Commission Decision of 14 November 2012 concerning the technical specification for interoperability relating to the ‘operation and traffic management’ subsystem of the rail system in the European Union and amending Decision 2007/756/EC (notified under document C(2012) 8075) (Text with EEA relevance) (2012/757/EU)

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Textual Amendments

F1 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/995 of 8 June 2015 amending Decision 2012/757/EU concerning the technical specification for interoperability relating to the ‘operation and traffic management’ subsystem of the rail system in the European Union (Text with EEA relevance).

Common operational principles and rules U.K.

In case of degraded operation, the contingency arrangements set out in point 4.2.3.6.3 shall also be considered.

1. SANDING U.K.

If the train is equipped with manually activated sanding device, the driver shall always be allowed to apply sand but shall avoid it wherever possible:

• in the area of points and crossings,

• during braking at speeds less than 20 km/h,

• when at standstill.

The exceptions to this are:

• if there is a risk of SPAD (signal passed at danger), or other serious incident and the application of sand would assist adhesion,

• when starting away,

• when required to test the sanding equipment on the traction unit.

2. DEPARTURE OF THE TRAIN U.K.

At the initial station or after a scheduled stop the driver is allowed to depart when the following conditions are fulfilled:

• after the driver has received an authorisation for train movement,

• after train service conditions are fulfilled,

• when it is time to depart, except when allowed to start before the scheduled time.

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

If the driver has not received an authorisation for train movement at the expected time, and has no information as to the reason, the driver shall inform the signaller.

4. COMPLETE FAILURE OF FRONT-END LIGHTS U.K.

If the driver is not able to display any front-end light:

4.1. During good visibility U.K.

The driver shall inform the signaller about the failure. The train shall proceed at the maximum permitted speed to the nearest location where the front-end light can be repaired/replaced or the affected vehicle replaced. When proceeding, the driver shall use the train audible warning device as necessary or as instructed by the signaller.

4.2. During darkness or poor visibility U.K.

The driver shall inform the signaller about the failure. As long as a portable front-end light displaying a white light is fitted on the front of the train, the train shall proceed at the maximum allowable speed for that failure to the nearest location where the front-end light can be repaired/replaced or the affected vehicle replaced.

If a portable front-end light is not available, the train shall not proceed, unless formal instructions are given by the signaller to continue to the nearest suitable location to where the line can be cleared.

When proceeding, the driver shall use the train audible warning device as necessary or as instructed by the signaller.

5. COMPLETE FAILURE OF A REAR-END SIGNAL U.K.

(1) If the signaller becomes aware of the complete failure of the train rear-end signal, the signaller shall make arrangements to stop the train in an appropriate location and inform the driver. U.K.

(2) The driver shall then check the completeness of the train and if necessary repair/replace the train rear-end signal. U.K.

(3) The driver shall report to the signaller that the train is ready to proceed. Otherwise, if the repair is not possible, the train may not proceed, unless special arrangements are made between signaller and driver. U.K.

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

If the audible warning device fails, the driver shall inform the signaller about the failure. The train shall not exceed the permitted speed for the failure of an audible warning device to the nearest location where the audible warning device can be repaired or the affected vehicle replaced. The driver shall be able to stop before passing over any level crossing where the audible warning device must be sounded and then proceed over the level crossing only when it is safe to do so. If a multi-tone audible warning device is defective but at least one tone is functioning, the train may proceed normally.

7. FAILURE OF LEVEL CROSSING U.K.

7.1. Stopping trains passing over a defective level crossing U.K.

When a technical failure affecting safety of running trains over a level crossing has been detected and as long as the safe operation has not been restored, the normal passing of trains over the level crossing must be prevented.

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

(1) Where the nature of the failure permits train movements to continue, the driver of each train shall be authorised to continue and to pass over the level crossing. U.K.

(2) After being instructed to pass over the level crossing with a failure, the driver shall pass the level crossing as instructed. If the level crossing becomes obstructed the driver shall take all possible measures necessary to stop. U.K.

(3) When approaching the level crossing, the driver shall use the audible warning device when necessary or when formal instructions have been given by the signaller. If the level crossing is clear, the driver shall proceed and accelerate the train as soon as the front of the train has passed clear the level crossing. U.K.

8. FAILURE OF VOICE RADIO COMMUNICATION U.K.

8.1. Failure of train radio detected during train preparation U.K.

In case of on board radio failure a train shall not be permitted to start a service on lines where a radio is required.

8.2. Failure of train radio when the train has entered service U.K.

When the driver becomes aware that the voice radio is failed, the driver shall inform the signaller as soon as practicable. The driver shall then carry out the formal instructions given by the signaller concerning the further movement of the train. A train with a failed train radio may continue the service:

• as long as another means of emergency communication is provided between the driver and the signaller, or

• to the nearest location where the radio can be repaired or the affected vehicle replaced as long as another means of communication is provided between the driver and the signaller.

9. RUNNING ON SIGHT U.K.

When a driver has to run on sight, the driver shall:

• proceed with caution, controlling the speed, taking into account the line visible in advance, such that it is possible to stop short of any vehicle, stop aspect or obstacle, and

• not exceed the maximum speed for running on sight.

10. ASSISTANCE TO A FAILED TRAIN U.K.

(1) If a train is stopped by failure, the driver must immediately inform the signaller about the failure and the circumstances of the failure. U.K.

(2) When an assisting train is needed, the driver and signaller must agree at least all of the following: U.K.

• the type of assisting train needed,

• if a specific direction is required (front or rear),

• the location of the failed train.

After the driver has asked for assistance, the train must not be moved even if the defect is rectified until:

• the assisting train has arrived, or

• the driver and signaller have agreed alternative arrangements.

(3) The signaller must not allow the assisting train to enter the section occupied by the failed train unless confirmation has been received that the failed train will not be moved. U.K.

When the assisting train is ready to enter the section occupied by the failed train, the signaller shall inform the driver of the assisting train at least the following:

• the location of the failed train,

• the location where the failed train is to be taken to

(4) The driver of the combined train must make sure that: U.K.

• the assisting train is coupled to the failed train, and

• the brake performance of the train is checked, the automatic brake, if compatible, is connected and a brake test has been carried out.

(5) When the combined train is ready to continue, the driver in control must contact the signaller and inform the signaller of any restrictions and move the train in accordance with any instructions given by the signaller. U.K.

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

The driver of the train concerned must have authorisation to pass a signal showing stop aspect/indication.

When giving authorisation, the signaller must give the driver any instructions concerning the movement.

The driver must apply the instructions and must not exceed any speed restriction, where one is imposed, until reaching the location where the normal operation can be resumed.

12. ANOMALIES IN LINE-SIDE SIGNALLING U.K.

If any of the following anomalies are observed:

• no signal aspect is shown where there should be one,

• an irregular aspect is shown at the signal,

• an irregular signal aspect sequence is received on the approach to the signal,

• the aspect of the signal is not clearly visible.

The driver shall act according to the most restrictive aspect that could be presented by the signal.

In all cases the driver must report to the signaller the abnormal signalling aspect when observed.

13. EMERGENCY CALL U.K.

When receiving an emergency call the driver shall assume that there is a dangerous situation and perform all actions necessary in order to avoid or reduce the effect of this situation.

In addition, the driver shall:

• immediately reduce the speed of the train to the appropriate speed for running on sight, and

• run on sight unless otherwise instructed by the signaller, and

• obey the instructions given by the signaller.

Drivers that have been ordered to stop shall not restart without authorisation from the signaller. Other drivers shall continue running on sight until the signaller informs them that running on sight is no longer necessary.

14. IMMEDIATE ACTIONS TO PREVENT DANGER TO TRAINS U.K.

(1) Any RU/IM staff who become aware of a danger to trains must take immediate action to stop any trains which may be affected and take any other action as necessary to avoid harm or loss. U.K.

(2) Any driver made aware of a danger to their train must stop and alert the signaller immediately to the danger.] U.K.