ANNEX IISupplementary provisions
ANNEX II The Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1299/2014 is amended as follows: (1) section 1.1 is replaced by the following: ‘1.1. Technical Scope This TSI concerns the infrastructure subsystem and part of the maintenance subsystem of the Union rail system in accordance with Article 1 of Directive (EU) 2016/797. The infrastructure and the maintenance subsystems are defined respectively in points 2.1 and 2.8 of Annex II to Directive (EU) 2016/797. The technical scope of this TSI is further defined in Article 2(1), 2(5) and 2(6) of this Regulation.’; (2) point (1) of section 1.3 is replaced by the following: ‘(1) In accordance with Article 4(3) of Directive (EU) 2016/797, this TSI: (a) indicates its intended scope (section 2); (b) lays down essential requirements for the infrastructure and part of the maintenance subsystems (section 3); (c) establishes the functional and technical specifications to be met by the infrastructure and part of the maintenance subsystems and its interfaces vis-à-vis other subsystems (section 4); (d) specifies the interoperability constituents and interfaces which must be covered by European specifications, including European standards, which are necessary to achieve interoperability within the Union rail system (section 5); (e) states, in each case under consideration, which procedures are to be used in order to assess the conformity or the suitability for use of the interoperability constituents, on the one hand, or the EC verification of the subsystems, on the other hand (section 6); (f) indicates the strategy for implementing this TSI (section 7); (g) indicates, for the staff concerned, the professional qualifications and health and safety conditions at work required for the operation and maintenance of the infrastructure subsystem, as well as for the implementation of this TSI (section 4); (h) indicates the provisions applicable to the existing infrastructure subsystem, in particular in the event of upgrading and renewal and, in such cases, the modification work which requires an application for a new authorisation; (i) indicates the parameters of infrastructure subsystem to be checked by the railway undertaking and the procedures to be applied to check those parameters after the delivery of the vehicle authorisation for placing on the market and before the first use of the vehicle to ensure compatibility between vehicles and the routes on which they are to be operated. In accordance with Article 4(5) of the Directive (EU) 2016/797, provisions for specific cases are indicated in section 7.’; (3) section 2.1 is replaced by the following: ‘2.1. Definition of the infrastructure subsystem This TSI covers: (a) the infrastructure structural subsystem (b) the part of the maintenance functional subsystem relating to the infrastructure subsystem (that is: washing plants for external cleaning of trains, water restocking, refuelling, fixed installations for toilet discharge and electrical shore supplies). The elements of the infrastructure subsystem are described in point 2.1 of Annex II to Directive (EU) 2016/797. The elements of the maintenance subsystem are described in point 2.8 of Annex II to Directive (EU) 2016/797. The scope of this TSI therefore includes the following aspects of the infrastructure subsystem: (a) Line layout, (b) Track parameters, (c) Switches and crossings, (d) Track resistance to applied loads, (e) Structures resistance to traffic loads, (f) Immediate action limits on track geometry defects, (g) Platforms, (h) Health, safety and environment, (i) Provision for operation, (j) Fixed installations for servicing trains. Further details are set out in point 4.2.2 of this TSI.’; (4) in section 2.5, the reference to ‘Directive 2004/49/EC’ is replaced by the reference to ‘Directive (EU) 2016/798’; (5) in section 3, the reference to ‘Directive 2008/57/EC’ is replaced by the reference to ‘Directive (EU) 2016/797’; (6) Table 1 in section 3 is replaced by the following: ‘ Table 1 Basic Parameters of the infrastructure subsystem corresponding to the essential requirements TSI point Title of TSI point Safety Reliability Availability Health Environ-mental protection Technical compatibility Accessibility 4.2.3.1 Structure gauge 1.1.1, 2.1.1 1.5 4.2.3.2 Distance between track centres 1.1.1, 2.1.1 1.5 4.2.3.3 Maximum gradients 1.1.1 1.5 4.2.3.4 Minimum radius of horizontal curve 1.1.3 1.5 4.2.3.5 Minimum radius of vertical curve 1.1.3 1.5 4.2.4.1 Nominal track gauge 1.5 4.2.4.2 Cant 1.1.1, 2.1.1 1.5 1.6.1 4.2.4.3 Cant deficiency 1.1.1 1.5 4.2.4.4 Abrupt change of cant deficiency 2.1.1 4.2.4.5 Equivalent conicity 1.1.1, 1.1.2 1.5 4.2.4.6 Railhead profile for plain line 1.1.1, 1.1.2 1.5 4.2.4.7 Rail inclination 1.1.1, 1.1.2 1.5 4.2.5.1 Design geometry of switches and crossings 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3 1.5 4.2.5.2 Use of swing nose crossings 1.1.2, 1.1.3 4.2.5.3 Maximum unguided length of fixed obtuse crossings 1.1.1, 1.1.2 1.5 4.2.6.1 Track resistance to vertical loads 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3 1.5 4.2.6.2 Longitudinal track resistance 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3 1.5 4.2.6.3 Lateral track resistance 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3 1.5 4.2.7.1 Resistance of new bridges to traffic loads 1.1.1, 1.1.3 1.5 4.2.7.2 Equivalent vertical loading for new earthworks and earth pressure effects imposed on new structures 1.1.1, 1.1.3 1.5 4.2.7.3 Resistance of new structures over or adjacent to tracks 1.1.1, 1.1.3 1.5 4.2.7.4 Resistance of existing bridges and earthworks to traffic loads 1.1.1, 1.1.3 1.5 4.2.8.1 The immediate action limit for alignment 1.1.1, 1.1.2 1.2 4.2.8.2 The immediate action limit for longitudinal level 1.1.1, 1.1.2 1.2 4.2.8.3 The immediate action limit for track twist 1.1.1, 1.1.2 1.2 4.2.8.4 The immediate action limit of track gauge as isolated defect 1.1.1, 1.1.2 1.2 4.2.8.5 The immediate action limit for cant 1.1.1, 1.1.2 1.2 4.2.8.6 The immediate action limit for switches and crossings 1.1.1, 1.1.2 1.2 1.5 4.2.9.1 Usable length of platforms 1.1.1, 2.1.1 1.5 4.2.9.2 Platform height 1.1.1, 2.1.1 1.5 1.6.1 4.2.9.3 Platform offset 1.1.1, 2.1.1 1.5 1.6.1 4.2.9.4 Track layout alongside platforms 1.1.1, 2.1.1 1.5 1.6.1 4.2.10.1 Maximum pressure variations in tunnels 1.1.1, 2.1.1 1.5 4.2.10.2 Effect of cross winds 1.1.1, 2.1.1 1.2 1.5 4.2.10.3 Aerodynamic effect on ballasted track 1.1.1 1.2 1.5 4.2.11.1 Location markers 1.1.1 1.2 4.2.11.2 Equivalent conicity in service 1.1.1, 1.1.2 1.5 4.2.12.2 Toilet discharge 1.1.5 1.2 1.3.1 1.5 4.2.12.3 Train external cleaning facilities 1.2 1.5 4.2.12.4 Water restocking 1.1.5 1.2 1.3.1 1.5 4.2.12.5 Refuelling 1.1.5 1.2 1.3.1 1.5 4.2.12.6 Electric shore supply 1.1.5 1.2 1.5 4.4 Operating rules 1.2 4.5 Maintenance rules 1.2 4.6 Professional qualifications 1.1.5 1.2 4.7 Health and safety conditions 1.1.5 1.2 1.3 1.4.1’ (7) in point (1) of section 4.1, the reference to ‘Directive 2008/57/EC’ is replaced by the reference to ‘Directive (EU) 2016/797’; (8) point (3) of section 4.1 is replaced by the following: ‘(3) The functional and technical specifications of the infrastructure and part of the maintenance subsystems and their interfaces, as described in points 4.2 and 4.3, do not impose the use of specific technologies or technical solutions, except where this is strictly necessary for the interoperability of the Union rail system.’; (9) the title of section 4.2 is replaced by the following ‘4.2. Functional and technical specifications of the infrastructure subsystem ’; (10) points (1) to (3) of section 4.2.1 are replaced by the following: ‘(1) The elements of the Union's rail network are set out in point 1 of Annex I to Directive (EU) 2016/797. In order to deliver interoperability cost-effectively, each element of the Union's rail network shall be assigned a “TSI category of line”. (2) The TSI category of line shall be a combination of traffic codes. For lines where only one type of traffic is carried (for example, a freight only line), a single code may be used to describe the performances; where mixed traffic runs the category will be described by one or more codes for passenger and freight. The combined traffic codes describe the envelope within which the desired mix of traffic can be accommodated. (3) These TSI categories of line shall be used for the classification of existing lines to define a target system so that the relevant performance parameters will be met.’; (11) in point (7) of section 4.2.1, note (*) of Table 3 is replaced by the following: ‘(*) Axle load is based on design mass in working order for power heads and locomotives as defined in point 2.1 of EN 15663:2009+AC:2010 and design mass under normal payload for other vehicles in accordance with point 6.3 of EN15663:2009+AC:2010.’; (12) point (10) of section 4.2.1 is replaced by the following: ‘(10) In accordance with Article 4(7) of Directive (EU) 2016/797 which provides that TSIs shall not prevent the Member States from deciding on the use of infrastructures for the movement of vehicles not covered by the TSIs, it is allowed to design new and upgraded lines able to accommodate: — gauges larger, — axle loads higher, — speeds greater, — usable length of platform greater, — trains longer than those specified in Table 2 and Table 3.’; (13) point (c) of point H in section 4.2.2.1 is replaced by the following: ‘(c) Aerodynamic effect on ballasted track (4.2.10.3)’; (14) in point K of section 4.2.2.1 the following point is added: ‘(b) Maintenance plan (4.5.2).’; (15) point (5) in section 4.2.4.2 is replaced by the following: ‘(5) Instead of point (1), for the 1 668 mm track gauge system, the design cant shall not exceed 185 mm.’; (16) point (4) in section 4.2.4.4 is replaced by the following: ‘(4) Instead of point (1), for the 1 668 mm track gauge system, the maximum design values of abrupt change of cant deficiency shall be: (a) 150 mm for V ≤ 45 km/h (b) 115 mm for 45 km/h < V ≤ 100 km/h, (c) (399-V)/2.6 [mm] for 100 km/h < V ≤ 220 km/h, (d) 70 mm for 220 km/h < V ≤ 230 km/h, (e) Abrupt change of cant deficiency is not allowed for speeds of more than 230 km/h.’; (17) point (3) in section 4.2.4.5 is replaced by the following: ‘(3) Design track gauge, rail head profile and rail inclination for plain line shall be selected to ensure that the equivalent conicity limits set out in Table 10 are not exceeded.’; (18) figure 1 in section 4.2.4.6 is replaced by the following: ‘ Figure 1 Railhead profile 1:∞ to 1:16 1 crown of rail 2 tangent point 3 lateral slope 4 vertical axis of rail head 5 gauge corner ’ (19) point (2) in section 4.2.4.7.1 is replaced by the following: ‘(2) For tracks intended to be operated at speeds greater than 60 km/h, the rail inclination for a given route shall be selected from the range 1/20 to 1/40.’; (20) point (2) in section 4.2.6.2.2 is replaced by the following: ‘(2) Provisions for the use of eddy current braking systems on track shall be defined at operational level by the infrastructure manager on the basis of the specific characteristics of the track, including switches and crossings. The conditions of use of this braking system are registered in accordance with Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/777 ( *1 ) (RINF). ( *1 ) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/777 of 16 May 2019 on the common specifications for the register of railway infrastructure and repealing Implementing Decision 2014/880/EU ( OJ L 139 I, 27.5.2019, p. 312 ).’;" (21) Table 11 in section 4.2.7.1.1 is replaced by the following: ‘ Table 11 Factor alpha (α) for the design of new structures Type of traffic Minimum factor alpha (α) P1, P2, P3, P4 1,0 P5 0,91 P6 0,83 P1520 1 P1600 1,1 F1, F2, F3 1,0 F4 0,91 F1520 1,46 F1600 1,1’ (22) section 4.2.10.3 is replaced by the following: ‘4.2.10.3 Aerodynamic effect on ballasted track (1) The aerodynamic interaction between rolling stock and infrastructure may cause the lifting and further blowing away of ballast stones from the track bed in plain line and switches and crossings (Ballast pick up). This risk shall be mitigated. (2) The requirements for the infrastructure subsystem aimed at mitigating the risk for “ballast pick up” apply only to lines intended to be operated at speed greater than 250 km/h. (3) The requirements of point (2) above are an open point.’; (23) section 4.2.12.2 is replaced by the following: ‘4.2.12.2 Toilet discharge Fixed installations for toilet discharge shall be compatible with the characteristics of the retention toilet system specified in the LOC & PAS TSI.’; (24) point (1) in section 4.2.12.4 is replaced by the following: ‘(1) Fixed equipment for water restocking shall be compatible with the characteristics of the water system specified in the LOC & PAS TSI.’; (25) section 4.2.12.5 is replaced by the following: ‘4.2.12.5 Refuelling Refuelling equipment shall be compatible with the characteristics of the fuel system specified in the LOC & PAS TSI.’; (26) section 4.2.12.6 is replaced by the following: ‘4.2.12.6 Electrical shore supply Where provided, electrical shore supply shall be by means of one or more of the power supply systems specified in the LOC & PAS TSI.’; (27) Table 15 in section 4.3.1 is replaced by the following: ‘ Table 15 Interfaces with the rolling stock subsystem, “Locomotives and Passenger Rolling Stock TSI” Interface Reference Infrastructure TSI Reference Locomotives and Passenger Rolling Stock TSI Track gauge 4.2.4.1 Nominal track gauge 4.2.5.1 Design geometry of switches and crossings 4.2.8.6 The immediate action limits for switches and crossings 4.2.3.5.2.1 Mechanical and geometrical characteristics of wheelset 4.2.3.5.2.3 Variable gauge wheelsets Gauge 4.2.3.1 Structure gauge 4.2.3.2 Distance between track centres 4.2.3.5 Minimum radius of vertical curve 4.2.9.3 Platform offset 4.2.3.1 Gauging Axle load and axle spacing 4.2.6.1 Track resistance to vertical loads 4.2.6.3 Lateral track resistance 4.2.7.1 Resistance of new bridges to traffic loads 4.2.7.2 Equivalent vertical loading for new earthworks and earth pressure effects imposed on new structures 4.2.7.4 Resistance of existing bridges and earthworks to traffic loads 4.2.2.10 Load conditions and weighed mass 4.2.3.2.1 Axle load parameter Running characteristics 4.2.6.1 Track resistance to vertical loads 4.2.6.3 Lateral track resistance 4.2.7.1.4 Nosing forces 4.2.3.4.2.1 Limit values for running safely 4.2.3.4.2.2 Track loading limit values Ride stability 4.2.4.4 Equivalent conicity 4.2.4.6 Railhead profile for plain line 4.2.11.2 Equivalent conicity in service 4.2.3.4.3 Equivalent conicity 4.2.3.5.2.2 Mechanical and geometrical characteristics of wheels Longitudinal actions 4.2.6.2 Longitudinal track resistance 4.2.7.1.5 Actions due to traction and braking (longitudinal loads) 4.2.4.5 Braking performance Minimum horizontal curve radius 4.2.3.4 Minimum radius of horizontal curve 4.2.3.6 Minimum curve radius Annex A, A.1 Buffers Running dynamic behaviour 4.2.4.3 Cant deficiency 4.2.3.4.2 Running dynamic behaviour Maximum deceleration 4.2.6.2 Longitudinal track resistance 4.2.7.1.5 Actions due to traction and braking 4.2.4.5 Braking performance Aerodynamic effect 4.2.3.2 Distance between track centres 4.2.7.3 Resistance of new structures over or adjacent to tracks 4.2.10.1 Maximum pressure variations in tunnels 4.2.10.3 Aerodynamic effect on ballasted track 4.2.6.2.1 Slipstream effects on passengers on platforms and on trackside workers 4.2.6.2.2 Head pressure pulse 4.2.6.2.3 Maximum pressure variations in tunnels 4.2.6.2.5 Aerodynamic effect on ballasted tracks Crosswind 4.2.10.2 Effect of crosswinds 4.2.6.2.4 Crosswind Installations for servicing trains 4.2.12.2 Toilet discharge 4.2.12.3 Train external cleaning facilities 4.2.12.4 Water restocking 4.2.12.5 Refuelling 4.2.12.6 Electric shore supply 4.2.11.3 Toilet discharge system 4.2.11.2.2 Exterior cleaning through a washing plant 4.2.11.4 Water refilling equipment 4.2.11.5 Interface for water refilling 4.2.11.7 Refuelling equipment 4.2.11.6 Special requirements for stabling of trains’ (28) Table 16 in section 4.3.1 is replaced by the following: ‘ Table 16 Interfaces with the rolling stock subsystem, “Freight Wagons TSI” Interface Reference Infrastructure TSI Reference Freight wagons TSI Track gauge 4.2.4.1 Nominal track gauge 4.2.4.6 Railhead profile for plain line 4.2.5.1 Design geometry of switches and crossings 4.2.8.6 The immediate action limits for switches and crossings 4.2.3.6.2 Characteristics of wheelsets 4.2.3.6.3 Characteristics of wheels Gauge 4.2.3.1 Structure gauge 4.2.3.2 Distance between track centres 4.2.3.5 Minimum radius of vertical curve 4.2.9.3 Platform offset 4.2.3.1 Gauging Axle load and axle spacing 4.2.6.1 Track resistance to vertical loads 4.2.6.3 Lateral track resistance 4.2.7.1 Resistance of new bridges to traffic loads 4.2.7.2 Equivalent vertical loading for new earthworks and earth pressure effects imposed on new structures 4.2.7.4 Resistance of existing bridges and earthworks to traffic loads 4.2.3.2 Compatibility with load carrying capacity of lines Running dynamic behaviour 4.2.8 Immediate action limits on track geometry defects 4.2.3.5.2 Running dynamic behaviour Longitudinal actions 4.2.6.2 Longitudinal track resistance 4.2.7.1.5 Actions due to traction and braking (longitudinal loads) 4.2.4.3.2 Brake performance Minimum curve radius 4.2.3.4 Minimum radius of horizontal curve 4.2.2.1 Mechanical interface Vertical curve 4.2.3.5 Minimum radius of vertical curve 4.2.3.1 Gauging’ (29) Table 19 in section 4.3.4 is replaced by the following: ‘ Table 19 Interfaces with the operation and traffic management subsystem Interface Reference Infrastructure TSI Reference Operation and Traffic Management TSI Ride stability 4.2.11.2 Equivalent conicity in service 4.2.3.4.4 Operational quality Use of eddy current brakes 4.2.6.2 Longitudinal track resistance 4.2.2.6.2 Braking performance Crosswinds 4.2.10.2 Effect of crosswinds 4.2.3.6.3 Contingency arrangements Operating rules 4.4 Operating rules 4.2.1.2.2.2 Modifications to information contained in the route book 4.2.3.6 Degraded operation Staff competences 4.6 Professional competences 2.2.1 Staff and trains’ (30) in point (1) of section 4.4, the terms ‘Article 18(3) and set out in Annex VI (point I.2.4) of Directive 2008/57/EC’ are replaced by the terms ‘Article 15(4) and set out in Annex IV (point 2.4) of Directive (EU) 2016/797’; (31) section 4.5.2 is replaced by the following: ‘4.5.2. Maintenance plan The infrastructure manager shall have a maintenance plan containing the items listed in point 4.5.1 together with at least the following: (a) a set of values for intervention limits and alert limits, (b) a statement about the methods, professional competences of staff and personal protective safety equipment necessary to be used, (c) the rules to be applied for the protection of people working on or near the track, (d) the means used to check that in-service values are respected, (e) the measures taken, for speed greater than 250 km/h, to mitigate the risk of ballast pick up.’; (32) point (1) in section 4.7 is replaced by the following: ‘(1) the health and safety conditions of staff required for the operation and maintenance of the infrastructure subsystem shall be compliant with the relevant European and national legislation.’; (33) point (b) of point (2) in section 5.3.2 is replaced by the following: ‘(b) the rail fastening shall resist application of 3 000 000 cycles of the typical load applied in a sharp curve, such that the change in performance of the fastening system shall not exceed: — 20 % in terms of clamping force, — 25 % in terms of vertical stiffness, — a reduction of more than 20 % in terms of longitudinal restraint. The typical load shall be appropriate to: — the maximum axle load the rail fastening system is designed to accommodate, — the combination of rail, rail inclination, rail pad and type of sleepers with which the fastening system may be used.’; (34) section 6.1.4.1 is replaced by the following: ‘6.1.4.1. Interoperability constituents subject to other European Union Directives (1) in accordance with Article 10(3) of Directive (EU) 2016/797, for interoperability constituents that are the subject of other legal acts of the Union covering other matters, the EC declaration of conformity or suitability for use shall state that the interoperability constituents also meet the requirements of those other legal acts; (2) in accordance with Annex I to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/250 ( *2 ) , the EC declaration of conformity or suitability for use shall include a list of restrictions or conditions of use. ( *2 ) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/250 of 12 February 2019 on the templates for “EC” declarations and certificates for railway interoperability constituents and subsystems, on the model of declaration of conformity to an authorised railway vehicle type and on the “EC” verification procedures for subsystems in accordance with Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 201/2011 ( OJ L 42, 13.2.2019, p. 9 ).’;" (35) in point (1) of section 6.2.1, the reference to ‘Article 18 of Directive 2008/57/EC’ is replaced by the reference to ‘Article 15 of Directive (EU) 2016/797’; (36) point (6) of section 6.2.1 is replaced by the following: ‘(6) The applicant shall draw up the EC declaration of verification for the infrastructure subsystem in accordance with Article 15 of Directive (EU) 2016/797’; (37) in section 6.2.4 the following point is added after point 6.2.4.14: ‘6.2.4.15. Assessment of compatibility with braking systems The assessment of the requirements laid down in point 4.2.6.2.2(2) is not required.’; (38) point (3) of section 6.4 is replaced by the following: ‘(3) The notified body shall include a reference to the maintenance file required by point 4.5.1 of this TSI in the technical file referred to in Article 15(4) of Directive (EU) 2016/797.’; (39) in point (2) of section 6.5.2, the reference to ‘Article 17 of Directive 2008/57/EC’ is replaced by the reference to ‘Article 14 of Directive (EU) 2016/797’; (40) the first paragraph in section 7 above section 7.1 is replaced by the following: ‘Member States shall develop a national plan for the implementation of this TSI, considering the coherence of the entire rail system of the European Union. This plan shall include all projects regarding new, renewal and upgrading of infrastructure subsystem, in line with the details mentioned in points 7.1 to 7.7 here below.’; (41) section 7.3.1 is replaced by the following: ‘7.3.1. Upgrading or renewal of a line (1) In accordance with Article 2(14) of Directive (EU) 2016/797, “upgrading” means any major modification work on a subsystem or part of it which results in a change in the technical file accompanying the “EC” declaration of verification, if that technical file exists, and which improves the overall performance of the subsystem. (2) The infrastructure subsystem of a line is considered to be upgraded in the context of this TSI when at least the performance parameters axle load or gauge, as defined in point 4.2.1 are improved in order to meet the requirements of another traffic code. (3) In accordance with Article 2(15) of Directive (EU) 2016/797, “renewal” means any major substitution work on a subsystem or part of it which does not change the overall performance of the subsystem. (4) For this purpose, major substitution should be interpreted as a project undertaken to systematically replace elements of a line or a section of a line. Renewal differs from a substitution in the framework of maintenance, referred to in point 7.3.3 below, since it gives the opportunity to achieve a TSI compliant line. A renewal is the same case as upgrading, but without a change in performance parameters. (5) The scope of the upgrading or renewal of the infrastructure subsystem may cover the entire subsystem on a given line or only certain parts of the subsystem. According to Article 18(6) of Directive (EU) 2016/797, the national safety authority shall examine the project and decide whether a new authorisation for placing in service is needed. (6) Where a new authorisation is required, parts of the infrastructure subsystem falling under the scope of the upgrading or renewal shall comply with this TSI and shall be subject to the procedure established in Article 15 of Directive (EU) 2016/797, unless a permission for non-application of TSI is granted according to Article 7 of Directive (EU) 2016/797. (7) Where a new authorisation for placing in service is not required, compliance with this TSI is recommended. Where compliance is not possible, the contracting entity shall inform the Member State of the reasons thereof.’; (42) section 7.3.2 is deleted; (43) point (4) in section 7.3.3 is replaced by the following: ‘(4) In such cases, it is noted that each of the above elements taken separately cannot ensure compliance of the whole subsystem. The conformity of a subsystem can only be stated when all the elements are compliant with the TSI.’; (44) section 7.6 is replaced by the following: ‘7.6. Route compatibility checks before the use of authorised vehicles The procedure to be applied and the parameters of the infrastructure subsystem to be used by the railway undertaking, for the purpose of route compatibility check are described in point 4.2.2.5 and appendix D1 of the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/773 ( *3 ) . ( *3 ) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/773 of 16 May 2019 on the technical specification for interoperability relating to the operation and traffic management subsystem of the rail system within the European Union and repealing Decision 2012/757/EU ( OJ L 139 I, 27.5.2019, p. 5 ).’;" (45) in section 7.7, after point (b) and above section 7.7.1, the following paragraph is added: ‘All specific cases and their relevant dates shall be re-examined in the course of future revisions of the TSI with a view to limiting their technical and geographical scope based on an assessment of their impact on safety, interoperability, cross border services, TEN-T corridors, and the practical and economic impacts of retaining or eliminating them. Special account shall be given to availability of EU funding. Specific cases shall be limited to the route or network where they are strictly necessary and taken account of through route compatibility procedures.’; (46) in section 7.7.2.1 the second paragraph is replaced by the following: ‘For platform heights of 550 mm and 760 mm, the conventional value b q0 of platform offset shall be calculated according to the following formulas:’; (47) in section 7.7.8.1 the title ‘ Platform height (4.2.9.3) ’ is replaced by ‘ Platform height (4.2.9.2) ’; (48) point (2) of section 7.7.11.1 is deleted; (49) section 7.7.13.5 is replaced by the following: ‘7.7.13.5. Platform height (4.2.9.2) P cases For the nominal track gauge of 1 668 mm, for upgraded or renewed platforms the nominal platform height of 685 mm (general use) or 900 mm (urban and suburban traffic) above the running surface for radii of more than 300 m or 350 m respectively shall be allowed.’; (50) Table 36 in Appendix A is replaced by the following: ‘ Table 36 Assessment of interoperability constituents for the EC declaration of conformity Characteristics to be assessed Assessment in the following phase Design and development phase Production phase Manufacturing process + product test Design review Review of manufacturing process Type test Product quality (series) 5.3.1 The rail 5.3.1.1 Railhead profile X n.a. X X 5.3.1.2 Rail steel X X X X 5.3.2 The rail fastening systems n.a. n.a. X X 5.3.3 Track sleepers X X n.a. X’ (51) in Table 37 in Appendix B, the row concerning ‘Longitudinal track resistance’ is replaced by the following: Characteristics to be assessed Design review Assembly before putting into service Particular assessment procedures ‘Longitudinal track resistance (4.2.6.2) X n.a 6.2.5 6.2.4.15’ (52) point (c) in Appendix C2 is replaced by the following: ‘(c) Bearer’; (53) Appendix E is amended as follows: (a) the second paragraph is replaced by the following: ‘EN line category is a function of axle load and geometrical aspects relating to the spacing of axles. EN line categories are set out in Annex A of EN 15528:2015.’; (b) Table 38 is replaced by the following: ‘ Table 38 EN Line Category — Associated Speed ( 1 ) ( 6 ) [km/h] — Passenger traffic Traffic code Passenger Carriages (including Coaches, Vans and Car Carriers) and Light Freight Wagons ( 2 ) ( 3 ) Locomotives and Power Heads ( 2 ) ( 4 ) Electric or Diesel Multiple Units, Power Units and Railcars ( 2 )( 3 ) P1 n.a. ( 12 ) n.a. ( 12 ) Open Point P2 n.a. ( 12 ) n.a. ( 12 ) Open Point P3a (> 160 km/h) A – 200 B1 – 160 D2 – 200 ( 11 ) Open point P3b (≤ 160 km/h) B1 – 160 D2 – 160 C2 ( 18 ) – 160 D2 ( 9 ) – 120 P4a (> 160 km/h) A – 200 B1 – 160 D2 – 200 ( 11 ) Open point P4b (≤ 160 km/h) A – 160 B1 – 140 D2 – 160 B1 ( 7 ) – 160 C2 ( 8 ) – 140 D2 ( 9 ) – 120 P5 B1 – 120 C2 – 120 ( 5 ) B1 ( 7 ) – 120 P6 a12 P1520 Open point P1600 Open point’ (c) note ( 1 ) is replaced by the following: ‘( 1 ) The indicated speed value in the table represents the maximum requirement for the line and may be lower in accordance with the requirements in point 4.2.1(12). When checking individual structures on the line, it is acceptable to take account of the type of vehicle and local allowed speed.’; (d) note ( 2 ) is replaced by the following: ‘( 2 ) Passenger Carriages (including Coaches, Vans, Car Carriers), Other Vehicles, Locomotives, Power Heads, Diesel and Electric Multiple Units, Power Units and Railcars are defined in the LOC & PAS TSI. Light Freight Wagons are defined as vans except that they are allowed to be conveyed in formations which are not intended to convey passengers.’; (e) note ( 10 ) is deleted; (f) the following note ( 12 ) is added: ‘( 12 ) Taking into account the state of art of operation there is no need to define harmonized requirements to deliver an adequate level of interoperability for this type of vehicles for P1 and P2 traffic codes.’; (54) Appendix F is amended as follows: (a) Table 40 is replaced by the following: ‘ Table 40 Route Availability number —Associated Speed ( 1 ) ( 5 ) [miles per hour] — Passenger traffic Traffic code Passenger Carriages (including Coaches, Vans and Car Carriers) and Light Freight Wagons ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 6 ) Locomotives and Power Heads ( 2 ) ( 4 ) Electric or Diesel Multiple Units, Power Units and Railcars ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 6 ) P1 n.a. ( 11 ) n.a. ( 11 ) Open Point P2 n.a. ( 11 ) n.a. ( 11 ) Open Point P3a (> 160 km/h) RA1 – 125 RA2 – 90 RA7 – 125 ( 7 ) RA8 – 110 ( 7 ) RA8 – 100 ( 8 ) RA5 – 125 ( 9 ) Open point P3b (≤ 160 km/h) RA1 – 100 RA2 – 90 RA8 – 100 ( 8 ) RA5 – 100 ( 9 ) RA3 – 100 P4a (> 160 km/h) RA1 – 125 RA2 – 90 RA7 – 125 ( 7 ) RA7 – 100 ( 8 ) RA4 – 125 ( 9 ) Open point P4b (≤ 160 km/h) RA1 – 100 RA2 – 90 RA7 – 100 ( 8 ) RA4 – 100 ( 9 ) RA3 – 100 P5 RA1 – 75 RA5 – 75 ( 8 ) ( 10 ) RA4 – 75 ( 9 ) ( 10 ) RA3 – 75 P6 RA1 P1600 Open point’ (b) note ( 1 ) is replaced by the following: ‘( 1 ) The indicated speed value in the table represents the maximum requirement for the line and may be lower in accordance with the requirements in point 4.2.1(12). When checking individual structures on the line, it is acceptable to take account of the type of vehicle and local allowed speed.’; (c) note ( 2 ) is replaced by the following; ‘( 2 ) Passenger Carriages (including Coaches, Vans, Car Carriers), Other Vehicles, Locomotives, Power Heads, Diesel and Electric Multiple Units, Power Units and Railcars are defined in the LOC & PAS TSI. Light Freight Wagons are defined as vans except that they are allowed to be conveyed in formations which are not intended to convey passengers.’; (d) the following note ( 11 ) shall be added: ‘( 11 ) Taking into account the state of art of operation there is no need to define harmonized requirements to deliver an adequate level of interoperability for this type of vehicles for P1 and P2 traffic codes.’; (55) the fourth paragraph in Appendix K, immediately above Table 45, is deleted; (56) Appendix L is deleted; (57) the second paragraph of point P3 in Appendix P is modified by the following (normal font): ‘The vertical curve radius Rv is limited to 500 m. Heights not exceeding 80 mm shall be considered as zero within a radius Rv between 500 m and 625 m.’; (58) Table 47 in Appendix Q is replaced by the following: ‘ Table 47 Notified national technical rules for UK-GB Specific Cases Specific Case TSI Point Requirement NTR Ref NTR Title 7.7.17.1 4.2.1: Table 2 & Table 3 Categories of line: Gauge GI/RT7073 Requirements for the Position of Infrastructure and for Defining and Maintaining Clearances GE/RT8073 Requirements for the Application of Standard Vehicle Gauges GI/RT7020 GB Requirements for Platform Height, Platform Offset and Platform Width 7.7.17.2 & 7.7.17.9 4.2.3.1 & 6.2.4.1 Structure gauge GI/RT7073 Requirements for the Position of Infrastructure and for Defining and Maintaining Clearances GE/RT8073 Requirements for the Application of Standard Vehicle Gauges GI/RT7020 GB Requirements for Platform Height, Platform Offset and Platform Width 7.7.17.3 & 7.7.17.10 4.2.3.2: Table 4 & 6.2.4.2 Distance between track centres GI/RT7073 Requirements for the Position of Infrastructure and for Defining and Maintaining Clearances 7.7.17.4 4.2.5.3 & Appendix J Maximum unguided length of fixed obtuse crossings GC/RT5021 Track System Requirements GM/RT2466 Railway Wheelsets 7.7. 17.6 4.2.9.2 Platform height GI/RT7020 GB Requirements for Platform Height, Platform Offset and Platform Width 7.7. 17.7 & 7.7. 17.11 4.2.9.3 & 6.2.4.11 Platform offset GI/RT7020 GB Requirements for Platform Height, Platform Offset and Platform Width GI/RT7073 Requirements for the Position of Infrastructure and for Defining and Maintaining Clearances’ (59) Appendix R is replaced by the following: ‘Appendix R List of open points (1) Immediate action limits for isolated defects in alignment for speeds of more than 300 km/h (4.2.8.1). (2) Immediate action limits for isolated defects in longitudinal level for speeds of more than 300 km/h (4.2.8.2). (3) The minimum allowed value of distance between track centres for the uniform structure gauge IRL3 is an open point (7.7.18.2). (4) EN Line Category — Associated Speed [km/h] for Traffic codes P1 (multiple units), P2 (multiple units), P3a (multiple units), P4a (multiple units), P1520 (all vehicles), P1600 (all vehicles), F1520 (all vehicles) and F1600 (all vehicles) in Appendix E, Tables 38 and 39. (5) Route Availability Number — Associated Speed [miles/h] for Traffic codes P1 (multiple units), P2 (multiple units), P3a (multiple units), P4a (multiple units), P1600 (all vehicles) and F1600 (all vehicles) in Appendix F, Tables 40 and 41. (6) Rules and drawings related to gauges IRL1, IRL2 and IRL3 are an open point (Appendix O). (7) The requirements for mitigating the risk for ballast pick up for speed greater than 250 km/h. ; (60) Table 48 in Appendix S is replaced by the following: ‘ Table 48 Terms Defined term TSI point Definition Actual point (RP)/ Praktischer Herzpunkt/ Pointe de coeur 4.2.8.6 Physical end of a crossing vee. See Figure 2, which shows the relationship between the actual point (RP) and the intersection point (IP). Alert limit/ Auslösewert/ Limite d'alerte 4.5.2 Refers to the value which, if exceeded, requires that the track geometry condition is analysed and considered in the regularly planned maintenance operations. Axle load/ Achsfahrmasse/ Charge à l'essieu 4.2.1, 4.2.6.1 Sum of the static vertical wheel forces exerted on the track through a wheelset or a pair of independent wheels divided by acceleration of gravity. Braking systems independent of wheel-rail adhesion conditions 4.2.6.2.2 “Braking systems independent of wheel – rail adhesion conditions” refers to all brake systems of the rolling stock capable to develop a brake force applied to the rails independently of the wheel – rail adhesion conditions (e.g. magnetic braking systems and eddy current braking systems) Cant/ Überhöhung/ Dévers de la voie 4.2.4.2 4.2.8.5 Difference in height, relative to the horizontal, of the two rails of one track at a particular location, measured at the centrelines of the heads of the rails. Cant deficiency/Überhöhungsfehlbetrag/Insuffisance de devers 4.2.4.3 Difference between the applied cant and a higher equilibrium cant. Common crossing/ Starres Herzstück/ Coeur de croisement 4.2.8.6 Arrangement ensuring intersection of two opposite running edges of turnouts or diamond crossings and having one crossing vee and two wing rails. Crosswind/ Seitenwind/ Vents traversiers 4.2.10.2 Strong wind blowing laterally to a line which may adversely affect the safety of trains running. Design value/ Planungswert/ Valeur de conception 4.2.3.4, 4.2.4.2, 4.2.4.5, 4.2.5.1, 4.2.5.3 Theoretical value without manufacturing, construction or maintenance tolerances. Design track gauge/ Konstruktionsspurweite/ Ecartement de conception de la voie 5.3.3 A single value which is obtained when all the components of the track conform precisely to their design dimensions or their median design dimension when there is a range. Distance between track centres/ Gleisabstand/ Entraxe de voies 4.2.3.2 The distance between points of the centre lines of the two tracks under consideration, measured parallel to the running surface of the reference track namely the less canted track. Dynamic lateral force/Dynamische Querkraft/ Effort dynamique transversal 4.2.6.3 The sum of dynamic forces exerted by a wheelset on the track in lateral direction. Earthworks/ Erdbauwerke/ Ouvrages en terre 4.2.7.2, 4.2.7.4 Soil structures and soil-retaining structures that are subject to railway traffic loading. EN Line Category/ EN Streckenklasse/ EN Catégorie de ligne 4.2.7.4, Appendix E The result of the classification process set out in EN 15528:2015 Annex A and referred to in that standard as “Line Category”. It represents the ability of the infrastructure to withstand the vertical loads imposed by vehicles on the line or section of line for regular (“normal”) service. Equivalent conicity/ Äquivalente Konizität/ Conicité équivalente 4.2.4.5, 4.2.11.2 The tangent of the cone angle of a wheelset with coned wheels whose lateral movement has the same kinematic wavelength as the given wheelset on straight track and large-radius curves. Fixed nose protection/ Leitweite/ Cote de protection de pointe 4.2.5.3, Appendix J Dimension between the crossing nose and check rail (see dimension No 2 on Figure 10 below). Flangeway depth/ Rillentiefe/ Profondeur d'ornière 4.2.8.6 Dimension between the running surface and the bottom of flangeway (see dimension No 6 on Figure 10 below). Flangeway width/ Rillenweite/ Largeur d'ornière 4.2.8.6 Dimension between a running rail and an adjacent check or wing rail (see dimension No 5 on Figure 10 below). Free wheel passage at check rail/wing rail entry/ Freier Raddurchlauf im Radlenker-Einlauf/Flügelschienen-Einlauf/Côte d'équilibrage du contre-rail 4.2.8.6 Dimension between the working face of the crossing check rail or wing rail and the gauge face of the running rail opposite across the gauge measured at entry to check rail or wing rail respectively. (see dimensions No 4 on Figure 10 below). The entry to the check rail or wing rail is the point at which the wheel is allowed to contact the check rail or wing rail. Free wheel passage at crossing nose/ Freier Raddurchlauf im Bereich der Herzspitze/ Cote de libre passage dans le croisement 4.2.8.6 Dimension between the working face of the crossing wing rail and check rail opposite across the gauge (see dimension No 3 on Figure 10 below). Free wheel passage in switches/Freier Raddurchlauf im Bereich der Zungen-vorrichtung/Côte de libre passage de l'aiguillage 4.2.8.6. Dimension from the gauge face of one switch rail to the back edge of the opposite switch rail (see dimension No 1 on Figure 10 below). Gauge/ Begrenzungslinie/ Gabarit 4.2.1, 4.2.3.1 Set of rules including a reference contour and its associated calculation rules allowing definition of the outer dimensions of the vehicle and the space to be cleared by the infrastructure. HBW/HBW/HBW 5.3.1.2 The non SI unit for steel hardness defined in EN ISO 6506-1:2005 Metallic materials – Brinell hardness test. Test method. Height of check rail/ Radlenkerüberhöhung/ Surélévation du contre rail 4.2.8.6, Appendix J Height of the check rail above the running surface (see dimension 7 on Figure 14 below). Immediate Action Limit/Soforteingriffsschwelle/ Limite d'intervention immédiate 4.2.8, 4.5 The value which, if exceeded, requires taking measures to reduce the risk of derailment to an acceptable level. Infrastructure Manager/ Betreiber der Infrastruktur/ Gestionnaire de l'Infrastructure 4.2.5.1, 4.2.8.3, 4.2.8.6, 4.2.11.2 4.4, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.7, 6.2.2.1, 6.2.4, 6.4 As defined in Article 2h) of Directive 2001/14/EC of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification ( OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 29 ). In service value/ Wert im Betriebszustand/ Valeur en exploitation 4.2.8.5, 4.2.11.2 Value measured at any time after the infrastructure has been placed into service. Intersection point (IP)/ Theoretischer Herzpunkt/ Point d'intersection théorique 4.2.8.6 Theoretical intersection point of the running edges at the centre of the crossing (see figure 2). Intervention Limit/Eingriffsschwelle/ Valeur d'intervention 4.5.2 The value, which, if exceeded, requires corrective maintenance in order that the immediate action limit shall not be reached before the next inspection; Isolated defect/ Einzelfehler/ Défaut isolé 4.2.8 A discrete track geometry fault. Line speed/ Streckengeschwindigkeit/ Vitesse de la ligne 4.2.1 Maximum speed for which a line has been designed. Maintenance file/ Instandhaltungsdossier/ Dossier de maintenance 4.5.1 Elements of the technical file relating to conditions and limits of use and instructions for maintenance. Maintenance plan/ Instandhaltungsplan/ Plan de maintenance 4.5.2 A series of documents setting out the infrastructure maintenance procedures adopted by an Infrastructure Manager. Multi-rail track/ Mehrschienengleis/ Voie à multi écartement 4.2.2.2 Track with more than two rails, where at least two pairs of respective rails are designed to be operated as separate single tracks, with or without different track gauges. Nominal track gauge/Nennspurweite/ Ecartement nominal de la voie 4.2.4.1 A single value which identifies the track gauge but may differ from the design track gauge. Normal service/ Regelbetrieb/ Service régulier 4.2.2.2 4.2.9 The railway operating to a planned timetable service. Passive provision/ Vorsorge für künftige Erweiterungen/Réservation pour extension future 4.2.9 Provision for the future construction of a physical extension to a structure (for example: increased platform length). Performance Parameter/ Leistungskennwert/ Paramètre de performance 4.2.1 Parameter describing a TSI Category of Line used as the basis for the design of infrastructure subsystem elements and as the indication of the performance level of a line. Plain line/ Freie Strecke/ Voie courante 4.2.4.5 4.2.4.6 4.2.4.7 Section of track without switches and crossings. Point retraction/ Spitzenbeihobelung/ Dénivelation de la pointe de cœur 4.2.8.6 The reference line in a fixed common crossing can deviate from the theoretical reference line. From a certain distance to the crossing point, the reference line of the vee can, depending on the design, be retracted from this theoretical line away from the wheel flange in order to avoid contact between both elements. This situation is described in Figure 2. Rail inclination/Schienenneigung/ Inclinaison du rail 4.2.4.5 4.2.4.7 An angle defining the inclination of the head of a rail when installed in the track relative to the plane of the rails (running surface), equal to the angle between the axis of symmetry of the rail (or of an equivalent symmetrical rail having the same rail head profile) and the perpendicular to the plane of the rails. Rail pad/ Schienenzwischenlage/ Semelle sous rail 5.3.2 A resilient layer fitted between a rail and the supporting sleeper or baseplate. Reverse curve/ Gegenbogen/ Courbes et contre-courbes 4.2.3.4 Two abutting curves of opposite flexure or hand Structure gauge/ Lichtraum/ Gabarit des obstacles 4.2.3.1 Defines the space in relation to the reference track that shall be cleared of all objects or structures and of the traffic on the adjacent tracks, in order to allow safe operation on the reference track. It is defined on the basis of the reference contour by application of the associated rules. Swing nose 4.2.5.2 Within the domain of “common crossing with movable point”, the term “swing nose” identifies the part of the crossing which forms the vee and that it is moved to form a continuous running edge for either the main or the branch line. Switch/ Zungenvorrichtung/ Aiguillage 4.2.8.6 A unit of track comprising two fixed rails (stock rails) and two movable rails (switch rails) used to direct vehicles from one track to another track. Switches and crossings/ Weichen und Kreuzungen/ Appareil de voie 4.2.4.5, 4.2.4.7, 4.2.5, 4.2.6, 4.2.8.6, 5.2, 6.2.4.4, 6.2.4.8, 6.2.5.2, 7.3.3, Appendix C and D, Track constructed from sets of switches and individual crossings and the rails connecting them. Through route/ Stammgleis/ Voie directe Appendix D In the context of switches and crossings a route which perpetuate the general alignment of the track. Track design 4.2.6, 6.2.5, Appendix C and D The track design consists of cross-section defining basic dimensions and track components (for example rail, rail fastenings, sleepers, ballast) used together with operating conditions with an impact on forces related to 4.2.6, such as axle load, speed and radius of horizontal curvature. Track gauge/ Spurweite/ Ecartement de la voie 4.2.4.1, 4.2.4.5, 4.2.8.4, 5.3.3, 6.1.5.2, 6.2.4.3, Appendix H The smallest distance between lines perpendicular to the running surface intersecting each rail head profile in a range from 0 to 14 mm below the running surface. Track twist/ Gleisverwindung/ Gauche 4.2.7.1.6 4.2.8.3, 6.2.4.9, Track twist is defined as the algebraic difference between two cross levels taken at a defined distance apart, usually expressed as a gradient between the two points at which the cross level is measured. Train length/ Zuglänge/ Longueur du train 4.2.1 The length of a train, which can run on a certain line in normal operation. Unguided length of an obtuse crossing/ Führungslose Stelle/ Lacune dans la traversée 4.2.5.3, Appendix J Portion of obtuse crossing where there is no guidance of the wheel described as “unguided distance” in EN 13232-3:2003. Usable length of a platform/Bahnsteignutzlänge/ Longueur utile de quai 4.2.1, 4.2.9.1 The maximum continuous length of that part of platform in front of which a train is intended to remain stationary in normal operating conditions for passengers to board and alight from the train, making appropriate allowance for stopping tolerances. Normal operating conditions means that railway is operating in a non-degraded mode (e.g. rail adhesion is normal, signals are working, everything is working as planned).’ (61) index number 4 of Table 49 in Appendix T is replaced by the following: ‘4 EN 13848-1 Track geometry quality – Part 1: Characterisation of track geometry (with Amendment A1:2008) 2003 A1:2008 The immediate action limit for track twist (4.2.8.3)’ (62) index number 9 of Table 49 in Appendix T is replaced by the following: ‘9 EN 15528 Railway applications – Line categories for managing the interface between load limits of vehicles and infrastructure 2015 Capability requirements for structures according to traffic code (Appendix E)’ ( *1 ) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/777 of 16 May 2019 on the common specifications for the register of railway infrastructure and repealing Implementing Decision 2014/880/EU ( OJ L 139 I, 27.5.2019, p. 312 ).’; ( *2 ) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/250 of 12 February 2019 on the templates for “EC” declarations and certificates for railway interoperability constituents and subsystems, on the model of declaration of conformity to an authorised railway vehicle type and on the “EC” verification procedures for subsystems in accordance with Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 201/2011 ( OJ L 42, 13.2.2019, p. 9 ).’; ( *3 ) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/773 of 16 May 2019 on the technical specification for interoperability relating to the operation and traffic management subsystem of the rail system within the European Union and repealing Decision 2012/757/EU ( OJ L 139 I, 27.5.2019, p. 5 ).’;’