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Document 32007L0059
Certification of train drivers operating locomotives and trains
Certification of train drivers operating locomotives and trains
SUMMARY OF:
WHAT IS THE AIM OF THE DIRECTIVE?
It sets out the requirements and procedures for the certification of train drivers operating locomotives and trains on the EU railway system.
KEY POINTS
When implementing the directive, EU countries may exclude train drivers who operate exclusively on:
Certification of drivers
Drivers must have the necessary fitness and qualifications. They must also hold the following documents:
Obtaining a licence and a certificate
What is the role of national competent authorities?
The authority appointed by an EU country to issue the train driver’s licence has a number of tasks including:
Railway companies must:
By 29 October 2018, all drivers must hold licences and certificates that comply with this directive.
Amendments to Directive 2007/59/EC
The directive has been amended on several occasions:
FROM WHEN DOES THE DIRECTIVE APPLY?
It has applied since 4 December 2007 and had to become law in the EU countries by 3 December 2009.
BACKGROUND
For more information, see:
MAIN DOCUMENT
Directive 2007/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on the certification of train drivers operating locomotives and trains on the railway system in the Community (OJ L 315, 3.12.2007, pp. 51-78)
Successive amendments to Directive 2007/59/EC have been incorporated into the original text. This consolidated version is of documentary value only.
RELATED DOCUMENTS
Regulation (EU) 2020/698 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 2020 laying down specific and temporary measures in view of the COVID-19 outbreak concerning the renewal or extension of certain certificates, licences and authorisations and the postponement of certain periodic checks and periodic training in certain areas of transport legislation (OJ L 165, 27.5.2020, pp. 10-24)
Commission Implementing Decision 2014/89/EU of 14 February 2014 on a pilot project to implement the administrative cooperation obligations set out in Directive 2007/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council by means of the Internal Market Information System (OJ L 45, 15.2.2014, pp. 36-39)
Commission Decision 2011/765/EU of 22 November 2011 on criteria for the recognition of training centres involved in the training of train drivers, on criteria for the recognition of examiners of train drivers and on criteria for the organisation of examinations in accordance with Directive 2007/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 314, 29.11.2011, pp. 36-40)
Commission Recommendation 2011/766/EU of 22 November 2011 on the procedure for recognition of training centres and of examiners of train drivers in accordance with Directive 2007/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 314, 29.11.2011, pp. 41-46)
Commission Regulation (EU) No 36/2010 of 3 December 2009 on Community models for train driving licences, complementary certificates, certified copies of complementary certificates and application forms for train driving licences, under Directive 2007/59/EC of the European Parliament and the Council (OJ L 13, 19.1.2010, pp. 1-27)
See consolidated version.
Commission Decision 2010/17/EC of 29 October 2009 on the adoption of basic parameters for registers of train driving licences and complementary certificates provided for under Directive 2007/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 8, 13.1.2010, pp. 17-31)
last update 22.07.2020