[F1ANNEX I U.K.
Textual Amendments
4. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SUBSYSTEM U.K.
4.1. Introduction U.K.
Taking into account all the relevant essential requirements, the ‘ operation and traffic management ’ subsystem, as described in point 2.2, covers only the elements specified in this Chapter.
In accordance with Directive 2012/34/EU (1) , it is the overall responsibility of the infrastructure manager to provide all the appropriate requirements which must be met by trains permitted to run on his 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 U.K.
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 U.K.
4.2.1.1. General requirements U.K.
This point deals with staff who contribute to the operation of the subsystem by performing safety-critical tasks involving a direct interface between a railway undertaking and an infrastructure manager.
Railway undertaking staff:
undertaking the task of driving trains ( ‘ driver ’ ) and forming part of the ‘ train crew ’ ;
undertaking tasks on-board (other than driving) and forming part of the ‘ train crew ’ ;
undertaking the task of preparing trains.
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 TSI 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 U.K.
The railway undertaking operating the train must supply the driver with all the necessary information and documentation required to carry out his duties.
This information must 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.
4.2.1.2.1 Driver’s Rule Book U.K.
All the necessary procedures for the driver must be included in a document or a computer medium called the ‘ Driver’s Rule Book ’ .
The Driver’s Rule Book must 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 must 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 must 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 is responsible for compiling the Driver’s Rule Book.
The railway undertaking must present the Driver’s Rule Book in a clear format for the entire infrastructure over which their drivers will work.
The railway undertaking must compile the Driver’s Rule Book in such a way that the driver’s application of all operational rules is enabled.
It must have two appendices:
Appendix 1: Manual of communication procedures,
Appendix 2: Book of Forms.
Predefined messages and forms must remain in the ‘ operating ’ language of infrastructure manager(s).
The process for preparing and updating the Driver’s Rule Book must include the following steps:
the infrastructure manager (or the organisation responsible for the preparation of the operating rules) must provide the railway undertaking with the appropriate information in the infrastructure manager’s operating language,
the railway undertaking must 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 must ensure that the content of the documentation provided to the railway undertaking(s) is complete and accurate.
The railway undertaking must ensure that the content of the Driver’s Rule Book is complete and accurate.
4.2.1.2.2 Description of the line and the relevant line-side equipment associated with the lines worked over U.K.
Drivers must be provided with a description of the lines and the associated line-side equipment for the lines over which they will operate and relevant to the driving task. Such information must be set out in a single document called the ‘ Route Book ’ (which can either be a traditional document or computer-based).
The following is a list of information which must, as a minimum, be provided:
the general operating characteristics,
indication of rising and falling gradients,
detailed line diagram.
4.2.1.2.2.1 Preparation of the Route Book U.K.
The format of the Route Book must 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 infrastructure manager must provide the railway undertaking with at least the information for the Route Book as defined in Appendix D.
The following information must be included (this list is not exhaustive):
the general operating characteristics:
type of signalling system and corresponding operational regime (double track, reversible working, left- or right-hand running, etc.),
type of power supply,
type of track to train radio equipment.
indication of rising and falling gradients with their gradient values and location;
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 can 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.
The infrastructure manager must ensure that the content of the documentation provided to the railway undertaking(s) is complete and accurate.
The railway undertaking must ensure that the content of the Route Book is complete and accurate.
4.2.1.2.2.2 Modifications to information contained within the Route Book U.K.
The infrastructure manager must 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 must be grouped by the railway undertaking into a dedicated document or computer medium whose format must be the same for all the infrastructures worked over by the trains of an individual railway undertaking.
The infrastructure manager must ensure that the content of the documentation provided to the railway undertaking(s) is complete and accurate.
The railway undertaking must ensure that the content of the document grouping the modifications to information contained within the Route Book is complete and accurate.
4.2.1.2.2.3 Informing the driver in real time U.K.
The infrastructure manager must inform drivers of any changes to the line or relevant line-side 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.
4.2.1.2.3 Timetables U.K.
The provision of train schedule information facilitates the punctual running of trains and assists in service performance.
The railway undertaking must 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 must be based on information supplied by the infrastructure manager, may be provided either electronically or in a paper format.
Presentation to the driver must be consistent across all the lines over which the railway undertaking operates.
4.2.1.2.4 Rolling stock U.K.
The railway undertaking must provide the driver with all information relevant to the working of the rolling stock during degraded situations (such as trains requiring assistance). Such documentation must 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 U.K.
The railway undertaking must provide all members of his 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 must 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 U.K.
All the information necessary to ensure safety-related communication between staff authorising the movement of trains and train crews must be set out in:
documents describing the Communications Principles (Appendix C);
the document entitled Book of Forms.
The infrastructure manager must draw up these documents in his operating language.
4.2.1.5. Safety-related communications between train crew, other railway undertaking staff and staff authorising train movements U.K.
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 (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 used by his 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 U.K.
4.2.2.1. Train visibility U.K.
4.2.2.1.1 General requirement U.K.
The railway undertaking must ensure that trains are fitted with means of indicating the front and rear of the train.
4.2.2.1.2 Front end U.K.
The railway undertaking must 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 must be fitted with three lights in an isosceles triangle, as shown below. These lights must always be lit when the train is being driven from that end.
The front-end lights must optimise train detectability (marker lights), provide sufficient visibility for the train driver (head lights) by night and during low light conditions and must 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 Commission Regulation (EU) No 1302/2014 (the ‘rolling stock — locomotives and passenger rolling stock’ TSI (LOC&PAS TSI)) (2) .
4.2.2.1.3 Rear end U.K.
The railway undertaking must provide the required means of indicating the rear of a train. The rear-end signal must only be exhibited on the rear of the last vehicle of the train. It must be displayed as shown below.
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4.2.2.1.3.1 Passenger trains U.K.
The rear-end indication of a passenger train must consist of two steady red lights at the same height above buffer on the transversal axis.
4.2.2.1.3.2 Freight trains in international traffic U.K.
The Member State must notify the Commission which of the following rules will apply on the network of its Member State for trains that cross a border between Member States:
either
two steady red lights, or
two reflective plates of the following shape with white side triangles and red top and bottom triangle:
The lamps or plates must be on the same height above buffer on the transversal axis.
Member States that require two reflective plates must also accept two steady red lights as train rear-end indication.
Member States that require two steady red lights must also accept two reflective plates as train rear-end indication if the following two conditions are fulfilled in the whole network:
the operational rule for entering a possible occupied block section states that the train drivers shall be able to stop in front of any obstacle, and
there is no requirement that signallers must visually check the presence of a train rear-end device to verify that the train is complete.
4.2.2.1.3.3 Freight trains not crossing a border between Member States U.K.
The Member State must notify the Commission which rules will apply on its network for trains not crossing a border.
In addition, the notified rules for freight trains in international traffic described in 4.2.2.1.3.2 shall also be accepted for trains not crossing a border.
4.2.2.2. Train audibility U.K.
4.2.2.2.1 General requirement U.K.
The railway undertaking must ensure that trains are fitted with an audible warning device to indicate the approach of a train.
4.2.2.2.2 Control U.K.
The activation of the audible warning device must be possible from all driving positions.
4.2.2.3. Vehicle identification U.K.
Each vehicle must have a number to uniquely identify it from any other rail vehicle. This number must be prominently displayed at least on each longitudinal side of the vehicle.
It must 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 U.K.
4.2.2.4.1 Safety of load U.K.
The railway undertaking must make sure that freight vehicles are safely and securely loaded and remain so throughout the journey.
4.2.2.4.2 Safety of passengers U.K.
The railway undertaking must ensure that passenger transport is undertaken safely at the departure and during the journey.
4.2.2.5. Train composition U.K.
The railway undertaking must define the rules and procedures to be followed by his staff so as to ensure that the train is in compliance with the allocated path.
Train composition requirements must take into account the following elements:
the vehicles
all vehicles in the train must be in compliance with all the requirements applicable on the routes over which the train will run,
all vehicles on the train must be fit to run at the maximum speed at which the train is scheduled to run;
all vehicles on the train must be currently within their specified maintenance interval and will remain so for the duration (in terms of both time and distance) of the journey being undertaken;
the train
the combination of vehicles forming a train must comply with the technical constraints of the route concerned and be within the maximum length permissible for forwarding and receiving terminals;
the railway undertaking is responsible for ensuring that the train is technically fit for the journey to be undertaken and remains so throughout the journey;
the weight and axle load;
the weight of the train must be within the maximum permissible for the section of route, the strength of the couplings, the traction power and other relevant characteristics of the train. Axle load limitations must be respected;
the maximum speed of the train
the maximum speed at which the train can run must take into account any restrictions on the route(s) concerned, braking performance, axle load and vehicle type;
the kinematic envelope;
the kinematic gauge of each vehicle (inclusive of any load) in the train must be within the maximum permissible for the section of route.
Additional constraints may be required or imposed due to the type of braking regime or traction type on a particular train.
The infrastructure manager must inform the railway undertaking of the changes on characteristics of the allocated path change, as soon as these changes occur. The elements that must be checked in order to ensure the train’s compliance with the allocated path are set out in Appendix D.
4.2.2.6. Train braking U.K.
4.2.2.6.1 Minimum requirements of the braking system U.K.
All vehicles in a train must be connected to the continuous automatic braking system as defined in the RST TSI.
The first and last vehicles (including any traction units) in any train must have the automatic brake operative.
In the case of a train becoming accidentally divided into two parts, both sets of detached vehicles must come automatically to a stand as a result of a maximum application of the brake.
4.2.2.6.2 Braking performance and maximum speed allowed U.K.
The infrastructure manager shall provide the railway undertaking with all relevant line characteristics for each route:
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.
Additionally, the infrastructure manager may provide the following information:
for trains able to run at a maximum speed higher than 200 km/h, deceleration profile and equivalent response time on level track;
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;
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 abovementioned information, it shall be made available to all RUs 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.
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 or, 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 must 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 U.K.
4.2.2.7.1 General requirement U.K.
The railway undertaking must 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 must 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 must define and keep up to date conditions and procedures for train running in degraded mode.
4.2.2.7.2 Data required U.K.
The data required for safe and efficient operation and the process by which this data must be forwarded must comprise:
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 must ensure that this data is made available to the infrastructure manager(s) prior to the departure of the train.
The railway undertaking must advise the infrastructure manager(s) if a train will not occupy its allocated path or is cancelled.
4.2.2.8. Requirements for signal and line-side marker sighting U.K.
The driver must be able to observe signals and line-side markers, and they must be observable by the driver whenever applicable. The same applies for other types of line-side signs if they are safety-related.
Therefore, signals, line-side markers, signs and information boards must be designed and positioned in such a consistent way to facilitate this. Issues that must 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 must 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 U.K.
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 U.K.
4.2.3.1. Train planning U.K.
In accordance with Directive 2012/34/EU the infrastructure manager must advise what data is required when a train path is requested.
4.2.3.2. Identification of trains U.K.
Each train must be identified by a train running number. The train running number is given by the infrastructure manager when allocating a train path and must be known by the railway undertaking and all infrastructure managers operating the train. The train running number must be unique per network. Changes of train running number during a train journey should be avoided.
4.2.3.2.1 Format of train running number U.K.
The train running number format is defined in Commission Decision 2012/88/EU (3) , as amended (the control-command and signalling TSI (hereinafter referred to as ‘CCS TSI’).
4.2.3.3. Train departure U.K.
4.2.3.3.1 Checks and tests before departure U.K.
The railway undertaking must define the checks and tests to ensure that any departure is undertaken safely (e.g. doors, load, brakes).
4.2.3.3.2 Informing the infrastructure manager of the train’s operational status U.K.
The railway undertaking shall inform the infrastructure manager when a train is ready for access to the network.
The railway undertaking must 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 U.K.
4.2.3.4.1 General requirements U.K.
Traffic management must ensure the safe, efficient and punctual operation of the railway, including effective recovery from service disruption.
The infrastructure manager must 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) can be introduced after being agreed with the infrastructure manager.
4.2.3.4.2 Train reporting U.K.
4.2.3.4.2.1 Data required for train position reporting U.K.
The infrastructure manager must:
provide a means of real time recording of the times at which trains depart from, arrive at or pass appropriate predefined reporting points on their networks and the delta-time value;
provide the specific data required in relation to train position reporting. Such information must include:
train identification,
identity of reporting point,
line on which the train is running,
scheduled time at reporting point,
actual time at reporting point (and whether depart, arrive or pass — separate arrival and departure times must be provided in respect of intermediate reporting points at which the train calls),
number of minutes early or late at the reporting point,
initial explanation of any single delay exceeding 10 minutes or as otherwise required by the performance monitoring regime,
indication that a report for a train is overdue and the number of minutes by which it is overdue,
former train identification(s), if any
train cancelled for a whole or a part of its journey.
4.2.3.4.2.2 Predicted handover time U.K.
The infrastructure manager must 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 must include information on service disruption (description and location of problem).
4.2.3.4.3 Dangerous goods U.K.
The railway undertaking must define the procedures to supervise the transport of dangerous goods.
These procedures must include:
the provisions as specified in Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) ,
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.
4.2.3.4.4 Operational quality U.K.
The infrastructure manager and the railway undertaking must have processes in place to monitor the efficient operation of all the services concerned.
Monitoring processes must be designed to analyse data and detect underlying trends, both in terms of human error and system error. The results of this analysis must 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 must, subject to commercial confidentiality, be communicated accordingly.
Events that have significantly disrupted operations must 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 must 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 must 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 U.K.
Data pertaining to the running of a train must 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 must 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 point 4.2.3.5 of this TSI.
The data must be securely sealed and stored and accessible to authorised bodies including National Investigation Bodies in carrying out their role pursuant to Article 19 of Directive 2004/49/EC.
4.2.3.5.1 Recording of supervision data outside the train U.K.
As a minimum, the infrastructure manager must record the following data:
the failure of line-side 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.
4.2.3.5.2 Recording of supervision data on board the train U.K.
As a minimum, the railway undertaking must 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 TSI Loc & Pas.
4.2.3.6. Degraded operation U.K.
4.2.3.6.1 Advice to other users U.K.
The infrastructure manager in conjunction with the railway undertaking(s) must 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.
4.2.3.6.2 Advice to train drivers U.K.
In any case of degraded operation associated with the infrastructure manager’s area of responsibility, the infrastructure manager must give formal instructions to drivers on what measures to take in order to safely overcome the degradation.
4.2.3.6.3 Contingency arrangements U.K.
The infrastructure manager in conjunction with all the railway undertakings operating over his infrastructure, and neighbouring infrastructure managers as appropriate, must 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 must be proportional to the nature and potential severity of the degradation.
These measures, which must 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 must 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 must include contact details both during and outside office hours.
The railway undertaking must submit this information to the infrastructure manager and advise the infrastructure manager of any changes to these contact details.
The infrastructure manager must advise all the railway undertaking(s) of any changes to his details.
4.2.3.7. Managing an emergency situation U.K.
The infrastructure manager must, in consultation with:
all railway undertakings operating over his infrastructure, or, where appropriate, representative bodies of railway undertakings operating over his 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 must 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 must 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 U.K.
The railway undertaking must 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 U.K.
In the light of the essential requirements set out in Chapter 3, the functional and technical specifications of the interfaces are as follows:
4.3.1. Interfaces with the infrastructure TSI U.K.
| Reference operation TSI | Reference infrastructure 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 | 4.2.1.2.2.2 | Operating rules | 4.4 |
| Degraded operation | 4.2.3.6 |
4.3.2. Interfaces with the control-command and signalling TSI U.K.
| Reference operation TSI | Reference control-command and signalling TSI | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parameter | Point | Parameter | Point |
| Rule Book | 4.2.1.2.1 | Operating rules | 4.4 |
| Operating rules | 4.4 | ||
| Requirements for line-side 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 | 4.2.12 |
| GSM-R DMI | 4.2.13 | ||
| Data recording on board | 4.2.3.5 | Interface to data recording for regulatory purposes | 4.2.14 |
4.3.3. Interfaces with the rolling stock TSIs U.K.
4.3.3.1. Interfaces with TSI on locomotives and passenger rolling stock U.K.
| Reference operation TSI | Reference LOC&PAS TSI | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parameter | Point | Parameter | Point |
| Contingency arrangements | 4.2.3.6.3 | Rescue coupling | 4.2.2.2.4 |
| End coupling | 4.2.2.2.3 | ||
| 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 line-side signal and marker sighting | 4.2.2.8 | External visibility | 4.2.9.1.3 |
| Optical characteristics of the windscreen | 4.2.9.2.2 | ||
| Internal lighting | 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 | 4.2.12.5 |
| Rescue-related descriptions | 4.2.12.6 | ||
| Train composition | 4.2.2.5 | Operating documentation | 4.2.12.4 |
| Minimum elements relevant to professional qualification for the tasks associated with ‘ accompanying trains ’ | Appendix F | ||
| Sanding | Appendix B | Isolating emissions | 4.2.3.3.1.1 |
4.3.3.2. Interfaces with TSI on freight wagons U.K.
| Reference operation TSI | Reference freight wagon TSI | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parameter | Point | Parameter | Point |
| Rear end | 4.2.2.1.3.2 | Attachment devices for rear-end signal | 4.2.6.3 |
| Rear-end signal | Appendix E | ||
| Train composition | 4.2.2.5 | Gauging | 4.2.3.1 |
| 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 U.K.
| Reference operation TSI | Reference energy TSI | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parameter | Point | Parameter | Point |
| Train composition | 4.2.2.5 | Maximum train current | 4.2.4.1 |
| Preparation of the Route Book | 4.2.1.2.2.1 | ||
| Train composition | 4.2.2.5 | Separation sections: | |
| Preparation of the Route Book | 4.2.1.2.2.1 | Phase | 4.2.15 |
| System | 4.2.16 |
4.3.5. Interfaces with TSI on Safety in Railway Tunnels U.K.
| Reference operation TSI | Reference SRT TSI | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parameter | Point | Parameter | Point |
| Ensuring that the train is in running order | 4.2.2.7 | Emergency rule | 4.4.1 |
| Train departure | 4.2.3.3 | ||
| Degraded operation | 4.2.3.6 | ||
| Managing an emergency situation | 4.2.3.7 | Tunnels emergency plan | 4.4.2 |
| Exercises | 4.4.3 | ||
| Provision of on-train safety and emergency information to passengers | 4.4.5 | ||
| Professional competence | 4.6.1 | Tunnel-specific competence of the train crew and other staff | 4.6.1 |
4.4. Operating rules U.K.
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, must 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 radio system are specified in Appendix A.
Operational principles and rules, which are common across the European Union rail system, are specified in Appendix B.
4.5. Maintenance rules U.K.
Not applicable
4.6. Professional competences U.K.
4.6.1. Professional competence U.K.
Staff of the railway undertaking and the infrastructure manager must 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 can be found in Appendices F and G.
4.6.2. Language competence U.K.
4.6.2.1. Principles U.K.
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 must 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, must have a sufficient level of knowledge in the operating language of the infrastructure manager.
4.6.2.2. Level of knowledge U.K.
The level of knowledge in the infrastructure manager’s operating language must be sufficient for safety purposes.
As a minimum this must 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.
Other members of the train crew whose duties require them to communicate with the infrastructure manager on safety-critical matters, must 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 must be at least level 2 as described in Appendix E.
4.6.3. Initial and ongoing assessment of staff U.K.
4.6.3.1. Basic elements U.K.
Railway undertakings and infrastructure managers are required to define the assessment process for their staff in order to meet the requirements specified in Commission Regulations (EU) 1158/2010 (5) and (EU) 1169/2010 (6) .
4.6.3.2. Analysis and update of training needs U.K.
Railway undertakings and infrastructure managers must 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 Regulations (EU) 1158/2010 and (EU) 1169/2010.
This analysis must 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 must define the process by which knowledge of on board staff of the routes worked over is acquired and maintained. This process must 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 can be found in respectively the appendices F and G. As appropriate, these elements must 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 will not be appropriate. The analysis of training needs must document those not deemed appropriate and the reasons why.
4.6.4. Auxiliary staff U.K.
The railway undertaking must 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. Health and safety conditions U.K.
4.7.1. Introduction U.K.
Staff specified in point 4.2.1 as staff performing safety-critical tasks in accordance with point 2.2 must have appropriate fitness to ensure that overall operational and safety standards are met.
Railway undertakings and infrastructure managers must 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 must be conducted by a medical doctor.
Staff must 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 must 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 abovementioned substances.
4.7.2. Medical examinations and psychological assessments U.K.
4.7.2.1. Before appointment U.K.
4.7.2.1.1 Minimum content of the medical examination U.K.
Medical examinations must 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.
4.7.2.1.2 Psychological assessment U.K.
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 must be taken into account:
Cognitive:
attention and concentration,
memory,
perceptive capability,
reasoning,
communication.
Psychomotor:
speed of reaction,
gestured coordination.
Behavioural and personality
emotional self-control,
behavioural reliability,
autonomy,
conscientiousness.
If any of those elements is omitted, the respective decision must 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.
4.7.2.2. After appointment U.K.
4.7.2.2.1 Frequency of periodic medical examinations U.K.
At least one systematic medical examination must 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 must be set by the medical doctor if the state of health of the member of the staff requires so.
[F2Without prejudice to point 4.7.2.2.3 concerning additional medical examinations and/or psychological assessments, where here a periodic medical examination should have been completed between 1 March 2020 and 31 August 2020 , the period within which it must be completed is extended by 6 months. The extension shall not apply when the medical doctor has set an increased frequency of examination, unless the Member State decides otherwise. The railway undertaking and the infrastructure manager shall have in place procedures to control the risk that staff attend for work unfit for work.]
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F2 Inserted by Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/783 of 12 June 2020 amending Decision 2012/757/EU as regards measures to adapt the frequency of periodic medical examination of railway staff undertaking safety-critical tasks other than train drivers due to the COVID-19 pandemic (Text with EEA relevance).
4.7.2.2.2 Minimum content of the periodic medical examination U.K.
If the worker complies with the criteria required at the examination, which is carried out before practising an occupation, the periodic specialised examinations must 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.
4.7.2.2.3 Additional medical examinations and/or psychological assessments U.K.
Besides the periodic medical examination, an additional specific medical examination and/or psychological assessment must 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 must put systems in place to ensure that such additional examinations and assessments are undertaken as appropriate.
4.7.3. Medical requirements U.K.
4.7.3.1. General requirements U.K.
Staff must 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 coordination,
significant limitation of mobility.
The following vision and hearing requirements must be met:
4.7.3.2. Vision requirements U.K.
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.
4.7.3.3. Hearing requirements U.K.
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.
4.8. Registers of infrastructure and vehicles U.K.
Due to the characteristics of the registers of infrastructure and vehicles, as defined in Articles 33, 34 and 35 of Directive 2008/57/EC, these registers are not suitable for the particular requirements of the operation and traffic management subsystem. Therefore this TSI specifies nothing in respect of these registers.
However, there is an operational requirement for certain infrastructure related data items to be made available to a railway undertaking and conversely for certain rolling stock related items to be made available to an infrastructure manager, as specified in point 4.8.1 and point 4.8.2. In both cases the data concerned must be complete and accurate.
4.8.1. Infrastructure U.K.
The requirements for the rail infrastructure related data items with regard to the operation and traffic management subsystem, and which must be made available to railway undertakings, are specified in Appendix D. The infrastructure manager is responsible for the correctness of the data.
4.8.2. Rolling stock U.K.
The following rolling stock related data items must be available to infrastructure managers. The keeper is responsible for the correctness of the data:
whether the vehicle is constructed from materials which can be hazardous in case of accidents or fire (for example, asbestos),
total length of the vehicle, including buffers if existing.]
[F1Directive 2012/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 establishing a single European railway area ( OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 32 )]
[F1Commission Regulation (EU) No 1302/2014 of 18 November 2014 concerning a technical specification for interoperability relating to the ‘ rolling stock — locomotives and passenger rolling stock ’ subsystem of the rail system in the European Union ( OJ L 356, 12.12.2014, p. 228 ).]
[F1Commission Decision 2012/88/EU of 25 January 2012 on the technical specification for interoperability relating to the control-command and signalling subsystems of the trans-European rail system ( OJ L 51, 23.2.2012, p. 1 ).]
[F1Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 September 2008 on the inland transport of dangerous goods ( OJ L 260, 30.9.2008, p. 13 ).]
[F1Commission Regulation (EU) No 1158/2010 of 9 December 2010 on a common safety method for assessing conformity with the requirements for obtaining railway safety certificates ( OJ L 326, 10.12.2010, p. 11 ).]
[F1Commission Regulation (EU) No 1169/2010 of 10 December 2010 on a common safety method for assessing conformity with the requirements for obtaining a railway safety authorisation ( OJ L 327, 11.12.2010, p. 13 ).]
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