Article 1
The TSI relating to the ‘rolling stock’ subsystem of the...
Article 2
(1) With regard to the aspects that are common to...
Article 3
(1) For the purposes of this Article: ‘upgrading’ means major...
Article 4
The relevant parts of Commission recommendation 2001/290/EC on the basic...
Article 5
The attached TSI shall enter into force six months after...
Article 6
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
ANNEX
Technical specification for interoperability relating to the rolling stock subsystem
1.
INTRODUCTION
1.1.
TECHNICAL SCOPE
1.2.
GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE
1.3.
CONTENT OF THIS TSI
2.
SUBSYSTEM DEFINITION/SCOPE
2.1.
SUBSYSTEM DESCRIPTION
2.2.
ROLLING STOCK FUNCTIONS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THIS TSI
2.2.1.
Carry and protect passengers and train staff
2.2.2.
Accelerate, maintain speed, brake and stop
2.2.3.
Keep train driver informed, provide a view ahead, and allow...
2.2.4.
Support and guide the train on the track
2.2.5.
Signal its presence to others
2.2.6.
Function safely even in the event of incidents
2.2.7.
Respect of the environment
2.3.
FUNCTIONS OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF THIS TSI
2.3.1.
Ability to operate on available traction supply systems
2.3.2.
Onboard control command equipment
2.3.3.
Maintainability during service on the network
3.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1.
Under Article 4(1) of Directive 96/48/EC, the trans-European high-speed rail...
3.2.
The essential requirements relate to:
3.3.
In the case of the rolling stock subsystem, the specific...
3.3.1.
Safety
Essential requirement 1.1.1:
Essential requirement 1.1.2:
Essential requirement 1.1.3:
Essential requirement 1.1.4:
Essential requirement 1.1.5:
Essential requirement 2.4.1 Section 1:
Essential requirement 2.4.1 Section 2:
Essential requirement 2.4.1 Section 3:
Essential requirement 2.4.1 Section 4:
Essential requirement 2.4.1 Section 5:
Essential requirement 2.4.1 Section 6:
Essential requirement 2.4.1 Section 7:
Essential requirement 2.4.1 Section 8:
Essential requirement 2.4.1 Section 9:
Essential requirement 2.4.1 Section 10:
3.3.2.
Reliability and availability
Essential requirement 1.2:
Essential requirement 2.4.2:
3.3.3.
Health requirements
Essential requirement 1.3.1:
Essential requirement 1.3.2:
3.3.4.
Protection of the environment
Essential requirement 1.4.1:
Essential requirement 1.4.2:
Essential requirement 1.4.3:
3.3.5.
Technical compatibility
Essential requirement 1.5:
Essential requirement 2.4.3 Section 1:
Essential requirement 2.4.3 Section 2:
Essential requirement 2.4.3 Section 3:
3.4.
Verification
4.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SUBSYSTEM
4.1.
BASIC PARAMETERS OF THE ROLLING STOCK SUBSYSTEM
4.1.1.
Maximum track forces (BP4)
4.1.2.
Axle load (BP10)
4.1.3.
Maximum train length (BP11)
4.1.4.
Vehicle loading gauge (BP12)
4.1.5.
Minimum braking characteristics (BP13)
4.1.6.
Electrical boundary characteristics for rolling stock (BP14)
4.1.6.1.
Voltage and frequency of the electricity supply
4.1.6.1.1.
Energy supply
4.1.6.1.2.
Energy recuperation
4.1.6.2.
Maximum power that can be drawn from the catenary
4.1.6.3.
Power factor
4.1.6.4.
Harmonic characteristics and related over-voltages on the OHL
4.1.7.
Mechanical boundary characteristics for rolling stock (BP15)
4.1.8.
Boundary characteristics linked to exterior noise (BP17)
4.1.9.
Boundary Characteristics linked to exterior electromagnetic interference (BP19)
4.1.9.1.
Interference generated on the signalling system and the telecommunications network...
4.1.9.2.
not used
4.1.9.3.
Radio frequency interference
4.1.9.4.
Electromagnetic immunity
4.1.10.
Boundary characteristics linked to interior noise (BP20)
4.1.11.
Boundary characteristics linked to air conditioning (BP21)
4.1.12.
Characteristics linked to the carriage of persons of reduced mobility...
4.1.13.
Maximum pressure variations in tunnels (BP23)
4.1.14.
Maximum gradients (BP24)
4.2.
ROLLING STOCK SUBSYSTEM INTERFACES
4.2.1.
Design of the fixed formation trainset
4.2.2.
Driver's vigilance device
4.2.3.
Electrification system
4.2.4.
Control-command system onboard the trains
4.2.5.
Passenger step
4.2.6.
Passenger access door
4.2.7.
Passengers' emergency exits
4.2.8.
Driver's cab emergency exits
4.2.9.
Coupling arrangements to rescue trainsets
4.2.10.
Wheel/rail contact
4.2.11.
Hot-box detection
4.2.12.
Emergency alarm
4.2.13.
Slipstream effects
4.2.14.
Effect of cross-winds
4.2.15.
Eddy current brakes
4.2.16.
Flange lubrication
4.2.17.
Suspension coefficient
4.2.18.
Minimum curve radius
4.2.19.
Maintenance
4.2.20.
External lights and horn
4.2.21.
Lifting/rescue procedures
4.3.
SPECIFIED PERFORMANCE
4.3.1.
Minimum performance requirements
4.3.2.
Maximum service speed of trainsets
4.3.3.
Traction performance requirements
4.3.4.
Traction adhesion requirements
4.3.5.
Brake adhesion demand limits
4.3.6.
Brake system requirements
4.3.7.
Service braking performance
4.3.8.
Protection of an immobilised train
4.3.9.
Brake performance on steep gradients
4.3.10.
Detection of derailments
4.3.11.
Protection against fire and toxic fumes
4.3.12.
Environmental conditions for rolling stock
4.3.13.
Monitoring and diagnostic concepts
4.3.14.
Particular specification for long tunnels
4.3.15.
Emergency lighting system
4.3.16.
Public address system
4.3.17.
Protection against electric shock
4.3.18.
Driver's cab
4.3.19.
Wind screen and front of the train
4.3.20.
Passenger information signs
4.3.21.
Toilets available to passengers and train crew
5.
INTEROPERABILITY CONSTITUENTS
5.1.
According to Article 2(d) of Directive 96/48/EC the interoperability constituents...
5.2.
The interoperability constituents are subject to the relevant provisions of...
5.3.
These interoperability constituents are subject to performance specifications Assessment of...
5.4.
For the purposes of this TSI the following are declared...
6.
ASSESSMENT OF CONFORMITY AND/OR SUITABILITY FOR USE
6.1.
INTEROPERABILITY CONSTITUENTS OF ROLLING STOCK
6.1.1.
Conformity and suitability for use assessment procedures (modules)
6.1.2.
Application of modules
6.1.2.1.
Assessment of conformity
6.1.2.2.
Assessment of suitability for use
6.1.2.3.
Definition of assessment procedures
6.2.
ROLLING STOCK SUBSYSTEM
6.2.1.
Assessment procedures (modules)
6.2.2.
Application of modules
6.3.
SPECIFIC TEST METHODS
6.3.1.
Limit characteristics related to internal noises — measuring methods
6.3.2.
Method to test the front window of the cab for...
7.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ROLLING STOCK TSI
7.1.
APPLICATION OF THIS TSI — PRINCIPLES
7.1.1.
New rolling stock
7.1.2.
Rolling stock being upgraded
7.2.
COMPATIBILITY OF ROLLING STOCK WITH OTHER SUBSYSTEMS
7.3.
SPECIFIC CASES
7.3.1.
Vehicle loading gauge (Section 4.1.4)
7.3.2.
Boundary characteristics linked to exterior noise (Section 4.1.8)
7.3.3.
Maximum pressure variations in tunnels (Section 4.1.13)
7.3.4.
Passenger step (Section 4.2.5)
7.3.5.
Wheel-rail contact (wheel profiles) (Section 4.2.10)
7.3.6.
Protection against fire and toxic fumes
7.4.
RECOMMENDATIONS
7.4.1.
Boundary Characteristics linked to interior noise (BP20)
7.4.2.
Boundary characteristics linked to exterior noise (BP17)
7.4.3.
Characteristics linked to the carriage of persons of reduced mobility...
ANNEX A
PASSIVE SAFETY — CRASHWORTHINESS
Detailed description of the passive safety provisions covered in Section...
(b1)
Reminder of the problem at issue
(b2)
Basic principles
(b3)
Reference accident
—Scenario 1
—Scenario 2
—Scenario 3
(b4)
Specifications
ANNEX B
MAXIMUM PRESSURE VARIATIONS IN TUNNELS
A significant number of tunnels (both twin and single track)...
When a train enters a tunnel, pressure waves are created...
The extent of the phenomenon depends on a number of...
the ratio between the train and tunnel cross-sections, the shape...
The aerodynamic characteristics of a trainset vis-à-vis the generation of...
The train can be defined by an envelope curve signature...
Pressure variation at a point within the tunnel.
Envelope curve unique to the trainset.
Take these values at 250 km/h
ΔP0 < or = 1 800 Pa, ΔP1 < or...
These values are given by a blocking ratio between the...
ANNEX C
MAXIMUM PROFILE FOR UK1 GAUGE
Definition of UK1 gauge
ANNEX D
ASSESSMENT OF INTEROPERABILITY CONSTITUENTS
1.
Scope
2.
Characteristics
ANNEX E
ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLLING STOCK SUBSYSTEM
1.
Scope
2.
Characteristics and modules
ANNEX F
PROCEDURES FOR ASSESSMENT OF CONFORMITY AND SUITABILITY FOR USE
MODULE A (INTERNAL PRODUCTION CONTROL)
Conformity assessment of interoperability constituents
1.
This module describes the procedure whereby the manufacturer or his...
2.
The manufacturer must prepare the technical documentation described in point...
3.
The technical documentation must enable the conformity of the interoperability...
4.
The manufacturer must take all the measures necessary in order...
5.
The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community...
6.
The manufacturer or his authorised representative must keep a copy...
7.
If in addition to the EC declaration of conformity, an...
MODULE B (TYPE-EXAMINATION)
Conformity assessment of interoperability constituents
1.
This module describes that part of the procedure by which...
2.
The application must include:
3.
The technical documentation must enable the conformity of the interoperability...
4.
The notified body must:
4.1.
examine the technical documentation,
4.2.
if a design review is requested in the TSI, perform...
4.3.
if a review of the manufacturing process is requested in...
4.4.
if type tests are requested in the TSI, verify that...
4.5.
identify the elements which have been designed in accordance with...
4.6.
perform or have performed the appropriate examinations and necessary tests...
4.7.
perform or have performed the appropriate examinations and necessary tests...
4.8.
agree with the applicant the location where the examinations and...
5.
Where the type meets the provisions of the TSI, the...
6.
The applicant must inform the notified body that holds the...
7.
If no modifications as under point 6 have been made,...
8.
Each notified body must communicate to the other notified bodies...
9.
The other notified bodies will receive copies of the type-examination...
10.
The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community...
MODULE D (PRODUCTION QUALITY ASSURANCE)
Conformity assessment of interoperability constituents
1.
This module describes the procedure whereby the manufacturer or his...
2.
The manufacturer must operate an approved quality system for production,...
3.
Quality system
3.1.
3.1.The manufacturer must lodge an application for assessment of his...
3.2.
The quality system must ensure compliance of the interoperability constituents...
3.3.
The notified body must assess the quality system to determine...
3.4.
The manufacturer must undertake to fulfil the obligations arising out...
3.5.
Each notified body must communicate to the other notified bodies...
3.6.
The other notified bodies will receive copies of the quality...
4.
Surveillance of the quality system under the responsibility of the...
4.1.
The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the...
4.2.
The manufacturer must allow the notified body entrance for inspection...
4.3.
The notified body must periodically carry out audits to make...
4.4.
Additionally the notified body may pay unexpected visits to the...
5.
The manufacturer must, for a period of 10 years after...
6.
The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community...
7.
The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community...
8.
If additional to the EC declaration of conformity an EC...
MODULE F (PRODUCT VERIFICATION)
Conformity assessment of interoperability constituents
1.
This module describes that part of the procedure whereby a...
2.
The manufacturer must take all measures necessary in order that...
3.
The notified body must carry out the appropriate examinations and...
4.
Verification by examination and testing of every interoperability constituent
4.1.
All products must be individually examined and appropriate tests as...
4.2.
The notified body must draw up a written certificate of...
4.3.
The manufacturer or his authorised representative must ensure that he...
5.
Statistical verification
5.1.
The manufacturer must present his interoperability constituents in the form...
5.2.
All interoperability constituents must be available for verification in the...
5.3.
The statistical procedure must use appropriate elements (statistical method, sampling...
5.4.
In the case of accepted lots, the notified body shall...
5.5.
The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community...
6.
The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community...
7.
The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community...
8.
If additional to the EC declaration of conformity an EC...
MODULE H2 (FULL QUALITY ASSURANCE WITH DESIGN EXAMINATION)
Conformity assessment of interoperability constituents
1.
This module describes the procedure whereby a notified body carries...
2.
The manufacturer must operate an approved quality system for design,...
3.
Quality system
3.1.
The manufacturer must lodge an application for assessment of his...
3.2.
The quality system must ensure compliance of the interoperability constituent...
3.3.
The notified body must assess the quality system to determine...
3.4.
The manufacturer must undertake to fulfil the obligations arising out...
4.
Surveillance of the quality system under the responsibility of the...
4.1.
The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the...
4.2.
The manufacturer must allow the notified body entrance for inspection...
4.3.
The notified body must periodically carry out audits to make...
4.4.
Additionally the notified body may pay unscheduled visits to the...
5.
The manufacturer must, for a period of 10 years after...
6.
Design examination
6.1.
The manufacturer must lodge an application for examination of the...
6.2.
The application must enable the design, manufacture and operation of...
6.3.
The notified body must examine the application and where the...
6.4.
The applicant must keep the notified body that has issued...
6.5.
If no modifications as under point 6.4 have been made...
7.
Each notified body must communicate to the other notified bodies...
8.
The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community...
9.
The manufacturer, or his authorised representative established within the Community,...
10.
If additional to the EC declaration of conformity an EC...
MODULE V (EC TYPE-VALIDATION BY IN SERVICE EXPERIENCE)
Suitability for use assessment of interoperability constituents
1.
This module describes that part of the procedure by which...
2.
The application for the type-validation by in service experience must...
3.
The technical documentation must enable the assessment of the product...
4.
The programme for the validation by in service experience must...
5.
The notified body must:
5.1.
examine the technical documentation and the programme for validation by...
5.2.
verify that the type is representative and has been manufactured...
5.3.
verify that the programme for validation by in-service experience is...
5.4.
agree with the applicant about the programme and the location...
5.5.
monitor and inspect the progress of in service running, operation...
5.6.
evaluate the report, to be issued by the company (infrastructure...
5.7.
assess, if the in-service behaviour meets the requirements of Directive...
6.
Where the type meets the provisions of the TSI, the...
7.
The applicant must inform the notified body that holds the...
8.
If no modifications as under point 7 have been made,...
9.
Each notified body must communicate to the other notified bodies...
10.
The other notified bodies will receive copies of the suitability...
11.
The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community...
12.
The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community...
13.
The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community...
MODULE SB (EC TYPE-EXAMINATION)
EC verification of rolling stock subsystem
1.
This module describes part of the EC verification procedure whereby...
2.
The adjudicating entity or its authorised representative established within the...
3.
The applicant must place at the disposal of the notified...
4.
The notified body must:
4.1.
examine the technical documentation,
4.2.
if a design review is requested in the TSI, perform...
4.3.
if type tests are requested in the TSI, verify that...
4.4.
identify the elements which have been designed in accordance with...
4.5.
perform or have performed the appropriate examinations and necessary tests...
4.6.
perform or have performed the appropriate examinations and necessary tests...
4.7.
agree with the applicant the location where the examinations and...
5.
Where the type meets the provisions of Directive 96/48 /EC...
6.
The applicant must inform the notified body that holds the...
7.
If no modifications as under point 6 have been made,...
8.
Each notified body must communicate to the other notified bodies...
9.
The other notified bodies will receive copies of the type-examination...
10.
The adjudicating entity or its authorised representative established within the...
MODULE SD (PRODUCTION QUALITY ASSURANCE)
EC verification of rolling stock subsystem
1.
This module describes the EC verification procedure whereby a notified...
2.
For the subsystem, which is the subject of the EC...
3.
Quality system
3.1.
The manufacturer(s) involved and, if involved the adjudicating entity must...
3.2.
For the main contractor the quality system must ensure overall...
3.3.
The notified body referred to in point 3.1 must assess...
3.4.
The manufacturer(s) and if involved the adjudicating entity must undertake...
4.
Surveillance of the quality system(s) under the responsibility of the...
4.1.
The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the...
4.2.
The notified body as referred to under point 3.1 must...
4.3.
The manufacturer(s) and, if involved, the adjudicating entity or its...
4.4.
The notified body(ies) must periodically carry out audits to make...
4.5.
Additionally the notified body(ies) may pay unexpected visits to the...
5.
The manufacturer(s) and, if involved the adjudicating entity must, for...
6.
EC verification procedure
6.1.
The adjudicating entity or its authorised representative established within the...
6.2.
The application must enable the design, manufacture, assembling, installation and...
6.3.
The notified body must examine the application concerning the validity...
6.4.
The notified body must then examine if the approval and...
6.5.
The notified body responsible for the EC verification, if not...
6.6.
Where the subsystem meets the requirements of the TSI, the...
6.7.
The notified body shall be responsible for compiling the technical...
7.
The complete records accompanying the certificate of EC verification must...
8.
The adjudicating entity or its authorised representative within the Community...
MODULE SF (PRODUCT VERIFICATION)
EC verification of a rolling stock subsystem
1.
This module describes the EC verification procedure whereby a notified...
2.
The adjudicating entity or its authorised representative established within the...
3.
Within that part of the procedure the adjudicating entity or...
4.
The adjudicating entity must take all measures necessary in order...
5.
The technical documentation must enable the design, manufacture, installation and...
6.
The notified body must carry out the appropriate examinations and...
7.
Verification by examination and testing of every subsystem (as a...
7.1.
The notified body must carry out the tests, examinations and...
7.2.
All subsystems (as serial products) must be individually examined and...
8.
The notified body may agree with the adjudicating entity the...
9.
The notified body must have permanent access for testing and...
10.
Where the subsystem meets the requirements of the Directive 96/48/EC...
11.
The notified body shall be responsible for compiling the technical...
12.
The complete records accompanying the certificate of EC verification must...
13.
The adjudicating entity or its authorised representative within the Community...
MODULE SH2 (FULL QUALITY ASSURANCE WITH DESIGN EXAMINATION)
EC verification of rolling stock subsystem
1.
This module describes the EC verification procedure whereby a notified...
2.
For the subsystem, subject of the EC verification procedure, the...
3.
Quality system
3.1.
The manufacturer(s) involved and, if involved, the adjudicating entity must...
3.2.
For the main contractor the quality system must ensure overall...
3.3.
The notified body referred to in point 3.1 must assess...
3.4.
The manufacturer(s) and, if involved the adjudicating entity must undertake...
4.
Surveillance of the quality system(s) under the responsibility of the...
4.1.
The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the...
4.2.
The notified body(ies) as referred to under point 3.1 must...
4.3.
The manufacturer(s) and, if involved the adjudicating entity or its...
4.4.
The notified body(ies) must periodically carry out audits to make...
4.5.
Additionally the notified body(ies) may pay unscheduled visits to the...
5.
The manufacturer(s) and, if involved the adjudicating entity must, for...
6.
EC verification procedure
6.1.
The adjudicating entity or its authorised representative established within the...
6.2.
The application must enable the design, manufacture, installation and operation...
6.3.
The notified body must examine the application concerning the design...
6.4.
The notified body must, concerning the other stages of the...
6.5.
The notified body responsible for the EC verification, if not...
6.6.
Where the subsystem meets the requirements of the TSI, the...
6.7.
The notified body shall be responsible for compiling the technical...
7.
The complete records accompanying the certificate of EC verification must...
8.
The adjudicating entity or its authorised representative within the Community...
ANNEX G
GAUGE
505-1
505-1
(1)
Limit for parts located outside the axle ends (guard irons,...
(2)
Maximum theoretical width of the flange profile in the case...
(3)
Effective limit position of the outside surface of the wheel...
(4)
When the vehicle is in any position whatsoever on a...
(5)
Effective limit position of the internal surface of the wheel...
GA, GB AND GC, KINEMATIC GAUGES
N.B.:
LOWER PARTS
Note:
KINEMATIV GAUGE FOR THE LOWER PARTS IN THE AREA OF...
KINEMATIC GAUGE FOR THE LOWER PARTS
(1)
l = width of track.
(2)
On concave or convex inclined connections with a radius R...
ANNEX H
FRONT AND REAR LAMPS
Tail lamps
Fixed indicator lamps
Headlight controls
ANNEX I
The data to be provided for the register provided for...
ANNEX J
PROJECTILE TO TEST THE FRONT WINDOW OF THE CAB
ANNEX K
COUPLER
K.1
Schematic of the coupler
K.2
Operating conditions
ANNEX L
ASPECTS NOT SPECIFIC TO HIGH SPEED AND FOR WHICH NOTIFICATION OF NATIONAL RULES IS REQUIRED
Geometrical and mechanical compatibility with the railway infrastructure
Body, bogie, axles
Braking
Traction/energy
Control-command (interfaces with signalling)
Safety and health of persons
Environment
ANNEX M
(p.m.)
ANNEX N
EMERGENCY LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS
N.1.
General points
N.2.
Electrical supply
N.3.
Illumination levels
N.4.
Uniformity of illumination
N.5.
Limitation of the dazzle phenomena
N.6.
Performance on ignition
N.7.
Operating duration
Note:
N.8.
Layout of the emergency lighting
ANNEX O
EARTH PROTECTION OF THE VEHICLES' METAL PARTS
0.1.
EARTHING PRINCIPLES
0.2.
EARTHING OF THE VEHICLE BODYSHELL
0.3.
EARTHING OF THE VEHICLE PARTS
0.4.
EARTHING OF ELECTRIC INSTALLATIONS
0.5.
ANTENNAE
ANNEX P
LINE VOLTAGE
The characteristics of the main traction voltage systems (with the...
The voltage of the collection bar in the substation including...
Relationship U max1/U max2
Lowest tension of service
Note:
ANNEX Q
SIGNS INDICATING THE CASKET WHICH CONTAINS THE EQUIPMENT OF ALARM DEVICE REMINDER
Commission Decision
of 30 May 2002
concerning the technical specification for interoperability relating to the rolling stock subsystem of the trans-European high-speed rail system referred to in Article 6(1) of Directive 96/48/EC
(notified under document number C(2002) 1952)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2002/735/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 96/48/EC of 23 July 1996 on the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail network , and in particular Article 6(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1)
In accordance with Article 2(c) of Directive 96/48/EC, the trans-European high-speed rail system is subdivided into structural or functional subsystems. These subsystems are described in Annex II to the Directive.
(2)
In accordance with Article 5(1) of the Directive, each of the subsystems shall be covered by a technical specification for interoperability (TSI).
(3)
In accordance with Article 6(1) of the Directive, draft TSIs shall be drawn up by the joint representative body.
(4)
The Committee set up under Article 21 of Directive 96/48/EC has appointed the European Association for Railway Interoperability (AEIF) as the joint representative body in accordance with Article 2(h) of the Directive.
(5)
The AEIF has been given a mandate to draw up a draft TSI for the rolling stock subsystem in accordance with Article 6(1) of the Directive. This mandate has been established in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 21(2) of the Directive.
(6)
The AEIF has drawn up the draft TSI, together with an introductory report containing a cost-benefit analysis as provided for in Article 6(3) of the Directive.
(7)
The draft TSI has been examined by the representatives of the Member States, in the framework of the Committee set up by the Directive, in the light of the introductory report.
(8)
As specified in Article 1 of Directive 96/48/EC, the conditions for achieving interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system concern the design, construction, upgrading and operation of the infrastructures and rolling stock contributing to the functioning of the system to be put into service after the date of entry into force of the Directive. With regard to the infrastructures and rolling stock already in service at the time of entry into force of this TSI, the TSI should be applied from the time when work is envisaged on these infrastructures. However, the degree to which the TSI is applied will vary according to the scope and extent of the works foreseen and the costs and the benefits generated by the intended applications. In order for such partial works to concur in achieving full interoperability, they need to be underpinned by a coherent implementation strategy. In this context, a distinction should be made between upgrading, renewal and maintenance-related replacement.
(9)
It is recognised that Directive 96/48/EC and the TSIs do not apply to renewals or maintenance-related replacement. It is desirable however that the TSIs should apply to renewals — as will be the case for the TSIs for the conventional rail system under Directive 2001/16/EC. In the absence of a mandatory requirement and taking into account the extent of the renewal work, Member States are encouraged, where they are able to do so, to apply the TSIs to renewals and maintenance-related replacement.
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In its current version, the TSI, which is the subject of this Decision, covers features specific to the high-speed system. As a general rule, it does not address the common aspects of the high-speed and conventional rail system. The interoperability of the latter is the subject of another Directive . Given that verification of interoperability has to be established by reference to the TSIs, in accordance with Article 16(2) of Directive 96/48/EC, it is necessary, during the transition period between the publication of this Decision and the publication of the Decisions adopting the ‘conventional rail’ TSIs, to lay down the conditions to be complied with in addition to the TSI attached. For these reasons it is necessary that each Member State informs the other Member States and the Commission of the relevant national technical rules in use for achieving interoperability and meeting the essential requirements of Directive 96/48/EC. In addition, those rules being national, it is necessary that each Member State informs the other Member States and the Commission of the bodies it appoints for carrying out the procedure for the assessment of conformity or suitability for use as well as the checking procedure in use for verifying the interoperability of subsystems within the meaning of Article 16(2) of Directive 96/48/EC. Member States shall apply, as far as possible, the principles and criteria provided for in Directive 96/48/EC for the implementation of Article 16(2) in the case of those national rules. As to the bodies in charge of those procedures, Member States will make use, as far as possible, of bodies notified under Article 20 of Directive 96/48/EC. The Commission will carry out an analysis of this information (national rules, procedures, bodies in charge of implementing procedures, duration of these procedures) and, where appropriate, will discuss with the Committee the necessity of any measure to be taken.
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The TSI, which is the subject of this Decision, does not impose the use of specific technologies or technical solutions except where this is strictly necessary for the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail network.
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The TSI, which is the subject of this Decision, is based on best available expert knowledge at the time of preparation of the corresponding draft. Developments in technology or social requirements may make it necessary to amend or supplement this TSI. Where appropriate, a review or updating procedure will be initiated in accordance with Article 6(2) of Directive 96/48/EC.
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In some cases, the TSI, which is the subject of this Decision, allows a choice between different solutions, making it possible to apply definitive or transitional interoperable solutions that are compatible with the existing situation. In addition, Directive 96/48/EC provides for special implementing provisions in certain specific cases. Furthermore, in the cases provided for in Article 7 of the Directive Member States must be allowed not to apply certain technical specifications. It is therefore necessary that the Member States ensure that a rolling stock register is published and updated each year. This register will set out the main characteristics of the national rolling stock (e.g. the basic parameters) and their concordance with the characteristics prescribed by the applicable TSIs. To this end, the TSI, which is the subject of this Decision, indicates precisely which information must appear in the register.
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The application of the TSI which is the subject of this Decision must take into account specific criteria relating to technical and operational compatibility between the infrastructures and the rolling stock to be placed in service and the network into which they are to be integrated. These compatibility requirements entail a complex technical and economical analysis that is to be done on a case by case basis. The analysis should take into account:
- the interfaces between the different subsystems referred to in Directive 96/48/EC,
- the different categories of lines and rolling stock referred to in that Directive and
- the technical and operational environments of the existing network.
That is why it is essential to establish a strategy for the implementation of the TSI which is the subject of this Decision, which should indicate technical stages to move from the present network conditions to a situation where the network is interoperable.
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The provisions of this Decision are in conformity with the opinion of the Committee set up by Directive 96/48/EC,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
OJ L 235, 17.9.1996, p. 6.
Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 on the interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system (OJ L 110, 20.4.2001, p. 1).