Article 3
1. Within 24 months from the taking effect of this Decision, the European Railway Agency (hereinafter ‘the Agency’) shall carry out a feasibility study for a computer-based application fulfilling the basic parameters for the NLR and CCR and facilitating the exchange of information among competent authorities, railway undertakings and infrastructure managers. The feasibility study shall in particular consider the functional and technical architecture, operating modes and rules for data input and consultation. The feasibility study shall be discussed and approved within the cooperation between the representatives of the competent authorities specified in Article 35 of the Directive 2007/59/CE. 2. Where appropriate, on the basis of the results of the study referred to in paragraph 1, the Agency shall set up a pilot application of a network with at least three NLRs and nine CCRs. The Agency shall monitor the pilot application for at least one year, and issue a report to the Commission with, where appropriate, a recommendation to amend this Decision.