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ANNEXTRANS-EUROPEAN CONVENTIONAL AND HIGH-SPEED RAIL SYSTEM
1.INTRODUCTION
1.1.Technical scope
1.2.Geographical scope
1.3.Content of this TSI
2.DEFINITION OF SUBSYSTEM/SCOPE
2.1.Definitions of the subsystems
2.1.1.Infrastructure
2.1.2.Rolling Stock
2.1.3.Telematics Applications for Passengers
2.2.Definition of ‘persons with reduced mobility’
3.ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1.General
3.2.The essential requirements relate to:
Infrastructure:
Rolling Stock:
3.3.General requirements
3.3.1.Safety
3.3.2.Reliability and availability
3.3.3.Health
3.3.4.Environmental protection
3.3.5.Technical compatibility
3.4.Requirements specific to the Infrastructure subsystem
3.4.1.Safety
3.5.Requirements specific to the Rolling Stock subsystem
3.5.1.Safety
3.5.2.Reliability and availability
3.5.3.Technical compatibility
3.6.Requirements specific to other subsystems concerning also the Infrastructure and...
3.6.1.Energy Subsystem
3.6.1.1.Safety
3.6.1.2.Environmental protection
3.6.1.3.Technical compatibility
3.6.2.Control and command and signalling
3.6.2.1.Safety
3.6.2.2.Technical compatibility
3.6.3.Maintenance
3.6.3.1.Health and safety
3.6.3.2.Environmental protection
3.6.3.3.Technical compatibility
3.6.4.Operation and traffic management
3.6.4.1.Safety
3.6.4.2.Technical compatibility
3.6.5.Telematics applications for freight and passengers
3.6.5.1.Technical compatibility
3.6.5.2.Health
3.7.Elements of the PRM TSI domain related to the essential...
4.CHARACTERISATION OF THE SUBSYSTEMS
4.1.Subsystem Infrastructure
4.1.1.Introduction
4.1.2.Functional and technical specifications
4.1.2.1.General
4.1.2.2.Parking facilities for PRM
4.1.2.3.Obstacle-free route
4.1.2.3.1.General
4.1.2.3.2.Route identification
4.1.2.4.Doors and entrances
4.1.2.5.Floor surfaces
4.1.2.6.Transparent obstacles
4.1.2.7.Toilets and baby-changing facilities
4.1.2.7.1.Subsystem requirements
4.1.2.7.2.Interoperability constituent requirements
Baby-changing facilities
4.1.2.8.Furniture and free-standing devices
4.1.2.9.Ticketing, Information desks and Customer Assistance points
4.1.2.9.1.Subsystem requirements
4.1.2.9.2.Interoperability constituent requirements
4.1.2.10.Lighting
4.1.2.11.Visual information: signposting, pictograms, dynamic information
4.1.2.11.1.Subsystem requirements
4.1.2.11.2.Interoperability constituent requirements
4.1.2.12.Spoken information
4.1.2.13.Emergency exits, alarms
4.1.2.14.Geometry of footbridges and subways
4.1.2.15.Stairs
4.1.2.16.Handrails
4.1.2.17.Ramps, escalators, lifts, travelators
4.1.2.18.Platform height and offset
4.1.2.18.1.Platform height
4.1.2.18.2.Platform offset
4.1.2.18.3.Track layout along the platforms
4.1.2.19.Platform width and edge of platform
4.1.2.20.End of platform
4.1.2.21.Boarding aids for passengers using wheelchairs
4.1.2.21.1.Subsystem requirements
Ramps
Platform lifts
4.1.2.21.2.Interoperability constituent requirements
Ramps
Platform lifts
4.1.2.22.Level track crossing at stations
4.1.3.Functional and technical specifications of the interfaces
4.1.4.Operating rules
4.1.5.Maintenance rules
4.1.6.Professional qualifications
4.1.7.Health and safety conditions
4.1.8.Infrastructure register
4.2.Subsystem Rolling Stock
4.2.1.Introduction
4.2.2.Functional and technical specifications
4.2.2.1.General
4.2.2.2.Seats
4.2.2.2.1.General
4.2.2.2.2.Priority seats
4.2.2.2.2.1.General
4.2.2.2.2.2.Uni-directional seats
4.2.2.2.2.3.Facing seats arrangement
4.2.2.3.Wheelchair spaces
4.2.2.4.Doors
4.2.2.4.1.General
4.2.2.4.2.Exterior doors
4.2.2.4.2.1.Sub-system requirements
Passenger door audible warnings — Door enabled for opening
Passenger door audible warnings — Door close warning
4.2.2.4.2.2.Interoperability constituent requirements
4.2.2.4.3.Interior doors
4.2.2.4.3.1.Sub-system requirements
4.2.2.4.3.2.Interoperability constituent requirements
4.2.2.5.Lighting
4.2.2.6.Toilets
4.2.2.6.1.General
4.2.2.6.2.Standard toilet (Interoperability constituent requirements)
4.2.2.6.3.Universal toilet
4.2.2.6.3.1.Interoperability constituent requirements (Universal toilet)
4.2.2.6.3.2.Interoperability constituent requirements (baby change)
4.2.2.7.Clearways
4.2.2.8.Customer Information
4.2.2.8.1.General
4.2.2.8.2.Information (signage, pictograms inductive loops and emergency call devices)
4.2.2.8.2.1.Sub-system requirements
4.2.2.8.2.2.Interoperable constituent requirements
4.2.2.8.3.Information (route description and seat reservation)
4.2.2.8.4.Information (Interoperability constituent requirements)
4.2.2.9.Height changes
4.2.2.10.Handrails
4.2.2.11.Wheelchair Accessible sleeping accommodation
4.2.2.12.Step position for vehicle access and egress
4.2.2.12.1.General requirements
Requirement a) for all Rolling Stock intended to stop, in...
Requirement b) for all Rolling Stock intended to stop, in...
Requirement c) for all Rolling Stock intended to stop, in...
Requirement d) for all Rolling Stock intended to stop, in...
4.2.2.12.2.Access/egress steps
4.2.2.12.3.Boarding aids
4.2.2.12.3.1.General
4.2.2.12.3.2.Availability of boarding aids for wheelchair users
4.2.2.12.3.3.General requirements category A
Interoperability constituent requirements
4.2.2.12.3.4.General requirements category B
Interoperability constituent requirements
4.2.2.12.3.5.Specific requirements for moveable steps
4.2.2.12.3.6.Specific requirements for portable ramps
Interoperability constituent requirements
Subsystem requirements
4.2.2.12.3.7.Specific requirements for semi-automatic ramps
Interoperability constituent requirements
Subsystem requirements
4.2.2.12.3.8.Specific requirements for bridging plates
Interoperability constituent requirements
4.2.2.12.3.9.Specific requirements for on-board lifts
Interoperability constituent requirements
Subsystem requirements
4.2.3.Functional and technical specifications of the interfaces
4.2.4.Operating rules
4.2.5.Maintenance rules
4.2.6.Professional qualifications
4.2.7.Health and safety conditions
4.2.8.Rolling Stock register
4.3.Definitions of terms used in this TSI
Palm Operated
Contrast
First Step
Slip Resistant
‘Tactile Signs’ and ‘Tactile Controls’
Station Manager
Safety Information
Safety Instructions
Clearway
Gangway
5.INTEROPERABILITY CONSTITUENTS
5.1.Definition
5.2.Innovative solutions
5.3.List of constituents
5.3.1.Infrastructure
5.3.2.Rolling stock
5.4.Constituents' performances and specifications
5.4.1.Infrastructure
5.4.2.Rolling Stock
6.ASSESSMENT OF CONFORMITY AND/OR SUITABILITY FOR USE
6.1.Interoperability constituents
6.1.1.Conformity assessment (general)
Modules for interoperability constituents:
6.1.2.Conformity assessment procedures (modules)
6.1.3.Innovative solutions
6.1.4.Assessment of suitability for use
6.2.Subsystems
6.2.1.Conformity assessment (general)
Modules for the EC verification of subsystems
6.2.2.Conformity assessment procedures (modules)
6.2.3.Innovative solutions
6.2.4.Assessment of maintenance
6.2.5.Assessment of operational rules
6.2.6.Assessment of individual vehicles
6.3.Interoperable Constituents Not Holding an EC Declaration
6.3.1.General
6.3.2.The Transition Period
6.3.3.The Certification of Subsystems Containing Non-Certified Interoperability Constituents during the...
6.3.3.1.Conditions
6.3.3.2.Notification
6.3.3.3.Lifecycle Implementation
6.3.4.Monitoring Arrangements
7.IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PRM TSI
7.1.Application of this TSI to new Infrastructure/Rolling Stock
7.1.1.Infrastructure
7.1.2.Rolling Stock
7.1.2.1.General
7.1.2.2.Newly built Rolling Stock of new design
7.1.2.2.1.Definitions
7.1.2.2.2.General
7.1.2.2.3.Phase A
7.1.2.2.4.Phase B
7.1.2.3.Rolling Stock of an existing design
7.1.2.4.Transitional Period
7.2.TSI Revision
7.3.Application of this TSI to existing Infrastructure/Rolling Stock
7.3.1.Infrastructure
7.3.1.1.General
7.3.1.2.Obstacles-free routes — General (4.1.2.4.1)
7.3.1.3.Geometry of footbridges, stairways and subways (4.1.2.14 and 4.1.2.15)
7.3.1.4.Ramps, escalators, lifts and travelators (4.1.2.17)
7.3.1.5.Platform width and edge of platform (4.1.2.19)
7.3.1.6.Platform height and offset (4.1.2.18)
7.3.1.7.Buildings of an historic nature
7.3.2.Rolling Stock
7.3.2.1.General
7.3.2.2.Seats
7.3.2.3.Wheelchair Spaces
7.3.2.4.Exterior doors
7.3.2.5.Interior doors
7.3.2.6.Lighting
7.3.2.7.Toilets
7.3.2.8.Clearways
7.3.2.9.Information
7.3.2.10.Height Changes
7.3.2.11.Handrails
7.3.2.12.Wheelchair Accessible sleeping accommodation
7.3.2.13.Step positions, steps and boarding aids
7.4.Specific cases
7.4.1.General
7.4.1.1.Platform height
7.4.1.2.Platform offset
7.4.1.3.Access and egress steps
7.4.1.3.1.General
7.4.1.3.2.Specific case for Rolling Stock operating in Great Britain ‘P’...
7.4.1.3.3.Specific case for Rolling Stock operating in Finland ‘P’
7.4.1.3.4.Specific case for Rolling Stock intending to operate on the...
7.4.1.4.Clearways
7.4.1.5.Audible Door Signals according to chapter 4.2.2.4.1 ‘P’
7.4.1.6.Priority Seats ‘P’
7.4.1.7.Obstacle free routes ‘P’ (Clause 4.1.2.3.1)
7.4.1.8.Passenger Numbers
7.5.Rolling Stock operating under national, bilateral, multilateral or international agreements...
7.5.1.Existing agreements
7.5.2.Future agreements
7.6.Placing in service of Infrastructure and Rolling Stock
ANNEXES (TO THE TSI)Scope: Whole Subsystems Aspect: Accessibility for Persons with Reduced Mobility
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ANNEX A
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ANNEX B
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ANNEX CAssessment of Maintenance Arrangements: Conformity Assessment Procedure (Annex F4)
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ANNEX DAssessment of interoperability constituents
D.1Scope
D.2Characteristics
ANNEX EAssessment of the subsystems
E.1Scope
E.2Characteristics and modules
ANNEX FProcedures for assessment of conformity and suitability for use
F.1.List of the modules
F.2.Modules for Interoperability Constituents
F.2.1.Module A: Internal production control
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F.2.2.Module A1: Internal Design Control with Production Verification
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5.2.Statistical verification
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F.2.3.Module B: Type Examination
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F.2.5.Module D: Production Quality Management System
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3.1.The manufacturer shall lodge an application for assessment of his...
3.2.The quality management system shall ensure compliance of the interoperability...
3.3.The notified body assesses the quality management system to determine...
3.4.The manufacturer shall undertake to fulfil the obligations arising out...
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4.3.The notified body shall periodically carry out audits to make...
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5.Each notified body shall communicate to the other notified bodies...
6.The manufacturer shall, for a period of 10 years after...
7.The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community...
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F.2.6.Module F: Product Verification
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4.Verification by examination and testing of every interoperability constituent
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5.Statistical verification
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5.4.In the case of accepted lots, the notified body shall...
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7.The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community...
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F.2.7.Module H1: Full Quality Management System
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3.Quality management system
3.1.The manufacturer shall lodge an application for assessment of his...
3.2.The quality management system shall ensure compliance of the interoperability...
3.3.The notified body shall assess the quality management system to...
3.4.The manufacturer shall undertake to fulfil the obligations arising out...
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4.2.The manufacturer shall allow the notified body entrance for inspection...
4.3.The notified body shall periodically carry out audits to make...
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5.The manufacturer shall, for a period of 10 years after...
6.Each notified body shall communicate to the other notified bodies...
7.The manufacturer or its authorised representative established within the Community...
8.The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community...
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F.2.8.Module H2: Full Quality Management System With Design Examination
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3.Quality management system
3.1.The manufacturer shall lodge an application for assessment of his...
3.2.The quality management system shall ensure compliance of the interoperability...
3.3.The notified body shall assess the quality management system to...
3.4.The manufacturer shall undertake to fulfil the obligations arising out...
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4.2.The manufacturer shall allow the notified body entrance for inspection...
4.3.The notified body shall periodically carry out audits to make...
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5.The manufacturer shall, for a period of 10 years after...
6.Design examination
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6.2.The application shall enable the design, manufacture, maintenance and operation...
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6.4.The notified body shall examine the application and assess the...
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7.Each notified body shall 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...
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F.2.9.Module V: Type-Validation By In Service Experience (Suitability For Use)...
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2.The manufacturer, or his authorised representative established within the Community,...
3.The technical documentation shall enable the assessment of the product...
4.The programme for the validation by in service experience shall...
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11.The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community...
12.The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community...
F.3.Modules for the EC Verification of Subsystems
F.3.1.Module SB: Type Examination
1.This module describes the EC verification procedure whereby a notified...
2.The contracting entity shall lodge an application for EC verification...
3.The applicant shall place at the disposal of the notified...
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F.3.2.Module SD: Production Quality Management System
1.This module describes the EC verification procedure whereby a notified...
2.The notified body carries out the procedure, under the condition,...
3.For the subsystem that is subject of the EC verification...
4.EC verification procedure
4.1.The contracting entity shall lodge an application for EC verification...
4.2.The application shall include:
4.3.The notified body shall fist examine the application concerning the...
5.Quality management system
5.1.The contracting entity, if involved, and the main contractor, when...
5.2.For the contracting entity or the main contractor responsible for...
5.3.The notified body chosen by the contracting entity shall examine,...
5.4.The notified body referenced to in point 5.1. shall assess...
5.5.The contracting entity, if involved, and the main contractor shall...
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9.Where the subsystem meets the requirements of the TSI, the...
10.The notified body chosen by the contracting entity shall be...
11.Each notified body shall communicate to the other notified bodies...
12.The records accompanying the certificate of conformity shall be lodged...
F.3.3.Module SF: Product Verification
1.This module describes the EC verification procedure whereby a notified...
2.The contracting entity shall lodge an application for EC verification...
3.Within that part of the procedure the contracting entity checks...
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5.The application shall enable the design, manufacture, installation, maintenance and...
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9.Where the subsystem meets the requirements of the TSI, the...
10.The notified body shall be responsible for compiling the technical...
11.The records accompanying the certificate of conformity shall be lodged...
F.3.4.Module SG: Unit verification
1.This module describes the EC verification procedure whereby a notified...
2.The contracting entity shall lodge an application for EC verification...
3.The technical documentation shall enable the design, manufacture, installation and...
4.The notified body shall examine the application and the technical...
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7.Where the subsystem meets the requirements of the TSI, the...
8.The notified body shall be responsible for compiling the technical...
9.The records accompanying the certificate of conformity shall be lodged...
F.3.5.Module SH2: Full Quality Management System with Design Examination
1.This module describes the EC verification procedure whereby a notified...
2.The notified body shall carry out the procedure, including a...
3.For the subsystem that is subject of the EC verification...
4.EC verification procedure
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4.4.The notified body shall examine the application concerning the design...
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5.Quality management system
5.1.The contracting entity, if involved, and the main contractor, when...
5.2.For the contracting entity or the main contractor responsible for...
5.3.The notified body chosen by the contracting entity shall examine,...
5.4.The notified body referenced in point 5.1. shall assess the...
5.5.The contracting entity, if involved, and the main contractor shall...
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8.The contracting entity, if involved, and the main contractor shall,...
9.Where the subsystem meets the requirements of the TSI, the...
10.The notified body chosen by the contracting entity shall be...
11.Each notified body shall communicate to the other notified bodies...
12.The records accompanying the certificate of conformity shall be lodged...
F.4.Assessment of Maintenance Arrangements: Conformity Assessment Procedure
ANNEX G
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ANNEX H
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ANNEX I
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ANNEX J
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ANNEX K
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ANNEX LAspects not specified in the PRM TSI and for which European Rules apply or notification of National Rules is required
ANNEX MTransportable Wheelchair
M.1Scope
M.2Characteristics
ANNEX NPRM Signage
N.1Scope
N.2Infrastructure signs
N.3Rolling stock signs
N.4International wheelchair sign
N.5Inductive loop sign
N.6Call for assistance/call for information sign
N.7Emergency call sign
N.8Priority seating signs

Commission Decision

of 21 December 2007

concerning the technical specification of interoperability relating to ‘persons with reduced mobility’ in the trans-European conventional and high-speed rail system

(notified under document C(2007) 6633)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/164/EC) (repealed)

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