Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/773Show full title

1. Introductory Text

2. Article 1. This Regulation lays down the technical specification for interoperability (TSI)...

3. Article 2. Member States shall notify the following types of agreement to...

4. Article 3. The conditions to be complied with for verifying the interoperability...

5. Article 4. By 1 July 2019 at the latest, the Agency shall publish...

6. Article 5. Decision 2012/757/EU is repealed with effect from 16 June 2021. However,...

7. Article 6. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day...

8. Signature

9. 1. ANNEX

      1. 1. INTRODUCTION

         1. 1.1. Technical scope

         2. 1.2. Geographical scope

         3. 1.3. Content of this Regulation

      2. 2. DESCRIPTION OF SCOPE

         1. 2.1. Staff and trains

         2. 2.2. Principles

         3. 2.3. Applicability to existing non TSI conform vehicles and infrastructure

      3. 3. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

         1. 3.1. Compliance with the essential requirements

         2. 3.2. Essential requirements — overview

      4. 4. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SUBSYSTEM

         1. 4.1. Introduction

         2. 4.2. Functional and technical specifications of the subsystem

            1. 4.2.1. Specifications relating to staff

               1. 4.2.1.1. General requirements

               2. 4.2.1.2. Documentation for drivers

                  1. 4.2.1.2.1. Driver's Rule Book

                  2. 4.2.1.2.2. Description of the line and the relevant line-side equipment associated...

                     1. 4.2.1.2.2.1. Preparation of the Route Book

                     2. 4.2.1.2.2.2. Modifications to information contained within the Route Book

                     3. 4.2.1.2.2.3. Informing the driver in real time

                  3. 4.2.1.2.3. Timetables

                  4. 4.2.1.2.4. Rolling stock

               3. 4.2.1.3. Documentation for railway undertaking staff other than drivers

               4. 4.2.1.4. Documentation for infrastructure manager's staff authorising train movements

               5. 4.2.1.5. Safety-related communications between train crew, other railway undertaking staff and...

            2. 4.2.2. Specifications relating to trains

               1. 4.2.2.1. Train visibility

                  1. 4.2.2.1.1. General requirement

                  2. 4.2.2.1.2. Front-end

                  3. 4.2.2.1.3. Rear end

                     1. 4.2.2.1.3.1. Passenger trains

                     2. 4.2.2.1.3.2. Freight trains

                        1. Specific cases:

                        2. Reports:

                        3. Cooperation with neighbouring countries:

                        4. Phasing out:

               2. 4.2.2.2. Train audibility

                  1. 4.2.2.2.1. General requirement

                  2. 4.2.2.2.2. Control

               3. 4.2.2.3. Vehicle identification

               4. 4.2.2.4. Safety of passengers and load

                  1. 4.2.2.4.1. Safety of load

                  2. 4.2.2.4.2. Safety of passengers

               5. 4.2.2.5. Route compatibility and train composition

                  1. 4.2.2.5.1. Route compatibility

                  2. 4.2.2.5.2. Train composition

               6. 4.2.2.6. Train braking

                  1. 4.2.2.6.1. Minimum requirements of the braking system

                  2. 4.2.2.6.2. Braking performance and maximum speed allowed

               7. 4.2.2.7. Ensuring that the train is in running order

                  1. 4.2.2.7.1. General requirement

                  2. 4.2.2.7.2. Pre-departure data

               8. 4.2.2.8. Requirements for signal and lineside marker sighting

               9. 4.2.2.9. Driver vigilance

            3. 4.2.3. Specifications relating to train operations

               1. 4.2.3.1. Train planning

               2. 4.2.3.2. Identification of trains

                  1. 4.2.3.2.1. Format of train running number

               3. 4.2.3.3. Train departure

                  1. 4.2.3.3.1. Checks and tests before departure

                  2. 4.2.3.3.2. Informing the infrastructure manager of the train's operational status

               4. 4.2.3.4. Traffic management

                  1. 4.2.3.4.1. General requirements

                  2. 4.2.3.4.2. Train reporting

                     1. 4.2.3.4.2.1. Data required for train position reporting and predicted hand over...

                  3. 4.2.3.4.3. Dangerous goods

                  4. 4.2.3.4.4. Operational quality

               5. 4.2.3.5. Data recording

                  1. 4.2.3.5.1. Recording of supervision data outside the train

                  2. 4.2.3.5.2. Recording of supervision data on-board the train

               6. 4.2.3.6. Degraded operation

                  1. 4.2.3.6.1. Advice to other users

                  2. 4.2.3.6.2. Advice to train drivers

                  3. 4.2.3.6.3. Contingency arrangements

               7. 4.2.3.7. Managing an emergency situation

               8. 4.2.3.8. Aid to train crew in the event of an incident...

         3. 4.3. Functional and technical specifications of the interfaces

            1. 4.3.1. Interfaces with the infrastructure TSI (INF TSI)

            2. 4.3.2. Interfaces with the control-command and signalling TSI (CCS TSI)

            3. 4.3.3. Interfaces with the rolling stock TSIs

               1. 4.3.3.1. Interfaces with the locomotives and passenger rolling stock TSI (LOC&PAS...

               2. 4.3.3.2. Interfaces with the freight wagons TSI (WAG TSI)

            4. 4.3.4. Interfaces with the Energy TSI (ENE TSI)

            5. 4.3.5. Interfaces with the Safety in Railway Tunnels TSI (SRT TSI)...

            6. 4.3.6. Interfaces with the Noise TSI (NOI TSI)

            7. 4.3.7. Interfaces with the Regulation (EU) No 1300/2014 , Person with...

         4. 4.4. Operating rules

            1. 4.4.1. European Union railway system operational principles and rules

            2. 4.4.2. National rules

            3. 4.4.3. Acceptable Means of Compliance

            4. 4.4.4. Transition from application of national rules to implementation of this...

         5. 4.5. Maintenance rules

         6. 4.6. Professional competences

            1. 4.6.1. Professional competence

            2. 4.6.2. Language competence

               1. 4.6.2.1. Principles

               2. 4.6.2.2. Level of knowledge

            3. 4.6.3. Initial and ongoing assessment of staff

               1. 4.6.3.1. Basic elements

               2. 4.6.3.2. Analysis and update of training needs

            4. 4.6.4. Auxiliary staff

         7. 4.7. Health and safety conditions

            1. 4.7.1. Introduction

            2. 4.7.2. Medical examinations and psychological assessments

               1. 4.7.2.1. Before appointment

                  1. 4.7.2.1.1. Minimum content of the medical examination

                  2. 4.7.2.1.2. Psychological assessment

               2. 4.7.2.2. After appointment

                  1. 4.7.2.2.1. Frequency of periodic medical examinations

                  2. 4.7.2.2.2. Minimum content of the periodic medical examination

                  3. 4.7.2.2.3. Additional medical examinations and/or psychological assessments

            3. 4.7.3. Medical requirements

               1. 4.7.3.1. General requirements

               2. 4.7.3.2. Vision requirements

               3. 4.7.3.3. Hearing requirements

         8. 4.8. Additional information on infrastructure and vehicles

            1. 4.8.1. Infrastructure

            2. 4.8.2. Rolling stock

      5. 5. INTEROPERABILITY CONSTITUENTS

         1. 5.1. Definition

         2. 5.2. List of constituents

      6. 6. ASSESSMENT OF CONFORMITY AND/OR SUITABILITY FOR USE OF THE CONSTITUENTS...

         1. 6.1. Interoperability constituents

         2. 6.2. Operation and traffic management subsystem

            1. 6.2.1. Principles

      7. 7. IMPLEMENTATION

         1. 7.1. Principles

         2. 7.2. Specific cases

            1. 7.2.1. Introduction

            2. 7.2.2. List of specific cases

               1. 7.2.2.1. Permanent specific case (P) Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary and...

               2. 7.2.2.2. Permanent specific case Ireland and the UK for Northern Ireland...

               3. 7.2.2.3. Temporary specific case (T1) Ireland and United Kingdom

               4. 7.2.2.4. Permanent specific case (P) Finland

      8. Appendix A

         1. ERTMS operational principles and rules

      9. Appendix B

         1. Common operational principles and rules

            1. B1. Fundamental operational principles

               1. 1. The method of authorising a train movement shall maintain a...

               2. 2. A train shall only operate over a portion of line...

               3. 3. Before a train begins or continues its journey, it shall...

               4. 4. Before a train is allowed to start or continue its...

               5. 5. A train shall be prevented from proceeding onto a portion...

               6. 6. A train shall not continue to operate after it has...

            2. B2. Common operational rules

               1. 1. SANDING

               2. 2. DEPARTURE OF THE TRAIN

               3. 3. NO AUTHORISATION FOR TRAIN MOVEMENT AT THE EXPECTED TIME

               4. 4. COMPLETE FAILURE OF FRONT END LIGHTS

                  1. 4.1. During good visibility

                  2. 4.2. During darkness or poor visibility

               5. 5. COMPLETE FAILURE OF A REAR END SIGNAL

               6. 6. FAILURE OF THE AUDIBLE WARNING DEVICE OF A TRAIN

               7. 7. FAILURE OF LEVEL CROSSING

                  1. 7.1. Stopping trains passing over a defective level crossing

                  2. 7.2. Passing trains over the defective level crossing (if authorised)

               8. 8. FAILURE OF VOICE RADIO COMMUNICATION

                  1. 8.1. Failure of train radio detected during train preparation

                  2. 8.2. Failure of voice radio communication when the train has entered...

                     1. All failure types

                     2. On-board Failure

               9. 9. RUNNING ON SIGHT

               10. 10. ASSISTANCE TO A FAILED TRAIN

               11. 11. AUTHORISATION TO PASS A SIGNAL SHOWING A STOP ASPECT/INDICATION

               12. 12. ANOMALIES IN LINESIDE SIGNALLING

               13. 13. EMERGENCY CALL

               14. 14. IMMEDIATE ACTIONS TO PREVENT DANGER TO TRAINS

               15. 15. FAILURE OF ON-BOARD EQUIPMENT

               16. 16. END OF AUTHORITY PASSED WITHOUT PERMISSION

               17. 17. FAILURE OF TRACKSIDE EQUIPMENT INCLUDING CATENARY

      10. Appendix C

          1. Safety related communications methodology

             1. C1. Oral communication

                1. 1. Scope and Purpose

                2. 2. Safety related communications

                   1. 2.1. Communication structure

                   2. 2.2. Communication methodology

                   3. 2.3. Communication content

                3. 3. Communication rules

                   1. 3.1. International Phonetic Alphabet

                   2. 3.2. Numbers

             2. C2. Operational instructions

                1. 1. Introduction

                2. 2. Content

                3. 3. Delivery of the operational instruction

                4. 4. Awareness of the operational instruction

                5. 5. Monitoring of processed operational instruction

                6. 6. European instructions

                7. 7. Communication of an operational instruction

                8. 8. Book of Forms

                9. 9. Glossary of Railway Terminology

      11. Appendix D

          1. Route compatibility and Route Book

             1. D1 Parameters for the vehicle and train compatibility over the route...

                1. Note:

                   1. 1. Following the requirements of 4.2.2.5.1, the railway undertaking may cover...

                   2. 2. All parameters must be checked at vehicle level: this is...

                   3. 3. With a view to avoid duplication of testing, in relation...

             2. D2 Elements the infrastructure manager has to provide to the railway...

      12. Appendix E

          1. Language and communication level

      13. Appendix F

          1. Minimum elements relevant to professional qualification for the tasks associated...

             1. 1. General requirements

             2. 2. Professional knowledge

                1. 2.1. General professional knowledge

                2. 2.2. Knowledge of operational procedures and safety systems relevant to the...

                3. 2.3. Knowledge of rolling stock

                4. 2.4. Knowledge of the route

                5. 2.5. Knowledge on passenger safety

             3. 3. Ability to put the knowledge into practice

      14. Appendix G

          1. Minimum elements relevant to professional qualification for the task of...

             1. 1. General requirements

             2. 2. Professional knowledge

                1. 2.1. General professional knowledge

                2. 2.2. Knowledge of operational procedures and safety systems relevant to the...

                3. 2.3. Knowledge of train equipment

             3. 3. Ability to put the knowledge into practice

      15. Appendix H

          1. European Vehicle Number and linked alphabetical marking on the bodywork...

             1. 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS ON THE EUROPEAN VEHICLE NUMBER

             2. 2. GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR EXTERNAL MARKINGS

             3. 3. WAGONS

             4. 4. COACHES AND HAULED PASSENGER STOCK

             5. 5. LOCOMOTIVES, POWER CARS AND SPECIAL VEHICLES

             6. 6. ALPHABETICAL MARKING OF THE INTEROPERABILITY CAPABILITY

      16. Appendix I

          1. List of areas for which national rules may continue to...

             1. 1. AREAS FOR NATIONAL RULES

             2. 2. LIST OF OPEN POINTS

      17. Appendix J

          1. Glossary