Directive 2008/57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (repealed)Show full title

[F1 1. List of parameters U.K.

1.1.

General documentation

General documentation (including description of new, renewed or upgraded vehicle and its intended use, design, repair, operation and maintenance information, technical file, etc.)

1.2.

Structure and mechanical parts

Mechanical integrity and interface between vehicles (including draw and buffer gear, gangways), strength of vehicle structure and fittings (e.g. seats), loading capability, passive safety (including interior and exterior crashworthiness)

1.3.

Track interaction and gauging

Mechanical interfaces to the infrastructure (including static and dynamic behaviour, clearances and fits, gauge, running gear, etc.)

1.4.

Braking equipment

Braking-related items (including wheel-slide protection, braking control, and braking performance in service, emergency and parking modes)

1.5.

Passenger-related items

Passenger facilities and passenger environment (including passenger windows and doors, requirements for persons with reduced mobility, etc.)

1.6.

Environmental conditions and aerodynamic effects

Impact of the environment on the vehicle and impact of the vehicle on the environment (including aerodynamic conditions and both the interface between the vehicle and the trackside part of the railway system and the interface with the external environment)

1.7.

External warning, marking, functions and software integrity requirements

External warnings, markings, functions and integrity of software, e.g. safety-related functions with an impact on train behaviour including train bus

1.8.

Onboard power supply and control systems

Onboard propulsion, power and control systems, plus the interface of the vehicle with the power supply infrastructure and all aspects of electromagnetic compatibility

1.9.

Staff facilities, interfaces and environment

Onboard facilities, interfaces, working conditions and environment for staff (including drivers cabs, driver machine interface)

1.10.

Fire safety and evacuation

1.11.

Servicing

Onboard facilities and interfaces for servicing

1.12.

Onboard control, command and signalling

All the onboard equipment necessary to ensure safety and to command and control movements of trains authorised to travel on the network and its effects on the trackside part of the railway system

1.13.

Specific operational requirements

Specific operational requirements for vehicles (including degraded mode, vehicle recovery etc.)

1.14.

Freight related items

Freight-specific requirements and environment (including facilities specifically required for dangerous goods)

Explanations and examples in italics above are for information only and are not definitions of the parameters.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Substituted by Commission Directive 2009/131/EC of 16 October 2009 amending Annex VII to Directive 2008/57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the interoperability of the rail system within the Community (Text with EEA relevance).