Commission Decision of 25 January 2012 on the technical specification for interoperability relating to the control-command and signalling subsystems of the trans-European rail system (notified under document C(2012) 172) (Text with EEA relevance) (2012/88/EU) (repealed)

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Technical scope

This TSI concerns the Control-Command and Signalling On-board Subsystem and the Control-Command and Signalling Track-side Subsystem.

1.2. Geographical scope

The geographical scope of this TSI is the trans-European rail system, i.e. the trans-European conventional and high-speed rail systems as set out in points 1 and 2 of Annex I to Directive 2008/57/EC (Railway Interoperability Directive).

1.3. Content of this TSI

In accordance with Article 5(3) of the Railway Interoperability Directive, this TSI:

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indicates its intended scope — Chapter 2 (Subsystem Definition and Scope);

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lays down essential requirements for the Control-Command and Signalling Subsystems and their interfaces vis-à-vis other subsystems — Chapter 3 (The Essential Requirements of the Control-Command and Signalling Subsystems);

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lays down the functional and technical specifications to be met by the Subsystems and their interfaces with other subsystems — Chapter 4 (Characterisation of the Subsystem);

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determines the interoperability constituents and interfaces which must be covered by European specifications, including European standards, and which are necessary to achieve interoperability within the trans-European rail system — Chapter 5 (Interoperability Constituents);

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states, in each case under consideration, which procedures are to be used to assess the conformity or the suitability for use of the interoperability constituents and for the ‘EC’ verification of the subsystems — Chapter 6 (Assessing the Conformity and/or Suitability For Use of the Constituents and Verifying the Subsystems);

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indicates the strategy for implementing this TSI — Chapter 7 (Implementing the Control-Command and Signalling Subsystems TSI);

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indicates the professional competences and health and safety conditions at work required for the staff operating and maintaining these subsystems and implementing the TSI — Chapter 4 (Characterisation of the Subsystem).

In accordance with Article 5(5) of the Railway Interoperability Directive, provisions for specific cases are indicated in Chapter 7 (Implementing the Control-Command and Signalling Subsystems TSI).

This TSI also sets out, in Chapter 4 (Characterisation of the Subsystems), the operating and maintenance rules which specifically apply to the scope indicated in paragraphs 1.1 and 1.2 above.