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There are currently no known outstanding effects by UK legislation for 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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| Number | Title | Route Book | Train compatibility over route intended for operation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Generic information regarding the IM | ||
| 1.1 | IM’s Name | X | X |
| 1.2 | Member State | X | |
| 2 | Maps and diagrams | ||
| 2.1 | Map: schematic overview including | ||
| 2.1.1 | Line sections | X | |
| 2.1.2 | Principal locations (stations, yards, junctions, freight terminals) | X | |
| 2.2 | Line diagram | ||
| Information to be included on diagrams, supplemented as necessary by text. Where a separate station/yard/depot diagram is provided then information on line diagram may be simplified. | |||
| 2.2.1 | Indication of running lines, loops catch/trap points and access to sidings | X | |
| 2.2.2 | Principal locations (stations, yards, junctions, freight terminals) and their position relative to the line | X | |
| 2.2.3 | Location, type and name of all fixed signals relevant for trains | X | |
| 2.3 | Station/yard/depot diagrams | ||
| Information to be identified on location specific diagrams, supplemented as necessary by text | |||
| 2.3.1 | Name of location | X | X |
| 2.3.2 | Type of location passenger terminal, freight terminal, yard, depot | X | |
| 2.3.3 | Location, type and identification of fixed signals that protect danger points | X | |
| 2.3.4 | Identification and plan of tracks, including switches | X | |
| 2.3.5 | Identification of platforms | X | X |
| 2.3.6 | Length of platforms | X | X |
| 2.3.7 | Height of platforms | X | X |
| 2.3.8 | Identification of loops | X | X |
| 2.3.9 | Length of loops | X | |
| 3 | Specific line segment information | ||
| 3.1 | General characteristics | ||
| 3.1.1 | Line segment extremity 1 | X | X |
| 3.1.2 | Line segment extremity 2 | X | X |
| 3.1.3 | Line-side indications of distance (frequency, appearance and positioning) | X | |
| 3.1.4 | Maximum permissible speed(s)/Speeds according to allocated path timetable | X | X |
| 3.1.5 | Any other information the driver shall be aware of | X | |
| 3.1.6 | Specific geographical information required on the local infrastructure | X | |
| 3.1.7 | Special restrictions for dangerous goods | X | |
| 3.1.8 | Special loading restrictions | X | |
| 3.1.9 | Means of communication with the traffic management/control centre in normal, degraded and emergency situation | X | |
| 3.2 | Specific technical characteristics | ||
| 3.2.1 | Track gauge | X | |
| 3.2.2 | Structure gauge | X | |
| 3.2.3 | Maximum axle load | X | |
| 3.2.4 | Maximum load per linear meter | X | |
| 3.2.5 | Maximum cant deficiency | X | |
| 3.2.6 | Minimum radius of curvature | X | |
| 3.2.7 | Gradient percentage | X | X |
| 3.2.8 | Gradient location | X | X |
| 3.2.9 | Braking performance related information | X | |
| 3.2.10 | For brake system that does not use wheel-rail adhesion, accepted braking effort | X | |
| 3.2.11 | Tunnels: fire safety categorisation and tunnel-related data in clause 4.2.1.2.2.1c | X | X |
| 3.2.12 | Non-stopping areas: identification, location, type | X | |
| 3.2.13 | Industrial risks — locations where it is dangerous for the driver to step out | X | |
| 3.2.14 | Locations of areas designated for testing the sanding device (if existing) | X | |
| 3.3 | Energy subsystem | ||
| 3.3.1 | Energy supply system (voltage and frequency) | X | X |
| 3.3.2 | Maximum train current | X | X |
| 3.3.3 | Restriction related to power consumption of specific electric traction unit(s) | X | |
| 3.3.4 | Restriction related to the position of Multiple Traction unit(s) to comply with contact line separation (position of pantograph) | X | |
| 3.3.5 | Location of neutral sections | X | |
| 3.3.6 | Location of areas that must be passed with lowered pantographs. | X | |
| 3.3.7 | Conditions applying with regard to regenerative braking | X | X |
| 3.3.8 | Maximum current at standstill per pantograph | X | X |
| 3.3.9 | Requirements for number of raised pantographs and spacing between them | X | |
| 3.3.10 | Contact wire height | X | |
| 3.3.11 | Characteristics of pantograph accepted | X | |
| 3.3.12 | Mean contact force permitted | X | |
| 3.4 | Control-command and signalling subsystem | ||
| 3.4.1 | Need for more than one system active simultaneously | X | |
| ERTMS/ETCS | |||
| 3.4.2 | Level of application | X | |
| 3.4.3 | Optional functions required on board: infill | X | |
| 3.4.4 | Software version number | X | |
| ERTMS/GSM-R radio | |||
| 3.4.5 | Version number | X | |
| Class B signalling systems | |||
| 3.4.6 | System name | X | |
| 3.4.7 | Software version number | X | |
| Class B radio systems | |||
| 3.4.8 | System name | X | |
| 3.4.9 | Software version number | X | |
| Speed restrictions related to braking performance | |||
| 3.4.10 | Class B train protection, control and warning systems | X | |
| Switch-overs | |||
| 3.4.11 | Special conditions to switch over between different class B train protection, control and warning systems | X | |
| 3.4.12 | Special technical conditions required to switch over between ERTMS/ETCS and Class B systems | X | |
| 3.4.13 | Special instructions (location) to switch over between different radio systems | X | |
| EMC Susceptibility of infrastructure-side control-command and signalling | |||
| 3.4.14 | Permissibility to use eddy-current brake | X | X |
| 3.4.15 | Permissibility to use magnetic brake | X | X |
| 3.5 | Operation and traffic management subsystem | ||
| 3.5.1 | Operating language | X | |
| 3.5.2 | Special climatic conditions and associated arrangements, if any | X] | |
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