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2006/860/EC: Commission Decision of 7 November 2006 concerning a technical specification for interoperability relating to the control-command and signalling subsystem of the trans-European high speed rail system and modifying Annex A to Decision 2006/679/EC concerning the technical specification for interoperability relating to the control-command and signalling subsystem of the trans-European conventional rail system (notified under document number C(2006) 5211) (Text with EEA relevance)
2006/860/EC: Commission Decision of 7 November 2006 concerning a technical specification for interoperability relating to the control-command and signalling subsystem of the trans-European high speed rail system and modifying Annex A to Decision 2006/679/EC concerning the technical specification for interoperability relating to the control-command and signalling subsystem of the trans-European conventional rail system (notified under document number C(2006) 5211) (Text with EEA relevance)
2006/860/EC: Commission Decision of 7 November 2006 concerning a technical specification for interoperability relating to the control-command and signalling subsystem of the trans-European high speed rail system and modifying Annex A to Decision 2006/679/EC concerning the technical specification for interoperability relating to the control-command and signalling subsystem of the trans-European conventional rail system (notified under document number C(2006) 5211) (Text with EEA relevance)
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ENCOMMISSION DECISION
of 7 November 2006
concerning a technical specification for interoperability relating to the control-command and signalling subsystem of the trans-European high speed rail system and modifying Annex A to Decision 2006/679/EC concerning the technical specification for interoperability relating to the control-command and signalling subsystem of the trans-European conventional rail system
(notified under document number C(2006) 5211)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2006/860/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 96/48/EC of 23 July 1996 on the interoperability of the trans-European rail system (1), and in particular Article 6(1) thereof,
Having regard to Directive 2001/16/EC of 19 March 2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the interoperability of the conventional rail system (2), and in particular Article 6(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) |
In accordance with Article 2(c) and Annex II of Directive 96/48/EC, the trans-European high speed rail system is subdivided into structural or functional subsystems, including a control and command and signalling subsystem. |
(2) |
Commission Decision 2002/731/EC (3) laid down the first technical specification (‘TSI’) for interoperability relating to the control-command and signalling subsystem of the trans-European High Speed rail system; |
(3) |
Commission Decision 2004/447/EC updated the TSI attached in annex to the Commission Decision 2002/731/EC; |
(4) |
It is necessary to review that first TSI in light of technical progress and experience gained from its implementation. |
(5) |
In accordance with article 6(1) of Directive 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC, the AEIF, as joint representative body, had been given a mandate to review and revise that first TSI. |
(6) |
Commission Decision 2006/679/EC laid down the technical specification for interoperability relating to the control-command and signalling subsystem of the trans-European conventional rail system; |
(7) |
The annex A to the TSI attached to Commission Decision 2006/679/EC (4) contained erroneous references and should therefore be replaced by Annex A to the TSI attached to the present Decision; |
(8) |
Section 7.4.2.3 of the TSI attached to Commission Decision 2006/679/EC should be updated in order to take better account of the specific situation of 1520 mm track gauge locomotives and trains as reflected in section 7.5.2.3 of the TSI attached to the present Decision. |
(9) |
The draft revised TSI has been examined by the Committee set up by Directive 96/48/EC. |
(10) |
This TSI should apply to new or upgraded and renewed infrastructure, under certain conditions. |
(11) |
The first TSI concerning the ‘control-command and signalling’ sub-system came into force in 2002. Due to existing contractual commitments, new Control Command and Signalling sub-systems or interoperability constituents, or their renewal and upgrade should be subject to conformity assessment under the provisions of this first TSI. Further, the first TSI should remain applicable for the purposes of maintenance, maintenance related replacements for components of the subsystem and interoperability constituents authorised under the first TSI. Therefore, the effects of Decision 2002/731/EC should be maintained in force in relation to the maintenance of projects authorised in accordance with the TSI annexed to that Decision and to projects for a new line and for the renewal or upgrading of an existing line which are at an advanced stage of development or the subject of a contract in course of performance at the date of notification of the present Decision |
(12) |
In order to determine the difference in scope of applicability of the first TSI, from the new TSI which is in annex to the present Decision, Member States should notify, not later than six months after the date on which the present Decision becomes applicable, an exhaustive list of the sub-systems and interoperability constituents to which the first TSI is still applicable. |
(13) |
This TSI does not impose the use of specific technologies or technical solutions except where this is strictly necessary for the interoperability of the trans-European high speed rail system. |
(14) |
This TSI allows, for a limited period of time, for interoperability constituents to be incorporated into sub-systems without certification if certain conditions are met. |
(15) |
In its current version this TSI does not fully deal with all essential requirements. In accordance with Article 17 of Directive 96/48/EC technical aspects which are not covered are identified as ‘Open Points’ in Annex G of this TSI. In accordance with Article 16(3) of Directive 96/48/EC, Member States shall notify to the Commission and other Member States a list of their national technical rules relating to the ‘Open Points’ and the procedures to be used for their conformity assessment. |
(16) |
In relation to the specific cases described in Chapter 7 of this TSI, Member States shall notify to the Commission and other Member States the conformity assessment procedures to be used. |
(17) |
The TSI shall indicate the stages to be completed in order to make a gradual transition from the existing situation to the final situation in which compliance with the TSIs shall be the norm; |
(18) |
The latter necessitates the establishment by each Member State of a national implementation plan of the TSI; |
(19) |
The migration towards the Class A target system as defined in the TSI requires appropriate measures to be taken at national level in order to facilitate such a migration and particular relevance has to be given to external Specific Transmission Modules for the national legacy Class B command-and-control systems. |
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The provisions of this Decision are in conformity with the opinion of the Committee set up by Article 21 of Council Directive 96/48/EC, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
A Technical Specification for Interoperability (‘TSI’) relating to the ‘control-command and signalling’ subsystem of the trans-European high speed railway, is hereby adopted by the Commission. The TSI shall be as set out in the Annex to this Decision.
Article 2
This TSI shall be applicable to all new, upgraded or renewed rolling stock or lines of the trans-European high speed rail system as defined in Annex I to Directive 96/48/EC.
Article 3
1. With regard to the systems referred to in Annex B of the TSI and to those issues classified as ‘Open Points’ in Annex G of the TSI, the conditions to be complied with for the verification of interoperability within the meaning of Article 16(2) of Directive 96/48/EC shall be those applicable technical rules in use in the Member State which authorises the placing in service of the subsystems covered by this Decision.
2. Each Member State shall notify to the other Member States and to the Commission within six months of the notification of this Decision:
(a) |
the list of applicable technical rules mentioned in paragraph 1; |
(b) |
the conformity assessment and checking procedures to be applied with regard to the application of the applicable technical rules referred to in paragraph 1; |
(c) |
the bodies it appoints for carrying out those conformity-assessment and checking procedures. |
Article 4
With regard to those issues classified as ‘Specific Cases’ set out in Chapter 7 of the TSI the conformity assessment procedures shall be those applicable in Member States. Each Member State shall notify to the other Member States and the Commission within six months of the notification of this Decision:
(a) |
the conformity assessment and checking procedures to be applied with regard to the application of these rules; |
(b) |
the bodies it appoints for carrying out those conformity-assessment and checking procedures. |
Article 5
The TSI allows for a transition period during which the conformity assessment and certification of interoperability constituents may be carried out as part of the sub-system. During this time Member States shall notify to the Commission which interoperability constituents have been assessed in this manner in order for the market for interoperability constituents to be closely monitored and steps taken to facilitate it.
Article 6
Decision 2002/731/EC is hereby repealed. Its provisions shall however continue to apply in relation to the maintenance of projects authorised in accordance with the TSI annexed to that Decision and to projects for a new line and for the renewal or upgrading of an existing line which are at an advanced stage of development or the subject of a contract in course of performance at the date of notification of the present Decision.
Member States shall notify an exhaustive list of the sub-systems and interoperability constituents to which the provisions of Decision 2002/731/EC continue to apply to the Commission not later than six months after the date on which the present Decision becomes applicable.
Article 7
Member States shall establish a national implementation plan of the TSI in accordance with the criteria specified in Chapter 7 of the Annex.
They shall forward this implementation plan to the other Member States and the Commission not later than six months after the date on which this Decision becomes applicable.
On the basis of these national plans the Commission shall draft an EU Master Plan following the principles set out in Chapter 7 of the Annex.
Article 8
Member States shall ensure that the functionality of the legacy Class B systems referred to in Annex B of the TSI as well as their interfaces are kept as currently specified excluding those modifications that might be deemed necessary in order to mitigate safety-related flaws of these systems.
Member States shall make available such information regarding their legacy systems as is required for purposes of development and safety-certification of apparatus allowing interoperability of Class A equipment as defined in Annex A of the TSI with their legacy Class B facilities.
Article 9
Annex A to the TSI attached to Commission Decision 2006/679/EC of 28 March 2006 relating to the control-command and signalling subsystem of the trans-European conventional rail system, is replaced by annex A to the TSI attached to the present Decision. Section 7.4.2.3 of the TSI attached to Commission Decision 2006/679/EC of 28 March 2006, is replaced by section 7.5.2.3 of the TSI attached to the present Decision.
Article 10
This Decision shall become applicable on the date of its notification.
Article 11
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, komisjoni asepresident 7 November 2006.
For the Commission
Jacques BARROT
Vice-President
(1) OJ L 235, 17.9.1996, p. 6.
(2) OJ L 110, 20.4.2001, p. 1; Directive as amended by Directive 2004/50/EC (OJ L 164, 30.4.2004, p. 114).
(3) OJ L 245, 12.9.2002, p. 37, Decision as amended by Commission Decision 2004/447/EC, OJ L 193, 1.6.2004, p53.
ANNEX
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Technical scope
This TSI concerns the Control Command and Signalling subsystem and part of the maintenance subsystem of the trans-European high-speed rail system. They are included in the list of Annex II(1) to Directive 96/48/EC.
Further information about the Control-Command Subsystem is provided in Chapter 2 (Subsystem Definition and Scope).
1.2. Geographical scope
The geographical scope of this TSI is the trans European high-speed rail system as described in Annex I to Directive 96/48/EC.
1.3. Content of this TSI
In accordance with Article 5(3) of Directive 96/48/EC, this TSI:
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indicates its intended scope (part of the network or rolling stock referred to in Annex I to the Directive; subsystem or part of subsystem referred to in Annex II to the Directive) — Chapter 2 (Subsystem Definition and Scope); |
(b) |
lays down essential requirements for the Control-Command Subsystem concerned and its interfaces vis-à-vis other subsystems — Chapter 3 (The Essential Requirements of The Control-Command Subsystem); |
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establishes the functional and technical specifications to be met by the subsystem and its interfaces vis-à-vis other subsystems. If necessary, these specifications may vary according to the use of the subsystem, for example according to the categories of line, hub and/or rolling stock provided for in Annex I to the Directive — Chapter 4 (Characterisation of the Subsystem); |
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determines the interoperability constituents and interfaces covered by European specifications, including European standards, which are necessary to achieve interoperability within the trans-European high speed rail system — Chapter 5 (Interoperability Constituents); |
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states, in each case under consideration, the procedures for the assessment of conformity or suitability for use. This includes in particular the modules defined in Decision 93/465/EEC or, where appropriate, the specific procedures to be used to assess either the conformity or the suitability for use of interoperability constituents and ‘EC’ verification of subsystems — Chapter 6 (Assessment of Conformity and/or Suitability For Use of the Constituents and Verification of the Subsystem); |
(f) |
indicates the strategy for implementing the TSI. In particular, it is necessary to specify the stages to be completed in order to make a gradual transition from the existing situation to the final situation in which compliance with the TSI shall be the norm — Chapter 7 (Implementation of the TSI Control-Command); |
(g) |
indicates, for the staff concerned, the professional qualifications and health and safety conditions at work required for the operation and maintenance of the subsystem concerned, as well as for the implementation of the TSI — Chapter 4 (Characterisation of the Subsystem). |
Moreover, provision may be made for specific cases for each TSI; these are indicated in Chapter 7 (Implementation of the TSI Control-Command).
Lastly, this TSI also comprises, in Chapter 4 (Characterisation of the Subsystem), the operating and maintenance rules specific to the scope indicated in sections 1.1 (Technical scope) and section 1.2 (Geographical scope).
2. SUBSYSTEM DEFINITION AND SCOPE
2.1. General
The Control-Command Subsystem is defined as that set of functions and their implementation, which allow the safe movement of trains.
The TSI Control-Command defines the essential requirements for those parts of the Control-Command Subsystem that have relevance to interoperability, and therefore are subject to EC declaration of verification.
The features of the Control-Command Subsystem that are related to the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system are determined by:
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The FUNCTIONS that are essential for the safe control of the railway traffic, and that are essential for the operation, including those required under degraded modes (1). |
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The INTERFACES. |
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The level of PERFORMANCE required to meet the essential requirements. |
The specification of these functions, interfaces and performance requirements are provided in Chapter 4 (Characterisation of the Subsystem) where supporting standards are referenced.
2.2. Overview
The interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail network depends in part on the ability of the on-board Control-Command equipment to work with various track-side equipment.
Because of the mobility of the onboard part, the Control-Command Subsystem is divided in two parts: Onboard Assembly and Track-side Assembly (see Annex D).
2.2.1. Interoperability
This TSI defines the functions, interfaces and performance requirements to ensure the achievement of technical interoperability. Technical interoperability is the prerequisite for operational interoperability, in which the driving is based on consistent information displayed in the cabs and is in accordance with unified operational requirements defined for the trans-European high speed network. This TSI also contains functions that are needed to achieve operational interoperability (see section 4.3.1 Interface to the Subsystem Traffic Operation and Management).
2.2.2. Classes of Control-Command Systems
Within the Control-Command Subsystem two classes of train protection, radio communication, HABD and train detection systems are defined:
Class A: |
The unified Control-Command system. |
Class B: |
Control-Command systems and applications existing before entry into force of the Directive 96/48/EC, limited to those described in Annex B. |
In order to achieve Interoperability, the trains’ On-board Control-Command Assembly will provide:
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the Class A radio and data communication interfaces to the infrastructure, in case of operation with Class A infrastructure, |
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the Class B radio and data communication interfaces to the infrastructure, in case of operation with Class B infrastructure. For signalling data, this can be achieved with the use of a Specific Transmission Module (STM) that allows a Class A On-board system to operate on lines fitted with Class B Track-side system using the Class B data. The interface between the Class A On-board system and STM’s is defined in this TSI. |
Member States have the responsibility to ensure that Class B systems are managed during their lifetime; in particular any changes to these specifications must not prejudice interoperability.
2.2.3. Levels of Application (ERTMS/ETCS)
The interfaces specified by this TSI define the means of data transmission to, and sometimes from, trains. The Class A specifications referenced by this TSI provide options from which a project may choose the means of transmission that meet its requirements. Three levels of application are defined:
Level 1: |
Data transmission is achieved by spot transmission (Eurobalise) and in some cases by semi-continuous transmission (Euroloop or radio in-fill). The detection of trains is achieved by track-based equipment, usually track-circuits or axle counters. Signalling information is communicated to the driver by equipment in the driving cab and, optionally, lineside signals. |
Level 2: |
Data transmission is achieved by continuous radio transmission (GSM-R). For some functions, the radio transmission requires complementing by spot transmission (Eurobalise). The detection of trains is achieved by track-based equipment, usually track-circuits or axle counters. Signalling information is communicated to the driver by equipment in the driving cab and, optionally, lineside signals. |
Level 3: |
Data transmission is achieved by continuous radio transmission (GSM-R). For some functions, the radio transmission requires complementing by spot transmission (Eurobalise). The detection of trains is achieved by equipment on-board, reporting to the Control-Command Track-side Assembly. Signalling information is communicated to the driver by equipment in the driving cab. |
The requirements of this TSI apply to all levels of application. Implementation is addressed in Chapter 7 (Implementation of the TSI Control-Command). A train equipped with a Class A On-board system for a given level of application shall be able to operate on that level and any lower one.
2.2.4. Infrastructure Network Borders
The local technical interfaces between the Track-side Control-Command Assemblies of neighbouring infrastructures shall not restrict the uninterrupted passage of trains when crossing borders between them.
Any high-speed or conventional train fitted with Class A On-board system in accordance with the corresponding TSI shall not, on grounds concerning anyone of both TSIs, be restricted in operating on any trans-European high-speed or conventional route with infrastructure fitted with Class A Track-side system in accordance with the corresponding TSI, as soon as the register of Rolling Stock of that train and the register of Infrastructure of that route have been cross-checked for interoperability.
3. THE ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CONTROL-COMMAND SUBSYSTEM
3.1. General
The Interoperability Directive 96/48/EC Article 4(1) requires that the trans-European high-speed rail system, Subsystems and the Interoperability Constituents including interfaces meet the Essential Requirements set out in general terms in Annex III to the Directive. The Essential Requirements are:
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Safety. |
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Reliability and Availability. |
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Health. |
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Environmental Protection. |
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Technical compatibility. |
The Directive allows that the Essential Requirements may be applied to the whole trans-European high-speed rail system or be specific to each Subsystem and its interoperability constituents.
The Essential Requirements are taken in turn, below. Requirements on Class B systems are the responsibility of the relevant Member State.
3.2. Specific Aspects for the Control-Command Subsystem
3.2.1. Safety
Every project to which this specification is applied shall put into effect the measures necessary to demonstrate that the level of risk of an incident occurring that is within the scope of the Control-Command Subsystem, is not higher than the objective for the service. To ensure that the solutions to achieve safety do not jeopardise interoperability the requirements of the basic parameter defined in section 4.2.1 (Control-Command safety characteristics relevant to interoperability) shall be respected.
For Class A system (ERTMS/ETCS), the global safety objective for the Subsystem is apportioned between the on-board and Track-side Assemblies. The detailed requirements are specified in the basic parameter defined in section 4.2.1 (Control-Command safety characteristics relevant to interoperability). This safety requirement must be met together with the availability requirements as defined in Section 3.2.2 (Reliability and Availability).
For Class B systems used for trans-European high-speed rail operation, it is the responsibility of the appropriate Member State (defined in Annex B) to:
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ensure that the Class B system design meets National safety targets, |
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ensure that the application of the Class B system meets National safety targets, |
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define the safe operating parameters and conditions of use of the Class B system (including, but not limited to, maintenance and degraded modes). |
3.2.2. Reliability and Availability
(a) |
For Class A system, the global reliability and availability objectives for the Subsystem are apportioned between the On-board and Track-side Assemblies. The detailed requirements are specified in the Basic Parameter defined in section 4.2.1 (Control-Command safety characteristics relevant to interoperability). |
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The quality of the maintenance organisation for all systems comprising the Control-Command Subsystem shall ensure that the level of risk is controlled as constituents age and wear. The quality of the maintenance shall ensure that safety is not prejudiced because of these activities. See section 4.5 (Maintenance rules). |
3.2.3. Health
According to the European regulations and to the national regulations which are compatible with the European legislation, precautions shall be taken to ensure that the materials used in and the design of Control-Command Subsystems do not constitute a health hazard to persons having access to them.
3.2.4. Environmental Protection
According to the European regulations and to the national regulations which are compatible with the European legislation:
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The Control-Command equipment, if subjected to excessive heat or fire, shall not exceed limits for the emission of fumes or gases which are harmful to the environment. |
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The Control-Command equipment shall not contain substances which may during their normal use abnormally contaminate the environment. |
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The Control-Command equipment shall be subject to the European legislation in force controlling the limits to the emission of and the susceptibility to electromagnetic interference along the boundaries of railway property. |
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The Control-Command equipment shall comply with existing regulations on noise pollution. |
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The Control-Command equipment shall not give rise to any inadmissible level of vibration which could jeopardise the integrity of the infrastructure (when the infrastructure is in the correct state of maintenance). |
3.2.5. Technical Compatibility
Technical compatibility includes the functions, interfaces and performances required to achieve interoperability.
The requirements of technical compatibility are subdivided in the following three categories:
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The first category sets out the general engineering requirements for interoperability, that is environmental conditions, internal electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) within the railway boundaries, and installation. These compatibility requirements are defined in this Chapter. |
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The second category describes how the Control-Command Subsystem has to be applied and what functions it has to perform in order that interoperability is achieved. This category is defined in Chapter 4. |
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The third category describes how the Control-Command Subsystem has to be operated in order that interoperability is achieved. This category is defined in Chapter 4. |
3.2.5.1. Engineering Compatibility
3.2.5.1.1 Physical Environmental Conditions
Systems complying with the Class A system requirements shall be capable of operating under the climatic and physical conditions which exist along the relevant part of the trans-European high-speed network. For the interfaces to rolling stock see section 4.3.2.5 (Physical environmental conditions).
Systems complying with the Class B system requirements shall conform at least to the physical environmental specifications applying to the corresponding Class B system, in order to be capable of operating under the climatic and physical conditions which exist along the trans-European high-speed lines concerned.
3.2.5.1.2 Railway Internal Electromagnetic Compatibility
The Basic Parameter is described in section 4.2.12 (Electromagnetic Compatibility). For the interfaces to rolling stock see section 4.3.2.6 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and for the interfaces to Energy see section 4.3.4.1 (Electromagnetic Compatibility).
3.2.5.2. Control-Command Compatibility.
Chapter 4, supported by Annexes A and B, defines the requirements for the interoperability of the Control-Command Subsystem.
In addition, this TSI together with the Control-Command TSI for the trans-European conventional rail system ensures, as far as the Control-Command Subsystem is concerned, the technical interoperability between trans-European high speed rail and conventional rail systems when both are fitted with Class A system.
4. CHARACTERISATION OF THE SUBSYSTEM
4.1. Introduction
The trans-European high-speed rail system, to which the Directive 96/48/EC applies and of which the Control-Command Subsystem is a part, is an integrated system whose consistency must be verified. This consistency must be checked in particular with regard to the specifications of the subsystem, its interfaces vis-à-vis the system in which it is integrated, as well as the operating and maintenance rules.
Taking account of all the relevant Essential Requirements, the Control-Command Subsystem is characterised by the following Basic Parameters:
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Control-Command safety characteristics relevant to interoperability (section 4.2.1) |
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On-board ETCS functionality (section 4.2.2) |
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Track-side ETCS functionality (section 4.2.3) |
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EIRENE functions (section 4.2.4) |
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ETCS and EIRENE air gap interfaces (section 4.2.5) |
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On-Board Interfaces Internal to Control Command (section 4.2.6) |
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Track-side Interfaces Internal to Control Command (section 4.2.7) |
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Key Management (section 4.2.8) |
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ETCS-ID Management (section 4.2.9) |
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HABD (hot axle box detector) (section 4.2.10) |
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Compatibility with track-side Train Detection Systems (section 4.2.11) |
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Electromagnetic Compatibility (section 4.2.12) |
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ETCS DMI (driver machine interface) (section 4.2.13) |
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EIRENE DMI (driver machine interface) (section 4.2.14) |
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Interface to data recording for regulatory purposes (section 4.2.15) |
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Visibility of track-side Control-Command objects (section 4.2.16) |
The requirements of sections
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4.2.10 (HABD (Hot axle box detector)), |
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4.2.11 (Compatibility with Track-side Train Detection Systems), |
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4.2.12 (Electromagnetic Compatibility), |
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4.2.16 (Visibility of track-side Control-Command objects) |
shall always be applied, independently of the class of system.
All other requirements in section 4.2 (Functional and technical specifications of the Subsystem) shall always be applied to the Class A system only. Requirements of Class B systems are the responsibility of the appropriate Member State. Annex B deals with the characteristics of the Class B system and defines the responsible Member States.
The STMs, which enable the Class A On-board system to operate over Class B infrastructure, are subject to the Class B requirements.
To achieve interoperability it is not necessary to standardise all the functions within the whole Control-Command Subsystem. The functionality for automatic train protection and automatic train control considered in chapter 4 is:
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on-board standard functions, ensuring that every train will react to data received from track-side in a predictable way. |
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track-side standard functions, able to process data from national interlocking and signalling systems and to translate such data into standard messages for the trains, |
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standard interfaces for track-to-train and train-to-track communication, |
The Control-Command functions are classified in categories indicating, for example, whether they are optional or mandatory. The categories are defined in Annex A, index 1 and Annex A, index 32 and the classification of the functions are indicated within their text.
Annex A, index 3 provides the Glossary of ETCS terms and definitions, which are used in the specifications referred in Annex A.
In light of the essential requirements in Chapter 3, the functional and technical specifications of the Control-Command Subsystem are as follows:
4.2. Functional and technical specifications of the Subsystem
4.2.1. Control-Command safety characteristics relevant to interoperability
This Basic Parameter describes the safety requirements for ERTMS/ETCS on On-board assemblies and the safety requirements on Track-side assemblies.
With reference to the Essential Requirement ‘safety’ (see section 3.2.1, Safety), this Basic Parameter establishes the mandatory requirements for interoperability:
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To ensure that the solutions to achieve safety do not jeopardise interoperability the requirements of Annex A, Index 47 shall be respected. |
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For the safety related part of one On board Assembly as well as for one Track-side Assembly, the safety requirement for ETCS level 1 or level 2 (2) is: tolerable hazard rate (THR) of 10-9/hour (for random failures) corresponding to Safety Integrity Level 4. The detailed requirements for Class A equipment are specified in Annex A, Index 27. Less restrictive safety requirements on THR values for Track-side equipment may be adopted, provided that the safety objective for the service is met. |
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The reliability and availability requirements of Annex A, index 28 shall be respected. |
4.2.2. On-board ETCS functionality
This Basic Parameter describes the ETCS on-board functionality. It contains all functions to run a train in a safe way. The performance of the functions shall conform to Annex A, index 14 and 49. These functions shall be implemented in accordance with Annex A, index 1, 2, 4, 13, 15, 23, 53 and the technical specifications indicated below:
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Communicating with the Control-Command Track-side Assembly. The in-fill data transmission function in ETCS Level 1 applications is only mandatory on-board under the conditions defined in Chapter 7. Data radio functionality for ETCS is only mandatory for ETCS Level 2 or ETCS Level 3 applications.
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Communicating with the driver
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Communicating with the STM’s. See Annex A, index 8, 25, 26, 29, 36, 49, 52. This function includes:
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Providing the automatic train protection function and cab-signalling. See Annex A, index 6, 7, 31, 37. This function includes:
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Demonstrating the completeness of the train (train integrity) — mandatory for level 3, not required for level 1 or 2. |
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Equipment health monitoring and degraded mode support. This function includes:
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Support data recording for regulatory purposes. See Annex A, index 5, 41, 55. |
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Forwarding information/orders to the DMI and, when required, to the train interface unit, e.g. information where to close/open the air flaps, where to lower/raise the pantograph, where to open/close the main power switch, where to change from traction system A to traction system B. See Annex A, index 7. |
4.2.3. Track-side ETCS functionality
This Basic Parameter describes the ETCS track-side functionality. It contains all ETCS functionality to provide a safe path to a specific train. The performance of the functions shall conform to Annex A, index 14. These functions shall be implemented in accordance with Annex A, index 1, 2, 4, 13, 15, 23, 31, 37, 53 and the technical specifications indicated below:
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Communication with track-side signalling equipment (interlocking, signal) |
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Locating a specific train in a Eurobalise co-ordination system (levels 2 and 3) |
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Translating the information from track-side signalling equipment into a standard format for the Control-Command On-board Assembly. |
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Generating movement authorities including track description and orders assigned to a specific train. |
— |
Communicating with the Control-Command On-board Assembly. This includes:
|
— |
Providing track clearance information to the interlocking. This function is only required for level 3. |
— |
Generating information/orders to the DMI and, when required, the train interface unit, e.g. information where to close/open the air flaps, where to lower/raise the pantograph, where to open/close the main power switch, where to change from traction system A to traction system B. |
4.2.4. EIRENE functions
This Basic Parameter describes the EIRENE voice and data communication functions:
— |
Driver call related functions |
— |
Operational radio functions
|
— |
Data communication |
These functions shall be implemented in accordance with the technical specifications indicated in Annex A, index 32, 33 and 48and their performance shall conform to Annex A index 22.
4.2.5. ETCS and EIRENE air gap interfaces
The complete specification of these interfaces consists of two parts:
— |
specification of the protocols for the transport of information from/to ERTMS functions and for ensuring safety in the communication. |
— |
specification of the interfaces between pieces of equipment. The interfaces between the equipment are described in:
|
This Basic Parameter describes the air gap between track-side and onboard Control-Command Assemblies. It includes:
— |
the physical, electrical and electromagnetic values to be respected to allow a safe functioning |
— |
the communication protocol to be used |
— |
the availability of the communication channel |
The following specifications apply:
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Radio communications with the train: Class A radio communication interfaces shall operate in the R-GSM Band. See Annex A, index 35. The protocols shall comply with Annex A index 10, 18, 19, 39, 40. |
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Eurobalise and Euroloop communication with the train: Eurobalise communication interfaces shall comply with Annex A index 9, 43. Euroloop communication interfaces shall comply with Annex A index 16, 50. |
4.2.6. On-Board Interfaces Internal to Control-Command
This Basic Parameter consists of three parts.
4.2.6.1. Interface between ETCS and STM
The Specific Transmission Module (STM) allows ETCS on-board to operate on lines fitted with Class B ATP/ATC systems.
The interface between the On-board ETCS functionality and the STMs for Class B ATP/ATC systems is defined in Annex A, index 4, 8, 15, 25, 26, 49. Annex A, Index 45 specifies the K interface and index 46 the G interface. Implementation of the Interface ’K’ is optional, but if done it must be in accordance with Annex A, Index 45. Furthermore, if Interface ’K’ is implemented, the On-board transmission channel functionality shall be able to handle the properties of Annex A, Index 46.
4.2.6.2. GSM-R/ETCS
The interface between the Class A radio and the On-board ETCS functionality. These requirements are specified in Annex A index 4, 7, 15, 20, 22, 34.
4.2.6.3. Odometry
The interface between the odometry function and ERTMS/ETCS on-board shall meet the requirements of Annex A, index 44. This interface only contributes to this Basic Parameter when odometry equipment is supplied as a separate interoperability constituent (see section 5.2.2, Grouping of interoperability constituents).
4.2.7. Trackside Interfaces Internal to Control-Command
This Basic Parameter consists of six parts.
4.2.7.1. Functional interface between RBCs
This interface is used to define the data to be exchanged between neighbouring radio block centres (RBC) to be able to move in a safe way a train from one RBC area to another. It describes:
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Information from the ‘Handing Over’ RBC to the ‘Accepting’ RBC |
— |
Information from the ‘Accepting’ RBC to the ‘Handing Over’ RBC |
These requirements are specified in Annex A, index 12.
4.2.7.2. Technical interface between RBCs
This is the technical interface between two RBC's. These requirements are specified in Annex A, index 58, 62, 63.
4.2.7.3. GSM-R/RBC
This is the interface between the Class A radio system and the Track-side ETCS functionality. These requirements are specified in Annex A, index 4, 15, 20, 22, 34.
4.2.7.4. Eurobalise/LEU
This is the interface between Eurobalise and the lineside electronic unit (LEU). These requirements are specified in Annex A, index 9. This interface only contributes to this Basic Parameter when Eurobalise and LEUs are supplied as separate interoperability constituents (see section 5.2.2, Grouping of interoperability constituents).
4.2.7.5. Euroloop/LEU
This is the interface between Euroloop and the LEU. These requirements are specified in Annex A, index 16. This interface only contributes to this Basic Parameter when Euroloop and LEUs are supplied as separate interoperability constituents (see section 5.2.2, Grouping of interoperability constituents).
4.2.7.6. Requirements on pre-fitting of ERTMS track side equipment
This is the interface between track-side Class A equipment and track-side Control Command infrastructure. These requirements are specified in Annex A index 59. This index describes means for track-side pre-fitting of Class A equipment.
4.2.8. Key Management
This Basic Parameter concerns the safety related data transmitted via radio that is protected by mechanisms that need cryptographic keys. The infrastructure managers and railway undertakings shall provide a management system that controls and manages the keys. A key management interface is required:
— |
between the key management systems of different infrastructure managers, |
— |
between the key management systems of railway undertakings and the infrastructure managers, |
— |
between the key management system and the on-board and track-side ETCS equipment. |
The requirements to the key management between key management systems of interoperable regions are specified in Annex A, index 11 and index 56.
4.2.9. ETCS-ID Management
This Basic Parameter concerns the unique ETCS-identities for equipment in track-side and on-board assemblies. The requirements are specified in Annex A, index 23. The allocation of variables is defined in Annex A, index 53.
Suppliers of on-board Control-Command equipment are responsible for the management of unique identities within the allocated range as defined in Annex A, index 53. Rolling Stock keepers shall provide a management system that controls and manages the identities during the life-cycle of the assembly.
In Annex A, index 53 Member States are allocated ranges of identities. Member States are responsible for the management of allocation of these ranges to the contracting entities in their State.
Contracting entities of track-side assemblies are responsible for the management of unique identities within their allocated range. The infrastructure manager shall provide a management system that controls and manages the identities during the life-cycle of the assembly.
4.2.10. HABD (Hot axle box detector)
This Basic Parameter specifies the requirements for the track-side equipment, used to check if the temperature of passing rolling stock axle bearings has exceeded a certain value and to transmit this information to a control centre. The requirements are defined in Annex A, Appendix 2.
The treatment of rolling stock equipped with on-board detection is also described in TSI RS HS section 4.2.11.
4.2.11. Compatibility with Track-side Train Detection Systems
This Basic Parameter describes the characteristics of Track-side train detection systems that are necessary to be compatible with Rolling Stock which conforms to the relevant Rolling Stock TSI(s).
Rolling stock shall have the characteristics necessary for the operation of track-side train detection systems. In Annex A, Appendix 1 the requirements related to the characteristics of a vehicle are specified.
These characteristics will be included in the Rolling Stock TSI(s)
4.2.12. Electromagnetic Compatibility
This Basic Parameter is split into two parts.
4.2.12.1. Internal Control-Command Electromagnetic compatibility
Control-Command equipment shall not interfere with other Control-Command equipment.
4.2.12.2. Electromagnetic Compatibility between Rolling Stock and Control-Command Track-side equipment
This includes the range of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) emissions (conducted and induced traction current and other train originated currents, electromagnetic field characteristics as well as static fields) to be respected by rolling stock in order to ensure the correct functioning of the track-side Control-Command equipment. It includes the description for measuring the values.
The characteristics of Control-Command trackside equipment are specified by
— |
Annex A Index A7 (general immunity characteristics of equipment) |
— |
Annex A Index 9 (specific requirements for Eurobalise communication) |
— |
Annex A Index 16 (specific requirements for Euroloop communication) |
Additionally, specific requirements for train detection systems are specified in chapter 4.2.11 and specific requirements for HABD are specified in Annex A Appendix 2.
4.2.13. ETCS DMI (Driver Machine Interface)
This Basic Parameter describes the information provided from the ETCS On-board system to the driver and entered to the ERTMS/ETCS On-board by the driver. See Annex A, Index 51.
It includes:
— |
Ergonomics (including visibility) |
— |
ETCS functions to be displayed |
— |
ETCS functions triggered by driver input |
4.2.14. EIRENE DMI (Driver Machine Interface)
This Basic Parameter describes the information provided from the EIRENE on-board system to the driver and entered to the EIRENE on-board system by the driver. See Annex A, Index 32, 33, 51.
It includes:
— |
Ergonomics (including visibility) |
— |
EIRENE functions to be displayed |
— |
Call related information outgoing |
— |
Call related information incoming |
4.2.15. Interface to Data Recording for Regulatory Purposes
This Basic Parameter describes:
— |
Data exchange between the Juridical Recorder and the downloading tool |
— |
Communication protocols |
— |
Physical interface |
— |
Functional requirements for, and use of, data-recording |
It shall be possible for investigatory authorities in each Member State to have access to the recorded data that meets obligatory data-recording requirements for official and investigative purposes.
See Annex A index 4, 5, 15, 41, 55.
4.2.16. Visibility of track-side Control-Command objects
This Basic Parameter describes:
— |
The characteristics of retro-reflecting signs to ensure correct visibility. It has to be ensured that, based on the requirements on vehicle headlights (see TSI RS HS), the OPE requirements are fulfilled. |
— |
The characteristic of interoperable marker boards, see Annex A index 38 |
4.3. Functional and technical specifications of the interfaces to other Subsystems
4.3.1. Interface to the Subsystem Traffic Operation and Management
4.3.1.1. ERTMS/ETCS and GSM-R operating rules
The trans-European network will be subject to some unified operational requirements, which will be described in the TSI ‘Traffic operation and management’ (see also section 4.4 Operating rules of CCS TSI).
TSI OPE CR: Annex A
TSI OPE HS: Annex A
4.3.1.2. ETCS Driver Machine Interface
This interface describes the information provided from the ERTMS ETCS On-board to the driver and entered to the ERTMS ETCS On-board by the driver. The Control-Command basic parameter is described in section 4.2.13 (ETCS DMI (Driver Machine Interface)).
This interface is relevant to Class A system. Requirements for Class B ATP/ATC systems are defined by the appropriate Member State (see Annex B).
TSI OPE CR: Annex A1
TSI OPE HS: Annex A1
4.3.1.3. EIRENE Driver Machine Interface
This interface describes the information provided from the EIRENE on-board system to the driver and entered to the EIRENE on-board system by the driver. The Control-Command Basic Parameter is described in section 4.2.14 (EIRENE DMI (Driver Machine Interface))
This interface is relevant to Class A systems. Equivalent requirements for Class B radio systems are defined by the appropriate Member State (see Annex B).
TSI OPE CR: Annex A2
TSI OPE HS: Annex A2
4.3.1.4. Interface to data recording for regulatory purposes
This interface refers to the functional requirements for, and use of, data-recording. The Control-Command Basic Parameter is described in section 4.2.15 (Interface to Data Recording for Regulatory Purposes).
This interface is relevant to Class A systems. Equivalent requirements for Class B ATP/ATC and radio systems are defined by the appropriate Member State (see Annex B).
TSI OPE CR: section 4.2.3.5
TSI OPE HS: section 4.2.3.5
4.3.1.5. Guaranteed train braking performance and characteristics
The Control-Command Subsystem requires provision of the guaranteed train braking performance. The TSI Traffic Operation and Management will define the rules to determine the guaranteed braking performance of a train. The Rolling Stock TSI’s shall define the method of determining the braking performance of vehicles.
This interface is relevant to Class A system. Equivalent requirements for Class B ATP/ATC systems are defined by the appropriate Member State (see Annex B).
TSI OPE CR: section 4.2.2.6.2
TSI OPE HS: section 4.2.2.6.2
4.3.1.6. Isolation of On-Board ETCS functionality
This interface refers to the operational requirements for the isolation of the On-board ETCS functionality in case of failure. The Control-Command requirements are in section 4.2.2 (On-board ETCS functionality).
This interface is relevant to Class A system. Equivalent requirements for Class B ATP/ATC systems are defined by the appropriate Member State (see Annex B).
TSI OPE CR: Annex A1
TSI OPE HS: Annex A1
4.3.1.7. Intentionally deleted
4.3.1.8. Hot Axle Box Detectors
This interface refers to the operational requirements for hot axle box detectors. The Control-Command Basic Parameter is described in section 4.2.10 (HABD (Hot axle box detector)).
TSI OPE CR: Annex B section C
TSI OPE HS: Annex B section C
4.3.1.9. Driver Vigilance
This interface refers to the operational requirements for driver vigilance.
The functionality, for transmitting the message as asked by TSI OPE is covered by an optional Eirene functionality as described in section 4.2.4 (Eirene functions).
TSI OPE CR: Section 4.3.2.2
TSI OPE HS: Section 4.3.2.2
4.3.1.10. Use of Sanding
This interface refers to the operational requirements for drivers so that sand does not adversely affect the performance of track side train detection equipment. The Control-Command Basic Parameter is described in section 4.2.11.
TSI OPE CR: Annex H
TSI OPE HS: Annex B
4.3.1.11. Driver’s External Field of View
This interface refers to the driver’s field of view through the cab windscreen. The requirements on Control-Command are described in section 4.2.16 (Visibility of track-side Control-Command objects).
TSI OPE CR: section 4.3.2.4
TSI OPE HS: section 4.3.2.4
4.3.2. Interface to the Subsystem Rolling Stock
All references to interfaces with the CR TSI Rolling Stock Traction Units and coaches remain open points. Traction units mean locomotives, Electric Multiple Units and Diesel Multiple Units.
4.3.2.1. Compatibility with track-side Train Detection Systems
Track-side train detection systems shall have the characteristics necessary to be compatible with Rolling Stock which conforms to the Rolling Stock TSIs. The Control-Command Basic Parameter is described in section 4.2.11 (Compatibility with Track-side Train Detection Systems). The detailed references in the TSIs concerned are listed in the table hereafter.
Parameter |
Annex A Appendix 1 TSI Control-Command |
TSI Rolling Stock HS |
TSI Rolling Stock Freight Wagons |
TSI Rolling Stock Traction Units –locos, EMUs, DMUs- and coaches (to be updated when TSI exists) |
Axle distances |
2.1 incl. Figure 6 |
4.2.7.10.2 |
4.3.2.1 |
|
Wheel geometry |
2.2 incl. Figure 7 |
4.2.7.10.3 |
5.4.2.3 |
|
Vehicle Mass (Minimum axle load) |
3.1 |
4.2.3.2 |
4.2.3.2 |
|
Metal-free space around wheels |
3.2 (open point) |
Not yet specified |
Not yet specified |
|
Metal-mass of vehicle |
3.3 (open point) |
Not yet specified |
Not yet specified |
|
Wheel material |
3.4 |
4.2.7.10.3 |
5.4.2.3 |
|
Impedance between wheels |
3.5 |
4.2.3.3.1 |
4.2.3.3.1 |
|
Vehicle impedance |
3.6 |
4.2.8.3.8 |
Non |
|
Use of sanding equipment |
4.1 |
4.2.3.10 |
Non |
|
Use of composite brake blocks |
4.2 |
Annex L |
Open point |
|
Harmonics in return traction current |
5.1 |
4.2.8.3.4.1 |
Non |
|
Use of electric/magnetic brakes |
5.2 |
TBD |
Non |
|
Electric, magnetic, electromagnetic fields |
5.3 |
4.3.4.12 |
Non |
|
4.3.2.2. Electromagnetic Compatibility between Rolling Stock and Control-Command Track-side equipment.
This interface is the range of electro magnetic compatibility (EMC) emissions (conducted and induced traction current and other train originated currents, electromagnetic field characteristics as well as static fields) to be respected by rolling stock in order to ensure the correct functioning of the track-side Control-Command equipment. The Control-Command Basic Parameter is described in section 4.2.12.2 (Electromagnetic Compatibility between Rolling Stock and Control-Command Track-side equipment).
TSI Rolling Stock Freight Wagons: Not concerned.
TSI Rolling Stock HS: Section 4.2.6.6
4.3.2.3. Guaranteed train braking performance and characteristics
The Control-Command Subsystem requires provision of the guaranteed train braking performance. The Rolling Stock TSI’s shall define the method of determining the braking performance of vehicles. The TSI Traffic Operation and Management will define the rules to determine the guaranteed braking performance of a train.
This interface is relevant to Class A system. Equivalent requirements for Class B ATP/ATC systems are defined by the appropriate Member State (see Annex B).
For fixed trainsets the guarantied braking performance is given by the manufacturers and indicated in the RS register.
For train of variable consist or single vehicles the TSI Rolling Stock Freight Wagons has to be applied.
TSI Rolling Stock Freight Wagons: Section 4.2.4.1.2
TSI Rolling Stock HS: Sections 4.2.4.1, 4.2.4.4, 4.2.4.7
4.3.2.4. Position of Control-Command On-board Antennae
The position of the Eurobalise and Euroloop antennae on the rolling stock shall be such that reliable data communication is assured at the extremes of the track geometry capable of being traversed by the rolling stock. The movement and behaviour of the rolling stock shall be taken into account. The Control-Command Basic Parameter is described in section 4.2.2 (On-board ETCS functionality).
This interface is relevant to Class A system. Requirements for Class B ATP/ATC systems are defined by the appropriate Member State (see Annex B).
The position of the GSM R antenna on the roof of vehicles is mainly dependent on measurements that have to be carried out for any type of vehicle taking into account also the position of other (new or existing) antennas. Under test conditions the output of the antenna has to comply with the requirements described in section 4.2.5 (ETCS and EIRENE air gap interfaces). The test conditions are also described in section 4.2.5 (ETCS and EIRENE air gap interfaces).
TSI Rolling Stock Freight Wagons not concerned.
TSI Rolling Stock HS: Section 4.3.4.8
4.3.2.5. Physical environmental conditions
The climatic and physical environmental conditions of Control Command equipment expected on the train shall be defined by reference to the Infrastructure Registers of the lines where the train is intended to operate and by reference to Annex A, index A4 and index A5.
4.3.2.6. Electromagnetic Compatibility between Rolling Stock and Control Command On-Board equipment
To facilitate the universal use of the equipment for the Control-Command On-board Assembly on new rolling stock accepted for operation upon the trans-European network, the electromagnetic conditions expected on the train shall be defined in accordance with Annex A, index A6. For the Eurobalise and Euroloop communication system the specific provisions in Annex A, index 9 and respectively Index 16 apply.
Requirements for Class B on-board systems are defined by the appropriate Member State (see Annex B).
TSI Rolling Stock Freight Wagons not concerned.
TSI Rolling Stock HS: Section 4.2.6.6
4.3.2.7. Isolation of On-Board ETCS functionality
This interface refers to the isolation of the On-board ETCS functionality. It must be possible to move the train, after ETCS is isolated, without ETCS intervention. The Control-Command requirements are in 4.2.2 (On-board ETCS functionality).
This interface is relevant to Class A system. Equivalent requirements for Class B ATP/ATC sub systems are defined by the responsible Member States (see Annex B).
TSI Rolling Stock Freight Wagons not concerned.
TSI Rolling Stock HS: Section 4.2.7.10.1
4.3.2.8. Data Interfaces
The data interface between the train and Control-Command On-board Assembly is defined in Annex A, Index 7.
This interface is relevant to Class A system. Equivalent requirements for Class B ATP/ATC systems are defined by the appropriate Member State (see Annex B).
TSI Rolling Stock Freight Wagons are not concerned for ETCS level 1 and level 2.
TSI Rolling Stock HS: 4.2.7.12, 4.2.8.3.6.9
The interface requirements between the radio communications and the Rolling Stock Subsystem are specified in Annex A, index 33.
This interface is relevant to Class A system. Equivalent requirements for Class B radio systems are defined by the appropriate Member State (see Annex B).
The respective corresponding specification is laid down in
TSI Rolling Stock Freight Wagons: not concerned.
TSI Rolling Stock HS: Section 4.2.7.9
4.3.2.9. Hot Axle Box Detectors
This interface refers to the technical requirements for hot axle box detectors. The Control-Command Basic Parameter is described in section 4.2.10 (HABD (Hot axle box detector)).
This interface is relevant to the Class A HABD system. Equivalent requirements for Class B HABD systems are defined in the appropriate infrastructure register (see Annex C).
The respective corresponding specification is laid down in
TSI Rolling Stock Freight Wagons: Section 4.2.3.3.2
TSI Rolling Stock HS: Section 4.2.3.3.2
4.3.2.10. Vehicle Headlights
This interface refers to the technical requirements for the chromaticity and luminosity of vehicle headlights to ensure the correct visibility of reflective lineside signage and reflective clothing. The Control-Command requirements are described in section 4.2.16 (Visibility of track-side Control-Command objects) and in section 4.7.
TSI Rolling Stock Freight Wagons not concerned.
TSI Rolling Stock HS: Section: 4.2.7.4.1.1
4.3.2.11. Driver Vigilance
The functionality asked by TSI OPE is covered by an optional Eirene functionality as described in section 4.2.4 (Eirene functions). This interface is valid, in case the optional functionality is implemented by an IM.
The detailed specification of the interface between the Rolling Stock vigilance device and the GSM-R onboard assembly remains an open point.
TSI Rolling Stock Freight Wagons not concerned.
TSI Rolling Stock HS: Actual no requirement specified in section 4.2.7.9
4.3.2.12. Odometry
This is the interface between the odometry device and the odometry functionality required for ETCS on-board functions.
This interface to Rolling Stock TSI’s is only relevant to the Basic Parameter described in section 4.2.6.3 (Odometry) when odometry equipment is supplied as a separate interoperability constituent (see section 5.2.2 Grouping of interoperability constituents).
This interface is relevant to Class A system. Equivalent requirements for Class B ATP/ATC systems are defined by the appropriate Member State (see Annex B).
TSI Rolling Stock Freight Wagons not concerned.
4.3.2.13. Interface to data recording for regulatory purposes
This interface refers to the technical requirements for data recording. The Control-Command Basic Parameter is described in section 4.2.15 (Interface to Data Recording for Regulatory Purposes).
This interface is relevant to Class A system. Requirements for Class B on-board systems are defined by the appropriate Member State (see Annex B).
TSI Rolling Stock Freight Wagons not concerned.
TSI Rolling Stock HS: section 4.2.7.11
4.3.2.14. Onboard pre-fitting
This interface refers to the extend of pre-fitting on a rolling stock with Class A equipment as described in Annex A, index 57.
This interface is relevant to Class A systems.
TSI Rolling Stock HS: section 4.2.7.10.1 (Control Command & Signalling: general)
TSI Rolling Stock Freight Wagons not concerned.
4.3.2.15. Driver’s External Field of View
This interface refers to the driver’s field of view through the cab windscreen. The requirements on Control-Command are described in section 4.2.16 (Visibility of track-side Control-Command objects).
TSI Rolling Stock Freight Wagons not concerned.
TSI Rolling Stock HS: section 4.2.2.6, 4.2.2.7
4.3.2.16. Automatic power control and particular RS requirements for long tunnels
This interface describes the Control-Command Subsystem functionality:
— |
to command the closing or opening of the air flaps as required by RS. |
— |
to command the lowering and rising of the pantograph as required by ENE |
— |
to command to open and close the main power switch as required by ENE |
This is a basic ETCS functionality described in sections 4.2.2 and 4.2.3.
TSI Rolling Stock Freight Wagons not concerned.
TSI Rolling Stock HS: sections 4.2.7.12, 4.2.8.3.6.7
4.3.3. Interfaces to Subsystem Infrastructure
4.3.3.1. Train Detection Systems
The infrastructure installation shall ensure that the train detection system respects the requirements quoted in section 4.2.11 (Compatibility with Track-side Train Detection Systems) and annex A appendix 1 (Point 3.5 impedance between wheels).
TSI Infrastructure HS: section 4.2.18
TSI Infrastructure CR: A reference to CCS TSI shall be included in the future CR TSI so those CCS requirements can be respected by Infrastructure.
4.3.3.2. Track-side Control Command Equipment
Track-side subsystems transmission equipment (GSM-R, Euroloop, Eurobalise) must be positioned so that reliable data communication is assured at the extremes of the track geometry capable of being traversed by the rolling stock. The movement and behaviour of the rolling stock shall be taken into account. See section 4.2.5 (ETCS and EIRENE air gap interfaces).
The positioning of Marker Boards (see section 4.2.16) and other trackside control command equipment (e.g. GSM-R antennas, Euroloops, Eurobalises, HABD, light signals, point machines,….) has to cope with the requirements (minimum infrastructure gauge) defined in the TSI Infrastructure.
This interface is relevant, in regard to data communication, to Class A system. Equivalent requirements for Class B systems are defined by the appropriate Member State (see Annex B).
TSI Infrastructure HS: Section 4.2.3
4.3.3.3. Quality of sand used by RS
In regard to the proper function of train detection systems, sand with a certain quality has to be provided in order to be used by RS. The CCS requirements are described in Annex A Appendix 1, clause 4.1.4.
TSI Infrastructure HS: Section 4.2.25.4
4.3.3.4. Use of electric/magnetic brakes
To ensure the proper function of Control Command track-side equipment, the use of magnetic brakes and eddy current brakes shall be indicated in the Infrastructure Register, by reference to Annex A Appendix 1, clause 5.2.
4.3.4. Interfaces to Subsystem Energy
4.3.4.1. Electromagnetic Compatibility
The electromagnetic conditions expected from the fixed installations shall be defined by reference to Annex A, index A7.
For the Eurobalise and EUROLOOP communication system the specific provisions in Annex A, Index 9 and respectively Index 16 apply.
For train detection systems see Annex A Appendix 1.
For HABD see Annex A Appendix 2.
TSI ENE HS: Clause 4.2.6
4.3.4.2. Automatic Power control
The behaviour of the Control-Command Subsystem in relation to phase separation and power system separation sections based on input provided by the Subsystem Energy, is described in 4.2.2 and 4.2.3.
TSI ENE HS: Clause 4.2.21, 4.2.22, 4.2.2
4.4. Operating rules
The operating rules specific to the Control-Command Subsystem (ERTMS/ETCS and GSM-R) are detailed in the TSI Traffic Operation and Management.
4.5. Maintenance rules
The maintenance rules of the Subsystem covered by this TSI shall ensure that the values quoted in the basic parameters indicated in Chapter 4 are maintained within the required limits throughout the lifetime of the assemblies. However, during preventative or corrective maintenance, the subsystem may not be able to achieve the values quoted in the basic parameters; the maintenance rules shall ensure that safety is not prejudiced during these activities.
To achieve these results, the following shall be respected.
4.5.1. Responsibility of manufacturer of equipment
The manufacturer of equipment incorporated in the subsystem shall specify:
— |
all maintenance requirements and procedures (including supervision of well functioning, diagnosis and test methods and tools) necessary for the achievement of essential requirements and values quoted in the mandatory requirements of this TSI during the whole equipment life-cycle (transport and storage before installation, normal operation, failures, repair actions, verifications and maintenance interventions, de-commissioning etc.), |
— |
all the risk for health and safety that may affect the public and the maintenance staff, |
— |
the conditions for first line maintenance (i.e. the definition of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), the definition of approved compatible versions of Hardware and Software, the substitution of failed LRUs, and e.g. the conditions for storage of LRUs and for repair of failed LRUs, |
— |
the technical conditions for running a train with failed equipment to the end of its mission or to the workshop (degraded mode from a technical point of view, e.g. functions partially or fully switched off, isolation from other functions etc.). |
— |
the verifications to be performed in case equipment is subject to exceptional stress (e.g., exceedance of environmental conditions or abnormal shocks) |
4.5.2. Responsibility of contracting entities
The contracting entities shall:
— |
ensure that, for all components within the scope of this TSI (regardless if interoperability constituents or not), the maintenance requirements as described in section 4.5.1 (Responsibility of manufacturer of equipment) are defined. |
— |
set up the necessary maintenance rules relevant for all components within the scope of this TSI taking account of risks due to interactions of different equipment inside the subsystem and interfaces to other sub-systems. |
4.5.3. Responsibility of infrastructure manager or railway undertaking
The infrastructure manager or railway undertaking responsible for operating the On-board or Track-side Assembly:
— |
Shall set up a maintenance plan as specified in section 4.5.4 (Maintenance plan). |
4.5.4. Maintenance plan
The maintenance plan shall be based on the provisions specified in section 4.5.1 (Responsibility of manufacturer of equipment), section 4.5.2 (Responsibility of contracting entities) and section 4.5.3 (Responsibility of infrastructure manager or railway undertaking) and cover, at least:
— |
Conditions for the use of equipment, according to the requirements indicated by the manufacturers. |
— |
Specification of the maintenance programs (e.g. definition of preventive and corrective maintenance categories, maximum time between preventive maintenance actions and corresponding precautions to be taken for the safety of the Subsystem and the maintenance staff, considering interference of maintenance actions with the operation of the Control-Command Subsystem). |
— |
Requirements for the storage of spare parts. |
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Definition of first line maintenance. |
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Rules for the management of failed equipment. |
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Requirements related to the minimum professional competences of maintenance staff, with reference to the risks for health and safety. |
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Requirements related to personal protective equipment. |
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Definition of responsibilities and authorisation of maintenance staff (e.g., for access to equipment, management of limitations and/or interruptions of system operation, replacement of LRUs, repair of failed LRUs, restore of normal system operation). |
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Procedures for the management of ETCS-identities. See section 4.2.9 (ETCS-ID Management). |
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Methods for reporting to the manufacturer of equipment information on safety-critical defects and frequent system failures. |
4.6. Professional competences
The professional competences required for the operation of the Control Command subsystem are covered by the TSI Traffic Operation and Management.
The professional competences required for the maintenance of the Control-Command Subsystem shall be detailed in the maintenance plan (see section 4.5.4 Maintenance plan).
4.7. Health and safety conditions
In addition to the requirements specified in the maintenance plans, see section 4.5 (Maintenance rules), precautions shall be taken to ensure health and safety for maintenance and operations staff, in accordance with the European regulations and the national regulations that are compatible with the European legislation.
Staff engaged in the maintenance of a CCS trackside equipment, when working on or near the track, shall wear reflective clothes, which bear the EC mark (and therefore satisfy the provisions of Directive 89/686/EEC of 21 December 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment).
4.8. Infrastructure and Rolling stock registers
The Control-Command Subsystem is treated as two Assemblies:
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the On-board Assembly, |
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the Track-side Assembly. |
The requirements for the infrastructure and rolling stock register content with regard to the Control-Command Assemblies are specified in Annex C (line specific and train specific characteristics).
5. INTEROPERABILITY CONSTITUENTS
5.1. Definitions
According to Article 2(d) of Directive 96/48/EC:
Interoperability constituents are ‘any elementary component, group of components, subassembly or complete assembly of equipment incorporated or intended to be incorporated into a Subsystem upon which the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system depends either directly or indirectly’. The concept of a constituent covers both tangible objects and intangible objects such as software.
5.2. List of interoperability constituents
5.2.1. Basic interoperability constituents
The interoperability constituents in the Control-Command Subsystem are listed in:
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Table 5.1.a for the On-board Assembly, |
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Table 5.2.a for the Track-side Assembly. |
The interoperability constituent ‘safety platform’ is defined as a building block (generic product, independent of the application) made of hardware and base software (firmware and/or operating system and/or support tools), which can be used for building more complex systems (generic applications, i.e. classes of applications).
5.2.2. Grouping of interoperability constituents
The Control-Command basic interoperability constituents defined in Tables 5.1.a and 5.2.a may be combined to form a larger unit. The group is then defined by the functions of the integrated interoperability constituents and the remaining interfaces to the outside of the group. If a group is formed this way, it shall be considered as an interoperability constituent.
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Table 5.1.b lists the groups of interoperability constituents of the On-board Assembly |
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Table 5.2.b lists the groups of interoperability constituents of the Track-side Assembly |
When the mandatory specifications indicated in this TSI are not available to support an interface, a declaration of conformity may be possible by grouping interoperability constituents.
5.3. Constituents performances and specifications
For each basic interoperability constituent or group of interoperability constituents, the tables in chapter 5 describe:
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In column 3, the functions and interfaces. Note that some interoperability constituents have functions and/or interfaces that are optional. |
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In column 4, the mandatory specifications for the conformity assessment of each function or interface, as far as relevant, by reference to the relevant section of chapter 4. |
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In column 5, the modules to be applied for conformity assessment, which are described in chapter 6 of this TSI. |
Note that the requirements of section 4.5.1 (Responsibility of manufacturer of equipment) apply to each basic interoperability constituent or group of interoperability constituents.
Table 5.1.a
basic interoperability constituents in the on-board control-command assembly
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
|
n |
Interoperability constituent IC |
Characteristics |
Specific requirements to be assessed by reference to chapter 4 |
Module |
|
1 |
ERTMS ETCS on-board |
Safety |
4.2.1 |
|
|
On-board ETCS functionality |
4.2.2 |
H2 or B with D or B with F |
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Excluding:
|
|
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ETCS and EIRENE air gap interfaces |
4.2.5 |
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RBC (level 2 and 3) |
|
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Radio in-fill unit (optional level 1) |
|
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Eurobalise airgap |
|
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Euroloop airgap (optional level 1) |
|
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Interfaces |
|
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STM (implementation of interface K optional) |
4.2.6.1 |
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ERTMS GSM-R on-board |
4.2.6.2 |
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Odometry |
4.2.6.3 |
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Key management system |
4.2.8 |
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ETCS ID Management |
4.2.9 |
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ETCS Driver Machine Interface |
4.2.13 |
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Key Management |
4.3.1.7 |
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Physical environmental conditions |
4.3.2.5 |
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EMC |
4.3.2.6 |
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Data interface |
4.3.2.8 |
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Safety Information recorder |
None |
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2 |
Safety Platform on-board |
Safety |
4.2.1 |
H2 or B with D or B with F |
|
3 |
Safety Information Recorder |
On-board ETCS functionality |
4.2.2 |
H2 or B with D or B with F |
|
Only Data recording for regulatory purposes |
|
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Interfaces |
|
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JRU downloading tool |
4.2.15 |
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ERTMS/ETCS on-board |
None |
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Environmental conditions |
4.3.2.5 |
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EMC |
4.3.2.6 |
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4 |
Odometry |
Safety |
4.2.1 |
H2 or B with D or B with F |
|
|
|
On-board ETCS functionality |
4.2.2 |
||
|
|
Only Odometry |
|
||
|
|
Interfaces |
|
|
|
|
|
ERTMS ETCS on-board |
4.2.6.3 |
|
|
|
|
Environmental conditions |
4.3.2.5 |
|
|
|
|
EMC |
4.3.2.6 |
|
|
5 |
External STM |
Functions and safety |
None |
H2 or B with D or B with F |
|
|
|
According to national specifications |
|
||
|
|
Interfaces |
|
||
|
|
ERTMS ETCS on-board |
4.2.6.1 |
|
|
|
|
Class B ATP/ATC system air gap |
None |
|
|
|
|
According to national specifications |
|
|
|
|
|
Environmental conditions |
None |
|
|
|
|
According to national specifications |
|
|
|
|
|
EMC |
None |
|
|
|
|
According to national specifications |
|
|
|
6 |
ERTMS/GSM-R on-board |
EIRENE functions |
4.2.4 |
H2 or B with D or B with F |
|
Data communication only in level 2 or 3 or level 1 with radio in-fill |
|
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Interfaces |
|
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ERTMS ETCS on-board |
|
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Only in level 2 or 3 or level 1 with radio in-fill |
4.2.6.2 |
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GSM-R |
4.2.5 |
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EIRENE Driver Machine Interface |
4.2.14 |
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Environmental conditions |
4.3.2.5 |
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EMC |
4.3.2.6 |
Table 5.1.b
Groups of interoperability constituents in the On-board Control-Command Assembly
This table is an example to show the structure. other groups may be proposed
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
n |
Interoperability constituent IC |
Characteristics |
Specific requirements to be assessed by reference to chapter 4 |
Module |
1 |
Safety Platform on-board ERTMS ETCS on-board Safety Information Recorder Odometry |
Safety |
4.2.1 |
|
On-board ETCS functionality |
4.2.2 |
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ETCS and EIRENE air gap interfaces |
4.2.5 |
H2 or B with D or B with F |
||
RBC (level 2 and 3) |
|
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Radio in-fill unit (optional level 1) |
|
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Eurobalise airgap |
|
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Euroloop airgap (optional level 1) |
|
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Interfaces |
|
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STM (implementation of interface K optional) |
4.2.6.1 |
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ERTMS GSM-R on-board |
4.2.6.2 |
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Key management system |
4.2.8 |
|||
|
|
ETCS ID Management |
4.2.9 |
|
ETCS Driver Machine Interface |
4.2.13 |
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Physical environmental conditions |
4.3.2.5 |
|||
EMC |
4.3.2.6 |
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JRU downloading tool |
4.2.15 |
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Data interface |
4.3.2.8 |
Table 5.2.a
Basic interoperability constituents in the Track-side Control-Command Assembly
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
N |
Interoperability constituent IC |
Characteristics |
Specific requirements to be assessed by reference to chapter 4 |
Module |
1 |
RBC |
Safety |
4.2.1 |
H2 or B with D or B with F |
Track-side ETCS functionality |
4.2.3 |
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Excluded communication via Eurobalises, radio in-fill and Euroloop |
|
|||
ETCS and EIRENE air gap interfaces |
4.2.5 |
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Only radio communication with train |
|
|||
Interfaces |
|
|||
Neighbouring RBC |
4.2.7.1, 4.2.7.2 |
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ERTMS GSM-R track-side |
4.2.7.3 |
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Key management system |
4.2.8 |
|||
ETCS-ID Management |
4.2.9 |
|||
Interlocking |
|
|||
Environmental conditions |
4.3.2.5 |
|||
EMC |
4.3.4.1, 4.3.2.2 |
|||
2 |
Radio in-fill unit |
Safety |
4.2.1 |
|
|
|
Track-side ETCS functionality |
4.2.3 |
|
|
|
Excluded communication via Eurobalises, Euroloop and level 2/3 functionality |
|
|
|
|
ETCS and EIRENE air gap interfaces |
4.2.5 |
H2 or B with D or B with F |
|
|
Only radio communication with train |
||
|
|
Interfaces |
||
|
|
ERTMS GSM-R track-side |
4.2.7.3 |
|
|
|
Key management system |
4.2.8 |
|
|
|
ETCS-ID Management |
4.2.9 |
|
|
|
Interlocking and LEU |
4.2.3 |
|
|
|
Environmental conditions |
4.3.2.5 |
|
|
|
EMC |
4.3.4.1, 4.3.2.2 |
|
3 |
Eurobalise |
Safety |
4.2.1 |
|
|
|
ETCS and EIRENE air gap interfaces |
4.2.5 |
H2 or B with D or B with F |
|
|
Only Eurobalise communication with train |
||
|
|
Interfaces |
||
|
|
LEU Eurobalise |
4.2.7.4 |
|
|
|
ETCS-ID Management |
4.2.9 |
|
|
|
Environmental conditions |
4.3.2.5 |
|
|
|
EMC |
4.3.4.1, 4.3.2.2 |
|
4 |
Euroloop |
Safety |
4.2.1 |
H2 or B with D or B with F |
ETCS and EIRENE air gap interfaces |
4.2.5 |
|||
Only Euroloop communication with train |
||||
Interfaces |
||||
LEU Euroloop |
4.2.7.5 |
|||
ETCS-ID Management |
4.2.9 |
|||
Environmental conditions |
4.3.2.5 |
|||
EMC |
4.3.4.1, 4.3.2.2 |
|||
5 |
LEU Eurobalise |
Safety |
4.2.1 |
|
Track-side ETCS functionality |
4.2.3 |
H2 or B with D or B with F |
||
Excluded communication via radio in-fill, Euroloop and level 2 and level 3 functionality |
|
|||
Interfaces |
|
|||
Track-side signalling |
None |
|||
Eurobalise |
4.2.7.4 |
|||
ETCS-ID Management |
4.2.9 |
|||
Environmental conditions |
4.3.2.5 |
|||
EMC |
4.3.4.1, 4.3.2.2 |
|||
6 |
LEU Euroloop |
Safety |
4.2.1 |
|
Track-side ETCS functionality |
4.2.3 |
H2 or B with D or B with F |
||
Excluded communication via radio in-fill, Eurobalise and level 2 and level 3 functionality |
|
|||
Interfaces |
|
|||
Track-side signalling |
None |
|||
Euroloop |
4.2.7.5 |
|||
ETCS-ID Management |
4.2.9 |
|||
Environmental conditions |
4.3.2.5 |
|||
EMC |
4.3.4.1, 4.3.2.2 |
|||
7 |
Safety Platform track-side |
Safety |
4.2.1 |
H2 or B with D or B with F |
Table 5.2.b
Groups of interoperability constituents in the Track-side Control-Command Assembly
This table is an example to show the structure. Other groups may be proposed
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
N |
Interoperability constituent IC |
Characteristics |
Specific requirements to be assessed by reference to chapter 4 |
Module |
1 |
Safety Platform track-side Eurobalise LEU Eurobalise |
Safety |
4.2.1 |
|
Track-side ETCS functionality |
4.2.3 |
H2 or B with D or B with F |
||
Excluded communication via Euroloop and level 2 and level 3 functionality |
|
|||
ETCS and EIRENE air gap interfaces |
4.2.5 |
|||
Only Eurobalise communication with train |
|
|||
Interfaces |
|
|||
Track-side signalling |
None |
|||
ETCS-ID Management |
4.2.9 |
|||
Environmental conditions |
4.3.2.5 |
|||
EMC |
4.3.4.1, 4.3.2.2 |
|||
2 |
Safety Platform track-side Euroloop LEU Euroloop |
Safety |
4.2.1 |
|
Track-side ETCS functionality |
4.2.3 |
H2 or B with D or B with F |
||
Excluded communication via Eurobalise and level 2 and level 3 functionality |
|
|||
ETCS and EIRENE air gap interfaces |
4.2.5 |
|||
Only Euroloop communication with train |
|
|||
Interfaces |
|
|||
Track-side signalling |
None |
|||
ETCS-ID Management |
4.2.9 |
|||
Environmental conditions |
4.3.2.5 |
|||
EMC |
4.3.4.1, 4.3.2.2 |
6. ASSESSMENT OF CONFORMITY AND/OR SUITABILITY FOR USE OF THE CONSTITUENTS AND VERIFICATION OF THE SUBSYSTEM
6.0 Introduction
In the scope of the present TSI, fulfilment of relevant essential requirements quoted in chapter 3 of this TSI will be ensured by the compliance with the specification referenced in Chapter 4 and, as a follow up, in chapter 5 for the interoperability constituents, as demonstrated by a positive result of the assessment of conformity and/or suitability of use of the interoperability constituent and verification of the sub system as described in chapter 6.
Nevertheless, where part of the essential requirements are satisfied by National Rules, because of:
a) |
Use of Class B systems (including national functions in STMs), |
b) |
Open points in the TSI, |
c) |
Derogation’s under article 7 of the Directive 96/48//EC, |
d) |
Specific cases described in Section 7.3 |
then the conformity assessment shall be carried out under the responsibility of the Member States concerned according to notified procedures.
6.1. Interoperability constituents
6.1.1. Assessment procedures
The manufacturer of an interoperability Constituent (IC) (and/or groups of interoperability constituents) or his authorised representative established within the Community shall draw up an EC declaration of conformity in accordance with Article 13.1 and Annex IV of the Directive 96/48/EC before placing them on the market.
The assessment procedure for conformity of interoperability constituents and/or groups of interoperability constituents as defined in Chapter 5 of this TSI shall be carried out by application of modules as specified in section 6.1.2 (Modules).
Some of the specifications in this TSI contain mandatory and/or optional functions. The Notified Body shall:
— |
Verify, that all mandatory functions relevant to the interoperability constituent are implemented ; |
— |
Verify, which optional functions are implemented, |
and carry out the assessment of conformity.
The supplier shall indicate in the EC declaration which optional functions are implemented.
The Notified Body shall verify, that no additional functions, implemented in the constituent, lead to conflicts with implemented mandatory or optional functions.
6.1.1.1. The Specific Transmission Module (STM)
The STM has to meet national requirements, and its approval is a responsibility of the appropriate Member State as stated in Annex B.
The verification of the STM interface to the ERTMS/ETCS on-board requires a conformity assessment carried out by a notified body. The notified body shall verify that the Member State has approved the national part of the STM.
6.1.1.2. EC declaration of suitability for use
An EC declaration of suitability for use is not required for interoperability constituents of the Control-Command Subsystem.
6.1.2. Modules
For the assessment of interoperability constituents within the Control Command subsystem, the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established within the Community, may choose the modules according to tables 5.1A, 5.1B, 5.2A and 5.2B:
— |
Either the type-examination procedure (Module B) for the design and development phase in combination with the production quality management system procedure (Module D) for the production phase, or |
— |
The type-examination procedure (Module B) for the design and development phase in combination with the product verification procedure (Module F), or |
— |
The full quality management system with design examination procedure (Module H2). |
The description of the modules is in Annex E of this TSI.
The Module D (production quality management system) may only be chosen where the manufacturer operates a quality system for production, final product inspection and testing, approved and surveyed by a notified body.
The Module H2 (full quality management system with design examination) may only be chosen where the manufacturer operates a quality system for design, production, final product inspection and testing, approved and surveyed by a notified body.
The following additional clarifications apply to the use of some of the modules:
— |
With reference to Chapter 4 of the ‘Module B’ (type examination) description in Annex E:
|
— |
With reference to chapter 3 of the ‘Module F’ (product verification) description in Annex E, statistical verification is not allowed, i.e., all interoperability constituents shall be individually examined. |
— |
With reference to section 6.3 of the ‘Module H2’ (full quality management system with design examination), a type test is required. |
Independently of the selected module, provisions of Annex A index 47, index A1, index A2 and index A3 shall be applied for the certification of Interoperability Constituents, for which requirements of the Basic Parameter safety (section 4.2.1 Control-Command safety characteristics relevant to interoperability) apply.
Independently of the selected module, it shall be checked that the indications of the supplier for the maintenance of the interoperability constituent are compliant with the requirements of section 4.5 (Maintenance rules) of this TSI.
If Module B (type examination) is used, this shall be made on the basis of the examination of the technical documentation (see section 3 and 4.1 of the description of Module B (type examination)).
If Module H2 (full quality management system with design examination) is used, the application for design examination shall include all elements supporting evidence that the requirements of section 4.5 (Maintenance rules) of this TSI are fulfilled.
6.2. Control-Command Subsystem
6.2.1. Assessment procedures
This Chapter deals with EC declaration of verification of Control-Command Subsystem. As stated in Chapter 2 the application of the Control-Command Subsystem is treated as two assemblies:
— |
the On-board Assembly, |
— |
the Track-side Assembly. |
For each assembly, an EC declaration of verification is required.
At the request of the contracting entity or its representative established in the Community the notified body carries out EC verification of an On-board or Track-side Assembly in accordance with Annex VI to Directive 96/48/EC.
The contracting entity shall draw up the EC declaration of verification for the Control-Command Assembly in accordance with Article 18(1) and Annex V of Directive 96/48/EC.
The content of the EC declaration of verification shall conform to Annex V to Directive 96/48/EC. This includes the verification of the integration of the interoperability constituents that are part of the assembly; the tables 6.1 and 6.2 define the characteristics to be verified and reference the mandatory specifications to be applied.
Some of the specifications in this TSI contain mandatory and/or optional functions. The Notified Body shall:
— |
verify that all mandatory functions required to the Assembly are implemented; |
— |
verify that all optional functions required by the track-side or on-board specific implementation are implemented; |
The Notified Body shall verify, that no additional functions, implemented in the assembly, lead to conflicts with implemented mandatory or optional functions.
Information on the specific implementation of the Track-side Assembly and On-board assembly shall be provided in the Register of Infrastructure and in the Register of Rolling Stock in accordance with Annex C.
The EC declaration of verification of Track-side Assembly or On-board Assembly shall provide all the information required for inclusion in the above-mentioned registers. The Registers shall be managed in accordance with Interoperability Directive 96/48/EC Article 22.a.
The EC declaration of verification of On-board and Track-side Assemblies, together with the Certificates of Conformity, is sufficient to ensure that an Track-side Assembly will operate with a On-board Assembly equipped with corresponding characteristics as defined in the Register of Rolling Stock and in the Register of Infrastructure without an additional subsystem EC declaration of verification.
6.2.1.1. Functional integration verification of On-board Assembly
The verification is to be made for a Control-Command On-board Assembly installed on a vehicle. For the Control-Command equipment that is not defined as Class A only the verification requirements associated with interoperability (for example STM-ERTMS/ETCS On-board interface) are included in this TSI.
Before any on-board functional verification can take place, the interoperability constituents included in the assembly shall have been assessed in accordance with section 6.1 above resulting in an EC declaration of conformity. The notified body shall assess that they are suitable for the application (e.g., optional functions implemented).
Class A functionality already verified at interoperability constituent level does not require additional verification.
The integration verification tests shall be performed to demonstrate that the components of the assembly have been correctly interconnected and interfaced to the train to ensure that the required functionality and performance required for that application of the assembly is achieved. When identical Control-Command On-board Assemblies are installed on identical items of rolling stock, the integration verification has to be done only once on one item of rolling stock.
The following shall be verified:
— |
correctness of installation of the Control-Command On-board Assembly (e.g. compliance with engineering rules, co-operation of interconnected equipment, absence of unsafe interactions and, where required, storage of application specific data) |
— |
correctness of operations at the interfaces with rolling stock (e.g., train brakes, train integrity) |
— |
ability to interface with Control-Command Track-side Assembly with corresponding characteristics (e.g., ETCS application level, optional functions installed)’ |
— |
ability of reading and storing in the safety data recorder all required information (also provided by non-ETCS systems, if required) |
This verification may be made in a depot.
The verification of the ability of the On-board Assembly to interface with a Track-side Assembly consists of the verification of the ability to read a certified Eurobalise and (if the functionality is installed on-board) Euroloop and the ability to establish GSM-R connections for voice and (if the functionality is installed) for data.
If class B equipment is also included, the notified body shall verify that the integration test requirements issued by the appropriate Member State have been met.
6.2.1.2. Functional integration verification of Track-side Assembly
The verification is to be made for a Control-Command Track-side Assembly installed on an infrastructure. For the Control-Command equipment that is not defined as Class A only the verification requirements associated with interoperability (for example EMC) are included in this TSI.
Before track-side functional verification can take place the interoperability constituents included in the assembly shall have been assessed in accordance with section 6.1 (Interoperability constituents) above and have an EC declaration of conformity. The notified body shall verify that they are suitable for the application (e.g., optional functions implemented).
Class A functionality already verified at interoperability constituent level does not require additional verification.
For the design of the ERTMS/ETCS part of the Control-Command Track-side Assembly, TSI requirements must be complemented by national specifications covering e.g.,
— |
the description of the line, characteristics such as gradients, distances, positions of route elements and Eurobalises/Euroloops, locations to be protected, etc. |
— |
the signalling data and rules required to be handled by the ERTMS/ETCS system. |
The integration verification tests shall be performed to demonstrate that the components of the assembly have been correctly interconnected and interfaced to national track-side equipment to ensure that the required functionality and performance of the assembly necessary for that application is achieved.
The following track-side interfaces shall be considered:
— |
Between the Class A radio system and the ERTMS/ETCS (RBC or Radio In-fill Unit, if relevant) |
— |
Between Eurobalise and the LEU |
— |
Between Euroloop and the LEU |
— |
Between neighbouring RBCs |
— |
Between the ERTMS/ETCS (RBC, LEU, Radio In-fill Unit) and Interlocking or national signalling, as relevant |
The following shall be verified:
— |
correctness of installation of the ERTMS/ETCS part of the Control-Command Track-side Assembly (e.g. compliance with engineering rules, co-operation of interconnected pieces of equipment, absence of unsafe interactions and, where required, storage of application specific data according to the above mentioned national specifications). |
— |
correctness of operations at the interfaces with national Track-side equipment. |
— |
ability to interface with an On-board Assembly with corresponding characteristics (e.g., ETCS application level) |
6.2.1.3. Assessment in migration phases
Upgrading an existing track-side or on-board Control-Command Assembly may be performed in successive steps in accordance with chapter 7. In each step only compliance with the TSI requirements relevant for the step is achieved, while other requirements of the remaining steps are not fulfilled.
The contracting entity may lodge an application for the assessment of the Assembly at this step from a Notified Body.
Independently of the modules chosen by the contracting entity the Notified Body shall verify that:
— |
the TSI requirements relevant for this step are respected |
— |
the TSI requirements already assessed are not prejudiced |
Functions already assessed and unchanged and not affected by this step do not need to be checked again.
The certificate(s) issued by the Notified Body after the positive assessment of the Assembly is accompanied by reservations indicating the limits of the certificate(s), which TSI requirements are fulfilled and which are not fulfilled.
The reservations shall be indicated in the Rolling Stock Register and/or Infrastructure Register as appropriate.
6.2.2. Modules
All modules indicated below are specified in Annex E of this TSI.
6.2.2.1. On-board Assembly
For the verification procedure of the On-board Assembly, the contracting entity or its authorised representative established within the Community may choose either:
— |
The type-examination procedure (Module SB) for the design and development phase in combination with the production quality management system procedure (Module SD) for the production phase, or |
— |
The type-examination procedure (Module SB) for the design and development phase in combination with the product verification procedure (Module SF), or |
— |
The full quality management system with design examination procedure (Module SH2). |
6.2.2.2. Track-side Assembly
For the verification procedure of the track-side assembly, the contracting entity or its authorised representative established within the Community may choose either
— |
The unit verification procedure (Module SG), or |
— |
The type-examination procedure (Module SB) for the design and development phase in combination with the production quality management system procedure (Module SD)) for the production phase, or |
— |
The type-examination procedure (Module SB) for the design and development phase in combination with the product verification procedure (Module SF), or |
— |
The full quality management system with design examination procedure (Module SH2). |
6.2.2.3. Conditions for use of Modules for on-board and track side Assemblies
The Module SD (production quality management system) may only be chosen where the contracting entity contracts only with manufacturers, that operate a quality system for production, final product inspection and testing, approved and surveyed by a notified body.
The Module SH2 (full quality management system with design examination) may only be chosen where all activities contributing to the Subsystem project to be verified (design, manufacturing, assembling, installation) are subject to a quality system for design, production, final product inspection and testing, approved and surveyed by a notified body.
Independently of the selected module, the design review includes the verification that the requirements of section 4.5 (Maintenance rules) of this TSI have been respected.
Independently of the selected module, the provisions of Annex A index 47, index A1, and where relevant index A2 and index A3 shall be applied.
With reference to Chapter 4 of the Module SB (type-examination), design review is requested.
With reference to section 4.3 of the ‘Module SH2 (full quality management system with design examination), a type test is required.
With reference to
— |
Section 5.2 of the Module SD (production quality management system), |
— |
Chapter 7 of the Module SF (product verification), |
— |
Chapter 4 of Module SG (unit verification), |
— |
Section 5.2 of Module SH2 (full quality management system with design examination), validation under full operational conditions is defined in section 6.2.2.3.1 (On-Board Assembly Validation) and section 6.2.2.3.2 (Track-side Assembly Validation). |
6.2.2.3.1 On-Board Assembly Validation
For an On-board Assembly the validation under full operational conditions shall be a type test. It is acceptable to be performed on a single instance of the assembly, and shall be performed by means of test runs with the scope to verify:
— |
Performances of the odometry functions. |
— |
Compatibility of the Control-Command Assembly with rolling stock equipment and environment (e.g., EMC) in order to be able to multiply the implementation of the On-board Assembly on other locomotives of the same type. |
— |
Compatibility of the rolling stock with Control Command Track-side Assembly (e.g EMC aspects, operation of track circuits and axle counters). |
Such test runs shall be performed on an infrastructure allowing for verifications in conditions representative of the characteristics that may be found in the trans-European high-speed rail network (e.g., gradients, train speed, vibrations, traction power, temperature).
In case there are limitations to a general applicability of the results of the tests (e.g., TSI compliance proven only up to a certain speed), these limitations shall be recorded in the certificate and in the rolling stock register.
6.2.2.3.2 Track-side Assembly Validation
For a Track-side Assembly the validation under full operational conditions shall be performed by means of test runs of a rolling stock of known characteristics and shall have the scope to verify compatibility between rolling stock and Control-Command Track-side Assembly (e.g. EMC aspects, operation of track circuits and axle counters). Such test runs shall be performed with suitable rolling stock of known characteristics allowing for verifications in conditions that may occur during service (e.g., train speed, traction power).
Test runs shall also validate the compatibility of the information provided to the train driver by the Track-side Assembly with the physical route (e.g. speed limits, etc.).
If specifications that are foreseen by, but not yet available in, this TSI for the verification of a Track-side Assembly, the Track-side Assembly shall be validated by appropriate field tests (to be defined by the contracting entity of this Track-side Assembly).
In case there are limitations to a general applicability of the results of the tests (e.g., TSI compliance proven only up to a certain speed), these limitations shall be recorded in the certificate and in the infrastructure register.
6.2.2.4. Assessment of Maintenance
The conformity assessment of the maintenance is in the responsibility of a body authorised by the Member State. The Annex F describes the procedure by which this body ascertains that maintenance arrangements meet the provisions of this TSI and ensure the respect of the basic parameters and essential requirements during the subsystem lifetime.
6.3. Interoperable Constituents Not Holding an EC Declaration
6.3.1. General
For a limited period of time, known as the ‘transition period’, interoperability constituents not holding an EC Declaration of Conformity or Suitability for Use may exceptionally be incorporated into subsystems, on the condition that the provisions described in this section are met.
6.3.2. The Transition Period
The transition period shall commence from the entry into force of this TSI and shall last for six years.
Once the transition period has ended, and with the exceptions allowed under section 6.3.3.3 below, interoperability constituents shall be covered by the required EC declaration of conformity and/or suitability for use before being incorporated into the subsystem;
6.3.3. The Certification of Subsystems Containing Non-Certified Interoperability Constituents during the Transition Period
6.3.3.1. Conditions
During the transition period a Notified Body is permitted to issue a certificate of conformity for a subsystem, even if some of the interoperability constituents incorporated within the subsystem are not covered by the relevant EC declarations of conformity and/or suitability for use according to this TSI, if the following three criteria are complied with:
— |
the conformity of the subsystem has been checked in relation to the requirements defined in chapter 4 of this TSI by the Notified Body, and |
— |
through carrying out additional assessments the Notified Body confirms that the conformity and/or the suitability for use of the interoperability constituents is in accordance with the requirements of chapter 5 , and |
— |
the interoperability constituents, which are not covered by the relevant EC declaration of conformity and/or suitability for use, shall have been used in a subsystem already put in service in at least one of the Member States before the entry in force of this TSI. |
EC Declarations of conformity and/or suitability for use shall not be drawn up for the interoperability constituents assessed in this manner.
6.3.3.2. Notification
— |
the certificate of conformity of the subsystem shall indicate clearly which interoperability constituents have been assessed by the Notified Body as part of the subsystem verification. |
— |
the EC declaration of verification of the subsystem shall indicate clearly:
|
6.3.3.3. Lifecycle Implementation
The production or upgrade/renewal of the subsystem concerned must be completed within the six years of the transition period. Concerning the subsystem lifecycle:
— |
During the transition period and |
— |
under the responsibility of the body having issued the declaration of EC verification of the subsystem |
the interoperability constituents which do not hold an EC declaration of conformity and/suitability for use and are of the same type built by the same manufacturer are permitted to be used for maintenance related replacements and as spare parts for the subsystem.
After the transition period has ended and
— |
until the subsystem is upgraded, renewed or replaced and |
— |
under the responsibility of the body having issued the declaration of EC verification of the subsystem |
the interoperability constituents which do not hold an EC declaration of conformity and/suitability for use and are of the same type built by the same manufacturer may continue to be used for maintenance related replacements.
6.3.3.4. Monitoring Arrangements
During the transition period Member States shall monitor:
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The number and type of interoperability constituents introduced on the market within their own State; |
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Ensure that, where a subsystem is presented for authorisation, reasons for non-certification of the interoperability constituent by the manufacturer are identified; |
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Notify, to the Commission and to the other Member States, the details of the non-certified IC and the reasons for non-certification. |
Table 6.1
verification requirements for on-board control-command assembly
1 |
2 |
2a |
3 |
4 |
5 |
N |
Description |
Remarks |
CC InterfaceS |
Interfacing TSI subsystems |
Characteristics to be assessed by reference to chapter 4 of this TSI |
1 |
Safety |
The notified body shall ensure the completeness of the safety approval process, including safety case |
|
|
4.2.1 |
2 |
On-board ETCS functionality |
This functionality is performed by ERTMS/ETCS on-board IC |
|
|
4.2.2 |
|
Note: Train integrity supervision: In the case, where the train is configured for Level 3, the train integrity supervision function must be supported via detection equipment rolling stock-side |
Interface between ERTMS/ETCS on-board and detection equipment |
RST |
4.3.2.8 |
|
3 |
EIRENE functions |
This functionality is performed by ERTMS/GSM-R on-board IC |
|
|
4.2.4 |
|
Data communication only for level 1 with radio in-fill (optional) or level 2 and level 3 |
|
|
|
|
4 |
ETCS and EIRENE air gap interfaces |
This functionality is performed by ERTMS/ETCS on-board and ERTMS/GSM-R on-board IC’s |
CC trackside assembly |
|
4.2.5 |
|
Data radio communication with the train only for level 1 with radio in-fill (optional) or level 2 and level 3 |
|
|
|
|
|
Euroloop communication is optional |
|
|
|
|
5 |
Key management |
Security policy for key management |
|
OPE |
4.2.8 4.3.1.7 |
6 |
ETCS-ID Management |
Policy for ETCS-ID management |
|
OPE |
4.2.9 |
7 |
Interfaces |
|
|
|
|
|
STM |
the notified body shall verify that the integration test requirements issued by the appropriate Member State have been met |
ERTMS/ETCS on-board and external STM IC’s |
|
4.2.6.1 |
|
ERTMS/GSM-R on-board |
|
ERTMS/ETCS on-board and ERTMS/GSM-R on-board IC’s |
|
4.2.6.2 |
|
Odometry |
This interface is not relevant if equipment is delivered as grouping of constituents. |
ERTMS/ETCS on-board and odometry IC’s |
RST |
4.2.6.3 4.3.2.12 |
|
ETCS DMI |
Part of ERTMS/ETCS on-board IC |
|
OPE |
4.2.13 |
|
4.3.1.2 |
||||
|
EIRENE DMI |
Part of ERTMS/GSM-R on-board IC |
|
|
4.2.14 |
OPE |
4.3.1.3 |
||||
|
Interface to data recording for regulatory purposes |
Part of Safety Information Recorder IC |
|
|
4.2.15 |
OPE |
4.3.1.4 |
||||
RST |
4.3.2.13 |
||||
|
Train braking performances |
Verification of adaptation to the concerned rolling stock |
|
OPE |
4.3.1.5 |
RST |
4.3.2.3 |
||||
|
isolation |
|
|
OPE |
4.3.1.6 |
RST |
4.3.2.7 |
||||
|
Antennae installation |
|
|
RST |
4.3.2.4 |
|
Environmental conditions |
Verification of correct operation off Control Command assembly in the environmental conditions. This check has to be done in the validation under full operational conditions. |
|
RST |
4.3.2.5 |
|
EMC |
Verification of correct operation off Control Command assembly in the environmental conditions. This check has to be done in the validation under full operational conditions. |
|
RST |
4.3.2.6 |
|
Data interfaces |
Part of ERTMS/ETCS and GSM-R on-board IC. |
|
RST |
4.3.2.8; 4.3.2.11 |
OPE |
4.3.1.9 |
Table 6.2
verification requirements for track-side control-command assembly
1 |
2 |
2a |
3 |
4 |
5 |
N |
Description |
Remarks |
CC Interfaces |
Interfacing tsi subsystems |
Characteristics to be assessed by reference to chapter 4 of this TSI |
1 |
Safety |
The notified body shall ensure the completeness of the safety approval process, including safety case |
|
|
4.2.1 |
2 |
Track side ETCS functionality |
This functionality is performed by RBC’s, LEU’s and Radio In-fill Units IC’s, according to the implementation |
|
|
4.2.3 |
3 |
EIRENE functions |
Data communication only for level 1 with radio in-fill or level 2/3 |
|
|
4.2.4 |
4 |
ETCS and EIRENE air gap interfaces |
This functionality is performed by RBC’s, Radio In-fill Units, Eurobalises, Euroloop’s and GSM-R trackside equipment, according to the implementation. |
CC on-board assembly |
|
4.2.5 |
|
Radio communication with the train only for level 1 with radio in-fill (optional) or level 2/3 |
|
|
|
|
|
Euroloop communication is optional |
|
|
|
|
5 |
Key management |
Security policy for key management |
|
OPE |
4.2.8 4.3.1.7 |
6 |
ETCS ID Management |
Policy for ETCS-ID management |
|
OPE |
4.2.9 |
7 |
HABD |
The distance between HABD equipment is a national issue. |
|
OPE |
4.2.10 |
RST |
4.3.1.8 4.3.2.9 |
||||
8 |
Interfaces |
|
|
|
|
RBC/RBC |
Only for level 2/3 |
Between neighbouring RBC’s |
|
4.2.7.1 |
|
GSM-R trackside |
Only for level 2/3 or level 1 with radio in-fill (optional) |
Between RBC’s or Radio In-fill units and GSM-R trackside |
|
4.2.7.3 |
|
Eurobalise/LEU |
This interface is not relevant if equipment is delivered as grouping of constituents |
Between Control-Command IC’s |
|
4.2.7.4 |
|
Euroloop/LEU |
Euroloop is optional |
Between Control-Command IC’s |
|
4.2.7.5 |
|
This interface is not relevant if equipment is delivered as grouping of constituents |
|||||
Antennae installation |
|
|
IN |
4.3.3.1 |
|
Environmental conditions |
Verification of correct operation off Control Command assembly in the environmental conditions. This check has to be done in the validation under full operational conditions. |
|
IN |
4.3.2.5 |
|
EMC |
Verification of correct operation off Control Command assembly in the environmental conditions. This check has to be done in the validation under full operational conditions. |
|
ENE |
4.3.4.1 |
|
9 |
Compatibility of train detection systems |
Characteristics to be activated by rolling stock |
|
RST |
4.2.11 4.3.1.10 |
IN |
4.3.2.1 |
||||
10 |
EM compatibility between rolling stock and train detection systems |
|
|
RST |
4.2.12.2, 4.3.2.2 |
Compatibility with train headlights |
Characteristics of retro reflecting line-side signals and clothing |
|
RST |
4.2.16 4.3.2.10 |
|
Compatibility with driver’s external field of view |
Installation of trackside equipment that must be seen by the driver |
|
OPE |
4.2.16 4.3.1.11 |
7. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TSI CONTROL-COMMAND
7.1. General
This chapter outlines the strategy and the associated technical solutions for implementation of the TSI, notably the conditions underpinning the migration to Class A systems.
Account must be taken of the fact that the implementation of a TSI occasionally has to be co-ordinated with the implementation of other TSIs.
7.2. Detailed implementation criteria
7.2.1. GSM-R implementation Rules
Track-side installations:
It is mandatory to fit a GSM-R track-side assembly in any new installation of the radio part of a CCS track-side assembly or in any upgrade of an existing installation, where this would change its functions, performance and/or interfaces. This excludes those modifications that might be deemed necessary to mitigate safety-related defects in the legacy installation.
It is forbidden to upgrade Class B train-radio systems unless a modification is deemed necessary to mitigate safety-related defects in the legacy system.
It is recommended to install GSM-R whenever the infrastructure or energy sub-system of a section of line already in service is to be upgraded, renewed or maintained when this entails an investment higher than at least ten times those associated with the installation of GSM-R facilities on that section of line.
After the radio part of a CCS track-side assembly has been upgraded, the existing Class B equipment may remain in use together with the Class A radio equipment, until a date foreseen by the relevant national plan(s), and subsequently by the EU master plan. The Railway Undertaking is not allowed to oppose the removal of the Class B radio done under such conditions.
On-board installations:
It is mandatory to fit a GSM-R onboard assembly when:
— |
any new radio part of a CCS onboard assembly is installed (with or without a Class B system), or; |
— |
any existing radio part of a CCS onboard assembly is upgraded, where this would change the functions, performance and/or interfaces of the existing legacy system (as referred to in annex B of this TSI). This excludes those modifications that might be deemed necessary to mitigate safety-related defects in the legacy system. |
After an upgrade of the radio part of an onboard assembly, the pre-existing Class B equipment may remain in use simultaneously with the Class A radio equipment.
7.2.2. ETCS implementation Rules
Track-side installations:
It is mandatory to fit an ETCS track-side assembly when:
— |
the train protection part of a CCS track-side assembly is a new installation (with or without a Class B track-side assembly), or |
— |
the existing train protection part of a CCS track-side assembly is upgraded, where this would change the functions, performance and/or interoperability-relevant interfaces (air-gaps) of the existing legacy system (as referred to in annex B of this TSI). This excludes those modifications that might be deemed necessary to mitigate safety-related defects in the legacy installation. |
It is forbidden to upgrade Class B train-protection systems unless a modification is deemed necessary to mitigate safety-related defects in the legacy system.
It is recommended to install ETCS whenever the infrastructure or energy sub-system of a section of line already in service is to be upgraded, renewed or maintained when this entails an investment higher than at least ten times those associated with the installation of ETCS facilities on that section of line.
After the train protection part of a CCS track-side assembly has been upgraded, the existing Class B equipment may remain in use together with the Class A train protection equipment, until a date foreseen by the relevant national plan(s), and subsequently by the EU master plan, defined in clause 7.2.5. The Railway Undertaking is not allowed to oppose the removal of the Class B train-protection equipment done under such conditions.
Onboard installations:
It is mandatory to fit an ETCS onboard assembly when:
— |
any new train protection part of a CCS onboard assembly is installed, or |
— |
any existing train protection part of a CCS onboard assembly is upgraded, where this would change the functions, performances and/or interoperability-relevant interfaces of the existing legacy system (as referred to in annex B of this TSI). This excludes those modifications that might be deemed necessary to mitigate safety related defects in the legacy system; |
It is recommended to install ETCS whenever a rolling stock already in service is upgraded when this entails an investment higher than at least ten times those associated with the installation of ETCS on that specific type of rolling stock.
After the train protection part of an onboard assembly has been upgraded, the existing Class B onboard train protection equipment may continue to remain in use, together with the Class A equipment.
7.2.3. Additional Class-B equipment on a Class A — equipped line
On a line equipped with ETCS and/or GSM-R, additional Class B equipment is possible in order to allow the operation of rolling stock not compatible with Class A during the migration phase. It is allowed to use existing Class B equipment on-board as a fallback arrangement to Class A system: this does not allow an infrastructure manager to require Class B systems onboard the interoperable trains for running on such a line.
Where dual fitment and operation of Class A and B systems occurs, then both systems may be active simultaneously onboard, provided that national technical requirements and operating rules support this manner and that interoperability is not compromised. The national technical requirements and operating rules will be provided by the Member State.
7.2.4. Upgrading or renewal of the Control-Command Track-side Assembly or parts of it
Upgrading or renewal of the track-side assembly may concern separately:
— |
radio-system (for class B, only renewal is possible) , |
— |
train protection system, |
— |
train detection system interface, |
— |
hot axle box detection system, |
— |
EMC characteristics. |
Therefore different parts of the Control-Command Track-side Assembly may be upgraded or renewed separately (if interoperability is not prejudiced) and concern:
— |
EIRENE functions and interfaces (see sections 4.2.4 and 4.2.5); |
— |
ETCS/ERTMS functions and interfaces (see sections 4.2.1, 4.2.3, 4.2.5, 4.2.7, 4.2.8); |
— |
Train detection system (see section 4.2.11); |
— |
Hot axle box detector (see section 4.2.10); |
— |
EMC characteristics (see section 4.2.12). |
After the upgrade to Class A system, the existing Class B equipment may remain in use simultaneously with Class A.
7.2.5. Availability of Specific Transmission Modules
In case lines under the scope of the present TSI will not be equipped with Class A systems, the Member State shall make every effort for the availability of an external Specific Transmission Module (STM) for its legacy Class B system or systems. In this context, due regard is to be given to the assurance of an open market for STM at fair commercial conditions. In those cases that due to technical or commercial reasons (3) the availability of an STM cannot be ensured within the appropriate time frame (4) the relevant Member State is deemed to inform the Committee of the reasons underpinning such a problem and the mitigation measures that it intends to put into place in order to allow access — notably of foreign operators — to its infrastructure.
7.2.6. Interfaces with class B systems
In every case, to support continued interoperability, Member States shall ensure that the functionality of legacy systems for radio and train protection (referred to in Annex B of the TSI), and their interfaces remain as currently specified. This requirement excludes those modifications that might be necessary to mitigate safety-related defects of these systems.
Member States shall make available the information that is required to support development and safety-certification of apparatus, to allow interoperability of Class A equipment with their legacy Class B radio and train protection facilities.
7.2.7. National ERTMS Implementation Plans and EU Master Plan
Member States shall prepare a formal national ERTMS implementation plan for the high-speed rail network addressing the deployment of both ETCS and GSM-R. The plan shall fulfil the implementation rules specified in sections 7.2.1 and 7.2.2
For ETCS, the national plan shall give priority to implementation on the high-speed lines belonging to the ETCS-Net as described in annex H of the HS CCS TSI as well as to the rolling stock to be operated on these lines. The target date for such implementation is 2015.
The national plans shall provide, in particular, the following elements:
— |
Target lines: a clear identification of the national lines or sections which are earmarked for implementation. |
— |
Technical requirements: the essential technical characteristics of the different implementations (e.g. a GSM-R quality of service for data or just voice quality implementation, Functional Level of ETCS, ETCS baseline, ETCS-only or overlaid installations); |
— |
Deployment strategy and planning: an outline of the implementation plan (including sequencing and timing of the works); |
— |
Migration strategy: the strategy envisaged for the migration of both the infrastructure and rolling-stock sub-systems (e.g. superposition of Class A and Class B systems, planned date for the switching from Class B to Class A facilities or for the removal of Class B facilities); |
— |
Potential constraints: an overview of potential elements that might impact on fulfilment of the implementation plan (e.g. signalling works integrating larger scope infrastructure works, assurance of continuity of service across borders). |
These national plans are to be finally aggregated within an EU Master Plan within six months of their notification.
7.2.8. Registers of Infrastructure
The Infrastructure Register shall provide Railway Undertakings with Class A and Class B information, following Annex C requirements. The Infrastructure Register indicates if Mandatory or Optional (5) functions are concerned; the constraints on onboard configuration have to be identified.
In case European specifications for some interface(s) between Control-Command and Signalling and other sub-systems are not available at the moment of installation (e.g., electromagnetic compatibility between train detection and Rolling Stock), the corresponding characteristics and the standards applied shall be indicated in the Registers of Infrastructure. This shall be possible, in any case, only for the items listed in Annex C.
7.2.9. Rolling stock with train protection Class A and Class B equipment
Rolling stock may be equipped with both Class A and Class B systems to enable operations on several lines. The Class B systems may be implemented
— |
using an STM that may be plugged into the ERTMS equipment (‘external STM’), or |
— |
integrated within the ERTMS/ETCS equipment. |
Also, the Class B system could be implemented independently (or, in case of upgrade or renewal, be left ‘as is’), in case of Class B systems for which an STM is not an economically viable alternative, from the rolling stock owner's point of view. However, if a STM is not used, the Railway Undertaking must ensure that the absence of a ‘handshake’ (= handling, by ETCS, of transitions between Class A and Class B on track-side) nevertheless is properly managed. The Member State may put requirements on this in the Infrastructure Register.
When running on a line which is equipped with both Class A and Class B systems, the Class B systems may act as fallback arrangement for the Class A system if the train is equipped with both Class A and Class B systems. This cannot be a requirement for interoperability and is not valid for GSM-R.
7.2.10. Registers of Rolling Stock
The Rolling Stock Register shall provide information following Annex C requirements.
In case TSI requirements for some interface(s) between Control-Command and Signalling and other sub-systems are not available at the moment of installation (e.g., electromagnetic compatibility between train detection and Rolling Stock, climatic conditions and physical conditions in which the train can work, geometric parameters of the train like length, maximal distance of axles in the train, length of the nose of the first and of the last car of the train, braking parameters), the corresponding characteristics and the standards applied shall be indicated in the Registers of Rolling Stock. This shall be possible, only for the items listed in Annex C.
Remark: for every implementation of Control-Command Subsystem on a given line, Annex C gives the list of the requirements for the onboard, to be addressed in the Registers of Infrastructure, indicating if these requirements concern Mandatory or Optional functions and identifying constraints on train configuration.
7.3. Conditions under which optional functions are required
According to the characteristics of the track-side Control-Command Track-side Assembly and its interfaces with other sub-systems, some track-side ERTMS/ETCS and GSM-R functionality not classified as mandatory, may have necessarily to be implemented in certain applications to comply with the essential requirements.
The track-side implementation of National or Optional-functions must not prevent the entry onto that infrastructure for a train that complies only with the mandatory requirements of Onboard Class A system except as required for the following on-board optional functions:
— |
An ETCS Level 3 Track-side application requires train integrity supervision onboard; |
— |
An ETCS Level 1 Track-side application with infill requires corresponding in-fill functionality onboard if the release speed is set to zero for safety reasons (e.g., protection of danger points). |
— |
When ETCS requires data transmission by radio, the data transmission services of GSM-R must fulfil the ETCS data transmission requirements. |
— |
An onboard assembly, which incorporates a KER STM, may require to implement the K-interface. |
— |
A GSM-R trackside vigilance functionality where implemented requires a vigilance onboard functionality as described in 4.3.2.11. |
7.4. Management of changes
The Agency shall be responsible for preparing the review and updating of TSIs and making any recommendations to the Committee referred to in Article 21 of Directive 96/48/EC in order to take account of developments in technology or social requirements.
To that purpose, the European Railway Agency, in its role as system authority for ERTMS, has established the transparent process to manage the system changes, with the contribution of the sector’s representatives.
This process shall take account of the estimated costs and benefits of all technical solutions considered and shall ensure backward compatibility between consecutive versions. This process is laid down in the document ‘ERTMS change control management’, that will, as necessary, be updated by the European Railway Agency.
7.5. Specific Cases
7.5.1. Introduction
The following special provisions are permitted in the specific cases below.
These specific cases belong to two categories: the provisions apply either permanently (case ‘P’), or temporarily (case ‘T’). In temporary cases, it is recommended that the Member States concerned should conform with the relevant subsystem either by 2010 (case ‘T1’), an objective set out in Decision No 1692/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 1996 on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network, or by 2020 (case ‘T2’) .
In this TSI temporary case ‘T3’ is defined as temporary cases which will still exists after 2020.
7.5.2. List of specific cases
7.5.2.1. Category of each specific case is given in Annex A, Appendix 1.
No. |
Specific Case |
Justification |
Duration |
|
1 |
Interdependence between axle distance and wheel diameter of vehicles operating in Germany is given in Annex A, Appendix 1 paragraph 2.1.5 |
Existing axle counter equipment, identified in the infrastructure register. |
P |
|
2 |
Maximum length of vehicle overhang (nose) operating in Poland and Belgium is given in Annex A, Appendix 1 paragraph 2.1.6 |
Existing geometry of track circuit equipment |
T3 |
|
3 |
Minimum distances between first 5 axles of trains operating in Germany is given in Annex A, Appendix 1 paragraph 2.1.7 |
Relevant on lines with level crossing according to infrastructure register. |
T3 |
|
4 |
Minimum distance between the first and last axle of a lone vehicle or trainset operating on France high speed lines and Belgium high speed TEN ‘L1’ only is given in Annex A, Appendix 1 paragraph 2.1.8 |
Existing track circuit equipment, identified in the infrastructure register. |
France T3 Belgium T3 |
|
5 |
Minimum distance between the first and last axle of a lone vehicle or trainset operating in Belgium (except for high speed TEN ‘L1’) is given in Annex A, Appendix 1 paragraph 2.1.9 |
Existing track circuit equipment, identified in the infrastructure register. |
T3 |
|
6 |
Minimum diameter of wheels of vehicles operating in France is given Annex A, Appendix 1 paragraph 2.2.2 |
Existing axle counter equipment, identified in the infrastructure register. |
T3 |
|
7 |
Minimum height of flange for vehicles operating in Lithuania is given in Annex A, Appendix 1 paragraph 2.2.4. |
The existing axle counter equipment allows wheels with lower height of flange to be detected (positive specific case for RS). |
T3 |
|
8 |
Minimum axle load for vehicles operating on certain lines in Germany, Austria, and Belgium is given in Annex A, Appendix 1 paragraph 3.1.3 |
Germany: Minimum axle load necessary to shunt certain track circuits is determined in a requirement of EBA (Eisenbahn-Bundesamt), relevant on some main lines in Germany in the area of former DR (Deutsche Reichsbahn) with 42 Hz and 100 Hz track circuits according to the infrastructure register. No renewal. |
T3 |
|
Belgium: The minimal axle load is 5 t on all lines in Belgium (except for high-speed lines as already described in the specific case). This minimal load is required to :
In Belgium, treadles are used in combination with track circuits to release itineraries. No renewal. |
||||
Austria: Minimum axle load necessary to shunt certain track circuits is determined in a requirement for safe function, relevant on some main lines in Austria with 100 Hz track circuits according to the infrastructure register. No renewal. |
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9 |
Minimum mass of a lone vehicle or trainset operating on France high speed TEN lines and Belgium high speed TEN ‘L1’ lines is given in Annex A, Appendix 1 paragraph 3.1.4 |
Existing track circuit equipment |
France T3 Belgium T3 |
|
10 |
Minimum mass of a lone vehicle or trainset operating in Belgium (except for high speed TEN ‘L1’) is given in Annex A, Appendix 1 paragraph 3.1.5 |
Existing track circuit equipment |
T3 |
|
11 |
Minimum dimension of metal mass and approval conditions of vehicles operating in Germany and Poland are given in Annex A, Appendix paragraph 3.3.1 |
Relevant on lines with level crossing with detection loops according to infrastructure register. |
Germany P Poland P |
|
12 |
Maximum reactance between running surfaces of a wheelset of vehicles operating in Poland is given in Annex A, Appendix 1 paragraph 3.5.2 |
Existing track circuit equipment |
T3 |
|
13 |
Maximum reactance between running surfaces of a wheelset of vehicles operating in France is given in Annex A, Appendix 1 paragraph 3.5.3 |
Existing track circuit equipment |
T3 |
|
14 |
Additional requirements on shunting parameters of a vehicle operating in Netherlands are given in Annex A, Appendix 1 paragraph 3.5.4 |
Existing low voltage track circuit equipment, identified in the infrastructure register. |
T3 |
|
15 |
Minimum impedance between pantograph and wheels of vehicles operating in Belgium is given in Annex A, Appendix 1 paragraph 3.6.1 |
Existing Class B equipment |
T3 |
|
16 |
Additional requirements regarding sanding for UK are give in Annex A, Appendix 1 paragraph 4.1.3 |
Only valid for Conventional rail |
T3 |
|
17 |
The magnetic brake and eddy current brake is not permitted at the first bogie of a leading vehicle operating in Germany, defined in Annex A, Appendix 1 paragraph 5.2.3 |
Relevant on lines with level crossing according to infrastructure register. |
T3 |
7.5.2.2. Specific case for Greece.
Category ‘T1’- temporary: rolling stock for track gauge 1 000 mm or less, and lines with track gauge 1 000 mm or less.
National rules shall apply on these lines.
7.5.2.3. Specific case for the Baltic States (for Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia CR system only).
Category T2 — the functional and technical upgrading of their current class B facilities deployed on the 1520 mm track gauge corridors is allowed if this is deemed necessary to enable the operation of the locomotives of the railway undertakings of both the Russian Federation and Belarus. The functional and technical upgrading of their current class B facilities deployed on the 1520 mm track gauge locomotives and trains is allowed if this is deemed necessary to enable their operation on the territory of both the Russian Federation and Belarus.
7.6. Transitional provisions
The open points indicated in Annex G of this TSI will be managed in the revision process.
(1) Degraded mode: mode of operation in presence of faults, which has been anticipated in the design of the Control-Command subsystem
(2) The safety requirements for ERTMS/ETCS level 3 still have to be established.
(3) e. g. the feasibility of the external STM concept cannot be technically guaranteed or potential issues relating to the ownership of the intellectual property rights of the Class B systems prevent a timely development of an STM product.
(4) 31 December 2007.
(5) Function classification: see section 4.
ANNEX A
LIST OF MANDATORY SPECIFICATIONS
Index N |
Reference |
Document Name |
Version |
1 |
UIC ETCS FRS |
ERTMS/ETCS Functional Requirement Specification |
4.29 |
2 |
99E 5362 |
ERTMS/ETCS Functional Statements |
2.0.0 |
3 |
UNISIG SUBSET-023 |
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations |
2.0.0 |
4 |
UNISIG SUBSET-026 |
System Requirement Specification |
2.2.2 |
5 |
UNISIG SUBSET-027 |
FFFIS Juridical Recorder-Downloading Tool |
2.2.9 |
6 |
UNISIG SUBSET-033 |
FIS for Man-Machine Interface |
2.0.0 |
7 |
UNISIG SUBSET-034 |
FIS for the Train Interface |
2.0.0 |
8 |
UNISIG SUBSET-035 |
Specific Transmission Module FFFIS |
2.1.1 |
9 |
UNISIG SUBSET-036 |
FFFIS for Eurobalise |
2.3.0 |
10 |
UNISIG SUBSET-037 |
Euroradio FIS |
2.3.0 |
11 |
Reserved 05E537 |
Off line key management FIS |
|
12 |
UNISIG SUBSET-039 |
FIS for the RBC/RBC Handover |
2.1.2 |
13 |
UNISIG SUBSET-040 |
Dimensioning and Engineering rules |
2.0.0 |
14 |
UNISIG SUBSET-041 |
Performance Requirements for Interoperability |
2.1.0 |
15 |
UNISIG SUBSET-108 |
Interoperability-related consolidation on TSI annex A documents (mainly SUBSET-026 v2.2.2) |
1.0.0 |
16 |
UNISIG SUBSET-044 |
FFFIS for Euroloop sub-system |
2.2.0 (1) |
17 |
Intentionally Deleted |
|
|
18 |
UNISIG SUBSET-046 |
Radio In-fill FFFS |
2.0.0 |
19 |
UNISIG SUBSET-047 |
Track-side-Trainborne FIS for Radio In-Fill |
2.0.0 |
20 |
UNISIG SUBSET-048 |
Trainborne FFFIS for Radio In-Fill |
2.0.0 |
21 |
UNISIG SUBSET-049 |
Radio In-fill FIS with LEU/Interlocking |
2.0.0 |
22 |
Intentionally deleted |
|
|
23 |
UNISIG SUBSET-054 |
Assignment of Values to ETCS variables |
2.0.0 |
24 |
Intentionally deleted |
|
|
25 |
UNISIG SUBSET-056 |
STM FFFIS Safe Time Layer |
2.2.0 |
26 |
UNISIG SUBSET-057 |
STM FFFIS Safe Link Layer |
2.2.0 |
27 |
UNISIG SUBSET-091 |
Safety Requirements for the Technical Interoperability of ETCS in Levels 1 & 2 |
2.2.11 |
28 |
Reserved |
Reliability — Availability Requirements |
|
29 |
UNISIG SUBSET-102 |
Test specification for Interface ‘k’ |
1.0.0 |
30 |
Intentionally deleted |
|
|
31 |
UNISIG SUBSET-094 |
UNISIG Functional Requirements for an On-board Reference Test Facility |
2.0.0 |
32 |
EIRENE FRS |
GSM-R Functional Requirements Specification |
7 |
33 |
EIRENE SRS |
GSM-R System Requirements Specification |
15 |
34 |
A11T6001 12 |
(MORANE) Radio Transmission FFFIS for EuroRadio |
12 |
35 |
ECC/DC(02)05 |
ECC Decision of 5 July 2002 on the designation and availability of frequency bands for railway purposes in the 876-880 and 921-925 MHz bands. |
|
36a |
Intentionally deleted |
|
|
36b |
Intentionally deleted |
|
|
36c |
UNISIG SUBSET-074-2 |
FFFIS STM Test cases document |
1.0.0 |
37a |
Intentionally deleted |
|
|
37b |
UNISIG SUBSET-076-5-2 |
Test cases related to features |
2.2.2 |
37c |
UNISIG SUBSET-076-6-3 |
Test sequences |
2.0.0 |
37d |
UNISIG SUBSET-076-7 |
Scope of the test specifications |
1.0.0 |
37e |
Intentionally deleted |
|
|
38 |
Reserved |
Marker boards |
|
39 |
UNISIG SUBSET-092-1 |
ERTMS EuroRadio Conformance Requirements |
2.2.5 |
40 |
UNISIG SUBSET-092-2 |
ERTMS EuroRadio Test cases Safety Layer |
2.2.5 |
41 |
Reserved UNISIG SUBSET 028 |
JRU Test Specification |
|
42 |
Intentionally deleted |
|
|
43 |
UNISIG SUBSET 085 |
Test Specification for Eurobalise FFFIS |
2.1.2 |
44 |
Reserved |
Odometry FIS |
|
45 |
UNISIG SUBSET-101 |
Interface ‘K’ Specification |
1.0.0 |
46 |
UNISIG SUBSET-100 |
Interface ‘G’ specification |
1.0.1 |
47 |
Reserved |
Safety Requirements and Requirements to Safety Analysis for Interoperability for the Control-Command and Signalling Sub-System |
|
48 |
Reserved |
Test specification for mobile equipment GSM-R |
|
49 |
UNISIG SUBSET-059 |
Performance requirements for STM |
2.1.1 |
50 |
Reserved UNISIG SUBSET-103 |
Test specification for EUROLOOP |
|
51 |
Reserved |
Ergonomic aspects of the DMI |
|
52 |
UNISIG SUBSET-058 |
FFFIS STM Application Layer |
2.1.1 |
53 |
Reserved AEIF-ETCS-Variables-Manual |
AEIF-ETCS-Variables-Manual |
|
54 |
Intentionally deleted |
|
|
55 |
Reserved |
Juridical recorder baseline requirements |
|
56 |
Reserved 05E538 |
ERTMS Key Management Conformance Requirements |
|
57 |
Reserved UNISIG SUBSET-107 |
Requirements on pre-fitting of ERTMS on-board equipment |
|
58 |
Reserved UNISIG SUBSET-097 |
Requirements for RBC-RBC Safe Communication Interface |
|
59 |
Reserved UNISIG SUBSET-105 |
Requirements on pre-fitting of ERTMS track side equipment |
|
60 |
Reserved UNISIG SUBSET-104 |
ETCS version management |
|
61 |
Reserved |
GSM-R version management |
|
62 |
Reserved UNISIG SUBSET-099 |
RBC-RBC Test specification for Safe Communication Interface |
|
63 |
Reserved UNISIG SUBSET-098 |
RBC-RBC Safe Communication Interface |
|
LIST OF MANDATORY EN STANDARDS
Index N |
Reference |
Document Name and comments |
Version |
A1 |
EN 50126 |
Railway applications — The specification and demonstration of reliability, availability, maintainability and safety (RAMS) |
1999 |
A2 |
EN 50128 |
Railway applications — Communication, signalling and processing systems — Software for railway control and protection systems |
2001 |
A3 |
EN 50129 |
Railway applications — Communication, signalling and processing systems — Safety related electronic systems for signalling |
2003 |
A4 |
EN 50125-1 |
Railway applications — Environmental conditions for equipment — Part 1: equipment on board rolling stock |
1999 |
A5 |
EN 50125-3 |
Railway applications — Environmental conditions for equipment — Part 3: equipment for signalling and telecommunications |
2003 |
A6 |
EN 50121-3-2 |
Railway applications — Electromagnetic compatibility — Part 3-2: Rolling stock — Apparatus |
2000 |
A7 |
EN 50121-4 |
Railway applications — Electromagnetic compatibility — Part 4: Emission and immunity of the signalling and telecommunications apparatus |
2000 |
A8 |
EN 50238 |
Railway applications — Compatibility between rolling stock and train detection systems |
2003 |
LIST OF INFORMATIVE SPECIFICATIONS
Note:
Type ‘1’ specifications represent the current state of the work for the preparation of a mandatory specification still ‘reserved’
Type ‘2’ specifications give additional information, justifying the requirements in mandatory specifications and providing help for their application
Index B32 is intended to ensure unique references in the Annex A documents. As this is used for editorial purposes and to support future changes of documents referred only, it is not classified as a ‘Type’ and not linked to a mandatory Annex A document.
Index N |
Reference |
Document Name |
Version |
Type |
B1 |
EEIG 02S126 |
RAM requirements (chapter 2 only) |
6 |
2 (index 28) |
B2 |
EEIG 97S066 |
Environmental conditions |
5 |
2 (index A5) |
B3 |
UNISIG SUBSET-074-1 |
Methodology for testing FFFIS STM |
1.0.0 |
2 (index 36) |
B4 |
EEIG 97E267 |
ODOMETER FFFIS |
5 |
1 (Index 44) |
B5 |
O_2475 |
ERTMS GSM-R QoS Test Specification |
1.0.0 |
2 |
B6 |
UNISIG SUBSET-038 |
Off-line Key Management FIS |
2.1.9 |
1 (index 11) |
B7 |
UNISIG SUBSET-074-3 |
FFFIS STM test specification traceability of test cases with Specific Transmission Module FFFIS |
1.0.0 |
2 (Index 36) |
B8 |
UNISIG SUBSET-074-4 |
FFFIS STM Test Specification Traceability of testing the packets specified in the FFFIS STM Application Layer |
1.0.0 |
2 (Index 36) |
B9 |
UNISIG SUBSET 076-0 |
ERTMS/ETCS Class 1, Test plan |
2.2.3 |
2 (Index 37) |
B10 |
UNISIG SUBSET 076-2 |
Methodology to prepare features |
2.2.1 |
2 (Index 37) |
B11 |
UNISIG SUBSET 076-3 |
Methodology of testing |
2.2.1 |
2 (Index 37) |
B12 |
UNISIG SUBSET 076-4-1 |
Test sequence generation: Methodology and Rules |
1.0.0 |
2 (Index 37) |
B13 |
UNISIG SUBSET 076-4-2 |
ERTMS ETCS Class 1 States for Test Sequences |
1.0.0 |
2 (Index 37) |
B14 |
UNISIG SUBSET 076-5-3 |
On-Board Data Dictionary |
2.2.0 |
2 (Index 37) |
B15 |
UNISIG SUBSET 076-5-4 |
SRS v.2.2.2 Traceability |
2.2.2 |
2 (Index 37) |
B16 |
UNISIG SUBSET 076-6-1 |
UNISIG test data base |
2.2.2. |
2 (Index 37) |
B17 |
UNISIG SUBSET 076-6-4 |
Test Cases Coverage |
2.0.0 |
2 (Index 37) |
B18 |
Intentionally deleted |
|
|
|
B19 |
UNISIG SUBSET 077 |
UNISIG Causal Analysis Process |
2.2.2 |
2 (Index 27) |
B20 |
UNISIG SUBSET 078 |
RBC interface: Failure modes and effects analysis |
2.2.2 |
2 (Index 27) |
B21 |
UNISIG SUBSET 079 |
MMI: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis |
2.2.2 |
2 (Index 27) |
B22 |
UNISIG SUBSET 080 |
TIU: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis |
2.2.2 |
2 (Index 27) |
B23 |
UNISIG SUBSET 081 |
Transmission system: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis |
2.2.2 |
2 (Index 27) |
B24 |
UNISIG SUBSET 088 |
ETCS Application Levels 1&2 -Safety Analysis |
2.2.10 |
2 (Index 27) |
B25 |
TS50459-1 |
Railway applications -European Rail Traffic Management System — Driver Machine Interface" part 1 — Ergonomic principles of ERTMS/ETCS/GSM-R Information |
2005 |
2 (Index 51) |
B26 |
TS50459-2 |
Railway applications — Communication, signalling and processing systems -European Rail Traffic Management System — Driver Machine Interface" part 2 — Ergonomic arrangements of ERTMS/ETCS Information |
2005 |
2 (Index 51) |
B27 |
TS50459-3 |
Railway applications — Communication, signalling and processing systems -European Rail Traffic Management System — Driver Machine Interface" part 3 — Ergonomic arrangements of ERTMS/GSM-R Information |
2005 |
2 (Index 51) |
B28 |
TS50459-4 |
Railway applications — Communication, signalling and processing systems -European Rail Traffic Management System — Driver Machine Interface" part 4 — Data entry for the ERTMS/ETCS/GSM-R systems |
2005 |
2 (Index 51) |
B29 |
TS50459-5 |
Railway applications — Communication, signalling and processing systems -European Rail Traffic Management System — Driver Machine Interface" part 5 — Symbols |
2005 |
2 (Index 51) |
B30 |
TS50459-6 |
Railway applications — Communication, signalling and processing systems -European Rail Traffic Management System — Driver Machine Interface" part 6 — Audible Information |
2005 |
2 (Index 51) |
B31 |
Reserved EN50xxx |
Railway applications -European Rail Traffic Management System — Driver Machine Interface" part 7 — Specific Transmission Modules |
|
2 (Index 51) |
B32 |
Reserved |
Guideline for references |
|
None |
B33 |
EN 301 515 |
Global System for Mobile communication (GSM); Requirements for GSM operation in railways. |
2.1.0 |
2 (Index 32, 33) |
B34 |
05E466 |
Operational DMI information |
1 |
1 (Index 51) |
B35 |
Reserved UNISIG SUBSET-069 |
ERTMS Key Management Conformance Requirements |
|
1 (Index 56) |
B36 |
04E117 |
ETCS/GSM-R Quality of Service user requirements — Operational Analysis |
1 |
2 (Index 32) |
B37 |
UNISIG SUBSET-093 |
GSM-R Interfaces — Class 1 requirements |
2.3.0 |
1 (Index 32, 33) |
B38 |
UNISIG SUBSET-107A |
Requirements on pre-fitting of ERTMS on-board equipment |
1.0.0 |
2 (Index 57) |
B39 |
UNISIG SUBSET-076-5-1 |
ERTMS ETCS Class 1 Feature List |
2.2.2 |
2 (Index 37) |
B40 |
UNISIG SUBSET-076-6-7 |
Test Sequences Evaluation and Validation |
1.0.0 |
2 (Index 37) |
B41 |
UNISIG SUBSET-076-6-8 |
Generic train data for test Sequences |
1.0.0 |
2 (Index 37) |
B42 |
UNISIG SUBSET-076-6-10 |
Test Sequence Viewer (TSV) |
2.10 |
2 (Index 37) |
B43 |
04E083 |
Safety Requirements and Requirements to Safety Analysis for Interoperability for the Control-Command and Signalling Sub-System |
1.0 |
1 (index 47) |
B44 |
04E084 |
Justification Report for the Safety Requirements and Requirements to Safety Analysis for Interoperability for the Control-Command and Signalling Sub-System. |
1.0 |
2 (Index B43) |
## |
conditioned to CEPT approval of the frequency |
APPENDIX 1
TRAIN DETECTION SYSTEMS CHARACTERISTICS NECESSARY TO BE COMPATIBLE WITH ROLLING STOCK
4. GENERAL
4.1. |
Train detection systems shall be designed in such a way that they are able to detect in a safe and reliable way a vehicle with the limit values specified in this Appendix. Section 4.3 of TSI CCS ensures the conformity of TSI-compliant vehicles with the requirements of this Appendix. |
4.2. |
The longitudinal vehicle dimensions are defined as:
Figure 1 shows an example for a three-axle twin-bogie vehicle (n=6). |
Fig. 1.
b1
a1
a2
a3
a4
a5
b2
L
4.3. |
The term wheelset shall apply to any pair of opposite wheels, even without common axle. Any references to wheelsets concern centre of wheels. |
4.4. |
For definition of wheel dimensions the Figure 2 applies, where:
Other dimensions in Fig. 2 are not relevant in this TSI |
4.5. |
The values quoted are absolute limit values including any measurement tolerances. |
4.6. |
Infrastructure manager may permit less restrictive limits, which shall be stated in the Infrastructure register. |
Fig. 2
B R
70
S d
2
Q R
S h
Burr
10
D
Wear groove
running tread
A R
S R
5. VEHICLE GEOMETRY
5.1. Axle distances
5.1.1. |
The distance ai (Fig. 1) shall not exceed 17 500 mm for existing lines, 20 000 mm for use on new lines. |
5.1.2. |
About distance bx
The distance bx (Fig. 1) shall not exceed 4 200 mm, except if the Rolling Stock runs only on lines, the infrastructure register of which permits bx up to 5 000 mm. Rolling Stock on which bx is more than 4 200 mm shall not run on lines, the infrastructure register of which does not permit bx more than 4 200 mm. The Rolling stock register and its EC declaration of verification shall contain this indication. On newly built sections of category I lines, the CCS train detection system shall permit rolling stock with bx up to 5 000 mm. On other sections (upgraded or renewed category I lines on one hand, new or upgraded or renewed category II or III lines on the other hand), the CCS train detection system shall permit rolling stock with bx up to 4 200mm. Infrastructure Managers are recommended to try to permit also rolling stock with bx up to 5 000 mm. The Infrastructure register shall contain the indication about the permitted value for bx. |
5.1.3. |
The distance ai (Fig.1) shall not be less than:
ai = v x 7,2 where v is vehicle maximum speed in km/h and distance ai is in mm if the vehicle maximum speed does not exceed 350 km/h; for higher speeds the limits will have to be defined when necessary. |
5.1.4. |
The distance L —(b1 + b2) (Fig.1) shall not be less than 3 000 mm. |
5.1.5. Specific case Germany:
Limitations on the relationship between axle distance (ai, Fig 1) and wheel diameter are still to be defined.
– Open point –
5.1.6. Specific case Poland and Belgium (conventional lines only):
The distance bx (Fig.1) shall not exceed 3 500 mm.
5.1.7. Specific case Germany:
The distance a i (Fig.1) between each of the first 5 axles of a train (or all axles if the train has less than 5) shall not be less than 1 000 mm if speed does not exceed 140 km/h; for higher speeds the Article applies.
5.1.8. Specific case France high Speed TEN and Belgium high speed TEN ‘L1’ only:
The distance between first and last axle of a lone vehicle or trainset shall not be less than 15 000 mm.
5.1.9. Specific case Belgium:
The distance L — (b1 + b2) (Fig. 1.) shall not be less than 6 000 mm
5.2. Wheel geometry
5.2.1. |
The dimension BR (Fig. 2) shall not be less than 133 mm |
5.2.2. |
The dimension D (Fig. 2) shall not be less than:
|
5.2.3. |
The dimension Sd (Fig. 2) shall not be less than
The range of the dimension Sh (Fig. 2) shall be 27,5 — 36 mm.
|
6. VEHICLE DESIGN
6.1. Vehicle Mass
6.1.1. |
The axle load shall be at least 5 t unless the braking force of the vehicle is provided by brake blocks, in which case the axle load shall be at least 3,5 t for use on existing lines. |
6.1.2. |
The axle load shall be at least 3,5 t for use on new or upgraded lines. |
6.1.3. Specific case Austria, Germany, and Belgium
The axle load shall be at least 5 t on certain lines specified in the infrastructure register.
6.1.4. Specific case France high speed TEN and Belgium high speed TEN ‘L1’ only
If the distance between first and last axle of a lone vehicle or trainset is greater or equal to 16 000 mm, a lone vehicle or trainset mass shall be greater than 90 t. When this distance is less than 16 000 mm, and greater or equal to 15 000 mm, the mass shall be less than 90 t and greater or equal to 40 t, the vehicle must be equipped with two pairs of rail friction-shoe whose electrical base is greater or equal to 16 000 mm.
6.1.5. Specific case Belgium high speed TEN (except ‘L1’):
A lone vehicle or trainset mass shall be at least 90 t.
6.2. Metal-free space around wheels
6.2.1 |
The space where only wheels and their parts (gearboxes, brake parts, sanding tube) or non-ferromagnetic components can be mounted are to be defined
– Open point – |
6.3. Metal-mass of vehicle
6.3.1. Specific Case Germany, Poland:
Vehicle needs either to fulfil requirement of a well-specified track-side test loop when passing the loop or shall have a minimum metal mass between wheels with a certain shape, height above rail head and conductance.
– Open point –
6.4. Wheel material
6.4.1. |
The wheels shall have ferromagnetic characteristics. |
6.5. Impedance between wheels
6.5.1. |
Electrical resistance between the running surfaces of the opposite wheels of a wheelset shall not exceed:
|
6.5.2. |
The resistance is measured by a measuring voltage that is between 1,8 VDC and 2,0 VDC (Open voltage) |
6.5.3. Specific case Poland:
The reactance between running surfaces of a wheelset shall be less than f/100 in milliohms when f is between 500 Hz and 40 kHz, under a measuring current of at least 10 ARMS and open voltage of 2 VRMS.
6.5.4. Specific case France:
The reactance between running surfaces of a wheelset shall be less than f/100 in milliohms when f is between 500 Hz and 10 kHz, under a measuring voltage of 2 VRMS (Open voltage)
6.5.5. Specific case Netherlands:
In addition to the general requirements in Annex A, Appendix 1, additional requirements may apply to locomotives and multiple units on track circuits. The Infrastructure Register identifies the lines to which these requirements apply.
– Open point –
6.6. Vehicle impedance
6.6.1. |
The minimum impedance between pantograph and wheels of the rolling stock has to be :
more than 1,0 Ohm inductive at 50 Hz for 3 kVDC traction systems |
7. ISOLATING EMISSIONS
7.1. Use of Sanding Equipment
7.1.1. |
For improving braking and traction performances, it is permissible to apply sand on the tracks. The allowed amount of sand per sanding device within 30s is
|
7.1.2. |
The number of active sanding devices shall not exceed the following:
– Open point – |
7.1.3. Specific case United Kingdom
Sanding for traction purposes on multiple units is not permitted ahead of the leading axle below 40km/h.
– Open point –
7.2. Use of composite brake blocks
7.2.1. |
Conditions for use of composite brake blocks will have to be defined by a survey group by end 2005.
– Open point – |
8. ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCES
8.1. Traction current
8.1.1. |
Limits and accompanying explanation in a separate document that is under preparation.
– Open point – |
8.2. Use of electric/magnetic brakes
8.2.1. |
The use of magnetic brakes and eddy current brakes is only allowed for an emergency brake application or at standstill. The Infrastructure Register may forbid the use of magnetic brakes and eddy current brakes for an emergency brake application. |
8.2.2. |
If stated in the Infrastructure Register eddy current brakes and magnetic brakes may be used for service braking. |
8.2.3. Specific case Germany:
The magnetic brake and eddy current brake is not permitted at the first bogie of a leading vehicle unless defined in the Infrastructure Register.
8.3. Electric, magnetic, electromagnetic fields
8.3.1. – Open point –.
9. SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS ON THE LINES WITH A GAUGE 1520/1524 MM
(2) |
Train detection systems installed on the lines with a gauge 1520/1524 mm have to have characteristics listed above except of those listed in this Chapter. |
(3) |
The distance ai shall not exceed 19 000 mm. |
(4) |
The dimension BR shall not be less than 130 mm. |
(5) |
Electrical resistance between the running surfaces of the opposite wheels of a wheel-set shall not exceed 0,06 Ohm. |
(6) |
The number of active sanding devices in loco-hauled trains shall not exceed 6 sanding devices per rail. |
Appendix 2
Requirements on trackside hot wheelset bearing detection (‘Hot Axle Box Detection’) Systems
1. GENERAL
This part of TSI defines the requirements on trackside components of Hot Axle Box Detection Systems (HABD) and deals only with the Class A system.
Rolling stock concerned are those which are intended to be used on 1435mm track gauge.
Vehicles equipped with onboard hot wheelset bearing detection and shielded against trackside hot wheelset bearing detection need therefore not to be considered here.
The target area is defined as that surface of the wheelset bearing box which
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has a temperature related to the axle bearing temperature and |
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is completely visible for vertical trackside scanning. |
The target area of vehicles is described by transverse and longitudinal dimensions. The target area is therefore defined as a characteristic of rolling stock and is originally defined in vehicle-side co-ordinates.
The scanning range is as a characteristic of the HABD System and its mounting and originally defined in track-side co-ordinates.
Target area (rolling stock) and scanning range (HABD) are interfacing each other and have to overlap.
Figure a) gives an overview and shows details for the following definitions.
2. SCANNING RANGE (HABD) AND TARGET AREA (ROLLING STOCK) IN TRANSVERSE DIRECTION
HABD Systems shall have a scanning range being able to measure a hot target area of 50mm within de1 = 1 040mm to de2 = 1 120mm related to the centre-line of the vehicle at a height above top of rail between h1 = 260 mm and h2 = 500 mm (minimum range).
3. SCANNING RANGE (HABD) AND TARGET AREA (ROLLING STOCK) IN LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION
HABD-System shall measure axle boxes in a longitudinal scanning range corresponding with longitudinal target area dimensions from 80 mm up to 130 mm in the velocity range from 3 km/h up to 330 km/h.
For higher speeds the values will have to be defined when necessary.
4. MOUNTING DIMENSIONS IN THE TRACK
The centre of the detection area of the HABD shall be mounted at a distance from the track centre line which guarantees the values given in 1.2. and which may consider rolling stock still not following the requirements of TSI Rolling Stock. Therefore this distance is not given by this TSI. This way the HABD should be able to detect all kind of hot axle box constructions.
A vertical scanning is highly recommended.
5. ALARM-TYPES AND -LIMITS
The HABD shall build the following alarm-types:
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hot-alarm |
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warm-alarm |
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difference-alarm or other type of alarm |
According to annex C
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the values for alarm limits have to be stated in the infrastructure register, |
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the corresponding rolling stock side axle box surface temperatures have to be stated in the rolling stock register. |
In case future track-side equipment is able to safely identify the train according to its temperature limits, a automatic adjustment of the alarm limits could be performed.
6. SPECIFICATION
The technical specification — including EMC requirements — has to be mandated.
Figure a)
Target Area (rolling stock) and Scanning Range (HABD)
ANNEX B
CLASS B
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Use of Annex B |
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Part 1: Signalling |
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Part 2: Radio |
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Part 3: Transition Matrix |
USE OF ANNEX B
This Annex presents the train protection, control and warning systems and radio systems that pre-date the introduction of the Class A train control systems and radio systems and that are authorised for use on the European high speed and conventional network up to speed limits defined by the appropriate Member State. These Class B systems were not developed under unified European specifications, and therefore there may be proprietary specification rights with their suppliers. The provision and maintenance of these specifications shall not conflict with national regulations — especially those concerning patents.
During the migration phase in which these systems will be gradually replaced by the unified system, there will be a need to manage the engineering specifications in the interests of interoperability. This is the responsibility of the Member State concerned or its representative in co-operation with the respective system supplier in accordance with both Control-Command TSIs for the trans-European high-speed and conventional rail systems.
Vehicles are not required to conform to all of the class B system specifications, but rather to conform to the requirements of the Member States in which they will operate. An approval for each country of operation, issued on the basis of the relevant national approval procedures will be required.
Railway undertakings needing to install one or more of these systems on their trains shall refer to the appropriate Member State. Annex C manages the corresponding geographical distribution of each system, requiring for each line a Register of Infrastructure describing the equipment type and the associated operational arrangements. By means of the Register of Infrastructure the infrastructure manager ensures the coherence between the Control-Command Track-side Assembly and the rulebook under his authority.
The Member State shall provide to the railway undertaking the advice necessary to obtain a safe installation compatible with the requirements of both TSIs and Annex C.
The Class B installations shall include the fallback arrangements, as required by Annex C.
For the Class B systems, this Annex provides basic information. For each system listed, the Member State identified shall guarantee that its interoperability is maintained and shall provide the information required for the purposes of its application, in particular the information relevant to its approval.
Annex B Part 1: Class B Signalling Systems
INDEX:
1. |
ALSN |
2. |
ASFA |
3. |
ATB |
4. |
ATP-VR/RHK |
5. |
BACC |
6. |
CAWS and ATP |
7. |
Crocodile |
8. |
Ebicab |
9. |
EVM |
10. |
GW ATP |
11. |
Indusi/PZB |
12. |
KVB |
13. |
LS |
14. |
LZB |
15 |
MEMOR II+ |
16. |
RETB |
17. |
RSDD/SCMT |
18. |
SELCAB |
19. |
SHP |
20. |
TBL |
21. |
TPWS |
22. |
TVM |
23. |
ZUB 123 |
For information only, systems not used in Member States:
24. |
ZUB 121 |
ALSN
Automatic locomotive signalling of continues operation
Автоматическая Локомотивная Сигнализация Непрерывного действия (original Russian name),
Description:
ALSN is a system of in-cab signalling and train auto-stop equipment. It is installed on major lines of Latvian Railway and neighbouring countries: Lithuania and Estonia. (For information only: it is installed as well as on railways of Russian Federation and Belarus).
The system consists of coded track circuits (TC) and on-board equipment.
The track circuits are of rather conventional design with receivers based on relay technique.
Open lines are equipped with:
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coded TC's of alternating current (AC) with frequency of 50 (1), 75 or 25 Hz; or |
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continuous TC's, which ensure switching-on coding mode towards an approaching train depending on the train direction:
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Stations are equipped with:
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continuous TC's which ensure switching-on coding mode towards an approaching train depending on the train direction:
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The on-board equipment consists of an electronic amplifier; a relay-based decoder; an electro-pneumatic valve for switching on/off braking system; a light signal, representing aspects of field-side signals, and a vigilance handle for confirmation of received information by a driver.
The system is safety-related, not fail-safe since it is a supplement to field-side signals, but safe enough to supervise the driver.
The data transmission between coded track circuits and on-board equipment is via inductively coupled air coil pickup antennae above the rails.
The system is intended to operate with train movement speed up to 160 km/h.
Main Characteristics:
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Data transmission to train:
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Information available on-board (outside the ALSN): actual speed, length of passed route. |
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Display to driver:
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Supervision:
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Reaction: The emergency brake is called in the case of:
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Responsible Member States: Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania.
ASFA
Description:
ASFA is a cab signalling and ATP system installed on most lines of RENFE (1 668 mm), on metre gauge lines of FEVE, and on the new European gauge NAFA line.
ASFA is found on all lines being considered for Interoperability.
Track-to-train communication is based on magnetically coupled resonant circuits in such a way that nine different data can be transmitted. A resonant circuit track-side is tuned to a frequency representing the signal aspect. The magnetically coupled on-board PLL is locked to the track-side frequency. The system is safety related, not fail safe, but safe enough to supervise the driver. It reminds the driver of the signalling conditions and obliges him to acknowledge restrictive aspects.
The track-side and on-board units are of conventional design.
Main Characteristics:
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9 frequencies Range: 55 kHz to 115 kHz |
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3 different train categories can be selected on-board |
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Supervision:
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Reaction: The emergency brake is called if any supervision is violated. The emergency brake can be released at standstill. |
Responsible Member State: Spain
ATB
ATB exists in two basic versions: ATB First Generation and ATB New Generation.
Description of ATB First Generation:
ATB First Generation is installed on the vast majority of lines of NS.
The system consists of coded track circuits of rather conventional design and a computerised (ACEC) or conventional electronic (GRS) on-board equipment.
The data transmission between coded track circuits and on-board equipment is via inductively coupled air coil pickup antennae above the rails.
Main Characteristics:
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Data transmission to trains:
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No train characteristics on board (Speed code from wayside) |
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Display to driver:
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Supervision:
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Reaction: The emergency brake is called in the case of overspeed and the driver does not react to an acoustic warning. |
Responsible Member State: Netherlands
Description of ATB New Generation:
ATC System partially installed on lines of NS.
The system consists of track-side balises and on-board equipment. An infill function based on a cable loop is also available.
The data transmission is between the active balise and an antenna on-board. The system is direction sensitive, the balises are mounted between the rails with a small offset from the centre.
ATBNG on-board equipment is fully interoperable with ATB first generation track-side equipment.
Main Characteristics:
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Data transmission to trains:
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Train characteristics as input by the driver
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Displays to the driver:
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Supervision:
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Reaction:
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The emergency brake is called in the case of movement supervision is violated or the driver does not react to an acoustic warning.
Responsible Member State: Netherlands
ATP-VR/RHK — AUTOMATIC TRAIN PROTECTION (ATP), JUNAKULUNVALVONTA (JKV)
Commonly called ‘Junakulunvalvonta (JKV)’ (Finnish meaning Automatic train protection (ATP)).
Description:
ATP-VR/RHK system in Finland is a fail safe standard ATP system, which is based either on technology of Ebicab 900 with JGA balises or on technology of ATSS with Mini-transponder balises. The system consists of track-side balises and signal encoders or computers, and on-board computerised equipment.
The data transmission is between passive track side balises (2 per balise point) and on-board antenna underneath vehicle which also supplies the balise with energy when passing. The coupling between balise and on-board is inductive.
Main characteristics:
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Energising balises:
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Data transmission to trains:
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Linking:
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Train characteristics are input by the driver:
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Displays to the driver:
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Supervisions: General: All information about signals, switches and speed limitations is transferred to 2 400 or 3 600 m (depends on maximum line speed) distance from target point. System calculates brake curves to every target point and indicates the most restrictive information to driver:
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Other functions:
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Reaction:
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Responsible Member State: Finland
BACC
Description:
BACC is installed on all lines exceeding 200 km/hr on the network of FS and other lines, which are most of the lines under consideration for interoperability.
The system consists of conventional coded track circuits which operate at two carrier frequencies to deal with two train classes. The on-board equipment is computerised.
The data transmission between coded track circuits and on-board equipment is via inductively coupled air coil pickup antennae above the rails.
Main Characteristics:
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Data transmission to trains:
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Two possible train categories on board (Speed code from wayside) |
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Display to driver:
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Supervision:
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Reaction: Emergency brake in case of overspeed |
Responsible Member State: Italy
CAWS AND ATP
(installed on Iarnród Éireann)
The system consists of coded track circuits and on-board equipment. Transmission of code is via pick up coils mounted on front of train over each rail.
Coded track circuits are installed on all high density Dublin Suburban routes and on Intercity routes to Cork, Limerick, Athlone and as far as border with UK towards Belfast.
The diesel powered fleet is fitted with Continuous Automatic Warning System equipment. Included are trains from UK operating into Republic of Ireland on a daily basis. This translates the received coded signal into a signal colour indication which is displayed to the driver.
The electric powered fleet is fitted with Automatic Train Protection equipment. This translates the received coded signal into a maximum speed which is displayed to the driver. The electric fleet operates only in Dublin Suburban Electrified Area.
Main Characteristics: (Dublin Suburban Electrified Area)
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83 1/3 Hz carrier frequency. |
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pulsed square wave codes 50, 75, 120, 180, 270 and 420 CPM. Translated by ATP as 29 kph, 30 kph, 50kph, 50kph, 75kph, 100kph. Translated by CAWS as Yellow, Green, Yellow, Green, Double Yellow, Green. |
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Permitted speeds are also based on signal aspect being displayed. Speeds limit is reduced to zero in steps approaching a red signal. |
Main Characteristics: (Outside Dublin Suburban Electrified Area)
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50 Hz carrier frequency |
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3 pulsed square wave codes 50, 120 and 180 CPM. Translated by CAWS as Yellow, Double Yellow, Green. |
Automatic Train Protection.
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Display to driver:
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Characteristics input by driver:
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Supervision:
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Reaction:
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Continuous Automatic Warning System.
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Display to driver:
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Characteristics input by driver:
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Supervision:
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Reaction:
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Responsible Member State: Republic Of Ireland.
CROCODILE
Description:
Crocodile is installed on all major lines of RFF, SNCB and CFL. On all lines under consideration for Interoperability Crocodile is found.
The system is based on an iron bar in the track which is physically contacted by a brush on-board the train. The bar carries a tension of +/- 20V from a battery depending on the signal aspect. There is an indication to the driver and the driver has to acknowledge the warning. If not acknowledged, an automatic brake action is triggered. Crocodile does not supervise any speed or distance. It only acts as a vigilance system.
The track-side and on-board units are of conventional design.
Main Characteristics:
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DC powered bar (± 20 V) |
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No train characteristics on-board. |
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Supervision: Acknowledgement by driver |
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Reaction: The emergency brake is called if the warning is not acknowledged. The emergency brake can be released after standstill. |
Responsible Member States: Belgium, France, Luxembourg
EBICAB
Ebicab exists in two versions: Ebicab 700 and Ebicab 900.
Description of Ebicab 700:
Fail safe standard ATP system in Sweden, Norway, Portugal and Bulgaria. Identical Software in Sweden and Norway enables cross-border trains without changing drivers or locomotives despite different signal systems and rules. Different software in Portugal and Bulgaria.
The system consists of track side, balises and signal encoders or serial communication with electronic interlocking, and on-board computerised equipment.
The data transmission is between passive track side balises (2 to 5 per signal) and an on-board antenna underneath the vehicle which also supplies the balise with energy when passing. The coupling between balise and on-board is inductive.
Main Characteristics:
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Energising Balises:
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Data transmission to trains:
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Linking
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Train characteristics can be input by the driver:
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Displays to the driver:
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Supervision:
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Reaction: Audible warning when >5 km/h, service brake when >10 km/h over-speed. The service brake can be released by the driver when speed is within limits. Ebicab will brake sufficiently regardless of driver action. The emergency brake is only used in a real emergency e.g. where service braking is not sufficient. Release of emergency brake can occur when train is stationary. |
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Implemented options
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Responsible Member States: Portugal, Sweden
Description of Ebicab 900:
The system consists of track side, balises and signal encoders or serial communication with electronic interlocking, and on-board computerised equipment.
The data transmission is between passive track side balises (2 to 4 per signal) and an on-board antenna underneath the vehicle which also supplies the balise with energy when passing. The coupling between balise and on-board is inductive.
Main Characteristics:
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Energising Balises:
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Data transmission to trains:
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Linking:
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Train characteristics can be input by the driver:
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Displays to the driver:
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Supervision:
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Reaction: Audible warning when >3 km/h, service brake when >5 km/h over-speed. The service brake can be released by the driver when speed is within limits. Ebicab will brake sufficiently regardless of driver action. |
Responsible Member State: Spain
EVM
Description:
EVM is installed on all main lines on the network of Hungarian State Railways (MÁV). These lines are under consideration for interoperability. The major part of locomotive fleet is equipped.
The track-side part of the system consists of coded track circuits which operate one carrier frequency for information transmission. The carrier frequency is coded by 100 % amplitude modulation m using electronic encoder.
The data transmission between coded track circuits and on-board equipment is via inductively coupled air coil pickup antennae above the rails.
Main characteristics:
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Data transmission track to trains:
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Display to driver:
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Supervision:
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Reaction: The emergency brake is triggered
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Additional functions:
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Responsible Member State: Hungary
GW ATP SCHEME
Description:
The GW ATP is an Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system used in the UK on the Great Western (GW) lines between London (Paddington), Bristol Temple Meads, Bristol Parkway and Newbury. The system is based on similar hardware to the TBL system used in Belgium, although there are some differences both technically and in operation.
The system is only relevant for trains which run with a speed higher than 160 km/h.
The system provides the following core functions:
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Full automatic train protection where the train is fitted and operating over fitted infrastructure |
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Vehicle maximum speed supervision and roll-away protection where the train is fitted and operating over unfitted infrastructure |
Data is transmitted from the track-side by beacons located adjacent to signals. Infill loops are provided where necessary to improve operational performance.
Main characteristics
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Data transmission to the trains
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Train characteristics as input by the driver
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Driver interface Visual indications:
Audible indications:
Driver controls:
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Supervision The system supervises train movements using following parameters:
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The system initiates a full service brake application if:
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The indicated safe maximum speed is exceeded by a set margin and the driver fails to respond to the audible warning |
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An emergency speed restriction is encountered |
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A recoverable system fault occurs, e.g. failure to receive data from a track-side beacon when expected |
The ATP system initiates an emergency brake application if:
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The train passes a signal at danger (the train is brought to a stand, and the driver can then proceed in partial supervision, but is limited to 20 mph for 3 minutes or until the next beacon is passed) |
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Roll away occurs (i.e. a movement of more than 10 metres or at more than 5 mph in a direction not corresponding to the position of the master controller) |
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A non-recoverable system failure occurs |
Responsible Member State: United Kingdom
INDUSI/PZB
(Induktive Zugsicherung/Punktförmige Zugbeeinflussung)
Description:
ATP system which is installed on lines in Austria and Germany under consideration for Interoperability.
Magnetically coupled resonant circuits track-side and on-board transmit 1 out of 3 information to the train. The system is not considered fail safe, but safe enough to supervise the driver. It acts completely in background mode, that means that is does not give the driver any indications about signal aspects, it only indicates that the train is supervised.
Main Characteristics:
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3 Frequencies
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Train characteristics can be input by the driver: Braking characteristics (Braking percentage and braking regime for 3 supervision categories) |
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Supervision:
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Reaction: The emergency brake is called if supervision is violated. The emergency brake can be released under special conditions. |
Responsible Member States: Austria, Germany
KVB
Description:
Standard ATP system in France on the network of RFF. All electrified conventional lines are sprinkled with, for speed supervision, protection of dangerous points, and temporary speed restrictions. Implemented as 99 % on conventional lines. Partially installed on high speed lines for spot transmission and for supervision of temporary speed restrictions when speed levels are not provided by the TVM codes.
The system consists of track-side balises including signal encoders and on-board computerised equipment. The system is an overlay system to conventional signalling equipment.
The data transmission is between passive track-side balises (2 to 9 per signal) and an on-board antenna underneath the vehicle which also supplies the balise with energy when passing. The coupling between balise and on-board is inductive. This data transmission is also used for spot information not related to ATP (e.g. doors, radio channels).
Moreover, the KVB can be completed by a continuous transmission, to allow in-fill functionality (like Euroloop):
The in-fill is realised with a continuous transmission. This is done by a shift frequency modulation (FSK) with two carriers Fp at 20 KHz and 25 KHz (one for each track). The data to transmit are of binary type, in groups of 80 bits (64 are useful). An in-fill message needs three elements of 80 bits, successively transmitted. This is a so-called ‘long’ message.
The transmission of a bit set to ‘1’ is made b the emission of the frequency Fp + 692 Hz, the transmission of one bit set to ‘0’ is made by the emission of the frequency Fp — 750 Hz.
Characteristics:
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Energising Balises:
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Data transmission to trains:
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Except for trainsets, train characteristics must be input by the driver:
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Displays to the driver:
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In the last version of the KVB, only are provided indications for approaching a danger signal with a short overlap (000), the ‘b’ and ‘p’ for the preannounce. The speed indications are in no way provided.
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Supervision:
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Reaction: Warning of the driver. The emergency brake is called if movement supervision is violated. Release of the emergency brake is possible only when the train is stationary. |
Responsible Member State: France
LS
Description:
LS is installed on all main lines on the network of Czech Railways (CD) and Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSR) and on other lines with a speed exceeding 100 km/h. These lines are under consideration for interoperability.
The track-side part of the system consists of coded track circuits which operate one carrier frequency. The carrier frequency is coded by 100 % amplitude modulation. Almost entire fleet of locomotives is equipped by the on-board equipment. The on-board part of the system has been upgraded and so the equipment is partly computerised.
The data transmission between coded track circuits and on-board equipment is via inductively coupled air coil pickup antennae above the rails.
Main characteristics:
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Data transmission to trains:
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Display to driver:
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Supervision:
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Reaction: Emergency brake in case of missing driver reaction if speed limit is received |
Responsible Member States: Czech Republic, Slovak Republic
LZB
(Linienförmige Zugbeeinflussung)
Description:
ATC system which is installed on all lines in Germany exceeding 160 km/hr, which are significant parts of the lines under consideration for Interoperability. LZB is also installed on lines in Austria and Spain.
The system consists of a track-side part, which again has the building parts:
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Adaptation to interlocking systems and respective data transmission |
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Data processing and MMI in LZB-centre |
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Data transmission to and from other LZB-centres |
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Data transmission system to and from trains |
The on-board equipment normally has an integrated Indusi function.
The data transmission between track-side and on-board is via track-side inductive cable loop and on-board ferrite antennae.
Main Characteristics:
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Data transmission to trains:
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Data transmission from trains:
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Train characteristics can be input by the driver:
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Displays to the driver:
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Supervision:
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Reaction: The emergency brake is called if the movement supervision is violated. The emergency brake can be released in case of over-speed when speed is within limits. |
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LZB operating rules: DB uses the system as fully safety-relevant Automatic Train Control, wayside signals are not required; in the case when wayside signals exist because of non-equipped trains, these signals are not valid for LZB-guided trains. LZB is typically connected with automatic motor and brake control. |
Responsible Member States: Austria, Germany, Spain
MEMOR II+
Description:
The ATP system, which is installed on all lines of the Luxembourg railway network, is used for the protection of dangerous points and temporary speed restrictions. The MEMOR II+ is complementary to the Crocodile system.
The system is based on one respectively two iron bars in the track, which are physically contacted by brushes installed on board of the trains. The bars carry a tension of +/- 12 to +/- 20V depending on the signal aspect. The system is not considered fail safe, but safe enough to supervise the driver. It acts completely in background mode, that means that it doesn't give any indications to the driver about signal aspects, it only indicates that the train is supervised.
Main Characteristics:
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Trackside DC powered bars (± 12 to +/- 20 V) |
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On board, no input of train characteristics by the driver, only one predefined speed curve stored on board. |
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Supervision: In case of caution signals or signals indicating speed restrictions, one positive trigger starts speed supervision, supervision of time and speed values for a certain distance compared to the stored speed curve. In case of absolute stop signals, two positive triggers within a distance of 11 meters act an emergency brake. |
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Reaction: The emergency brake is called if supervision is violated (no valid reaction from the driver). The emergency brake can be released after standstill. |
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Displays to the driver: State of supervision. State of emergency brake. |
Outlook:
The Luxembourg railway infrastructure network is being equipped with ECTS level I. The stepwise putting into service of ECTS will replace the MEMOR II and the crocodile system. This requests a transition period to adapt the engine side systems to ETCS. Finally the ECTS level I system will be the only valid system in use on the Luxembourg railway infrastructure network.
Responsible Member State: Luxembourg.
RETB
Description:
Radio Electronic Token Block (RETB) is a signalling system used on a small number of lightly used lines in the UK within the scope of the conventional interoperability directive (three lines in Scotland and one in Wales).
The system provides the following core functions:
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Issuing of movement authorities from the signalling control centre to trains by means of electronic ‘tokens’, sent by radio to the trainborne equipment |
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Display of the movement authority to the driver |
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Surrendering the movement authority ‘token’ when the train has completed the authorised movement |
The RETB system is operated in conjunction with procedures for the driver-signaller communications protocol, which are applied when requesting, issuing and surrendering the movement authority ‘tokens’.
RETB does not include train protection functionality (therefore there is no interface between the train's RETB equipment and the braking system). However, train protection against overruns is provided by standard TPWS equipment, described elsewhere in Annex B. The trainborne TPWS equipment includes AWS functionality (also described in Annex B), which provides audible and visual indications to the driver on the approach to the limit of a movement authority and on the approach to speed restrictions.
Trainborne equipment
The trainborne equipment comprises the radio equipment and the RETB Cab Display Unit (CDU).
Radio equipment
The radio system used for transmission of the movement authority ‘tokens’ is a variant of the NRN system that is used in the UK (described elsewhere in Annex B). The radio equipment is used for both voice and data purposes.
Cab Display Unit (CDU)
The CDU comprises
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a keyswitch for switching the trainborne equipment into operational mode |
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a ‘receive’ button for receiving movement authority tokens from the control centre in order that a train movement can be made |
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an alphanumeric display, which displays the name of the section of line for which a movement authority token has been issued |
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a ‘send’ button for returning the movement authority token to the control centre when the train has completed its movement |
The train must also be fitted with TPWS equipment (also including AWS functionality), for the purposes described above, but there is no interface between the TPWS and RETB equipment on the train.
Responsible Member State: United Kingdom
RSDD/SCMT
(Ripetizione Segnali Discontinua Digitale/Sistema Controllo Marcia del Treno)
Description:
RSDD/SCMT is an ATP system; it can be used alone or superimposed on the BACC infrastructure.
The on-board equipment is able to manage in a co-ordinated way information coming from the different sources.
The system consists of track-side balises and encoders, and an on-board antenna which also supplies the balise with energy when passing. The coupling is inductive.
From the logical point of view, two kinds of balises exist: ‘System Balises’ containing information on the line ahead, and ‘Signalling Balises’ containing information on the signals aspect.
Three types of balises are foreseen, all using the same frequencies for up- and downlink, but with different capacity:
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Energising frequency:
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Data transmission to trains:
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Train characteristics: Fixed train characteristics are loaded in maintenance facilities, while data depending on train composition are inserted by the driver. Special balises are used to calibrate the on board odometer system, before it can be used for train supervision purpose. |
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Displays to the driver:
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Reactions:
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Responsible Member State: Italy
SELCAB
Description:
ATC system which is installed on the high speed line Madrid-Seville as an extension of LZB in station areas. The on-board equipment LZB 80 (Spain) can also process SELCAB information.
The data transmission between track-side and on-board is via semi-continuous track-side inductive loop and on-board ferrite antennae.
Main Characteristics:
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Data transmission to trains:
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Train characteristics can be input by the driver:
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Displays to the driver:
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Supervision:
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Reaction: The emergency brake is called if the movement supervision is violated. The emergency brake in the case of over-speed can be released when the speed is within limits. |
Responsible Member States: Spain
SHP
Samoczynne Hamowanie Pociągu
Description:
AWS system, which is installed in Poland on lines under consideration for Interoperability.
Magnetically coupled resonant circuits track-side and on-board transmit 1 information to the train. The system is considered fail safe. It is integrated with on-board active vigilance system. The vigilance system is also protecting against uncontrolled vehicle movement (sliding) with speed above 10 % of the vehicle maximal allowed speed. It acts completely in background mode, that means that it does not give the driver any indications about signal aspects, it only indicates that the train is supervised.
Main Characteristics:
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Frequency
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Supervision:
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Resonant circuit location:
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Reaction:
On-board signal lamp is activated, when train is passing resonant circuit (mounted track-side), requesting driver confirmation. If confirmation is not received within 3 s, an acoustic signal is activated. If confirmation is not received within 2 s after acoustic signal activation, system initiates emergency brake. The emergency brake can be released under special conditions.
The active vigilance system is activated when vehicle speed exceeds 10 % of vehicle maximal allowed speed. After 16 s signal lamp is activated and driver confirmation is required with the same timing as in SHP function. Then confirmation is required after each 60 s. The SHP supervision is retriggering 60 s vigilance check period.
Responsible Member State: Poland
TBL 1/2/3
Description:
TBL is an ATC system partially installed on lines of NMBS/SNCB (presently: 1 200 beacons and 120 trainborne equipment TBL1, 200 beacons and 300 trainborne equipment TBL2, all lines for speeds higher than 160 km/h equipped with TBL2)
The system consists of a track-side balise at each signal and an on-board equipment. The TBL1 is a warning system, TBL2/3 is a cab signal system. For TBL2/3, there are in-fill balises, and an infill cable loop is also available.
The track-side part is designated TBL2 in case of interface to relay interlockings, and TBL3 in case of serial interface to electronic interlocking.
The trainborne equipment is called TBL2. It includes the TBL2, the TBL1 and the crocodile functions.
The data transmission is between the active balise and a set of air coil antennae on-board. The system is direction sensitive, the balises are mounted between the rails with a small offset from the centre.
Main Characteristics:
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Data transmission to trains:
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Train characteristics as input by the driver (TBL2)
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Displays to the driver:
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Supervision:
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Reaction:
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Responsible Member States: Belgium
TPWS
Description:
TPWS is to improve safety, principally at junctions. It includes the functionality of AWS, shown in italics. TPWS applies to all lines considered to be interoperable.
The system assures the following functions:
Warning to the driver at standard braking distance of the following restrictive conditions:
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Signals not at clear. |
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Permanent speed restrictions |
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Temporary speed restrictions |
Train protection (pre-determined train characteristics) under the following circumstances:
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Train exceeding permitted line speed at specified speed restrictions (speed trap). |
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Train approaching a stop signal at excess speed (one or more speed traps). |
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Train passing a signal at danger (train stop). |
The system is based on permanent magnets and coils generating fields in the track. The system is not considered failsafe, but incorporates measures and principles to reduce the probability of misleading the driver as low as reasonably practicable.
The TPWS indicates visually to the driver:
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The state of the last magnet, clear or restrictive (the ‘sunflower’ indicator). |
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That it is the cause of a brake application. |
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Its fault/isolation status. |
The TPWS controls are:
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An acknowledgement button for the warning of a restrictive condition. |
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A button to pass a signal at danger valid only for a limited time after operation. |
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Isolation controls. |
The TPWS audio indications are:
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A ‘bell tone’ — signal at clear. |
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A ‘horn tone’ — restrictive condition, that must be acknowledged. |
The TPWS system interfaces to the train brake system and provides a full emergency brake application if:
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the ‘horn tone’ is not acknowledged within 2,5 seconds. |
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Immediately the train passes the ‘speed trap’ at excess speed. |
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Immediately if the train passes a signal at danger. |
The technology is not processor based, but this is not excluded.
Other Characteristics:
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Sequence of magnetic fields (North Pole, South Pole) to provide details of signal clear or not clear. |
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One of a selection of sinusoidal electromagnetic fields in the region of 60 kHz for the speed trap and train stop functions (up to 8 frequencies used). |
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Train characteristics in terms of braking capacity are set by train wiring and give different maximum speeds at speed traps. No train characteristics input presently in service, but can be envisaged. |
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Driver acknowledgement of a restrictive condition required within 2,5 s, otherwise the emergency brakes are called. |
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The emergency brake is releasable one minute after the brake has been applied provided the brake demand has also been acknowledged. |
Responsible Member State: United Kingdom
TVM
Description:
TVM is a cab signalling control command system. It is especially dedicated to the high speed lines of RFF. The older version TVM 300 is installed on the line Paris-Lyon (LGV SE) and Paris-Tours/Le Mans (LGV A) lines. The later version TVM 430 on the line Paris-Lille-Calais (LGV N), on the SNCB part towards Brussels, on the line Lyon-Marseilles/Nimes (LGV Mediterranée), through the Eurotunnel and on the Channel Tunnel Rail Link in the UK. TVM 430 is compatible with TVM 300.
TVM 300 and TVM 430 are based on coded track circuits as continuous transmission means and inductive loops or balises (KVB or TBL type) as spot transmission means.
The data transmission between coded track circuits and on-board equipment is via inductively coupled air coil pickup antennae above the rails.
Main Characteristics:
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Data transmission to trains via track circuits:
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Data transmission to trains via inductive loops
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Train characteristics on board introduced on locomotives for hauled trains in Eurotunnel (not on TGV, where fixed values are used) |
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Display to driver: Speed orders associated to colour light aspects |
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Supervision:
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Reaction:
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Responsible Member States: Belgium, France, United Kingdom
ZUB 123
Description
ATC system which is installed extensively on lines in Denmark under consideration for Interoperability.
The system consists of the following parts:
Track-side equipment
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A track coupling coil (transponder), which is mounted outside the rails. |
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In certain locations loops are used for in-fill purpose. |
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A signal interface board which scans and derives the information to be transmitted. |
On-board equipment
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The on-board unit with processing logic and receiving/transmitting equipment. It acts through a brake interface unit on the brakes. |
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The vehicle coupling coil, mounted on the bogie, which receives data from the line. |
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The axle mounted odometer pulse generator which supplies information for the distance covered and the actual speed. |
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The cab display and operating panel. |
The ZUB 123 on-board equipment is considered fail safe.
Main Characteristics:
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3 frequencies:
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Data transmission modes:
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On-board data processing:
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Auxiliary indicators and buttons |
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Train data input:
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Supervision:
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Reaction:
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Responsible Member State: Denmark
ZUB 121
(For information only)
Description
ATC system which is installed extensively in Switzerland on lines by SBB and BLS under consideration for Interoperability.
The system consists of the following parts:
Line equipment
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determine travel direction to be influenced. |
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A track coupling coil (transponder), which is mounted inside the rails, lying off centre to coupling loop, which is mounted inside the rails, laying off centre. A previous coupling coil determines travel direction to be influenced by the following loop. |
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A signal interface board which scans and derives the information to be transmitted.(Not fail-safe) |
On-board equipment
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The on-board unit with processing logic and receiving/transmitting equipment. It acts through a brake interface unit on the brakes. |
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The vehicle coupling coil, mounted on the bogie, which receives data from the line. (With our equipment only transmission track to train possible) |
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The axle mounted odometer pulse generator, which supplies information for the distance covered, actual speed and driving direction. |
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The cab display and operating panel. |
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An input/output interface to the trainborne radio unit or the integrated trainborne information system (IBIS) to exchange vehicle data entered by the train driver. |
Characteristics
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3 frequencies:
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Data transmission modes: |
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Time – division multiplex for serial transmission of telegrams with up to 104 usable data bits. |
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On-board data processing: (Not fail-safe) |
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Single computer processing (supplementary performance level) |
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Display to the driver: |
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One 4-digit LCD showing:
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Lamps and horn:
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Buttons:
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Train data input: Trainborne radio operating panel is used |
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Supervision/Commands:
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Reaction:
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Responsible State: Switzerland
Part 2: Radio
INDEX:
1. |
UIC Radio Chapter 1-4 |
2. |
UIC Radio Chapter 1-4+6 |
3. |
UIC Radio Chapter 1- 4 + 6 (Irish system) |
4. |
UIC Radio Chapter 1-4+6+7 |
Introduction to UK Systems
5. |
BR 1845 |
6. |
BR 1609 |
7. |
FS ETACS and GSM |
8. |
UIC Radio Chapter 1-4 (TTT radio system installed at Cascais line) |
9. |
TTT Radio System CP_N |
10. |
PKP Radio System |
11. |
VR Train Radio |
12. |
TRS — The Czech Railways Radio System |
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LDZ radio system |
14. |
CH — Greek Railways Radio System |
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The Estonian Radio System |
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The Lithuanian Radio System |
These systems are currently in use in Member States. For detailed information reference has to be made to the Register of Infrastructure as defined in Annex C.
For information only, systems not used in Member States:
15. |
UIC Radio Chapter Bulgaria |
UIC Radio Chapter 1-4
Description:
This Ground-Train radio follows the technical regulations described in UIC code 751-3, 3rd edition, 1.7.84. It is a minimum subset necessary for international railway traffic.
The UIC radio is an analogue radio, which consists of lineside and mobile (trainborne) equipment.
Radio systems following this basic subset allow for simplex and duplex voice communication and use of operating signals (tones), but not for selective calls and for data transmission:
Main Characteristics:
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Sensitivity
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Radiating power:
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Antenna characteristics:
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Polarisation:
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Frequency deviation:
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Modes of operation:
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Switchover of channels on-board
Operating tones:
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Responsible Member States: France, Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg.
UIC Radio Chapter 1- 4 + 6
Description:
This Ground-Train radio follows the technical regulations described in UIC code 751-3, 3rd edition, 1.7.84.
The UIC radio is an analogue radio, which consists of lineside and mobile (trainborne) equipment.
Radio systems following this basic subset allow for simplex and duplex voice communication and use of operating signals (tones), and for selective calls and for data transmission:
Main Characteristics:
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Frequencies:
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Sensitivity
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Radiating power:
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Antenna characteristics:
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Polarisation:
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Frequency deviation:
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Modes of operation:
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Switchover of channels on-board
Operating tones:
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Telegram structure:
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Telegram transmission:
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Messages (coding given in hexadecimal representation)
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Responsible Member States: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Spain.
UIC Radio Chapter 1- 4 + 6 (Irish system)
Description:
This Ground-Train radio follows the technical regulations described in UIC code 751-3, 3rd edition, 01.07.84.
The UIC radio is an analogue radio, which consists of lineside and mobile (trainborne) equipment.
Radio systems following this basic subset allow for simplex and duplex voice communication and use of operating signals (tones), and for selective calls and for data transmission:
Main Characteristics:
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Frequencies:
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Sensitivity
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Radiating power:
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Antenna characteristics:
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Polarisation:
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Frequency deviation:
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Modes of operation:
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Switchover of channels onboard
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Operating tones:
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Telegram structure:
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Telegram transmission:
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Messages
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Responsible Member States: Republic of Ireland, Hungary
For information only: the same radio system is used in Norway
UIC Radio Chapter 1- 4 + 6 + 7
Description:
This Ground-Train radio follows the technical regulations described in UIC code 751-3, 3rd edition, 01.07.84. Chapter 7 edition of 01.01.88.
The UIC radio is an analogue radio, which consists of lineside and mobile (trainborne) equipment.
Radio systems following this basic subset allow for simplex and duplex voice communication and use of operating signals (tones), and for selective calls and for data transmission. The data transmission capabilities are extended. This feature is not considered mandatory in the UIC leaflet. If it cannot be assured by bilateral or multilateral agreement, it should be used on a national basis only.
Main Characteristics:
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Frequencies:
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Sensitivity
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Radiating power:
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Antenna characteristics:
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Polarisation:
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Frequency deviation:
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Modes of operation:
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Switchover of channels on-board
Operating tones:
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Telegram structure:
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Telegram transmission:
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Messages (coding given in hexadecimal representation)
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Extension of telegram (only if requested by code 03)
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Responsible Member State: France
Introduction to UK Systems
The system called NRN (National Radio Network) is installed over the whole of the UK rail network including the high-speed lines which are the backbone of the UK High Speed Network. These consist of:
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West Coast Main Line (London-Glasgow) |
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East Coast Main Line (London-Edinburgh) |
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Great Western Main Line (London-Bristol/South Wales) |
The system called Cab Secure is installed in high traffic suburban areas around London, Liverpool and Glasgow, some of which may include lines forming part of the High Speed Network. In addition, all main lines in the SouthEast, including the existing Channel Tunnel Route from the coast to London Waterloo, are equipped with the Cab Secure System.
Mainline passenger trains and freight trains are fitted with NRN whilst suburban and some intermediate traffic equipped with CSR. In general trains are only equipped with one form of radio but a few trains that travel in areas of both NRN and CSR is equipped with both forms of radio. This in particular applies to trains which are equipped with CSR but spend parts of their operating cycle outside the CSR infrastructure area.
BR 1845 Issues G and H (lineside) BR 1661 Issue A (trainborne) Commonly called Cab Secure Radio
Description:
This Ground-Train radio follows the technical regulations described in Railtrack Specifications (BR Specification 1845 Issues G and H and in BR 1661 Issue A).
The Cab Secure radio is an analogue radio, which consists of lineside and mobile (trainborne) equipment.
Radio systems following this basic subset allow for duplex voice communication and use of operating signals (tones), and for selective calls and for data transmission.
Main Characteristics:
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Sensitivity
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Radiating power:
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Antenna characteristics:
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Polarisation:
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Frequency deviation:
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Modes of operation:
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Switchover of channels on-board
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Operating tones:
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Telegram structure:
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Telegram transmission:
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Messages (coding given in hexadecimal representation)
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Responsible Member State: United Kingdom
BR 1609 Issue 2 (Commonly called National Radio Network (NRN))
Description:
This Ground-Train radio follows the technical regulations described in Railtrack Specification BR 1609, Issue 2, August 1987.
The National Radio Network is an analogue radio which consists of lineside and mobile (trainborne) equipment.
Radio systems following this basic subset allow for duplex voice communication (lineside), simplex voice communication (trainborne), broadcast mode and use of operating signals (tones), for selective calls and for data transmission.
Main Characteristics:
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Frequencies: Sub — band 2 of the 174 MHz to 225 MHz band
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Sensitivity
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Radiating power:
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Antenna characteristics:
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Polarisation:
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Modes of operation:
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Switchover of channels on-board
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Audio frequency range:
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Frequency deviation:
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Message transmission:
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FFSK, ‘0’ = 1 800 Hz, ‘1’ = 1 200 Hz |
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Message Structure
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Message Types from a train:
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Message Types to a train:
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Responsible Member State: United Kingdom
FS ETACS and GSM
Description:
The solution for radio train to ground communication working today at FS is primarily based on the use of services supplied by the public operator on the analogue (ETACS) and the digital (GSM) mobile cellular networks in the 900 MHz band. These networks have been implemented with an external Subsystem, developed by the operator together with FS in order to manage some special features as requested by FS, related for example to:
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addressing of train and station calls through functional numbers in place of the terminal number; |
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closed group features with specific barring conditions; |
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configuration and handling of specialised data bases directly by FS people to characterise access rights to services for each kind of users, and so on. |
Thanks to the wide radio coverage supplied by the two public cellular systems on the FS railway network, the general train to ground communication needs can be satisfied in this way.
The additional features were negotiated and implemented by FS in co-operation with the public service provider. They are implemented in highly reliable distributed computer systems. They are therefore part of the application layer in the ISO/OSI layer model.
Responsible Member State: Italy
UIC Radio Chapter 1-4 (TTT radio system installed at Cascais line)
Description:
This Ground-Train radio follows the technical regulations described in UIC code 751-3, 3rd edition, 01.07.84. It is a minimum subset necessary for international railway traffic.
The UIC radio is an analogue radio, which consists of lineside and mobile (trainborne) equipment.
Radio systems following this basic subset allow for simplex and half-duplex voice communication and use of operating signals (tones), but not for selective calls and for data transmission:
Main Characteristics:
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Frequencies:
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Sensitivity:
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Radiating power:
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Antenna characteristics:
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Polarisation:
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Frequency deviation:
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Modes of operation:
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Switchover of channels on-board
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Operating tones:
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Responsible Member State: Portugal
TTT Radio System CP_N
Description:
This TTT radio system is a tailored one, designed for voice and data communications and according CP requirements.
The CP_N radio is an analogue radio, which consists of lineside and mobile (trainborne) equipment.
Radio system use digital selective call (according MPT 1327 — 1 200 bit/s FFSK) and 50 baud subaudio FSK for base station signalling.
The radio allows simplex and half-duplex voice communication and half-duplex for selective calls and for data transmission.
Main Characteristics:
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Frequencies:
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Sensitivity
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Radiating power:
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Antenna characteristics:
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Polarisation:
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RF Modulation
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Frequency deviation:
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Modes of operation:
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Switchover of channels on-board
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Telegram structure:
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Telegram transmission:
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Responsible Member State: Portugal
The PKP Radio System
Description:
Radio system, which is installed in Poland on lines under consideration for Interoperability.
The PKP 150MHz band radio is an analogue radio, which consists of track-side, on-board and handheld equipment.
Radio system allow for simplex voice communication and use of operating signals (tones) for selective calls and generally not for data transmission. The system has an integrated RADIOSTOP function.
Main Characteristics:
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Frequencies:
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Sensitivity
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Radiating power:
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Antenna characteristics:
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Polarisation:
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Modes of operation:
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Switchover of channels:
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Audio frequency range:
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Selective call operating tones:
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Frequency deviation:
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Selective group call:
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RADIOSTOP function
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Network equipped with automatic recording posts
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Member State: Poland.
VR Train Radio
Commonly called ‘Linjaradio’ (Finnish meaning Line Radio).
Description:
This Ground-train radio is a tailored VHF radio system and follows the technical regulations in Finnish Railways.
The Line radio network is an analogue radio which consists of lineside and mobile (trainborne) equipment.
Radio systems following this basic subset allow for duplex voice communication (between lineside and train), semi-duplex voice communication (between drivers), and driver calls to controller by selective call tones.
Main Characteristics:
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Frequencies:
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Sensitivity:
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Radiating power:
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Antenna characteristics:
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Polarisation:
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Frequency deviation:
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Modes of operation:
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Switchover of channels on-board
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Operating tones:
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Selective call tones:
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Responsible Member State: Finland
TRS — The Czech Railways Radio System
Description:
Railway Radio communication System TRS is designed for the operational duplex communication between the running engine driver and a dispatcher or a signaller by means of the ribbon network along the track.
The system TRS enables duplex communication for conversation, routine information (commands, reports), general call and emergency call transmission and semiduplex communication between drivers by means of the retransmission in the base station reach, namely conversation and emergency call transmission. The system concept enables creating the special outfitting set which can operate in the simplex network on frequencies in band 160 MHz for simplex communication of engine drivers and other subscribers on a beforehand selected channel.
Selective calling with the train six-digits number shall be transmitted in the direction dispatcher (signaller) to driver, identification (by the train number) shall be transmitted in the direction train — dispatcher (signaller).
Routine information (commands and reports) transmission is realised by means of a telegram. System TRS is outfitted with the digital transmission in the coded form of a short telegram FFSK 1 200 bps in both directions. One of commands is assigned to the train remote stop that can be activated by a dispatcher or a signaller and causes vehicle emergency braking (if an adapter to ATP type LS 90 or driver vigilance equipment is present on-board).
System TRS is fully compatible at the control signals level in accordance with mandatory recommendation UIC 751-3. It means it is possible to accomplish the conversation, general calling and emergency call among the TRS and systems manufactured by other producers. Communication is accomplished on four internationally co-ordinated frequencies in the band 450 MHz range A according to UIC.
Main Characteristics:
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Frequencies:
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Sensitivity
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Radiating power:
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Modes of operation:
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Operating tones:
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Responsible State: Czech Republic
The LDZ Radio System
Description:
The Train Radio system (TRS) is an analogue simplex voice communication and used for operative train operation. All sections of LDZ network are equipped with this system.
The TRS is designed with use of track-side (distributive radio-sets (DRS), and up to 28 local radio-sets (LRS), connected to each other by a two-wires communication channel) and mobile (on-board radio-sets (BRS) and handheld radio-sets (HRS)) equipment.
Six frequencies in the band of 1 000 — 1 700 Hz are used for selective connection of 28 LRS's.
Main Characteristics:
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Frequencies:
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Sensitivity
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Radiating power:
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Antenna characteristics:
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Polarisation:
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Modes of operation:
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Switchover of channels:
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Audio frequency range:
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Selective call operating tones:
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Transmission frequency deviation:
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Network equipped with automatic recording posts |
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LRS antenna types
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Besides the TRS, there is used an intra-station radio-communication system, which includes shunting, maintenance-technological and special communication for emergency conditions. This system is designed based on zone principle and works in the ranges of 150 and 450 MHz in bands about 5 — 10 MHz.
Responsible Member State: Latvia.
CH — Greek Railways Radio System
Description:
This Ground-Train radio system partially follows the technical regulations prescribed in UIC code 751-3, 3rd edition, 01.07.84. It is a minimum subset necessary for national railway traffic. It is an analogue system supporting half-duplex voice communication. Selective calls, operating signals (tones) and data transmission have not been in use.
Main Characteristics:
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Frequencies
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Sensitivity
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Radiating power:
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Antenna characteristics :
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Polarisation:
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Frequency deviation:
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Mode of operation :
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Switchover of channels on-board :
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Responsible Member State: Greek
UIC Radio Chapter Bulgaria
(for information only)
Description:
This Ground-Train radio follows the technical regulations described in UIC code 751-3, 3rd edition, 01.07.84. It is a minimum subset necessary for international railway traffic.
The UIC radio is an analogue radio, which consists of line-side and mobile (train-borne) equipment.
Radio systems following this basic subset allow for simplex and duplex voice communication and use of operating signals (tones), and for selective calls and for data transmission.
Main Characteristics:
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Frequencies:
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Sensitivity
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Radiating power:
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Antenna characteristics:
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In tunnels leaky cables or very directional aerials (lineside) |
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Terminating resistor 50 Ohms |
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Polarisation:
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Modes of operation:
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Frequency deviation:
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Switchover of channels onboard
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Operating signals:
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Telegram structure:
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Responsible State: Bulgaria
Estonian Railways Train Communication Network
Estonian Railways Train Communication Network has been equipped according to the Ministry of Transport and Communication of Estonia Declaration nr. 39 from 09.07.1999 ‘Technical regulations for railway operation’.
Railways train radio communication network consists of two subsystems, namely track-to-train radio communication system and area (or regional) radio communication systems.
Track-to-train radio communication system provide voice communication with all types of trains and locomotives on main and branch lines within the country.
Area radio communication systems provide full radio coverage within operational area of railway stations for station operators and locomotive drivers.
With the integrated train radio communication network are covered all the lines and railway station around the country.
The main system for track-to-train radio communications Estonian Railways operate with SmarTrunk II decentralised (scan based) digital trunking radio communication system. This modular system contains components like dispatcher's centre equipment, site repeaters, station operator radio terminals, mobile radios on trains and portable radios.
Trunking system main data:
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VHF 146-174Mhz frequency band |
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14 duplex channels |
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semi-duplex operation |
On railway stations in local area communications Motorola GM350 and GM Pro series base radios operate on VHF simplex chanels.
Motorola GM350 and GM160 radios on the trains can communicate with different radio infrastructures installed within the country, on main lines and in station areas.
Personnel responsible for safe and efficient railway operations have in use Motorola GP and P series portable radios.
To control rail traffic for trains coming from neighbour countries Latvia and Russia, Estonian Railways in parallel with the main communication network have still in operation special trans-regional train communication system on simplex channels 2 130 KHz and 2 150 KHz.
Responsible Member State: Estonia
Lithuanian Railways Train radio System
Description:
The Train Radio System (TRS) is an analogue simplex voice communication and used for operative train operation. All sections of LG network are equipped with this system.
The TRS is designed with use of track-side (distributive radio-sets (DRS)), and up to local radio-sets (LRS), connected to each other by a two-wires communication channel) and mobile (on-board radio-sets (BRS)) equipment.
Six frequencies in the band of 1 000 — 1 700 Hz are used for selective connection of LRS's.
Main Characteristics:
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Frequencies:
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Sensitivity
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Radiating power:
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Antenna characteristics:
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Terminating resistor 50 or 75 Ohms depending on radio-set type. |
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Polarisation:
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Modes of operation:
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Switchover of channels:
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Audio frequency range:
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Selective call operating tones:
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Transmission frequency deviation:
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Network equipped with automatic recording posts |
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LRS antenna types
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Shunting Radio Communication System
Description:
For shunting in bigger railway stations is used the simplex analogical radio communication system for voice transmission of 150 MHz diapason. Radio stations of this system are used only in local radio networks, which are not interconnected. The system allows the radio communication by open channel between stationary (traffic order operators), mobile (shunting locomotives) and portable (shunting crew) objects.
Main Characteristics:
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Frequencies:
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Sensitivity
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Radiating power:
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Polarisation:
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Modes of operation:
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Switchover of channels:
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Transmission frequency deviation:
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Responsible Member State: Lithuania.
Part 3: Transition Matrix between Class A and B systems (signalling)
PURPOSE OF THE MATRIX
This MATRIX is to provide a text concerning the scope of the transitions relevant for interoperability on the European high-speed and conventional rail networks.
INTRODUCTION
The following matrix gives an overview of the possible transitions between different Class B-systems as defined in this Annex and between Class A and Class B systems.
The matrix does not mandate any technical solutions for either the ERTMS/ETCS-system or the concerned STMs defined in this Annex. Those are documented either in the technical specifications of the Control-Command Subsystem (referenced in chapter 5 of both Control-Command TSIs for the trans-European high-speed and conventional rail systems) or in the relevant national documentation of the Class B-systems or the STMs, respectively. It is important to note that the matrix does not define any additional technical requirements for either the ERTMS/ETCS system or the STMs. The matrix provides information only about transitions that could occur on the high-speed and conventional rail networks.
The matrix can serve as a tool to assist with technical and economical decisions in the implementation of the directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC.
As far as transitions between two Class-B systems are concerned, the requirement for interoperability is that the technical solution for the transition is not in contradiction with the TSIs and, in particular, it is in line with the referenced documentation concerning the ERTMS/ETCS system. It must be stated, that the actual Class 1 specification only supports STM transitions (see SRS section 5.10 especially 5.10.3.11 and section 7.4.2.9). The operational regulation regarding transition between two Class B systems is regarded as national issue.
TRANSITION MATRIX
How to read the matrix
The diagonal of the matrix lists the Class A and all Class B systems relevant for the High-speed and Conventional Trans European Rail Networks.
Each field of the matrix is filled, either by a number (indicate that a transition is permissible between the systems in the column/row in which the field occurs) or by grey colour, to indicate that no transition exists, nor is any foreseen.
The number indicates the countries responsible for the specification of the transition and the associated procedures.
The transitions between the Class A and Class B systems (first column) shall be performed as described in the document SUBSET 035.
Example:
ETCS
Level 1-3
System A
3
System B
Systm C
System Transitions
Where a transition is performed by ETCS STM, the terms defined in the document SUBSET-035 should be used.
System transitions (Class A and B)
The matrix identifies the required operational transitions. An operational transition is one in which one system takes over the responsibility for train supervision from another system. At such a transition the driver usually experiences one ore more of the following:
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A change in the way the train movement is supervised |
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A change in how the driver interacts with the system |
8.5
ASFA
ATB
BACC
1
2
Croco
EBI-
CAB
3
4
5
6
Indusi
PZB
7
8
9
KVB
10
11
LZB
12
13
14
15
RSDD
SCMT
16
17
SEL-
CAB
18
19
20
21
TBL
1/2/3
TPWS
22
23
24
25
TVM
430
26
27
28
TVM
300
29
30
ZUB
123
31
EVM
32
33
LS
34
35
36
ZUB121
Info only
ATP-VR/RHK
37
RETB
38
GW
ATP
39
40
SHP
41
IÉ
CAWS
IÉ
ATP
42
ALSN
Member States responsible for transition.
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Netherlands, Belgium |
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Italy, France |
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Spain, Portugal |
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Netherlands, Germany |
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Italy, Austria |
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France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany |
7 |
Italy, France |
8 |
France, Belgium, Luxembourg |
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France Germany |
10 |
Spain |
11 |
Germany, Austria |
12 |
Italy |
13 |
Italy, France |
14 |
Austria, Italy |
15 |
France, Italy |
16 |
Spain |
17 |
Spain |
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Netherlands, Belgium |
19 |
Belgium |
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Belgium, Germany |
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France, Belgium |
22 |
France |
23 |
France |
24 |
Belgium, France |
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France, United Kingdom (transition occurs at UK end of Channel Tunnel) |
26 |
France |
27 |
France |
28 |
France |
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Denmark, Sweden |
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Germany, Denmark |
31 |
Austria, Hungary |
32 |
Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Slovak Republic |
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Hungary, Slovak Republic, Czech Republic |
34 |
France, Switzerland |
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Germany, Switzerland |
36 |
France, Switzerland |
37 |
United Kingdom |
38 |
United Kingdom (only for trains with Vmax > 160km/h) |
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Germany, Poland |
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Poland. Czech Republic, Slovak Republic |
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Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom |
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Lithuania, Poland (between ALSN and SHP) |
Part 4: Electromagnetic characteristic of train detection systems used in member states:
The electromagnetic characteristics of train detection systems used in member states are listed here including the test specification.
Open point-
(1) In Estonia only 50 Hz is used
ANNEX C
LINE SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS AND TRAIN SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS TO BE PUT IN THE REGISTERS ACCORDING TO ART. 22.A OF THE DIRECTIVE 96/48/EC
General requirements
As stated in Chapter 7, the line-specific characteristics defined in this Annex shall be included in the Register of Infrastructure by the infrastructure manager.
As stated in Chapter 7, the train-specific characteristics defined in this Annex shall be included in the Register of Rolling Stock by the railway undertaking.
As stated in section 6.2 (Control-Command Subsystem), as a pre-condition for operating a train, the corresponding Register of Rolling Stock and Register of Infrastructure have to be cross-checked for interoperability.
Annex C deals with those aspects of the Control-Command Assemblies which are covered neither by Annex A nor by Annex B, and with the options permitted for Class A and Class B systems and interfaces (see Annex D,).
Information on specific conditions on RS for operation of train detection systems must be indicated in the Registers.
Register of Infrastructure
This TSI allows some options of equipment, functions and infrastructure-related values. In addition, where TSI requirements do not cover the whole Control-Command Track-side Assembly, special requirements in the context of existing technical systems and in particular the use of specific operational requirements are possible and are the responsibility of the Infrastructure Manager.
Such information concerns for example:
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choices in the frame of technical compatibility requirements listed in Annex A, |
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choices in the frame of technical compatibility requirements listed in Annex B, |
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EMC-values (because of the use of equipment which is not covered by TSI requirements, for instance axle-counter-systems), |
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climatic conditions and physical conditions along the line. |
This information has to be available for and used by the railway undertakings in the form of a line specific handbook (Register of Infrastructure) which can also contain other particularities of other TSI's (e.g., the TSI Traffic Operation and Management contains in the Rule Book Annex B systems and degraded modes)
The Register of Infrastructure may be specific to one line or a group of lines having the same characteristics.
The objective is that the requirements and characteristics stated in the Register of Infrastructure and in the Register of Rolling Stock accord with the TSIs; particularly they must not be a hindrance to interoperability.
Register of Rolling Stock
In the frame of this TSI, for the railway undertaking, some choices of equipment, functions and values related to the type of train are foreseen. In addition, because TSI requirements do not cover the whole Control-Command On-board Assembly the infrastructure manager needs additional information concerning the use of Class B systems, and the characteristics of the train which are relevant for track-side non Class B systems. This information concerns, for example:
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choices in the frame of technical compatibility requirements listed in Annex A, |
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choices in the frame of technical compatibility requirements listed in Annex B, |
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EMC-values (because of the use on the lines concerned of equipment which is not covered by TSI requirements, |
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geometric and electrical parameters of the train like length, maximal distance of axles in the train, length of the nose of the first and of the last car of the train, maximal electrical resistance between the wheels of an axle (in context with Annex A Appendix 1 (rolling stock characteristics necessary to be compatible with train detection systems) because of the track-circuit design arrangement), |
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braking parameters for Class A system |
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braking parameters for Class B systems |
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general braking parameters |
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types of brakes |
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eddy current brake installed |
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magnetic brake installed |
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climatic conditions and physical conditions in which the train is specified to operate. |
This information has to be available for and to be used by the infrastructure managers by means of a train specific handbook (Register of Rolling Stock) which can also address the possibility or the need of auxiliary functions for the train to be manageable or to be managed by Control-Command functions, e.g., for passage of neutral sections, speed reduction in special circumstances depending of the train and line characteristics (tunnels) and particularities of other TSIs.
The Register of Rolling Stock can be specific to one train or a category of trains having the same characteristics
Lists of specific characteristics and requirements
The following list is the mandatory requirement for the Register of Infrastructure and for the Register of Rolling Stock in order to describe sufficiently the specific characteristics and requirements, and to facilitate interoperability. The list deals only with technical issues, the operational issues are contained in the TSI Traffic Operation and Management.
The requirements may be satisfied by the application of a standard. In this case, the reference concerned must be given in these handbooks.
Otherwise, any special requirements (methods of measurement) must be inserted into or appended to the Register of Rolling Stock and the Register of Infrastructure.
For Class B systems, the measures implemented in the context of the responsible Member State given in Annex B apply. The Register of Infrastructure shall include the following items:
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responsible Member State, |
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name of Annex B sub-system, |
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version and placing into service date, |
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speed restrictions and other Class B specific conditions/requirements, due to system limitations, |
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further details according to the lists below. |
List of specific technical characteristics and the requirements associated with an interoperable line and with an interoperable train
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Infrastructure register |
Rolling Stock register) |
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Infrastructure manager (1)
For each of the different parts of the CCS track-side assembly (EIRENE functions and interfaces, ETCS/ERTMS functions and interfaces, Train detection system, Hot axle box detector, EMC) when installed in steps:
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For each of the different parts of the CCS on-board assembly (EIRENE functions and interfaces, ETCS/ERTMS functions and interfaces) when installed in steps:
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For ERTMS/ETCS Level 1 with infill-function: which technical implementation is required of Rolling Stock |
For ERTMS/ETCS Level 1 with infill-function: which technical implementation is used. |
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Indicate for
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Indicate for
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Special technical conditions required to switch over between different Class B train protection, control and warning systems. Special technical conditions required to switch over between ERTMS/ETCS and Class B systems. |
Special conditions implemented on-board to switch over between different Class B train protection, control and warning systems. |
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Special technical conditions required to switch over between different radio systems. |
Special conditions implemented on-board to switch over between different radio systems. |
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Technical degraded modes of:
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Available technical degraded modes for:
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Speed limits applied because of limited braking performance, e.g. because of braking distances available and because of gradients:
National technical rules for operating Class B systems, relevant for the trains (e.g. requirements on braking performances, data corresponding with UIC leaflet 512 (8th edition of 1.1.79 and 2 Amendments), …). |
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Susceptibility of track-side Control-Command equipment to emission from trains in terms of electromagnetic compatibility with respect to admission of trains. To be specified where available according to Annex A, Index A8 (and other future standards — to be defined) to meet safety and reliability/availability targets. Permissibility to use eddy-current brake (types) Permissibility to use magnetic brake (types) |
Electromagnetic emission of the train with respect to admission of the train in terms of electromagnetic compatibility. To be specified where available according to Annex A, Index A8 (and other future standards — to be defined) to meet safety and reliability/availability targets. Eddy-current brake installed (type) Magnetic brake installed (type) |
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Climatic conditions and physical conditions along the line. In accordance with Annex A, index A5 |
Climatic conditions and physical conditions in which the On-board Assembly can work. In accordance with Annex A, index A4 |
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The requirements for technical solutions concerning implemented derogation's according Directive 96/48/EC and2001/16/EC have to be described. |
The rules for technical solutions concerning implemented derogation's according Directive 96/48/EC and2001/16/EC have to be described. |
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HABD For class A: Alarm limits For class B systems: Scanning range (HABD) in transverse direction Scanning range (HABD) in longitudinal direction Alarm types and limits |
HABD Tolerable surface temperature in the Class A scanning area in regard to the alarm types specified. Target area (rolling stock) in transverse direction. Target area (rolling stock) in longitudinal direction. |
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Minimum length of track section Minimum distance between end of track section and fouling point Minimum differential distance of the opposite ends of adjacent tracks sections Minimum shunting sensitivity of track circuit Use of eddy current brakes Use of magnetic brakes Sections/area where unrestricted sanding is permitted |
Maximum distance between adjacent wheelsets Maximum distance between front end and wheelset Minimum wheelbase Minimum axlebase Minimum wheel width Minimum height of tyre Minimum flange width Minimum flange height Minimum axle load Wheel material Maximum resistance between opposite wheels of a wheelset Minimum vehicle impedance Maximum sanding output Possibility of sanding override by driver Use of eddy current brakes Equipped with two pairs of rail friction-shoe whose electrical base is greater or equal to 16 000 mm. |
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Specific cases Limitations on the relationship between axle distance and wheel diameter (Germany) Longitudinal distance from first axle or last axle to the nearest end of the vehicle not bigger than 3 500 mm (Poland, Belgium (conventional lines only)) The distance between each of the first 5 axles of a train (or all axles if the train has less than 5) not less than 1 000 mm (Germany) The distance between first and last axle of a vehicle not less than 6 000 mm (Belgium) The distance between first and last axle of a lone vehicle or train-set bigger than 15 000 mm (France, Belgium) Minimum diameter of wheels not smaller than 450 mm (France) Minimum axle load not less than 5t (Germany, Austria, Sweden, Belgium) Minimum vehicle mass not less than 90t (Belgium) When the distance between first and last axle of a lone vehicle or train-set greater or equal to 16 000 mm, a lone vehicle or train-set mass shall be greater than 90 t. When this distance is less than 16 000 mm, and greater or equal to 15 000 mm, the mass shall be less than 90 t and greater or equal to 40 t, the vehicle must be equipped with two pairs of rail friction-shoe whose electrical base is greater or equal to 16 000 mm (France, Belgium) Minimum dimension of metal mass of a vehicle (Germany, Poland) Maximum reactance between running surfaces of a wheel-set (Poland, France) Additional requirements on shunting parameter of a vehicle (Netherlands) Required impedance between pantograph and wheels more than 1,0 Ohm inductive at 50 Hz for 3 kVDC (Belgium) No sanding ahead of the leading axle on multiple units below 40km/h (United Kingdom) The magnetic brake and eddy current brake is not permitted at the first bogie of a leading vehicle (Germany). |
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(1) For information only, this will be part of the introduction of the relevant register and will be deleted when the register exists
ANNEX D
PRINCIPLE OF CONTROL COMMAND AND SIGNALLING STRUCTURE
Figure 1
Control-Command and Signalling
TSI Control-Command Subsystem
On-board Assembly
Track-side Assembly
CC onboard
(Annex A)
CC trackside
(Annex A)
CC onboard
(Annex B)
CC trackside
(Annex B)
National part of CC onboard
CC onboard
(Annex C)
CC trackside
(Annex C)
National part of CC trackside
Onboard
Trackside
ANNEX E
MODULES FOR INTEROPERABILITY CONSTITUENTS
Module B: Type Examination
1. |
This module describes that part of the procedure by which a notified body ascertains and attests that a type, representative of the production envisaged, meets the provisions of the TSI that apply to it. |
2. |
The application for the EC type-examination must be lodged by the manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community.
The application must include:
The applicant must place at the disposal of the notified body a specimen, representative of the production envisaged and hereinafter called ’type’. A type may cover several versions of the Interoperability Constituent provided that the differences between the versions do not affect the provisions of the TSI. The notified body may request further specimens if needed for carrying out the test programme. If no type tests are requested within the type examination procedure, and the type is sufficiently defined by the technical documentation, as described in point 3, the notified body may agree, that no specimens are placed at its disposal. |
3. |
The technical documentation must enable the conformity of the interoperability constituent with the requirements of the TSI to be assessed. It must, as far as relevant for such assessment, cover the design, manufacture, maintenance and operation of the interoperability constituent.
The technical documentation must contain:
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4. |
The notified body must: |
4.1. |
examine the technical documentation, |
4.2. |
verify that any specimen(s) required for test has (have) been manufactured in conformity with the technical documentation, and carry out or have carried out the type tests in accordance with the provisions of the TSI and/or the relevant European specifications, |
4.3. |
where a design review is requested in the TSI, perform an examination of the design methods, the design tools and the design results to evaluate their capability to fulfil the requirements for conformity for the interoperability constituent at the completion of the design process, |
4.4. |
where a review of the manufacturing process is requested in the TSI, perform an examination of the manufacturing process devised for manufacturing the interoperability constituent, to evaluate its contribution to product conformity, and/or examine the review carried out by the manufacturer at the completion of the design process, |
4.5. |
identify the elements which have been designed in accordance with the relevant provisions of the TSI and the European specifications as well as the elements which have been designed without applying the relevant provisions of those European Specifications; |
4.6. |
perform or have performed the appropriate examinations and necessary tests in accordance with points 4.2., 4.3. and 4.4 to establish whether, where the manufacturer has chosen to apply the relevant European specifications, these have actually been applied; |
4.7. |
perform or have performed the appropriate examinations and necessary tests in accordance with points 4.2., 4.3. and 4.4. to establish whether, where the relevant European specifications have not been applied, the solutions adopted by the manufacturer meet the requirements of the TSI; |
4.8. |
agree with the applicant the location where the examinations and necessary tests will be carried out. |
5. |
Where the type meets the provisions of the TSI, the notified body must issue a type-examination certificate to the applicant. The certificate must contain the name and address of the manufacturer, conclusions of the examination, conditions for its validity and the necessary data for identification of the approved type.
The time period of validity shall be no longer than 5 years. A list of the relevant parts of the technical documentation must be annexed to the certificate and a copy kept by the notified body. If the manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community is denied a type-examination certificate, the notified body must provide detailed reasons for such denial. Provision must be made for an appeals procedure. |
6. |
The applicant must inform the notified body that holds the technical documentation concerning the type-examination certificate of all modifications to the approved product which must receive additional approval where such changes may affect the conformity with the requirements of the TSI or the prescribed conditions for use of the product. In this case the notified body shall perform only those examinations and tests that are relevant and necessary to the change(s).This additional approval may be given either in the form of an addition to the original type-examination certificate, or, by the issue of a new certificate after withdrawal of the old one. |
7. |
If no modifications as in point 6 have been made, the validity of an expiring certificate can be extended for another period of validity. The applicant will apply for such a prolongation by a written confirmation that no such modifications have been made, and the notified body issues a prolongation for another period of validity as in point 5, if no contrary information exists. This procedure can be reiterated. |
8. |
Each notified body must communicate to the other notified bodies the relevant information concerning the type-examination certificates and additions issued, withdrawn or refused. |
9. |
The other notified bodies may receive, on request, copies of the type-examination certificates issued and/or their additions. The annexes to the certificates (see § 5) must be kept at the disposal of the other notified bodies. |
10. |
The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community must keep with the technical documentation copies of type-examination certificates and their additions for a period of 10 years after the last interoperability constituent has been manufactured. Where neither the manufacturer nor his authorised representative is established within the Community, the obligation to keep the technical documentation available is the responsibility of the person who places the interoperability constituent on the Community market. |
Module D: Production Quality Management System
1. |
This module describes the procedure whereby the manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community who satisfies the obligations of point 2 ensures and declares that the interoperability constituent concerned is in conformity with the type as described in the type-examination certificate and satisfies the requirements of the TSI that apply to it. |
2. |
The manufacturer must operate an approved quality management system for production, final product inspection and testing as specified in point 3 and is subject to monitoring as specified in point. 4. |
3. |
Quality management system |
3.1. |
The manufacturer must lodge an application for assessment of his quality management system with a notified body of his choice, for the interoperability constituents concerned.
The application must include:
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3.2. |
The quality management system must ensure compliance of the interoperability constituents with the type as described in the type-examination certificate and with the requirements of the TSI that apply to them. All the elements, requirements and provisions adopted by the manufacturer shall be documented in a systematic and orderly manner in the form of written policies, procedures and instructions. The quality management system documentation must permit a consistent interpretation of the quality programmes, plan, manuals and records.
It must contain in particular an adequate description of:
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3.3 |
The notified body assesses the quality management system to determine whether it satisfies the requirements of point 3.2. It presumes compliance with these requirements if the manufacturer implements a quality system for production, final product inspection and testing in respect of the Standard EN/ISO 9001-2000, which take into consideration the specificity of the interoperability constituent for which it is implemented.
When the manufacturer operates a certified quality management system, the notified body shall take this into account in the assessment. The audit must be specific for the product category, which is representative for the interoperability constituent. The auditing team must have at least one member experienced as an assessor in the product technology concerned. The evaluation procedure must include an inspection visit to the manufacturer's premises. The decision must be notified to the manufacturer. The notification must contain the conclusions of the examination and the reasoned assessment decision. |
3.4. |
The manufacturer must undertake to fulfil the obligations arising out of the quality management system as approved and to uphold it so that it remains adequate and efficient.
The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community shall keep the notified body that has approved the quality management system informed of any intended updating of the quality management system. The notified body must evaluate the modifications proposed and decide whether the amended quality management system will still satisfy the requirements of point 3.2 or whether a re-assessment is required. It must notify its decision to the manufacturer. The notification must contain the conclusions of the examination and the reasoned assessment decision. |
4. |
Surveillance of the quality management system under the responsibility of the notified body. |
4.1. |
The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the manufacturer duly fulfils the obligations arising out of the approved quality management system. |
4.2. |
The manufacturer must allow the notified body entrance for inspection purposes to the locations of manufacture, inspection and testing, and storage and must provide it with all necessary information, in particular:
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4.3. |
The notified body must periodically carry out audits to make sure that the manufacturer maintains and applies the quality management system and must provide an audit report to the manufacturer.
The frequency of the audits shall be at least once a year. When the manufacturer operates a certified quality management system, the notified body shall take this into account in the surveillance. |
4.4. |
Additionally the notified body may pay unexpected visits to the manufacturer. During such visits the notified body may carry out, or cause to be carried out, tests to verify that the quality management system is functioning correctly, if necessary. The notified body must provide the manufacturer with a visit report and, if a test has taken place, with a test report. |
5. |
Each notified body must communicate to the other notified bodies the relevant information concerning the quality management system approvals, issued, withdrawn or refused.
The other notified bodies may receive on request copies of the quality management system approvals issued. |
6. |
The manufacturer must, for a period of 10 years after the last product has been manufactured, keep at the disposal of the national authorities:
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7. |
The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community must draw up the EC declaration of conformity of the interoperability constituent. The content of this declaration shall include at least the information indicated in Annex IV (3) of Directives 96/48/EC or 01/16/EC. The EC declaration of conformity and the accompanying documents must be dated and signed.
The declaration must be written in the same language as the technical documentation and must contain the following:
The certificates to be referred to are:
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8. |
The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community must keep a copy of the EC declaration of conformity for a period of 10 years after the last interoperability constituent has been manufactured.
Where neither the manufacturer nor his authorised representative is established within the Community, the obligation to keep the technical documentation available is the responsibility of the person who places the interoperability constituent on the Community market. |
9. |
If additional to the EC declaration of conformity an EC declaration of suitability for use for the interoperability constituent is requested in the TSI, this declaration has to be added, after being issued by the manufacturer under the conditions of Module V. |
Module F: Product Verification
1. |
This module describes the procedure whereby a manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community checks and attests that the interoperability constituent concerned and subject to the provisions of point 3 is in conformity with the type as described in the EC type examination certificate and satisfies the requirements of the TSI that apply to it. |
2. |
The manufacturer must take all measures necessary in order that the manufacturing process ensures conformity of each interoperability constituents with the type as described in the type-examination certificate and with the requirements of the TSI that apply to it. |
3. |
The notified body must carry out the appropriate examinations and tests in order to check the conformity of the interoperability constituent with the type as described in the EC type examination certificate and with the requirements of the TSI. The manufacturer (3) can choose either an examination and testing of every interoperability constituent as specified in point 4 or an examination and testing of interoperability constituents on a statistical basis, as specified in point 5. |
4. |
Verification by examination and testing of every interoperability constituent |
4.1. |
Each product shall be individually examined and appropriate tests shall be carried out in order to verify the product conformity with the type as described in the type-examination certificate and with the requirements of the TSI that apply to it. When a test is not set out in the TSI, (or in an European Standard quoted in the TSI), the relevant European Specifications (4), or equivalent tests are to be used. |
4.2. |
The notified body must draw up a written certificate of conformity for the approved products relating to the tests carried out. |
4.3. |
The manufacturer or his authorised representative must ensure that he is able to supply the notified body's certificates of conformity on request. |
5. |
Statistical verification |
5.1. |
The manufacturer must present his interoperability constituents in the form of homogeneous lots and shall take all measures necessary in order that the manufacturing process ensures the homogeneity of each lot produced. |
5.2. |
All interoperability constituents must be available for verification in the form of homogeneous lots. A random sample shall be drawn from each lot. Each interoperability constituents in a sample shall be individually examined and appropriate tests shall be carried out to ensure the product conformity with the type as described in the type-examination certificate and with the requirements of the TSI which apply to it and to determine whether the lot is accepted or rejected. When a test is not set out in the TSI (or in an European Standard quoted in the TSI), the relevant European Specifications or equivalent tests are to be used. |
5.3. |
The statistical procedure must use appropriate elements (statistical method, sampling plan etc), depending on the characteristics to be assessed, as specified in the TSI. |
5.4. |
In the case of accepted lots, the notified body shall draw up a written certificate of conformity relating to the tests carried out. All interoperability constituents in the lot may be placed on the market except those interoperability constituents from the sample, which were found not to be in conformity.
If a lot is rejected, the notified body or the competent authority must take appropriate measures to prevent placing of that lot on the market. In the event of frequent rejection of lots the notified body may suspend the statistical verification. |
5.5. |
The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community must ensure that he is able to supply the notified body's certificates of conformity on request. |
6. |
The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community must draw up the EC declaration of conformity of the interoperability constituent.
The content of this declaration shall include at least the information indicated in Annex IV (3) of Directives 96/48/EC or 01/16/EC. The EC declaration of conformity and the accompanying documents must be dated and signed. The declaration must be written in the same language as the technical documentation and must contain the following:
The certificates to be referred to are:
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7. |
The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community must keep a copy of the EC declaration of conformity for a period of 10 years after the last interoperability constituent has been manufactured.
Where neither the manufacturer nor his authorised representative is established within the Community, the obligation to keep the technical documentation available is the responsibility of the person who places the interoperability constituent on the Community market. |
8. |
If additional to the EC declaration of conformity an EC declaration of suitability for use for the interoperability constituent is requested in the TSI, this declaration has to be added, after being issued by the manufacturer under the conditions of Module V. |
Module H2: Full Quality Management System With Design Examination
1. |
This module describes the procedure whereby a notified body carries out an examination of the design of an interoperability constituent and the manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community who satisfies the obligations of point 2 ensures and declares that the interoperability constituent concerned satisfies the requirements of the TSI that apply to it. |
2. |
The manufacturer must operate an approved quality management system for design, production and final product inspection and testing as specified in point 3 and shall be subject to surveillance as specified in point. 4. |
3. |
Quality management system. |
3.1. |
The manufacturer must lodge an application for assessment of his quality management system with a notified body of his choice, for the interoperability constituents concerned.
The application must include:
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3.2. |
The quality management system must ensure compliance of the interoperability constituent with the requirements of the TSI that apply to it. All the elements, requirements and provisions adopted by the manufacturer must be documented in a systematic and orderly manner in the form of written policies, procedures and instructions. This quality management system documentation shall ensure a common understanding of the quality policies and procedures such as quality programmes, plans, manuals and records.
It must contain in particular an adequate description of:
The quality policies and procedures shall cover in particular the assessment phases, such as design review, review of manufacturing processes and type tests, as they are specified in the TSI, for different characteristics and performances of the interoperability constituent. |
3.3. |
The notified body must assess the quality management system to determine whether it satisfies the requirements of point 3.2. It presumes compliance with these requirements if the manufacturer implements a quality system for design, production, final product inspection and testing in respect of the standard EN/ISO 9001-2000, which takes into consideration the specificity of the interoperability constituent for which it is implemented.
When the manufacturer operates a certified quality management system, the notified body shall take this into account in the assessment. The audit must be specific for the product category, which is representative for the interoperability constituent. The auditing team must have at least one member experienced as an assessor in the product technology concerned. The evaluation procedure shall include an assessment visit to the manufacturer's premises. The decision must be notified to the manufacturer. The notification must contain the conclusions of the audit and the reasoned assessment decision. |
3.4. |
The manufacturer must undertake to fulfil the obligations arising out of the quality management system as approved and to uphold it so that it remains adequate and efficient.
The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community shall keep the notified body that has approved the quality management system informed of any intended updating of the quality management system. The notified body must evaluate the modifications proposed and decide whether the amended quality management system will still satisfy the requirements of point 3.2 or whether a re-assessment is required. It must notify its decision to the manufacturer. The notification shall contain the conclusions of the evaluation and the reasoned assessment decision. |
4. |
Surveillance of the quality management system under the responsibility of the notified body |
4.1. |
The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the manufacturer duly fulfils the obligations arising out of the approved quality management system. |
4.2. |
The manufacturer must allow the notified body entrance for inspection purposes to the locations of design, manufacture, inspection and testing, and storage, and shall provide it with all necessary information, including:
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4.3. |
The notified body must periodically carry out audits to make sure that the manufacturer maintains and applies the quality management system and shall provide an audit report to the manufacturer. When the manufacturer operates a certified quality management system, the notified body shall take this into account in the surveillance.
The frequency of the audits shall be at least once a year. |
4.4. |
Additionally the notified body may pay unexpected visits to the manufacturer. At the time of such visits, the notified body may carry out tests or have them carried out in order to check the proper functioning of the quality management system where necessary. It must provide the manufacturer with a visit report and, if a test has been carried out, with a test report. |
5. |
The manufacturer must, for a period of 10 years after the last product has been manufactured, keep at the disposal of the national authorities:
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6. |
Design examination |
6.1. |
The manufacturer must lodge an application for examination of the design of the interoperability constituent with a notified body of his choice |
6.2. |
The application must enable the design, manufacture, maintenance and operation of the interoperability constituent to be understood, and shall enable conformity with the requirements of the TSI to be assessed.
It must include:
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6.3. |
The applicant shall present the results of tests (6), including type tests when required, carried out by its appropriate laboratory or on their behalf. |
6.4. |
The notified body must examine the application and assess the results of the tests. Where the design meets the provisions of the TSI that apply to it, the notified body must issue an EC design examination certificate to the applicant. The certificate shall contain the conclusions of the examination, conditions for its validity, the necessary data for identification of the approved design and, if relevant, a description of the product's functioning. The time period of validity shall be no longer than 5 years. |
6.5. |
The applicant must keep the notified body that has issued the EC design examination certificate informed of any modification to the approved design. Modifications to the approved design must receive additional approval from the notified body that issued the EC design examination certificate where such changes may affect the conformity with the requirements of the TSI or the prescribed conditions for use of the product. In this case the notified body shall perform only those examinations and tests that are relevant and necessary to the change(s). This additional approval shall be given in the form of an addition to the original EC design examination certificate. |
6.6. |
If no modifications as in point 6.4. have been made, the validity of an expiring certificate can be extended for another period of validity. The applicant will apply for such a prolongation by a written confirmation that no such modifications have been made, and the notified body issues a prolongation for another period of validity as in point 6.3. if no contrary information exists. This procedure can be reiterated. |
7. |
Each notified body must communicate to the other notified bodies the relevant information concerning the quality management system approvals and the EC design examination certificates, which it has issued, withdrawn or refused.
The other notified bodies may receive on request copies of:
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8. |
The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community must draw up the EC declaration of conformity of the interoperability constituent.
The content of this declaration shall include at least the information indicated in Annex IV (3) of Directives 96/48/EC or 01/16/EC. The EC declaration of conformity and its accompanying documents must be dated and signed. The declaration must be written in the same language as the technical documentation and must contain the following:
The certificates to be referred to are:
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9. |
The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community must keep a copy of the EC declaration of conformity for a period of 10 years after the last interoperability constituent has been manufactured.
Where neither the manufacturer nor his authorised representative is established within the Community, the obligation to keep the technical documentation available is the responsibility of the person who places the interoperability constituent on the Community market. |
10. |
If additional to the EC declaration of conformity an EC declaration of suitability for use for the interoperability constituent is requested in the TSI, this declaration has to be added, after being issued by the manufacturer under the conditions of Module V. |
MODULES FOR THE EC VERIFICATION OF SUBSYSTEMS
Module SB: Type Examination
1. |
This module describes the EC verification procedure whereby a notified body checks and certifies at the request of an contracting entity or its authorised representative established within the Community, that a type of a Control-Command Subsystem, representative of the production envisaged,
The type examination defined by this module could include specific assessment phases — design review, type test or review of manufacturing process, which are specified in the relevant TSI. |
2. |
The contracting entity (9) must lodge an application for EC verification (through type examination) of the subsystem with a notified body of his choice.
The application must include :
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3. |
The applicant must place at the disposal of the notified body a specimen of the subsystem (10), representative of the production envisaged and hereinafter called ’type’.
A type may cover several versions of the subsystem provided that the differences between the versions do not affect the provisions of the TSI. The notified body may request further specimens if needed for carrying out the test programme. If so required for specific test or examination methods and specified in the TSI or in the European specification (11) referenced to in the TSI, a specimen or specimens of a subassembly or assembly or a specimen of the subsystem in a pre-assembled condition shall to be provided. The technical documentation and specimen(s) must enable the design, manufacture, installation, maintenance and operation of the subsystem to be understood, and shall enable conformity with the provisions of the TSI to be assessed. The technical documentation must include:
If the TSI requires further information for the technical documentation, this shall be included. |
4. |
The notified body must: |
4.1. |
Examine the technical documentation. |
4.2. |
Verify that the specimen(s) of the subsystem or of assemblies or subassemblies of the subsystem, has (have) been manufactured in conformity with the technical documentation, and carry out or have carried out the type tests in accordance with the provisions of the TSI and the appropriate European specifications. Such manufacture shall be verified using an appropriate assessment module. |
4.3. |
Where a design review is requested in the TSI, perform an examination of the design methods, the design tools and the design results to evaluate their capability to fulfil the requirements for conformity for the subsystem at the completion of the design process |
4.4. |
Identify the elements which have been designed in accordance with the relevant provisions of the TSI and the European specifications as well as the elements which have been designed without applying the relevant provisions of those European specifications; |
4.5. |
Perform or have performed the appropriate examinations and necessary tests in accordance with points 4.2. and 4.3 to establish where the relevant European specifications have been chosen, these have actually been applied; |
4.6. |
Perform or have performed the appropriate examinations and necessary tests in accordance with point 4.2. and 4.3. to establish whether the solutions adopted meet the requirements of the TSI when the appropriate European specifications have not been applied. |
4.7. |
Agree with the applicant the location where the examinations and necessary tests will be carried out. |
5. |
Where the type meets the provisions of the TSI, the notified body shall issue a type-examination certificate to the applicant. The certificate shall contain the name and address of the contracting entity and the manufacturer(s) indicated in the technical documentation, conclusions of the examination, conditions for its validity and the necessary data for identification of the approved type.
A list of the relevant parts of the technical documentation must be annexed to the certificate and a copy kept by the notified body. If the contracting entity is denied a type-examination certificate, the notified body must provide detailed reasons for such denial. Provision must be made for an appeals procedure. |
6. |
Each notified body must communicate to the other notified bodies the relevant information concerning the type-examination certificates issued, withdrawn or refused. |
7. |
The other notified bodies may receive on request copies of the type-examination certificates issued and/or their additions. The annexes to the certificates must be kept at the disposal of the other notified bodies. |
8. |
The contracting entity must keep with the technical documentation copies of type-examination certificates and any additions throughout the service life of the subsystem. It must be sent to any other Member State which so requests. |
9. |
The applicant must inform the notified body that holds the technical documentation concerning the type-examination certificate of all modifications which may affect the conformity with the requirements of the TSI or the prescribed conditions for use of the subsystem. The subsystem must receive additional approval in such cases. This additional approval may be given either in the form of an addition to the original type-examination certificate, or by issue of a new certificate after withdrawal of the old certificate. |
Module SD: Production Quality Management System
1. |
This module describes the EC verification procedure whereby a notified body checks and certifies, at the request of an contracting entity or its authorised representative established within the Community, that a Control-Command Subsystem, for which already a type-examination certificate has been issued by a notified body,
and may be placed in service. |
2. |
The notified body carries out the procedure, under the condition, that :
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3. |
For the subsystem that is subject of the EC verification procedure, the contracting entity, or the main contractors when employed, shall operate an approved quality management system for manufacture and final product inspection and testing as specified in point 5 and which shall be subject to surveillance as specified in point 6.
When the contracting entity itself is responsible for the whole subsystem project (including in particular responsibility for subsystem integration), or the contracting entity is directly involved in the production (including assembly and installation), it has to operate an approved quality management system for those activities, which shall be subject to surveillance as specified in point 6. If a main contractor is responsible for the whole subsystem project (including in particular responsibility for subsystem integration), it must operate in any case an approved quality management system for manufacture and final product inspection and testing, which shall be subject to surveillance as specified in point 6. |
4. |
EC verification procedure |
4.1 |
The contracting entity must lodge an application for EC verification of the subsystem (through production quality management system), including co-ordination of the surveillance of the quality management systems, as under point 5.3 and 6.5. with a notified body of its choice. The contracting entity must inform the manufacturers involved of this choice and of the application. |
4.2 |
The application must enable the design, manufacture, assembly, installation, maintenance and operation of the subsystem to be understood, and shall enable conformity with the type as described in the type-examination certificate and the requirements of the TSI to be assessed.
The application must include:
and, if not included in this documentation,
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4.3 |
The notified body shall fist examine the application concerning the validity of the type examination and the type examination certificate.
If the notified body considers the type examination certificate no longer remains valid or is not appropriate and that a new type examination is necessary, it shall justify its decision. |
5 |
Quality management system |
5.1 |
The contracting entity, if involved, and the main contractors, when employed, must lodge an application for assessment of their quality management systems with a notified body of their choice.
The application must include:
For those only involved in a part of the subsystem project, the information to be provided is only that for the relevant part. |
5.2 |
For the contracting entity or the main contractor responsible for the whole subsystem project, the quality management systems shall ensure overall compliance of the subsystem with the type as described in the type-examination certificate and overall compliance of the subsystem with the requirements of the TSI. For other main contractor, their quality management system(s) has (have) to ensure compliance of their relevant contribution to the subsystem with the type as described in the type-examination certificate and with the requirements of the TSI.
All the elements, requirements and provisions adopted by the applicant(s) must be documented in a systematic and orderly manner in the form of written policies, procedures and instructions. This quality management system documentation shall ensure a common understanding of the quality policies and procedures such as quality programmes, plans, manuals and records. It must contain in particular an adequate description of the following items for all applicant(s):
The examinations, tests and checking shall cover all of the following stages:
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5.3 |
The notified body chosen by the contracting entity must examine, if all stages of the subsystem as mentioned under point 5.2 are sufficiently and properly covered by the approval and surveillance of the quality management system(s) of the applicant(s) (15).
If the conformity of the subsystem with the type as described in the type-examination certificate and the compliance of the subsystem with the requirements of the TSI is based on more than one quality management system, the notified body shall examine in particular,
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5.4. |
The notified body referenced to in point 5.1. must assess the quality management system to determine whether it satisfies the requirements referenced in point 5.2. It presumes compliance with these requirements if the manufacturer implements a quality system for production, final product inspection and testing in respect of the standard EN/ISO 9001 — 2000, which takes into consideration the specificity of the interoperability constituent which it is implemented.
When an applicant operates a certified quality management system, the notified body shall take this into account in the assessment. The audit shall be specific for the subsystem concerned, taking into consideration the specific contribution of the applicant to the subsystem. The auditing team must have at least one member experienced as an assessor in the subsystem technology concerned. The evaluation procedure shall include an assessment visit to the applicant's premises. The decision must be notified to the applicant. The notification must contain the conclusions of the examination and the reasoned assessment decision. |
5.5. |
The contracting entity, if involved, and the main contractors shall undertake to fulfil the obligations arising out of the quality management system as approved and to uphold it so that it remains adequate and efficient.
They must keep the notified body that has approved the quality management system, informed of any significant change that will affect the fulfilment of the TSI requirements by the subsystem. The notified body must evaluate the modifications proposed and decide whether the amended quality management system will still satisfy the requirements referenced in point 5.2 or whether a re-assessment is required. lt must notify its decision to the applicant. The notification shall contain the conclusions of the examination and the reasoned assessment decision. |
6. |
Surveillance of the quality management system(s) under the responsibility of the notified body |
6.1. |
The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the contracting entity, if involved, and the main contractors, duly fulfil the obligations arising out of the approved quality management system. |
6.2. |
The contracting entity, if involved, and the main contractors must send to the notified body referenced in point 5.1 (or have sent) all the documents needed for that purpose including the implementation plans and technical records concerning the subsystem (as far as relevant for the specific contribution of the applicants to the subsystem), in particular:
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6.3. |
The notified body must periodically carry out audits to make sure that the contracting entity, if involved, and the main contractors, maintain and apply the quality management system and must provide an audit report to them. When those operate a certified quality management system, the notified body shall take this into account in the surveillance.
The frequency of the audits shall be at least once a year, with at least one audit during the time period of performing relevant activities (manufacture, assembly or installation) of the subsystem being the subject of the EC verification procedure mentioned under point 8. |
6.4. |
Additionally the notified body may pay unexpected visits to the relevant sites of the applicant(s). At the time of such visits, the notified body may conduct complete or partial audits and may carry out or cause to be carried out tests, in order to check the proper functioning of the quality management system where necessary. It must provide the applicant(s) with an inspection report and also, audit and/or test reports, as appropriate. |
6.5. |
The notified body chosen by the contracting entity and responsible for the EC verification, if not carrying out the surveillance of all the quality management system(s) concerned, must co ordinate the surveillance activities of any other notified body responsible for that task, in order:
This co ordination includes the rights of the notified body:
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7. |
The notified body as referenced in point 5.1. must have entrance for inspection purposes, audit and surveillance to the locations of building sites, production workshops, locations of assembly and installations, storage areas and where appropriate, prefabrication and testing facilities and, more general, to all premises which it considers necessary in order to carry out its tasks, in accordance with the applicant's specific contribution to the subsystem project. |
8. |
The contracting entity, if involved, and the main contractors must, for a period of 10 years after the last subsystem has been manufactured, keep at the disposal of the national authorities:
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9. |
Where the subsystem meets the requirements of the TSI, the notified body must then, based on the type examination and the approval and surveillance of the quality management system(s), draw up the certificate of conformity intended for the contracting entity, who shall in turn draw up the EC declaration of verification intended for the supervisory authority in the Member State within which the subsystem is located and/or operates.
The EC declaration of verification and the accompanying documents must be dated and signed. The declaration must be written in the same language of the technical file and must contain at least the information included in Annex V of the Directive. |
10. |
The notified body chosen by the contracting entity shall be responsible for compiling the technical file that has to accompany the EC declaration of verification. The technical file shall include at least the information indicated in the Art 18 (3) of the Directive, and in particular as follows:
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11. |
Each notified body must communicate to the other notified bodies the relevant information concerning the quality management system approvals issued, withdrawn or refused.
The other notified bodies may receive on request copies of the quality management system approvals issued |
12. |
The records accompanying the certificate of conformity must be lodged with the contracting entity.
The contracting entity within the Community must keep a copy of the technical file throughout the service life of the subsystem; it must be sent to any other Member State which so requests. |
Module SF: Product Verification
1. |
This module describes the EC verification procedure whereby a notified body checks and certifies at the request of an contracting entity or its authorised representative established within the Community, that a Control-Command Subsystem, for which a type-examination certificate has already been issued by a notified body,
and may be placed into service |
2. |
The contracting entity (18) must lodge an application for EC verification (through product verification) of the subsystem with a notified body of his choice.
The application shall include:
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3. |
Within that part of the procedure the contracting entity checks and attests that the subsystem concerned is in conformity with the type as described in the type examination certificate and satisfies the requirements of the TSI that apply to it. The notified body shall carrying out the procedure under the condition that the type examination certificate issued prior to the assessment remains valid for the subsystem subject to the application |
4. |
The contracting entity must take all measures necessary in order that the manufacturing process (including assembly and integration of interoperability constituents by main contractors (19) when employed) ensures conformity of the subsystem with the type as described in the type-examination certificate and with the requirements of the TSI that apply to it. |
5. |
The application must enable the design, manufacture, installation, maintenance and operation of the subsystem to be understood, and shall enable conformity with the type as described in the type-examination certificate and the requirements of the TSI to be assessed
The application must include:
and, if not included in this documentation,
If the TSI requires further information for the technical documentation, this shall be included. |
6. |
The notified body shall first examine the application concerning the validity of the type examination and the type examination certificate.
If the notified body considers the type examination certificate no longer remains valid or is not appropriate and that a new type examination is necessary, it shall justify its decision. The notified body must carry out the appropriate examinations and tests in order to check the conformity of the subsystem with the type, as described in the type examination certificate and with the requirements of the TSI. The notified body shall examine and testing of every subsystem manufactured as a serial product, as specified in point 4 |
7. |
Verification by examination and testing of every subsystem (as a serial product) |
7.1. |
The notified body must carry out the tests, examinations and verifications, to ensure conformity of the subsystems, as serial products as provided for in the TSI. The examinations, tests and checking shall extend to the stages as provided for in the TSI: |
7.2. |
Each subsystem (as serial product) must be individually examined, tested and verified (20) in order to verify its conformity with the type as described in the type-examination certificate and the requirements of the TSI that apply to it. When a test is not set out in the TSI, (or in an European Standard quoted in the TSI), the relevant European Specifications or equivalent tests are to be used. |
8. |
The notified body may agree with the contracting entity (and the main contractors) the locations where the tests will be carried out and may agree that final testing of the subsystem and, whenever required in the TSI, tests or validation under full operating conditions, are carried out by the contracting entity under direct supervision and attendance of the notified body.
The notified body shall have entrance for testing and verification purposes to production workshops, locations of assembly and installations, and where appropriate, prefabrication and testing facilities in order to carry out its tasks as provided for in the TSI. |
9. |
Where the subsystem meets the requirements of the TSI, the notified body must, draw up the certificate of conformity intended for the contracting entity, which in turn draws up the EC declaration of verification intended for the supervisory authority in the Member State where the subsystem is located and/or operates.
These NB activities shall be based on the type examination and the tests, verifications and checks carried out on all serial products as indicated in point 7 and required in the TSI and/or in the relevant European specification, The EC declaration of verification and the accompanying documents must be dated and signed. The declaration must be written in the same language of the technical file and must contain at least the information included in Annex V of the Directive. |
10. |
The notified body shall be responsible for compiling the technical file that has to accompany the EC declaration of verification. The technical file shall include at least the information indicated in Art.18 (3) of the Directives, and in particular as follows :
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11. |
The records accompanying the certificate of conformity must be lodged with the contracting entity.
The contracting entity must keep a copy of the technical file throughout the service life of the subsystem; it must be sent to any other Member State which so requests. |
Module SH2: Full Quality Management System with Design Examination
1. |
This module describes the EC verification procedure whereby a notified body checks and certifies, at the request of an contracting entity or its authorised representative established within the Community, that a Control-Command Subsystem
and may be placed in service. |
2. |
The notified body shall carry out the procedure, including a design examination of the subsystem, under the condition, that the contracting entity (23) and the main contractors involved are satisfying the obligations of point. 3
The ‘main contractors’ refers to companies, whose activities contribute to fulfil the essential requirements of the TSI. It concerns the company:
It does not refer to manufacturer sub contractors supplying components and interoperability constituents. |
3. |
For the subsystem that is subject of the EC verification procedure, the contracting entity or the main contractors, when employed, shall operate an approved quality management system for design, manufacture and final product inspection and testing as specified in point 5 and which shall be subject to surveillance as specified in point 6.
The main contractor responsible for the whole subsystem project (including in particular responsibility for subsystem integration), must operate in any case an approved quality management system for design, manufacture and final product inspection and testing, which shall be subject to surveillance as specified in point 6. In the case that the contracting entity itself is responsible for the whole subsystem project (including in particular responsibility for subsystem integration) or that the contracting entity is directly involved in the design and/or production (including assembly and installation), it shall operate an approved quality management system for those activities, which shall be subject to surveillance as specified in point 6. Applicants which are only involved in assembly and installation, may operate only an approved quality management system for manufacture and final product inspection and testing |
4. |
EC verification procedure |
4.1. |
The contracting entity must lodge an application for EC verification of the subsystem (through full quality management system with design examination), including co ordination of surveillance of the quality management systems as in points 5.4. and 6.6., with a notified body of its choice. The contracting entity must inform the manufacturers involved of his choice and of the application. |
4.2. |
The application must enable the design, manufacture, assembly, installation, maintenance and operation of the subsystem to be understood, and shall enable conformity with the requirements of the TSI to be assessed.
The application must include:
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4.3 |
The contracting entity shall present the results of examinations, checking and tests (24), including type tests when required, carried out by its appropriate laboratory or on their behalf. |
4.4 |
The notified body must examine the application concerning the design examination and assess the results of the tests. Where the design meets the provisions of the Directive and of the TSI that apply to it must issue a design examination report to the applicant. The report shall contain the conclusions of the design examination, conditions for its validity, the necessary data for identification of the design examined and, if relevant, a description of the subsystem's functioning.
If the contracting entity is denied a design examination report, the notified body must provide detailed reasons for such denial. Provision must be made for an appeals procedure. |
5. |
Quality management system |
5.1. |
The contracting entity, if involved, and the main contractors, when employed, must lodge an application for assessment of their quality management systems with a notified body of their choice.
The application must include:
For those only involved in a part of the subsystem project, the information to be provided is only that for the relevant part. |
5.2. |
For the contracting entity or the main contractor responsible for the whole subsystem project, the quality management system shall ensure overall compliance of the subsystem with the requirements of the TSI.
The quality management system(s), for other main contractor(s), has (have) to ensure compliance of their relevant contribution to the subsystem, with the requirements of the TSI. All the elements, requirements and provisions adopted by the applicants must be documented in a systematic and orderly manner in the form of written policies, procedures and instructions. This quality management system documentation shall ensure a common understanding of the quality policies and procedures such as quality programmes, plans, manuals and records. The system must contain in particular an adequate description of the following items :
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5.3. |
The notified body chosen by the contracting entity must examine, if all stages of the subsystem as mentioned in point 5.2 are sufficiently and properly covered by the approval and surveillance of the quality management system(s) of the applicant(s) (26).If the compliance of the subsystem with the requirements of the TSI is based on more than one quality management system, the notified body shall examine in particular,
and if overall responsibilities and powers of the management for the compliance of the whole entire subsystem for the main contractor are sufficiently and properly defined. |
5.4. |
The notified body referenced in point 5.1. must assess the quality management system to determine whether it satisfies the requirements of point 5.2. It presumes compliance with these requirements if the manufacturer implements a quality system for design, production, final product inspection and testing in respect of the harmonised standard EN/ISO 9001/2000, which takes into consideration the specificity of the interoperability constituent for which it is implemented.
When an applicant operates a certified quality management system, the notified body shall take this into account in the assessment. The audit shall be specific for the subsystem concerned, taking into consideration the specific contribution of the applicant to the subsystem. The auditing team must have at least one member experienced as an assessor in the subsystem technology concerned. The evaluation procedure shall include an assessment visit to the applicant's premises. The decision must be notified to the applicant. The notification must contain the conclusions of the examination and the reasoned assessment decision. |
5.5. |
The contracting entity, if involved, and the main contractors shall undertake to fulfil the obligations arising out of the quality management system as approved and to uphold it so that it remains adequate and efficient.
They must keep the notified body that has approved their quality management system informed of any significant change that will affect the fulfilment of the requirements by the subsystem. The notified body must evaluate any modifications proposed and decide whether the amended quality management system will still satisfy the requirements of point 5.2 or whether a re-assessment is required. It shall notify its decision to the applicant. The notification shall contain the conclusions of the examination and the reasoned assessment decision. |
6. |
Surveillance of the quality management system(s) under the responsibility of the notified body |
6.1. |
The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the contracting entity, if involved, and the main contractors duly fulfil the obligations arising out of the approved quality management system(s). |
6.2. |
The contracting entity, if involved, and the main contractors must send the notified body referenced in point 5.1. (or have sent) all the documents needed for that purpose and in particular the implementation plans and technical records concerning the subsystem (as far as relevant for the specific contribution of the applicant to the subsystem), including:
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6.3. |
The notified body must periodically carry out audits to make sure that the contracting entity, if involved, and the main contractors maintain and apply the quality management system and shall provide an audit report to them. When they operate a certified quality management system, the notified body shall take this into account in the surveillance
The frequency of the audits shall be at least once a year, with at least one audit during the time period of performing the relevant activities (design, manufacture, assembly or installation) for the subsystem being the subject of the EC verification procedure mentioned in point 7. |
6.4. |
Additionally the notified body may pay unexpected visits to the sites mentioned in point 5.2 of the applicant(s). At the time of such visits, the notified body may conduct complete or partial audits and may carry out or cause to be carried out tests in order to check the proper functioning of the quality management system where necessary. It must provide the applicant(s) with an inspection report and, audit and/or test reports as appropriate |
6.5. |
The notified body chosen by the contracting entity and responsible for the EC verification, if not carrying out the surveillance of all the quality management system(s) concerned as under point 5, must co ordinate the surveillance activities of any other notified bodies responsible for that task, in order :
This co ordination includes the right of the notified body
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7. |
The notified body as referenced under point 5.1. must have entrance for inspection purposes, audit and surveillance to the locations of design, building sites, production workshops, locations of assembly and installation, storage areas and. where appropriate, prefabrication or testing facilities and, more general, to all premises which it considers necessary for its task, in accordance with the applicant's specific contribution to the subsystem project. |
8. |
The contracting entity, if involved, and the main contractors must, for a period of 10 years after the last subsystem has been manufactured, keep at the disposal of the national authorities:
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9. |
Where the subsystem meets the requirements of the TSI, the notified body must then, based on the design examination and the approval and surveillance of the quality management system (s), draw up the certificate of conformity intended for the contracting entity, who shall in turn draw up the EC declaration of verification intended for the supervisory authority in the Member State within which the subsystem is located and/or operates.
The EC declaration of verification and the accompanying documents must be dated and signed. The declaration must be written in the same language of the technical file and must contain at least the information included in Annex V of the Directive. |
10. |
The notified body chosen by the contracting entity shall be responsible for compiling the technical file that has to accompany the EC declaration of verification. The technical file shall include at least the information indicated in Art 18 (3) of The Directive, and in particular as follows:
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11. |
Each notified body must communicate to the other notified bodies the relevant information concerning the quality management system approvals and the EC design examination reports, which it has issued, withdrawn or refused.
The other notified bodies may receive on request copies of:
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12. |
The records accompanying the certificate of conformity must be lodged with the contracting entity
The contracting entity must keep a copy of the technical file throughout the service life of the subsystem; it must be sent to any other Member State which so requests. |
Module SG: Unit Verification
1. |
This module describes the EC verification procedure whereby a notified body checks and certifies, at the request of an contracting entity or its authorised representative established within the Community, that a Control-Command Subsystem
and may be placed in service. |
2. |
The contracting entity (29) must lodge an application for EC verification (through unit verification) of the subsystem with a notified body of his choice.
The application shall include :
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3. |
The technical documentation must enable the design, manufacture, installation and operation of the subsystem to be understood, and shall enable conformity assessment with the requirements of the TSI.
The technical documentation must include:
If the TSI requires further information for the technical documentation, this shall be included. |
4. |
The notified body must examine the application and the technical documentation, and identify the elements which have been designed in accordance with the relevant provisions of the TSI and the European specifications, as well as the elements which have been designed without applying the relevant provisions of those European specifications.
The notified body must examine the subsystem and perform (or participate to) the appropriate and necessary tests to establish whether, where the relevant European specifications have been chosen, these have actually been applied or whether the solutions adopted meet the requirements of the TSI when the appropriate European specifications have not been applied; The examinations, tests and checks shall extend to the following stages as provided for in the TSI:
The notified body shall take into account previous checking or tests that have been successfully performed, under comparable conditions by other independent and competent bodies (31). The notified body will then decide as to whether it shall use the results of these checks or tests. If it accepts, then the notified body shall investigate the evidences of these previous checking or test and shall establish the conformity of their results with the requirement of the TSI. In all case the notified body keeps the final responsibility of them. |
5. |
The notified body may agree with the contracting entity the locations where the tests will be carried out and may agree that final subsystem tests and, whenever required in the TSI, tests in full operating conditions, are carried out by the contracting entity under direct supervision and attendance of the notified body. |
6. |
The notified body must have entrance for testing and verification purposes to the locations of design, building sites, production workshops, locations of assembly and installations, and where appropriate, prefabrication and testing facilities in order to carry out its tasks as provided for in the TSI. |
7. |
Where the subsystem meets the requirements of the TSI, the notified body must then, based on the tests, verifications and checks carried out as required in the TSI and/or in the relevant European specifications, draw up the certificate of conformity intended for the contracting entity, who shall in turn draw up the EC declaration of verification intended for the supervisory authority in the Member State where the subsystem is located and/or operates.
The EC declaration of verification and the accompanying documents must be dated and signed. The declaration must be written in the same language as the technical file and must contain at least the information included in Annex V of the Directive. |
8. |
The notified body shall be responsible for compiling the technical file that has to accompany the EC declaration of verification. The technical file has to include at least the information indicated in Art.18 (3) of the Directive, and in particular as follows :
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9. |
The records accompanying the certificate of conformity must be lodged with the contracting entity. The contracting entity must keep a copy of the technical file throughout the service life of the subsystem; it must be sent to any other Member State which so requests. |
(1) the definition of an European specification is indicated in the directives 96/48/EC and 01/16/EC. The guide for application of HS TSIs explains the way to use the European Specifications
(2) the definition of an European specification is indicated in the directives 96/48/EC and 01/16/EC. The guide for application of HS TSIs explains the way to use the European Specifications
(3) The manufacturer's discretion may be limited in specific TSIs
(4) The definition of an European specification is indicated in the directives 96/48/EC and 01/16/EC. The guide for application of HS TSIs explains the way to use the European Specifications
(5) the definition of an European specification is indicated in the directives 96/48/EC and 01/16/EC. The guide for application of HS TSIs explains the way to use the European Specifications
(6) The presentation of the results of the tests can be at the same time as the application or later.
(7) The essential requirements are reflected in the technical parameters, interfaces and performance requirements, which are set out in Chapter 4 of the TSI.
(8) This module could be used in the future when the TSIs of the HS directive 96/48/EC are updated.
(9) In the module, ‘the contracting entity’ means ‘the subsystem contracting entity, as defined in the directive. or his authorised representative established within the Community’.
(10) The relevant section of a TSI may define specific requirements in this regard.
(11) The definition of an European specification is indicated in the directives 96/48/EC and 01/16/EC. The guide for application of HS TSIs explains the way to use the European Specifications
(12) The essential requirements are reflected in the technical parameters, interfaces and performance requirements, which are set out in Chapter 4 of the TSI.
(13) This module could be used in the future when the TSIs of the HS directive 96/48/EC are updated.
(14) In the module, ‘the contracting entity’ means ‘the subsystem contracting entity, as defined in the directive. or his authorised representative established within the Community’.
(15) For the rolling stock TSI, the notified body may participate to the final in service test of locomotives or train set in the conditions specified in the relevant chapter of the TSI.
(16) The essential requirements are reflected in the technical parameters, interfaces and performance requirements set out in Chapter 4 of the TSI.
(17) This module could be used in the future when the TSIs of the HS directive 96/48/EC are updated.
(18) In the module, ‘the contracting entity’ means ‘the subsystem contracting entity, as defined in the directive. or his authorised representative established within the Community’.
(19) The ‘main contractors’ refers to companies, whose activities contribute to fulfil essential requirements of the TSI. It concerns the company that can be responsible for the whole subsystem project or other companies only involved in a part of the subsystem project, (performing for example assembly or installation of the subsystem).
(20) In particular, for the rolling stock TSI, the notified body will participate in the final in service testing of rolling stock or train set. This will be indicated in the relevant chapter of the TSI
(21) The essential requirements are reflected in the technical parameters, interfaces and performance requirements, which are set out in Chapter 4 of the TSI.
(22) This module could be used in the future when the TSIs of the HS directive 96/48/EC are updated.
(23) In the module, ‘the contracting entity’ means ‘the subsystem contracting entity, as defined in the directive. or his authorised representative established within the Community’.
(24) The presentation of the results of the tests can be at the same time as the application or later.
(25) The definition of an European specification is indicated in the directives 96/48/EC and 01/16/EC and in the guidelines for application of HS TSIs
(26) For the rolling stock TSI, the notified body may participate to the final in service test of rolling stock or train set in the conditions specified in the relevant chapter of the TSI.
(27) The essential requirements are reflected in the technical parameters, interfaces and performance requirements, which are set out in Chapter 4 of the TSI.
(28) This module could be used in the future when the TSIs of the HS directive 96/48/EC are updated.
(29) In the module, ‘the contracting entity’ means ‘the subsystem contracting entity, as defined in the directive. or his authorised representative established within the Community’.
(30) The definition of an European specification is indicated in the directives 96/48/EC and 01/16/EC and in the guidelines for application of HS TSIs
(31) The conditions to entrust previous checking and tests must be similar than the conditions, respected by a notified body to subcontract activities (see § 6.5 of the Blue Guide on the New Approach); in particular, the notified body is allowed to take into account these appropriate evidences can be solely if these bodies shall respect the same criteria of independence and competence than the notified bodies
ANNEX F
CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE
Assessment of Maintenance Arrangements
1.
This conformity assessment procedure describes that part of the procedure by which a Body authorised by the MS ascertains and attests that the maintenance arrangements, representative of the maintenance envisaged, meet the provisions of the relevant TSI and ensure the respect of the basic parameters and essential requirements during the subsystem life.
2.
The application for assessment of the maintenance arrangements must be lodged by the contracting entity (or his authorised representative established within the Community), which proposes the maintenance arrangements, with the body authorised by the MS.The application shall include:
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the name and address of the contracting entity and if the application is lodged by the authorised representative, his name and address in addition; |
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a written declaration that the same application has not been lodged with any other Body; |
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any technical requirement, resulting from the design phase, that must be taken into account during maintenance |
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the maintenance arrangements documentation, as described in point 3; |
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the technical documentation as described in point 4. |
The copy of the maintenance arrangement documentation submitted shall be the final version approved by the applicant.
The body authorised by the MS may request further copies if needed for carrying out the assessment.
3.
The maintenance arrangements documentation shall contain at least the following elements :
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a description of how the maintenance arrangements shall be implemented, used and controlled; |
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details of all maintenance required to be carried out, including its frequency; |
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operational scenarios showing how necessary feedback information (and all other information relating to the maintenance) flows around the subsystem and other product/subsystems to support the process of maintenance; |
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procedures (or reference to procedures) for specific processes according to the product/subsystem maintenance operations ; |
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a procedure for the management of modifications and updating of the maintenance arrangements; |
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a description of any hardware and software required to read the maintenance arrangements; |
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a description of all necessary elements to make the maintenance arrangements operational (1). |
4.
The technical documentation must enable assessment of conformity of the maintenance arrangements with the provisions of the TSI. It must, as far as relevant for such assessment, cover the different phases of development of the maintenance arrangements.The technical documentation, which justifies the maintenance arrangements, shall contain:
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a general type-description, (overview of how the subsystem works and a description of the technical functionality); |
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a specification stating the conditions and the context within which the subsystem shall be used and maintained; |
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demonstration of consistency between the requirements of the TSI the maintenance organisation, the technical functionality and the maintenance arrangements ; |
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descriptions, explanations and all the records necessary for understanding the development of the maintenance arrangements; |
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records of the work done to validate the maintenance arrangements; |
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records of the analysis of equipment used and people affected by the maintenance arrangements; |
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conditions for use and maintenance of the interoperability constituent (restrictions of running time or distance, wear limits etc); |
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a list of the technical specifications, against which the maintenance arrangements of the subsystem have been validated. |
5.
The body authorised by the MS must :
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identify the relevant provisions of the TSI with which the maintenance arrangement must comply; |
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check that the maintenance arrangements documentation and technical documentation are complete and in accordance with the points 3 and 4; |
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perform an examination of each development phase of the maintenance arrangements and their results to evaluate:
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document its findings with regards to compliance of the maintenance arrangement with the TSI provisions. |
6.
Where the maintenance arrangements meet the provisions of the TSI, the body authorised by the MS shall issue the maintenance arrangements examination report to the applicant. The report shall contain the name and address of the contracting entity, conclusions of the examination, conditions for its validity, reference to the subsystem maintained and the necessary data for identification of the maintenance arrangements.The relevant parts of the technical documentation, including the description of maintenance arrangements and their conditions of implementation, must be annexed to the report and a copy kept by the body authorised by the MS.
If the contracting entity is denied a maintenance arrangements examination report, the body authorised by the MS must provide detailed reasons for such denial.
Provision must be made for an appeals procedure.
(1) For this, it is necessary that the maintenance arrangements define for example :
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the procedures and instructions for implementation; |
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the training or qualifications needs; |
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checks, validation, surveillance, inspections, tests, records and the criteria of acceptance of the subsystem when the different stages of the maintenance operations shall be carried out; |
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conditions of use of specific tools or utilities for maintenance operations or tests. |
ANNEX G
OPEN POINTS
PRIORITY OF AN OPEN POINT
It shall be distinguished between 2 priorities
Priority 1 (P1): The most urgent part
Priority 2 (P2): The least urgent part
Interfaces
Section 4,3
Level crossing functionality (P1) (baseline 3.0.0). Interfaces with OPE TSI, braking safety margins (P1) Interfaces with TSI Rolling Stock Traction Units and coaches (P1) Interface between Rolling Stock vigilance device and GSM-R onboard assembly (P1)
Annex A
Index 1 |
FRS (for the subject of Level Crossings) (P1 linked to LX) |
Index 16 |
Document approved with the remark of the pending CEPT approval |
Index 28 |
Reliability — Availability Requirements (P1) |
Index B32 |
Guideline for references (P1) |
Index 38 |
Marker Boards (P1) Design agreed, document to be produced |
Index 41 |
JRU Test Specification (P1) linked to Index 55 |
Index 44 |
Odometry FIS (P2) |
Index 47 |
Safety Requirements and Requirements to Safety Analysis for Interoperability for the Control-Command and Signalling Sub-System (P1) |
Index 48 |
Test specification for mobile equipment GSM-R (P1) |
Index 50 |
Test specification for EUROLOOP (P1) |
Index 51 |
Ergonomic aspects of the DMI (P1) |
Index 53 |
ETCS values of variables controlled outside UNISIG — Manual — (P1) |
Index 55 |
Juridical recorder baseline requirements (P1 for the overall) |
Index 56 |
KM Conformance Requirements (P1) |
Index 57 |
Requirements on pre-fitting of ERTMS on-board equipment (P1) |
Index 58 |
Requirements for RBC-RBC Safe Communication Interface (P1) |
Index 59 |
Requirements on pre-fitting of ERTMS track side equipment (P1) |
Index 60 |
ETCS version management (P1) |
Index 61 |
GSM-R version management (P1) |
Index 62 |
RBC-RBC Test specification for Safe Communication Interface (P1) |
Index 63 |
RBC-RBC Safe Communication Interface (P1) |
GSM-R:
Interconnection and roaming between GSM-R networks (P1)
Border crossing (P1)
GPRS and ASCI (P2)
Annex A Appendix 1: (P1)
2.1.5 |
Relation between axle distance and wheel diameter |
3.2.1 |
Metal free space around wheels |
3.3.1 |
Metal mass of a vehicle |
3.5.4 |
Additional requirements on locomotives and multiple units |
4.1 |
Use of sanding equipment |
4.2.1 |
Use of composite brake blocks |
5.1.1 |
Electromagnetic interferences (Traction current) |
5.3.1 |
Electromagnetic interferences (Electric, magnetic, electromagnetic fields) |
Annex A appendix 2: (P1)
HABD
Annex B, part 4.
ETCS Class 1 CCM related open points
Specification of some of the ETCS variables (P1)
Additional interfaces
Functionality and interfaces of staff protection systems to the signalling system (P2)
Interface with service brake. This will have to be examined during the elaboration of the TSI for rolling stock.
ANNEX H
SYNTHESIS OF ETCS-NET CORRIDORS
ETCS-Net conventional rail sections in Annex II of the Decision of the Council and EP 884/2004/EC (1)
Railway axis Berlin-Verona/Milano-Bologna-Napoli-Messina-Palermo
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Halle/Leipzig-Nürnberg |
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Nürnberg-München |
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München-Kufstein |
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Kufstein-Innsbruck |
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Brenner tunnel, cross-border section; |
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Verona-Napoli |
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Milano-Bologna |
Betuwe line
Railway axis Lyon-Trieste-Divaèa/Koper-Divaèa-Ljubljana-Budapest-Ukrainian border
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Lyon-St Jean de Maurienne |
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Mont-Cenis tunnel, cross-border section; |
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Bussoleno-Torino |
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Torino-Venezia |
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Venezia-Ronchi Sud-Trieste Divaèa |
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Koper- Divaèa -Ljubljana |
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Ljubljana-Budapest |
Multimodal axis Portugal/Spain-rest of Europe
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La Coruña — Porto |
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Porto -Valladolid |
Nordic triangle railway/road axis
Railway projects in Sweden including Stockholm-Malmö, Stockholm-Charlottenberg (Norwegian border) and Kornsjö (Norwegian border)-Göteborg-Malmö.
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Kerava-Lahti |
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Helsinki-Vainikkala (Russian border) |
Freight railway axis Sines-Madrid-Paris
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New high-capacity rail axis across the Pyrenees; |
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Sines-Badajoz |
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Algeciras-Bobadilla |
Railway axis Paris-Strasbourg-Stuttgart-Wien-Bratislava
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Baudrecourt-Strasbourg-Stuttgart with the Kehl bridge as cross-border section |
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Stuttgart-Ulm |
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München-Salzburg, cross-border section; |
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Salzburg-Wien |
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Wien-Bratislava, cross-border section |
Fehmarn Belt railway axis
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Fehmarn Belt fixed rail/road link |
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Railway for access in Denmark from Öresund |
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Railway for access in Germany from Hamburg |
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Railway Hannover-Hamburg/Bremen |
Railway axis Athina-Sofia-Budapest-Wien-Praha-Nürnberg/Dresden
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Greek/Bulgarian border-Kulata-Sofia-Vidin/Calafat |
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Curtici-Brasov (towards Bucuresti and Constanta) |
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Budapest-Wien, cross-border section; |
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Bøeclav-Praha-Nürnberg, with Nürnberg-Praha as cross-border section. |
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Railway axis Praha-Linz |
Railway axis Gdansk-Warszawa-Brno/Bratislava-Wien
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Railway Gdansk-Warszawa-Katowice |
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Railway Katowice-Bøeclav |
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Railway Katowice-Zilina-Nove Mesto n.V. |
Railway axis Lyon/Genova-Basel-Duisburg-Rotterdam/Antwerpen
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Lyon-Mulhouse-Mülheim (2), with Mulhouse-Mülheim as cross-border section |
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Genova-Milano/Novara-Swiss border |
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Basel-Karlsruhe |
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Frankfurt (or Mainz)-Mannheim; |
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Duisburg-Emmerich |
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‘Iron Rhine’ Rheidt-Antwerpen, cross-border section |
Railway/road axis Ireland/United Kingdom/continental Europe
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Felixstowe-Nuneaton |
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Crewe-Holyhead |
‘Rail Baltica’ axis Warsaw-Kaunas-Riga-Tallinn-Helsinki
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Warsaw-Kaunas |
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Kaunas-Riga |
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Riga-Tallinn |
‘Eurocaprail’ on the Brussels-Luxembourg-Strasbourg railway axis
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Brussels-Luxembourg-Strasbourg (2012). |
ETCS-Net conventional rail sections not covered by Annex II of the Decision of the Council and EP 884/2004/EC. Set I (3)
TEN Corridor II — E20 in the Berlin-Warsaw axis, Poland
TEN Corridor III — E30 between western border (Zgorzelec) and Cracow, Poland
TINA/AGTC double track line CE-59 — north south traffic from Scandinavia to Balkans, Poland.
Budapest — Bukarest — Constanta (part of Pan-European Corridor IV).
Ljubljana — Zagreb/Belgrade/Bar/Skoppie — Thessaloniki (part of Pan-European Corridor X).
ETCS-Net conventional rail sections not covered by Annex II of the Decision of the Council and EP 884/2004/EC. Set II
Antwerp-Athus/Bettembourg-Basel-Milano
Hallsberg/Mjölby, Sweden
ETCS on Oresund connection through Denmark over Storebelt link
Aachen – Horka/Frankfurt (O), Germany
Germany
Kehl-Salzburg
Flensburg – Kufstein
Emmerich – Basel some parts through Germany
Hambourg – Bad Schandau
Darmstart – Passau
France
Metz – Dijon – Lion – Avignon – Perpignan (Spanish border)
Le Havre — Rouen — Amien — Arras
Paris — Tours — Bordeaux — Dax
Paris — Reims — Metz (TGV EST)
Paris — Mâcon — Lyon (TGV Sud-Est)
Calais — Metz
Stockholm-Nyland-Umea
ETCS-Net high-speed rail sections (4)
High-speed railway axis Paris-Bruxelles/Brussel-Köln-Amsterdam-London
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Channel tunnel-London |
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Bruxelles/Brussel-Liège-Köln |
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Bruxelles/Brussel-Rotterdam-Amsterdam |
High-speed railway axis of south-west Europe
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Lisboa/Porto-Madrid |
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Madrid-Barcelona |
Cordoba — Sevilla
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Barcelona-Figueras-Perpignan |
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Perpignan-Montpellier |
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Montpellier-Nîmes |
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Madrid-Vitoria-Irún/Hendaye |
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Irún/Hendaye-Dax, cross-border section |
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Dax-Bordeaux |
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Bordeaux-Tours |
High-speed railway axis east
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Paris-Baudrecourt |
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Metz-Luxembourg |
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Saarbrücken-Mannheim |
West coast main line
High-speed rail interoperability on the Iberian peninsula
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Madrid-Andalucía |
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North-east |
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Madrid-Levante and Mediterranean |
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North/North-west corridor, including Vigo-Porto |
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Extremadura |
(1) The implementation of ERTMS/ETCS in the high-speed rail sections of projects included in this list are covered by Commission Decision 2002/731/EC.
(2) Including the TGV Rhin-Rhône, minus the western branch.
(3) Projects wholly or partly situated in Member States where EC Regulation 1260/1999 and EC Regulation 1264/1999 (Cohesion Funds) does apply.
(4) Implementation covered by Commission Decision 2002/731/EC.