ANNEX VSupplementary provisions
ANNEX V The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 1303/2014 is amended as follows: (1) in Sections 1.1, 3, 4.1, 4.4 and 6.2.5 the references to ‘Directive 2008/57/EC’ are replaced by references to ‘Directive (EU) 2016/797’; (2) in section 1.1.1(a), ‘European Union rail network’ is replaced by ‘network of the Union rail system’; (3) in section 1.1.3.1 ‘European Union rail’ is replaced by ‘network of the Union rail’; (4) section 1.1.4 is modified as follows: ‘1.1.4 Risk scope 1.1.4.1. Risks covered by this TSI (a) This TSI covers only specific risks to the safety of passengers and on-board staff in tunnels for the subsystems above. (b) Where a risk analysis comes to the conclusion that other tunnel incidents might be of relevance, specific measures to deal with these scenarios shall be defined. 1.1.4.2. Risks not covered by this TSI (a) Risks not covered by this TSI are as follows: (1) Health and safety of staff involved in maintenance of the fixed installations in tunnels. (2) Financial loss due to damage to structures and trains, and consequently the losses resulting from non-availability of the tunnel for repairs. (3) Trespass into the tunnel through the tunnel portals. (4) Terrorism, as a deliberate and premeditated act, which is designed to cause wanton destruction, injury and loss of life. (5) Risks for people in the neighbourhood of a tunnel where collapse of the structure could have catastrophic consequences.’; (5) section 1.2 is replaced as follows: ‘1.2 Geographical scope The geographical scope of this TSI is the network of the Union rail system as described in Annex I of Directive (EU) 2016/797 with the exclusion of the cases referred to in Articles 1(3) and 1(4) of Directive (EU) 2016/797’; (6) ‘fire fighting point(s)’ is replaced by ‘evacuation and rescue point(s)’ in sections 1.1.1(b), 2.2.1(b), 2.4(c), 4.2.1.7, 4.2.3, 4.4.1(c), 4.4.2(a), 4.4.6; (7) in point (b) of Section 2.2.3, the text ‘panic and to’ is deleted; (8) in point (c) (1) of Section 2.3, the text ‘inside the tunnel’ is deleted; (9) point (f) of Section 2.3 is replaced as follows: ‘(f) If the expectations of the emergency response services expressed in emergency plans go beyond the assumptions described above, the need for additional measures or tunnel equipment can be considered.’; (10) in Section 2.4, a definition (b1) ‘Final place of safety’ is added as follows: ‘(b1) Final place of safety: the final place of safety is the place where passengers and staff will no longer be impacted by the effects of the initial incident (e.g. smoke opacity and toxicity, temperature). It is the termination point of the evacuation.’; (11) point 2.4(c) is replaced as follows: ‘(c) Evacuation and rescue point: an evacuation and rescue point is a defined location, inside or outside the tunnel, where fire fighting equipment can be used by the emergency response services and where passengers and staff can evacuate from a train.’; (12) a definition (g) ‘CSM on risk assessment’ is added as follows: ‘(g) CSM on risk assessment: this term is used to designate the Annex I of the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 402/2013 of 30 April 2013 on the common safety method for risk evaluation and assessment and repealing Regulation (EC) No 352/2009 ( OJ L 121, 3.5.2013, p. 8 ).’; (13) section 3 is replaced as follows: ‘3. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS (a) The following table indicates basic parameters of this TSI and their correspondence to the essential requirements as set out and numbered in Annex III to Directive (EU) 2016/797. (b) For meeting the essential requirements, the corresponding parameters of sections 4.2.1, 4.2.2 and 4.2.3 shall apply. 3.1 Infrastructure and energy subsystems (a) In order to meet the essential requirement “Safety” applying to the Infrastructure and Energy subsystems, the CSM on risk assessment may be applied as an alternative to the corresponding parameters of sections 4.2.1 and 4.2.2. (b) Accordingly, for the risks identified in point 1.1.4 and the scenarios listed in point 2.2, the risk can be assessed by: (1) a comparison with a reference system; (2) an explicit risk estimation and evaluation. (c) For meeting the essential requirements other than “Safety”, the corresponding parameters of sections 4.2.1 and 4.2.2 shall apply. Element of the infrastructure sub-system Ref. Clause Safety Reliability Availability Health Environmental protection Technical compatibility Accessibility Prevent unauthorised access to emergency exits and technical rooms 4.2.1.1. 2.1.1 Fire resistance of tunnel structures 4.2.1.2. 1.1.4 2.1.1 Fire reaction of building material 4.2.1.3. 1.1.4 2.1.1 1.3.2 1.4.2 Fire detection 4.2.1.4. 1.1.4 2.1.1 Evacuation facilities 4.2.1.5. 1.1.5 2.1.1 Escape walkways 4.2.1.6. 2.1.1 Evacuation and rescue points 4.2.1.7 except (b) 2.1.1 Evacuation and rescue points 4.2.1.7 (b) 1.5 Emergency communication 4.2.1.8. 2.1.1 Electricity supply for emergency response services 4.2.1.9 2.1.1 Reliability of electrical systems 4.2.1.10 2.1.1 Sectioning of contact line 4.2.2.1. 2.2.1 Earthing of contact line 4.2.2.2. 2.2.1 3.2 Rolling stock subsystem (a) For meeting the essential requirements, the corresponding parameters of section 4.2.3 shall apply. Element of the rolling stock sub-system Ref. Clause Safety Reliability Availability Health Environmental protection Technical compatibility Accessibility Measures to prevent fire 4.2.3.1 1.1.4 2.4.1 1.3.2 1.4.2 Measures to detect and control fire 4.2.3.2 1.1.4 2.4.1 Requirements related to emergencies 4.2.3.3 2.4.1 2.4.2 1.5 2.4.3 Requirements related to evacuation 4.2.3.4 2.4.1’ (14) in section 4.1, ‘European Union rail system’ is replaced by ‘Union rail system’; (15) section 4.2.1.2(b) is deleted; (16) section 4.2.1.3 is replaced as follows: ‘4.2.1.3 Fire reaction of building material This specification applies to all tunnels. (a) This specification applies to construction products and building elements inside tunnels. These products shall fulfil the requirements of Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/364 ( *1 ) : (1) Tunnel building material shall fulfil the requirements of classification A2. (2) Non-structural panels and other equipment shall fulfil the requirements of classification B. (3) Exposed cables shall have the characteristics of low flammability, low fire spread, low toxicity and low smoke density. These requirements are fulfilled when the cables fulfil at least the requirements of classification B2ca, s1a, a1. If the classification is lower than B2ca, s1a, a1, the class of cables may be determined by the infrastructure manager after a risk assessment, taking into account the characteristics of the tunnel and the intended operational regime. For the avoidance of doubt, different classifications of cable may be used for different installations within the same tunnel provided that the requirements of this point are met. (b) Materials that would not contribute significantly to a fire load shall be listed. They are allowed to not comply with the above. ( *1 ) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/364 of 1 July 2015 on the classification of the reaction to fire performance of construction products pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( OJ L 68, 15.3.2016, p. 4 ).’;" (17) section 4.2.1.4 is replaced as follows: ‘4.2.1.4. Fire detection in technical rooms This specification applies to all tunnels of more than 1 km in length. (a) Fire in technical rooms shall be detected in order to alert the infrastructure manager.’; (18) section 4.2.1.5.2(b3) is deleted; (19) in section 4.2.1.5.4, the terms ‘on escape routes’ and ‘as low as possible,’ are deleted and point (c) is replaced as follows: ‘(c) Autonomy and reliability: an alternative electricity supply shall be available for an appropriate period of time after failure of the main supply. The time required shall be consistent with the evacuation scenarios and reported in the Emergency Plan.’; (20) in section 4.2.1.5.5, point (f), the term ‘cross-passage’ is replaced by ‘cross-passages’; (21) in section 4.2.1.6 point (a), the term ‘top’ is replaced by ‘bottom’; (22) section 4.2.1.7 is modified as follows: (a) in point (a)(1) the terms ‘length of the train’ are replaced by the terms ‘length of the passenger train’; (b) in point (a)(2) the terms ‘safe space’ are replaced by ‘open air area’ and the terms ‘along a safe space’ are deleted; (23) table in 4.2.1.7 is replaced as follows: ‘Rolling stock category according to paragraph 4.2.3 Maximum distance from the portals to an evacuation and rescue point and between evacuation and rescue points Category A 5 km Category B 20 km’ (24) in point 4 of point (c) of section 4.2.1.7 is replaced as follows: ‘(4) It shall be possible to switch off and earth the contact line, either locally or remotely’; (25) a new section 4.2.1.9 is added with the following text: ‘4.2.1.9 Electricity supply for emergency response services This specification applies to all tunnels of more than 1 km length. The electricity supply system in the tunnel shall be suitable for the emergency response services equipment in accordance with the emergency plan for the tunnel. Some national emergency response services groups may be self-sufficient in relation to electricity supply. In this case, the option of not providing electricity supply facilities for the use of such groups may be appropriate. Such a decision, however, must be described in the emergency plan.’; (26) a new section 4.2.1.10 is added with the following text: ‘4.2.1.10 Reliability of electrical systems This specification applies to all tunnels of more than 1 km length. (a) Electrical systems identified by the Infrastructure Manager as vital to the safety of passengers in the tunnel shall be kept in use as long as necessary according to the evacuation scenarios considered in the emergency plan. (b) Autonomy and reliability: an alternative electricity supply shall be available for an appropriate period of time after failure of the main supply. The time required shall be consistent with the evacuation scenarios considered and included in the emergency plan.’; (27) a new section 4.2.1.11 is added with the following text: ‘4.2.1.11. Communication and lighting at switching locations This specification applies to all tunnels of more than 1 km in length. (a) When the contact line is divided into sections that can be locally switched, a means of communication and lighting shall be provided at the switching location.’; (28) section 4.2.2.1 is replaced as follows: ‘4.2.2.1. Sectioning of contact line This specification applies to all tunnels of more than 1 km length. (a) The traction power supply system in tunnels may be divided into sections. (b) In such case, it shall be possible to switch off each section of the contact line, either locally or remotely.’; (29) in section 4.2.2.2, the term ‘Overhead line or conductor rail earthing’ is replaced by ‘Earthing of contact line’. The point c and the term ‘operations’ in point b are deleted; (30) section 4.2.2.3 is deleted; (31) section 4.2.2.4 is deleted; (32) section 4.2.2.5. is deleted; (33) in the table in section 4.3.1 the reference to clause ‘4.2.2.4(a)’ is replaced by a reference to clause ‘4.2.1.3’; (34) in the table in section 4.3.2 the terms ‘specific elements for train crew and auxiliary staff’ and ‘4.6.3.2.3’ are deleted; (35) in section 4.4, the terms ‘Article 18(3)’ are replaced by ‘Article 15(4)’ and ‘Annex VI’ is replaced by ‘Annex IV’; (36) section 4.4.2 is replaced as follows: ‘4.4.2. Tunnel emergency plan These rules apply to tunnels of more than 1 km in length (a) An emergency plan shall be developed under the direction of the Infrastructure Manager(s), in cooperation with the emergency response services and the relevant authorities for each tunnel. Station managers shall be equally involved if one or more stations are used as a safe area or an evacuation and rescue point. In case the emergency plan concerns an existing tunnel, Railway Undertakings already operating in the tunnel must be consulted. In case the emergency plan concerns a new tunnel, Railway Undertakings planning to operate in the tunnel may be consulted. (b) The emergency plan shall be consistent with the self-rescue, evacuation, fire-fighting and rescue facilities available. (c) Detailed tunnel-specific incident scenarios adapted to the local tunnel conditions shall be developed for the emergency plan. (d) Once developed, the emergency plan shall be communicated to Railway Undertakings intending to use the tunnel.’; (37) section 4.4.4. is modified as follows: ‘4.4.4. Switching off and Earthing procedures These rules apply to all tunnels. (a) In the case it is required to switch off the traction power supply system the infrastructure manager shall make sure that relevant sections of the contact line have been switched off, and inform the emergency response services before they enter the tunnel or a section of the tunnel. (b) It is the responsibility of the infrastructure manager to switch off the traction power supply. (c) Procedures and responsibilities for earthing of the contact line shall be defined between the Infrastructure Manager and the emergency response services, and reported in the emergency plan. Provision shall be made for switching off the section in which the incident has taken place.’; (38) in Section 4.4.6.(a) the text ‘in the Register of Infrastructure defined in clause 4.8.1 and’ is deleted; (39) in Section 4.4.6.(c) the text ‘panic and’ is deleted; (40) section 4.8 is deleted; (41) section 6.2.5(a) is modified as follows: (a) ‘Article 18(3)’ is replaced by ‘Article 15(4)’; (b) ‘a notified body’ is replaced by ‘the applicant’; (42) Section 6.2.6 is replaced as follows: ‘6.2.6. Assessment of conformity to the Safety requirements applying to the Infrastructure and Energy subsystems (a) This clause applies when a comparison with a reference system or an explicit risk estimation is used to meet the essential requirement “Safety” applying to the Infrastructure and Energy subsystems. (b) In such case, the applicant shall: (1) determine the risk acceptance principle, the methodology for the risk assessment, the safety requirements to be fulfilled by the system and the demonstration that they are fulfilled; (2) determine the risk acceptance levels with the relevant national authority/authorities; (3) designate the independent assessment body as defined in the CSM on risk assessment. This assessment body can be the notified body selected for the Infrastructure or Energy subsystem if recognised or accredited as per Section 7 of the CSM on risk assessment. (c) A safety assessment report shall be provided in compliance with the requirements defined in the CSM on risk assessment. (d) The EC certificate issued by the notified body shall explicitly mention the risk acceptance principle used for meeting the “Safety” requirement of this TSI. It shall also mention the methodology applied for the risk assessment and the risk acceptance levels.’; (43) section 6.2.7 is modified as follows: in section 6.2.7.1., the complete text is replaced by ‘not used’; section 6.2.7.2. (a)(2) is deleted; in section 6.2.7.3. (a), the term ‘4.2.1.3 (c)’ is replaced by ‘4.2.1.3 (b)’; section 6.2.7.4. (b) is deleted; section 6.2.7.5. is replaced by the following text: ‘6.2.7.5. Emergency lighting in upgraded/renewed tunnels In case of upgraded/renewed tunnels as required by clause 7.2.2.1, the assessment consists in the verification of the existence of the lighting. It is not necessary to apply detailed requirements.’; in section 6.2.7.6, the term ‘installations’ is replaced by ‘systems’ and the reference to clause ‘4.2.2.5’ is replaced by a reference to clause ‘4.2.1.10.’; (44) section 7(b) is modified as follows: the text ‘suitable for safe integration in accordance with Section 15(1) of Directive 2008/57/EC with all non-TSI compliant tunnels within the geographical scope of this TSI.’ is replaced by ‘technically compatible with all non-TSI compliant tunnels within the geographical scope of this TSI in accordance with Article 21(3) of Directive (EU) 2016/797.’; (45) section 7.1.1.(b) is modified as follows: ‘In the latter case Article 24 and 25 of Directive 2008/57/EC apply.’ is deleted; (46) Section 7.2.2 is replaced as follows: ‘7.2.2. Upgrade and renewal measures for tunnels In case of the upgrade or renewal of a tunnel, according to Article 15(7) and Annex IV of Directive (EU) 2016/797, the notified body issues certificates of verification for those parts of the subsystem composing the tunnel under the scope of the upgrade or renewal. 7.2.2.1. Upgrade or renewal of a tunnel (a) A tunnel is considered to be upgraded or renewed in the context of this TSI when any major modification or substitution work are carried out on a subsystem (or part of it) composing the tunnel. (b) Assemblies and components that are not included in the scope of a particular upgrade or renewal programme do not have to be made compliant at the time of such a programme. (c) When upgrading or renewal works are carried out, the following parameters apply if they are in the scope of work: 4.2.1.1. Prevent unauthorised access to emergency exits and technical rooms 4.2.1.3. Fire reaction of building material 4.2.1.4. Fire detection in technical rooms 4.2.1.5.4 Emergency lighting: where provided, it is not necessary to apply detailed requirements 4.2.1.5.5 Escape signage 4.2.1.8. Emergency communication. (d) The tunnel emergency plan shall be revised. 7.2.2.2. Extension of a tunnel (a) A tunnel is considered to be extended in the context of this TSI when its geometry is affected (e.g. extension in length, connection to another tunnel). (b) When a tunnel extension is carried out, then the following measures shall be implemented for assemblies and components included in the extension. For their application, the tunnel length to consider is the total tunnel length after extension: 4.2.1.1. Prevent unauthorised access to emergency exits and technical rooms 4.2.1.2. Fire resistance of tunnel structures 4.2.1.3. Fire reaction of building material 4.2.1.4. Fire detection in technical rooms 4.2.1.5.4 Emergency lighting 4.2.1.5.5 Escape signage 4.2.1.6. Escape walkways 4.2.1.8. Emergency communication 4.2.1.9. Electricity supply for emergency response services 4.2.1.10. Reliability of electrical systems 4.2.1.11 Communication and lighting at switching locations 4.2.2.1. Sectioning of contact line 4.2.2.2. Earthing of contact line. (c) The CSM on risk assessment shall be implemented as described in point 6.2.6 for defining the relevance of applying other measures of clause 4.2.1.5 and the measures of clause 4.2.1.7 to the complete tunnel resulting from the extension. (d) When applicable, the tunnel emergency plan shall be revised.’; (47) section 7.3.1 is replaced by the following: ‘7.3.1. General (1) The specific cases, as listed in the following clause, describe special provisions that are needed and authorised on particular networks of each Member State. (2) These specific cases are classified as: — “P” cases: “permanent” cases. — “T0”: “temporary” cases of indefinite duration, where the target system shall be reached by a date still to be determined. — “T1” cases: “temporary” cases, where the target system shall be reached by 31 December 2025. — “T2” cases: “temporary” cases, where the target system shall be reached by 31 December 2035. 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. (3) Any specific case applicable to rolling stock within the scope of this TSI in detailed in the LOC&PAS TSI. 7.3.2. Operational rules related to trains running in tunnels (clause 4.4.6) 7.3.2.1 Specific case Italy (“T0”) Additional prescriptions for rolling stock intended to be operated in non TSI compliant tunnels in Italy are detailed in the LOC&PAS TSI, clause 7.3.2.20. 7.3.2.2 Specific case Channel Tunnel (“P”) Additional prescriptions for passenger rolling stock intended to be operated in the Channel Tunnel are detailed in the LOC&PAS TSI, clause 7.3.2.21’; (48) The table in appendix B is replaced as follows: ‘Characteristics to be assessed Project phase Particular assessment procedures Design review Assembly before putting into service 1 2 3 4.2.1.1. Prevent unauthorised access to emergency exits and technical rooms X X 4.2.1.2. Fire resistance of tunnel structures X 6.2.7.2 4.2.1.3. Fire reaction of building material X 6.2.7.3 4.2.1.4. Fire detection in technical rooms X X 4.2.1.5. Evacuation facilities X X 6.2.7.4 6.2.7.5 4.2.1.6. Escape walkways X X 4.2.1.7 Evacuation and rescue points X X 4.2.1.8 Emergency communication X 4.2.1.9. Electricity supply for emergency response services X 4.2.1.10. Reliability of electrical systems X 6.2.7.6 4.2.2.1. Sectioning of contact line X X 4.2.2.2. Earthing of contact line X X’ ( *1 ) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/364 of 1 July 2015 on the classification of the reaction to fire performance of construction products pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( OJ L 68, 15.3.2016, p. 4 ).’;’