safety Directive and its relevant provisions 'classification of the national rules' and 'reference document' in this directive was considered necessary for the coherence of the new legislative text
This view was confirmed by the Contents of two Short Briefing Papers on interoperability of Community rail system prepared by the Policy Department B of DG IPOL.
This view was confirmed by the Contents of two Short Briefing Papers on interoperability of Community rail system prepared by the Policy Department B of DG IPOL.
No IP/B/TRAN/FWC/2006-156/lot [2]/C[1]/SC[1] Interoperability 1 and No IP/B/TRAN/FWC/2006-156/lot [2]/C[1]/SC[2] Interoperability 2. .
No IP/B/TRAN/FWC/2006-156/lot [2]/C[1]/SC[1] Interoperability 1 and No IP/B/TRAN/FWC/2006-156/lot [2]/C[1]/SC[2] Interoperability 2. .
With this merger, the following authorisation procedures are been proposed:
With this merger, the following authorisation procedures are been proposed:
- placing in service of vehicles which are in conformity with TSIs
- placing in service of vehicles which are in conformity with TSIs
- placing in service of vehicles which are not in conformity with TSIs
- placing in service of vehicles which are not in conformity with TSIs
- additional authorisations of placing in service of vehicles which are not in conformity with TSIs in another Member State.
- additional authorisations of placing in service of vehicles which are not in conformity with TSIs in another Member State.
Adaptation the new comitology procedure with scrutiny
Adaptation the new comitology procedure with scrutiny
The daft report includes amendments necessary to bring the Directive into line with the changes made by Council Decision 2006/512/EC of 17 July 2006 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (comitology).
The daft report includes amendments necessary to bring the Directive into line with the changes made by Council Decision 2006/512/EC of 17 July 2006 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (comitology).
These amendments make the necessary adjustments and add transparency.
These amendments make the necessary adjustments and add transparency.
Commission's policy approach
Commission's policy approach
Based on an impact assessment, the Commission decided to propose the improvement of the cross-acceptance of rolling stock through the combination of the following policy options:
Based on an impact assessment, the Commission decided to propose the improvement of the cross-acceptance of rolling stock through the combination of the following policy options:
· Non regulatory approach: to publish guidelines for cross-acceptance of existing rolling stock and to ask Member States to apply them and to assign the Agency the task of classifying national rules and identifying those that can be cross-accepted
· Non regulatory approach: to publish guidelines for cross-acceptance of existing rolling stock and to ask Member States to apply them and to assign the Agency the task of classifying national rules and identifying those that can be cross-accepted
See COM(2006)0782 , final and SEC(2006)1640 .
See COM(2006)0782 , final and SEC(2006)1640 .
· Regulatory approach: to clarify the procedure to be applied for existing rolling stock and to limit and/or clarify the role of the Member State in authorising rolling stock on its territory .
· Regulatory approach: to clarify the procedure to be applied for existing rolling stock and to limit and/or clarify the role of the Member State in authorising rolling stock on its territory .
Development of TSIs
Development of TSIs
Few Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSIs) which are the main tools in order to achieve interoperability are under implementation and adoption.
Few Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSIs) which are the main tools in order to achieve interoperability are under implementation and adoption.
They apply to all parts of the rail system and subsystems, while a cost benefits analysis and consultation with Member States, social partners and users are foreseen in two stages (draft of basic parameters and draft TSI) before its adoption which takes places in accordance with the procedure laid dawn by decision 1999/468/EC (Comitology).
They apply to all parts of the rail system and subsystems, while a cost benefits analysis and consultation with Member States, social partners and users are foreseen in two stages (draft of basic parameters and draft TSI) before its adoption which takes places in accordance with the procedure laid dawn by decision 1999/468/EC (Comitology).
Under high speed rail Directive 96/48/EC (implementation was required by April 1999) five TSIs were drawn up dealing with maintenance subsystem, control-command subsystem, infrastructure subsystem, energy subsystem, operations subsystem and rolling stock subsystem.
Under high speed rail Directive 96/48/EC (implementation was required by April 1999) five TSIs were drawn up dealing with maintenance subsystem, control-command subsystem, infrastructure subsystem, energy subsystem, operations subsystem and rolling stock subsystem.
Revisions are underway and will include issues of conventional rail TSIs and incorporating specific maintenance requirements.
Revisions are underway and will include issues of conventional rail TSIs and incorporating specific maintenance requirements.
For conventional rail Directive 2001/16/EC (implementation was required by April 2003), the first adopted TSIs are expected to enter into force this year.
For conventional rail Directive 2001/16/EC (implementation was required by April 2003), the first adopted TSIs are expected to enter into force this year.