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ANNEXDIRECTIVE 96/48/EC — INTEROPERABILITY OF THE TRANS-EUROPEAN HIGH SPEED RAIL SYSTEM
1.INTRODUCTION
1.1.Technical scope
1.2.Geographical scope
1.3.Content of this TSI
2.DEFINITION AND FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLLING STOCK SUBSYSTEM
2.1.Subsystem Description
2.2.Functions and aspects of the rolling stock subsystem
3.ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1.General
3.2.The essential requirements relate to:
3.3.General requirements
3.3.1.Safety
3.3.2.Reliability and availability
3.3.3.Health requirements
3.3.4.Protection of the environment
3.3.5.Technical compatibility
3.4.Requirements specific to the rolling stock subsystem
3.4.1.Safety
3.4.2.Reliability and availability
3.4.3.Technical compatibility
3.5.Requirements specific to maintenance
3.6.Other requirements also concerning the rolling stock subsystem
3.6.1.Infrastructure
3.6.2.Energy
3.6.3.Control-command and signalling
3.6.4.Environment
3.6.5.Operation
3.7.Elements of the rolling stock subsystem related to the essential...
4.CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SUBSYSTEM
4.1.Introduction
4.2.Functional and technical specification of the subsystem
4.2.1.General
4.2.1.1.Introduction
4.2.1.2.Design of trains
Definitions
4.2.2.Structure and mechanical parts
4.2.2.1.General
4.2.2.2.End couplers and coupling arrangements to rescue trains
4.2.2.2.1.Subsystem requirements
4.2.2.2.2.Interoperability constituent requirements
4.2.2.2.2.1.Automatic centre buffer coupler
4.2.2.2.2.2.Buffing and draw gear components
4.2.2.2.2.3.Towing coupler for recovery and rescue
4.2.2.3.Strength of vehicle structure
4.2.2.3.1.General description
4.2.2.3.2.Principles (functional requirements)
4.2.2.3.3.Specifications (simple load cases and design collision scenarios)
4.2.2.4.Access
4.2.2.4.1.Passenger step
4.2.2.4.2.External access door
4.2.2.4.2.1.Passenger access doors
4.2.2.4.2.2.Doors for freight use and for use of the train...
4.2.2.5.Toilets
4.2.2.6.Driver's cab
4.2.2.7.Windscreen and front of the train
4.2.2.8.Storage facilities for use by staff
4.2.2.9.External steps for use by shunting staff
4.2.3.Track interaction and gauging
4.2.3.1.Kinematic gauge
4.2.3.2.Static axle load
4.2.3.3.Rolling stock parameters which influence ground based train monitoring systems...
4.2.3.3.1.Electrical resistance
4.2.3.3.2.Axle bearing health monitoring
4.2.3.3.2.1.Class 1 trains
4.2.3.3.2.2.Class 2 trains
4.2.3.3.2.3.Hot axle box detection for Class 2 trains
4.2.3.3.2.3.1.General
4.2.3.3.2.3.2.Functional requirements for the vehicle
4.2.3.3.2.3.3.Transverse dimensions and height above rail level of the target...
4.2.3.3.2.3.4.Longitudinal dimension of the target area
4.2.3.3.2.3.5.Limit criteria outside of the target area
4.2.3.3.2.3.6.Emissivity
Figure 1
4.2.3.4.Rolling stock dynamic behaviour
4.2.3.4.1.General
4.2.3.4.2.Limit values for running safety
4.2.3.4.3.Track loading limit values
4.2.3.4.4.Wheel/rail interface
4.2.3.4.5.Design for vehicle stability
4.2.3.4.6.Definition of equivalent conicity
4.2.3.4.7.Design values for wheel profiles
4.2.3.4.8.In service values of equivalent conicity
4.2.3.4.9.Wheelsets
4.2.3.4.9.1.Wheelsets
4.2.3.4.9.2.Interoperability Constituent Wheels
4.2.3.4.10.Specific requirements for vehicles with independently rotating wheels
4.2.3.4.11.Detection of derailments
4.2.3.5.Maximum train length
4.2.3.6.Maximum gradients
4.2.3.7.Minimum curve radius
4.2.3.8.Flange lubrication
4.2.3.9.Suspension coefficient
4.2.3.10.Sanding
4.2.3.11.Ballast pick up
4.2.4.Braking
4.2.4.1.Minimum braking performance
4.2.4.2.Brake wheel/rail adhesion demand limits
4.2.4.3.Brake system requirements
4.2.4.4.Service braking performance
4.2.4.5.Eddy current brakes
4.2.4.6.Protection of an immobilised train
4.2.4.7.Brake performance on steep gradients
4.2.4.8.Brake requirements for rescue purposes
4.2.5.Passenger information and communication
4.2.5.1.Public address system
4.2.5.2.Passenger information signs
4.2.5.3.Passenger alarm
4.2.6.Environmental conditions
4.2.6.1.Environmental conditions
4.2.6.2.Train aerodynamic loads in open air
4.2.6.2.1.Aerodynamic loads on track workers at the lineside
Test conditions
Conformity assessment
Detailed specifications
4.2.6.2.2.Aerodynamic loads on passengers on a platform
Test conditions
Conformity assessment
Detailed specifications
4.2.6.2.3.Pressure loads in open air
Conformity assessment
Detailed specifications
4.2.6.3.Crosswind
4.2.6.4.Maximum pressure variations in tunnels
4.2.6.5.Exterior noise
4.2.6.5.1.Introduction
4.2.6.5.2.Limits for stationary noise
4.2.6.5.3.Limits for starting noise
4.2.6.5.4.Limits for pass-by noise
4.2.6.6.Exterior electromagnetic interference
4.2.6.6.1.Interference generated on the signalling system and the telecommunications network:...
4.2.6.6.2.Electromagnetic interference:
4.2.7.System protection
4.2.7.1.Emergency exits
4.2.7.1.1.Passengers’ emergency exits
A.Arrangement
B.Operation
C.Signage
D.Evacuation via the doors
4.2.7.1.2.Driver's cab emergency exits
4.2.7.2.Fire safety
For the purpose of this clause the following definitions apply:...
4.2.7.2.1.Introduction
category A Fire safety:
category B Fire safety
4.2.7.2.2.Measures to prevent fire
4.2.7.2.3.Measures to detect/control fire
4.2.7.2.3.1.Fire detection
4.2.7.2.3.2.Fire extinguisher
4.2.7.2.3.3.Fire resistance
4.2.7.2.4.Additional measures to improve running capability
4.2.7.2.4.1.Trains of all categories of fire safety
4.2.7.2.4.2.Category B fire safety
4.2.7.2.5.Specific measures for tanks containing flammable liquids
4.2.7.2.5.1.General
4.2.7.2.5.2.Specific requirements for fuel tanks
4.2.7.3.Protection against electric shock
4.2.7.4.External lights and horn
4.2.7.4.1.Front and rear lights
4.2.7.4.1.1.Head lights
4.2.7.4.1.2.Marker lights
4.2.7.4.1.3.Tail lights
4.2.7.4.1.4.Lamp controls
4.2.7.4.2.Horns
4.2.7.4.2.1.General
4.2.7.4.2.2.Warning horn sound pressure levels
4.2.7.4.2.3.Protection
4.2.7.4.2.4.Verification of sound pressure levels
Figure 2Open site for warning horn measurements
4.2.7.4.2.5.Interoperability constituent requirements
4.2.7.5.Lifting/rescue procedures
4.2.7.6.Interior noise
4.2.7.7.Air conditioning
4.2.7.8.Driver's vigilance device
4.2.7.9.Control-command and signalling system
4.2.7.9.1.General
4.2.7.9.2.Wheelset location
4.2.7.9.3.Wheels
4.2.7.10.Monitoring and diagnostic concepts
4.2.7.11.Particular specification for tunnels
4.2.7.11.1.Passenger and train crew areas equipped with air conditioning
4.2.7.11.2.Public address system
4.2.7.12.Emergency lighting system
4.2.7.13.Software
4.2.7.14.Driver-Machine-Interface (DMI)
4.2.7.15.Vehicle identification
4.2.8.Traction and electrical equipment
4.2.8.1.Traction performance requirements
4.2.8.2.Traction wheel/rail adhesion requirements
4.2.8.3.Functional and technical specification related to the electric power supply...
4.2.8.3.1.Voltage and frequency of the power supply
4.2.8.3.1.1.Power supply
4.2.8.3.1.2.Energy recuperation
4.2.8.3.2.Maximum power and maximum current that is permissible to draw...
4.2.8.3.3.Power factor
4.2.8.3.4.System energy disturbances
4.2.8.3.4.1.Harmonic characteristics and related over-voltages on the overhead contact line...
4.2.8.3.4.2.Effects of DC content in AC supply
4.2.8.3.5.Energy consumption measuring devices
4.2.8.3.6.Rolling stock subsystem requirements linked to pantographs
4.2.8.3.6.1.Pantograph contact force
(a)Requirements for mean contact force
(b)Adjustment of pantograph mean contact force and integration into the...
(c)Pantograph dynamic contact force
4.2.8.3.6.2.Arrangement of pantographs
Figure 3Arrangement of pantographs
4.2.8.3.6.3.Insulation of pantograph from the vehicle
4.2.8.3.6.4.Pantograph lowering
4.2.8.3.6.5.Quality of current collection
4.2.8.3.6.6.Electrical protection coordination
4.2.8.3.6.7.Running through phase separation sections
4.2.8.3.6.8.Running through system separation sections
4.2.8.3.6.9.Height of pantographs
4.2.8.3.7.Interoperability constituent pantograph
4.2.8.3.7.1.Overall design
4.2.8.3.7.2.Pantograph head geometry
Figure 4Profile of pantograph head
4.2.8.3.7.3.Pantograph static contact force
4.2.8.3.7.4.Working range of pantographs
4.2.8.3.7.5.Current capacity
4.2.8.3.8.Interoperability constituent contact strip
4.2.8.3.8.1.General
4.2.8.3.8.2.Contact strip geometry
4.2.8.3.8.3.Material
4.2.8.3.8.4.Detection of contact strip breakage
4.2.8.3.8.5.Current capacity
4.2.8.3.9.Interfaces with electrification system
4.2.8.3.10.Interfaces with control-command and signalling subsystem
4.2.9.Servicing
4.2.9.1.General
4.2.9.2.Train external cleaning facilities
4.2.9.3.Toilet discharge system
4.2.9.3.1.On board discharge system
4.2.9.3.2.Mobile discharge trolleys
4.2.9.4.Train interior cleaning
4.2.9.4.1.General
4.2.9.4.2.Electrical sockets
4.2.9.5.Water restocking equipment
4.2.9.5.1.General
4.2.9.5.2.Water filling adapter
4.2.9.6.Sand restocking equipment
4.2.9.7.Special requirements for stabling of trains
4.2.9.8.Refuelling equipment
4.2.10.Maintenance
4.2.10.1.Responsibilities
4.2.10.2.The maintenance file
4.2.10.2.1.The maintenance design justification file
4.2.10.2.2.The Maintenance Documentation
4.2.10.3.Management of the maintenance file.
4.2.10.4.Management of maintenance information.
4.2.10.5.Implementation of the maintenance
4.3.Functional and technical specification of the interfaces
4.3.1.General
4.3.2.Infrastructure subsystem
4.3.2.1.Access
4.3.2.2.Driver's cab
4.3.2.3.Kinematic gauge
4.3.2.4.Static axle load
4.3.2.5.Rolling stock parameters, which influence ground based train monitoring systems...
4.3.2.6.Rolling stock dynamic behaviour and wheel profiles
4.3.2.7.Maximum train length
4.3.2.8.Maximum gradients
4.3.2.9.Minimum curve radius
4.3.2.10.Flange lubrication
4.3.2.11.Ballast pick up
4.3.2.12.Eddy current brake
4.3.2.13.Brake performance on steep gradients
4.3.2.14.Passenger alarm
4.3.2.15.Environmental conditions
4.3.2.16.Train aerodynamic loads in open air
4.3.2.17.Crosswind
4.3.2.18.Maximum pressure variations in tunnels
4.3.2.19.Exterior noise
4.3.2.20.Fire safety
4.3.2.21.Head lights
4.3.2.22.Particular specification for tunnels
4.3.2.23.Servicing
4.3.2.24.Maintenance
4.3.3.Energy subsystem
4.3.3.1.Reserved
4.3.3.2.Brake system requirements
4.3.3.3.Exterior electromagnetic interference
4.3.3.4.Head lights
4.3.3.5.Functional and technical specification related to power supply
4.3.4.Control-Command and Signalling Subsystem
4.3.4.1.Driver's cab
4.3.4.2.Windscreen and front of the train
4.3.4.3.Static axle load
4.3.4.4.Rolling stock parameters, which influence ground based train monitoring systems...
4.3.4.5.Sanding
4.3.4.6.Braking performance
4.3.4.7.Electromagnetic interference
4.3.4.8.Control-command and signalling system
4.3.4.9.Monitoring and diagnostic concepts
4.3.4.10.Particular specification for tunnels
4.3.4.11.Functional and technical specification related to power supply
4.3.4.12.Vehicle front lights
4.3.5.Operation subsystem
4.3.5.1.Design of the trains
4.3.5.2.End couplers and coupling arrangements to rescue trains
4.3.5.3.Access
4.3.5.4.Toilets
4.3.5.5.Windscreen and front of the train
4.3.5.6.Rolling stock parameters, which influence ground based train monitoring systems...
4.3.5.7.Rolling stock dynamic behaviour
4.3.5.8.Maximum train length
4.3.5.9.Sanding
4.3.5.10.Ballast pick up
4.3.5.11.Braking performance
4.3.5.12.Brake system requirements
4.3.5.13.Eddy current brakes
4.3.5.14.Protection of an immobilised train
4.3.5.15.Brake performance on steep gradients
4.3.5.16.Public address system
4.3.5.17.Passenger alarm
4.3.5.18.Environmental conditions
4.3.5.19.Train aerodynamic loads in open air
4.3.5.20.Crosswind
4.3.5.21.Maximum pressure variations in tunnels
4.3.5.22.Exterior noise
4.3.5.23.Emergency exits
4.3.5.24.Fire safety
4.3.5.25.External lights and horn
4.3.5.26.Lifting/rescue procedures
4.3.5.27.Interior noise
4.3.5.28.Air conditioning
4.3.5.29.Driver's vigilance device
4.3.5.30.Monitoring and diagnostic concepts
4.3.5.31.Particular specification for tunnels
4.3.5.32.Traction performance requirements
4.3.5.33.Traction wheel/rail adhesion requirements
4.3.5.34.Functional and technical specification related to power supply
4.3.5.35.Servicing
4.3.5.36.Vehicle identification
4.3.5.37.Signal sighting
4.3.5.38.Emergency exits
4.3.5.39.Driver-Machine-Interface (DMI)
4.4.Operating rules
4.5.Maintenance rules
4.6.Professional competencies
4.7.Health and safety conditions
4.8.Register of infrastructure and European register of authorised types of...
4.8.1.Infrastructure register
4.8.2.Rolling stock register
5.INTEROPERABILITY CONSTITUENTS
5.1.Definition
5.2.Innovative solutions
5.3.List of constituents
5.4.Constituents performance and specifications
6.ASSESSMENT OF CONFORMITY AND/OR SUITABILITY FOR USE
6.1.Interoperability constituents of the rolling stock subsystem
6.1.1.Conformity assessment (general)
6.1.2.Conformity assessment procedures (modules)
6.1.3.Existing solutions
6.1.4.Innovative solutions
6.1.5.Assessment of suitability for use
6.2.Rolling stock subsystem
6.2.1.Conformity assessment (general)
6.2.2.Conformity assessment procedures (modules)
6.2.3.Innovative solutions
6.2.4.Assessment of maintenance
6.2.5.Assessment of single 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 ROLLING STOCK TSI
7.1.Implementation of the TSI
7.1.1.Newly built rolling stock of new design
7.1.1.1.Definitions
7.1.1.2.General
7.1.1.3.Phase A
7.1.1.4.Phase B
(a)Subsystem requirements
(b)Interoperability constituent requirement
7.1.2.Newly built rolling stock of an existing design certified to...
7.1.3.Newly built rolling stock of an existing design not certified...
7.1.4.Rolling stock being upgraded or renewed
7.1.5.Noise
7.1.5.1.Transitional period
7.1.5.2.Upgrading or renewal of rolling stock
7.1.5.3.A two step approach
7.1.6.Mobile toilet discharge trolleys [clause 4.2.9.3]
7.1.7.Measures to prevent fire — material conformity
7.1.8.Rolling stock operating under national, bilateral, multilateral or international agreements...
7.1.8.1.Existing agreements
7.1.8.2.Future agreements
7.1.9.TSI revision
7.2.Compatibility of rolling stock with other subsystems
7.3.Specific cases
7.3.1.General
7.3.2.List of specific cases
7.3.2.1.General specific case on the 1 524 mm gauge network
Specific case for Finland:
7.3.2.2.End couplers and coupling arrangements to rescue trains [clause 4.2.2.2]...
Specific case for Finland:
7.3.2.3.Passenger step [clause 4.2.2.4.1]
7.3.2.4.Vehicle gauge [clause 4.2.3.1]
Specific case for Finland:
Specific case for lines in Great Britain:
Specific case for trains running on Ireland and Northern Ireland...
7.3.2.5.Vehicle mass [clause 4.2.3.2]
Specific case France:
Specific case Belgium high-speed TEN (except ‘L1’):
7.3.2.6.Electrical resistance of wheelsets [clause 4.2.3.3.1]
Specific case Poland:
Specific case France:
Specific case Netherlands:
Specific case on the 1520/1524 mm gauge network
7.3.2.7.Hot axle box detection for Class 2 trains [clause 4.2.3.3.2.3]...
Specific case for Finland:
Functional requirements for the vehicle
Transverse dimensions of the target area
Longitudinal dimension of the target area
7.3.2.8.Wheel-rail contact (wheel profiles) [4.2.3.4.4]
Specific case for Finland:
Specific case for trains running on Ireland and Northern Ireland...
7.3.2.9.Wheelsets [4.2.3.4.9]
Specific case for Finland:
7.3.2.10.Maximum train length [4.2.3.5]
Specific case for Great Britain
Specific case for Greece.
7.3.2.11.Sanding [4.2.3.10]
Specific case on the 1520/1524 mm gauge network
7.3.2.12.Braking [clause 4.2.4]
7.3.2.12.1.General
Specific case for Finland:
7.3.2.12.2.Eddy current brakes [clause 4.2.4.5]
Specific case for Germany
Specific case for Sweden
7.3.2.13.Environmental conditions [clause 4.2.6.1]
Specific case for Finland, Sweden and Norway:
7.3.2.14.Train Aerodynamics
7.3.2.14.1.Aerodynamic loads on passengers on a platform [clause 4.2.6.2.2]
Specific case for UK
7.3.2.14.2.Pressure loads in open air [clause 4.2.6.2.3]
Specific case for UK:
7.3.2.14.3.Maximum pressure variations in tunnels [clause 4.2.6.4]
Specific case for Italy:
7.3.2.15.Boundary characteristics linked to exterior noise [clause 4.2.6.5]
7.3.2.15.1.Limit for stationary noise [clause 4.2.6.5.2]
Specific case for UK and Ireland:
7.3.2.15.2.Limit for starting noise [clause 4.2.6.5.3]
Specific case for UK and Ireland:
7.3.2.16.Fire extinguisher [clause 4.2.7.2.3.2]
Specific case for Italy:
7.3.2.17.Horns [clause 4.2.7.4.2.1]
Specific case for Finland:
Specific case for Italy:
7.3.2.18.Control-command and signalling system [clause 4.2.7.9]
7.3.2.18.1.Wheelset location [clause 4.2.7.9.2]
Specific case for Germany:
Specific case for Poland and Belgium:
Specific case for France high-speed Trans European Network (TEN) and...
Specific case for Belgium:
Specific case on the 1520/1524 mm gauge network
7.3.2.18.2.Wheels [clause 4.2.7.9.3]
Specific case for Finland:
Specific case for France:
Specific case for Lithuania:
7.3.2.19.Pantograph [clause 4.2.8.3.6.]
Specific case for Finland:
Specific case for France:
Specific Case for Germany and Austria:
Specific case for trains running on Great Britain network:
Specific case for trains running on the Swedish network:
Specific case for trains running on the Spanish network:
Pantograph gauge envelope
The Pantograph Envelope
Specific case Italy:
7.3.2.20.Interfaces with control-command and signalling system [clause 4.2.8.3.8]
Specific case Belgium:
7.3.2.21.Toilet discharge system connections [clause 4.2.9.3.]
Specific case for Finland:
7.3.2.22.Water filling adapters [clause 4.2.9.5.]
Specific case for Finland:
7.3.2.23.Fire Standards [clause 7.1.6]
Specific Case for Spain

Commission Decision

of 21 February 2008

concerning a technical specification for interoperability relating to the ‘rolling stock’ sub-system of the trans-European high-speed rail system

(notified under document number C(2008) 648)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/232/CE) (repealed)

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