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Commission Regulation (EU) No 1302/2014 of 18 November 2014 concerning a technical specification for interoperability relating to the ‘rolling stock — locomotives and passenger rolling stock’ subsystem of the rail system in the European Union (Text with EEA relevance) (revoked)

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  1. Introductory Text

  2. Article 1.The technical specification for interoperability (TSI) relating to the ‘rolling...

  3. Article 2.(1) The TSI shall apply to the ‘rolling stock’ subsystem...

  4. Article 3.(1) Without prejudice to Articles 8 and 9, and point...

  5. Article 4.(1) With regard to the aspects listed as ‘ open...

  6. Article 5.(1) With regard to specific cases listed in Section 7.3...

  7. Article 6.(1) Without prejudice to the agreements which have already been...

  8. Article 7.In accordance with Article 9(3) of Directive 2008/57/EC, each Member...

  9. Article 8.(1) An ‘EC’ certificate of verification for a subsystem that...

  10. Article 9.The declaration of verification of a subsystem referred to in...

  11. Article 10.(1) In order to keep pace with technological progress, innovative...

  12. Article 11.(1) Decisions 2008/232/EC and 2011/291/EU are repealed with effect from...

  13. Article 12.This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day...

  14. Signature

    1. ANNEX

      1. 1. INTRODUCTION

        1. 1.1. Technical Scope

        2. 1.2. Geographical Scope

        3. 1.3. Content of this TSI

      2. 2. ROLLING STOCK SUBSYSTEM AND FUNCTIONS

        1. 2.1. The rolling stock subsystem as part of the Union's rail...

        2. 2.2. Definitions related to rolling stock

          1. 2.2.1. Train formation:

          2. 2.2.2. Rolling stock

        3. 2.3. Rolling stock in the scope of this TSI

          1. 2.3.1. Types of rolling stock

          2. 2.3.2. Track gauge

          3. 2.3.3. Maximum speed

      3. 3. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

        1. 3.1. Elements of the rolling stock subsystem corresponding to the essential...

          1. Rolling stock elements corresponding to essential requirements

        2. 3.2. Essential requirements not covered by this TSI

          1. 3.2.1. General requirements, requirements related to maintenance and operation

            1. 1.4. Environmental protection

              1. 1.4.1. ‘The environmental impact of establishment and operation of the rail...

              2. 1.4.3. ‘The rolling stock and energy-supply systems must be designed and...

              3. 1.4.4. ‘Operation of the rail system must respect existing regulations on...

              4. 1.4.5. ‘Operation of the rail system must not give rise to...

            2. 2.5 Maintenance

            3. 2.6 Operation

          2. 3.2.2. Requirements specific to other subsystems

      4. 4. CHARACTERISATION OF THE ROLLING STOCK SUBSYSTEM

        1. 4.1. Introduction

          1. 4.1.1. General

          2. 4.1.2. Description of the Rolling stock subject to the application of...

          3. 4.1.3. Main categorisation of the rolling stock for application of TSI...

          4. 4.1.4. Categorisation of the rolling stock for fire safety

        2. 4.2. Functional and technical specification of the sub-system

          1. 4.2.1. General

            1. 4.2.1.1. Breakdown

            2. 4.2.1.2. Open points

            3. 4.2.1.3. Safety aspects

          2. 4.2.2. Structure and mechanical parts

            1. 4.2.2.1. General

            2. 4.2.2.2. Mechanical interfaces

              1. 4.2.2.2.1. General and definitions

              2. 4.2.2.2.2 Inner coupling

              3. 4.2.2.2.3 End coupling

              4. 4.2.2.2.4 Rescue coupling

              5. 4.2.2.2.5 Staff access for coupling and uncoupling

            3. 4.2.2.3. Gangways

            4. 4.2.2.4. Strength of vehicle structure

            5. 4.2.2.5. Passive safety

            6. 4.2.2.6. Lifting and jacking

            7. 4.2.2.7. Fixing of devices to carbody structure

            8. 4.2.2.8. Staff and freight Access doors

            9. 4.2.2.9. Mechanical characteristics of glass (other than windscreens)

            10. 4.2.2.10. Load conditions and weighed mass

          3. 4.2.3. Track interaction and gauging

            1. 4.2.3.1. Gauging

            2. 4.2.3.2. Axle load and wheel load

              1. 4.2.3.2.1. Axle load parameter

              2. 4.2.3.2.2. Wheel load

            3. 4.2.3.3. Rolling Stock parameters which influence ground based systems

              1. 4.2.3.3.1 Rolling Stock characteristics for the compatibility with train detection systems...

                1. 4.2.3.3.1.1 Rolling stock characteristics for compatibility with train detection system based...

                2. 4.2.3.3.1.2 Rolling stock characteristics for compatibility with train detection system based...

                3. 4.2.3.3.1.3 Rolling stock characteristics for compatibility with loop equipment

              2. 4.2.3.3.2 Axle bearing condition monitoring

                1. 4.2.3.3.2.1. Requirements applicable to on board detection equipment

                2. 4.2.3.3.2.2. Rolling stock requirements for compatibility with trackside equipment

            4. 4.2.3.4. Rolling stock dynamic behaviour

              1. 4.2.3.4.1. Safety against derailment running on twisted track

              2. 4.2.3.4.2. Running dynamic behaviour

                1. (a) Technical requirements

                2. (b) Additional requirements when an active system is used

                3. (c) Additional requirements when an instability detection system is installed (option)...

                4. 4.2.3.4.2.1. Limit values for running safety

                5. 4.2.3.4.2.2. Track loading limit values

              3. 4.2.3.4.3. Equivalent conicity

                1. 4.2.3.4.3.1. Design values for new wheel profiles

                2. 4.2.3.4.3.2 In-service values of wheelset equivalent conicity

            5. 4.2.3.5. Running gear

              1. 4.2.3.5.1. Structural design of bogie frame

              2. 4.2.3.5.2. Wheelsets

                1. 4.2.3.5.2.1. Mechanical and geometric characteristics of wheelsets

                  1. Mechanical behaviour of wheelsets

                  2. Mechanical behaviour of axles

                  3. Case of units equipped with independently rotating wheels

                  4. Mechanical behaviour of the axle boxes

                  5. Geometrical dimensions of wheelsets

                2. 4.2.3.5.2.2 Mechanical and geometrical characteristics of wheels

                  1. Mechanical behaviour of wheels

                  2. Geometrical dimensions of wheels

                3. 4.2.3.5.2.3 Variable gauge wheelsets

                4. 4.2.3.5.3. Automatic variable gauge systems

                  1. (1) This requirement is applicable to units equipped with an automatic...

                  2. (2) The changeover mechanism shall ensure the locking in the correct...

                  3. (3) After passage through the track gauge changeover facility, the verification...

                  4. (4) If a running gear is equipped with brake equipment subject...

                  5. (5) The failure of the locking of the position of the...

                  6. (6) The automatic variable gauge system is defined as an interoperable...

                  7. (7) The track gauges the unit is compatible with shall be...

                  8. (8) The requirements and conformity assessments required in other sections of...

            6. 4.2.3.6. Minimum curve radius

            7. 4.2.3.7. Life guards

          4. 4.2.4. Braking

            1. 4.2.4.1. General

            2. 4.2.4.2. Main functional and safety requirements

              1. 4.2.4.2.1. Functional requirements

              2. 4.2.4.2.2. Safety requirements

            3. 4.2.4.3. Type of brake system

            4. 4.2.4.4. Brake command

              1. 4.2.4.4.1. Emergency braking command

              2. 4.2.4.4.2 Service braking command

                1. Notes:

              3. 4.2.4.4.3 Direct braking command

              4. 4.2.4.4.4 Dynamic braking command

              5. 4.2.4.4.5 Parking braking command

            5. 4.2.4.5. Braking performance

              1. 4.2.4.5.1 General requirements

              2. 4.2.4.5.2 Emergency braking

              3. 4.2.4.5.3. Service braking

              4. 4.2.4.5.4 Calculations related to thermal capacity

              5. 4.2.4.5.5 Parking brake

            6. 4.2.4.6. Wheel rail adhesion profile — Wheel slide protection system

              1. 4.2.4.6.1 Limit of wheel rail adhesion profile

              2. 4.2.4.6.2. Wheel slide protection system

            7. 4.2.4.7. Dynamic brake — Braking system linked to traction system

            8. 4.2.4.8. Braking system independent of adhesion conditions

              1. 4.2.4.8.1. General

              2. 4.2.4.8.2. Magnetic track brake

                1. (1) Requirements on magnetic brakes specified for compatibility with train detection...

                2. (2) A magnetic track brake is allowed to be used as...

                3. (3) The geometrical characteristics of the end elements of the magnet...

                4. (4) Magnetic track brake shall not be used at speed higher...

                5. (5) The braking performance of the unit specified in clauses 4.2.4.5.2...

              3. 4.2.4.8.3. Eddy current track brake

                1. (1) This clause covers only eddy current track brake developing a...

                2. (2) Requirements on eddy current track brakes specified for compatibility with...

                3. (3) If the eddy current track brake requires a displacement of...

                4. (4) The maximum distance between the eddy current track brake and...

                5. (5) The eddy current track brake shall not operate below a...

                6. (6) The conditions for use of eddy current track brake for...

                7. (7) The Register of Infrastructure indicates per track section if their...

                8. (8) The braking performance of the unit specified in clauses 4.2.4.5.2...

            9. 4.2.4.9. Brake state and fault indication

            10. 4.2.4.10. Brake requirements for rescue purposes

          5. 4.2.5. Passenger-related items

            1. 4.2.5.1. Sanitary systems

            2. 4.2.5.2. Audible communication system

            3. 4.2.5.3. Passenger alarm

              1. 4.2.5.3.1 General

              2. 4.2.5.3.2 Requirements for information interfaces

              3. 4.2.5.3.3 Requirements for activation of the brake by the passenger alarm...

              4. 4.2.5.3.4 Criteria for a train departing from a platform

              5. 4.2.5.3.5 Safety requirements

              6. 4.2.5.3.6 Degraded mode

              7. 4.2.5.3.7 Applicability to units intended for general operation

            4. 4.2.5.4. Communication devices for passengers

            5. 4.2.5.5. Exterior doors: passenger access to and egress from Rolling Stock...

              1. 4.2.5.5.1. General

              2. 4.2.5.5.2 Terminology used

              3. 4.2.5.5.3. Door closing and locking

              4. 4.2.5.5.4 Locking a door out of service

              5. 4.2.5.5.5 Information available to the train crew

              6. 4.2.5.5.6 Door opening

              7. 4.2.5.5.7 Door-traction interlock

              8. 4.2.5.5.8 Safety requirements for clauses 4.2.5.5.2 to 4.2.5.5.7

              9. 4.2.5.5.9 Door emergency opening

              10. 4.2.5.5.10 Applicability to units intended for general operation

            6. 4.2.5.6. Exterior door system construction

            7. 4.2.5.7. Inter-unit doors

            8. 4.2.5.8. Internal air quality

            9. 4.2.5.9. Body side windows

          6. 4.2.6. Environmental conditions and aerodynamic effects

            1. 4.2.6.1. Environmental conditions — general

              1. 4.2.6.1.1 Temperature

              2. 4.2.6.1.2 Snow, ice and hail

            2. 4.2.6.2. Aerodynamic effects

              1. 4.2.6.2.1. Slipstream effects on passengers on platform and on workers trackside...

                1. (1) Units of maximum design speed vtr, max > 160 km/h, running...

                2. (2) For units intended to be operated on the networks with...

                3. (3) The train formation to be tested is specified for fixed/predefined...

                4. (4) The conformity assessment procedure is described in clause 6.2.3.13 of...

              2. 4.2.6.2.2. Head pressure pulse

              3. 4.2.6.2.3. Maximum pressure variations in tunnels

              4. 4.2.6.2.4. Cross wind

              5. 4.2.6.2.5. Aerodynamic effect on ballasted tracks

                1. (1) This requirement applies to units of maximum design speed higher...

                2. (2) The requirement on the aerodynamic effect of trains on ballasted...

          7. 4.2.7. External lights & visible and audible warning devices

            1. 4.2.7.1. External lights

              1. 4.2.7.1.1. Head lights

              2. 4.2.7.1.2 Marker lights

              3. 4.2.7.1.3 Tail lights

              4. 4.2.7.1.4 Lamp controls

            2. 4.2.7.2. Horn (audible warning device)

              1. 4.2.7.2.1 General

              2. 4.2.7.2.2 Warning horn sound pressure levels

              3. 4.2.7.2.3 Protection

              4. 4.2.7.2.4 Horn control

          8. 4.2.8. Traction and electrical equipment

            1. 4.2.8.1. Traction performance

              1. 4.2.8.1.1. General

              2. 4.2.8.1.2 Requirements on performance

            2. 4.2.8.2. Power supply

              1. 4.2.8.2.1 General

              2. 4.2.8.2.2 Operation within range of voltages and frequencies

              3. 4.2.8.2.3 Regenerative brake with energy to the overhead contact line

              4. 4.2.8.2.4 Maximum power and current from the overhead contact line

              5. 4.2.8.2.5 Maximum current at standstill for DC systems

              6. 4.2.8.2.6 Power factor

              7. 4.2.8.2.7 System energy disturbances for ac systems

              8. 4.2.8.2.8 On-board energy measurement system

                1. 4.2.8.2.8.1 General

                  1. (1) The on-board energy measurement system (EMS) is the system for...

                  2. (2) The EMS shall include at least the following functions: Energy...

                  3. (3) A suitable communication system will send the compiled energy billing...

                  4. (4) This system is suitable for billing purposes; the data sets...

                  5. (5) The EMS rated current and voltage shall be matched to...

                  6. (6) Data stored in the EMS shall be protected against loss...

                  7. (7) An on-board location function providing location data originated from an...

                  8. (8) The fitment of an EMS, its on-board location function, the...

                  9. (9) The maintenance documentation described in clause 4.2.12.3 of this TSI...

                2. 4.2.8.2.8.2 Energy measurement function (EMF)

                  1. (1) The EMF shall ensure the measurement of the voltage and...

                  2. (2) The energy data produced by EMF shall have a time...

                  3. (3) The accuracy of EMF for active energy measurement shall comply...

                  4. (4) Each device containing one or more functions of EMF shall...

                  5. (5) The conformity assessment of the accuracy is set out in...

                3. 4.2.8.2.8.3 Data handling system (DHS)

                  1. (1) The DHS shall ensure the production of compiled energy billing...

                  2. (2) The DHS shall compile the data without corrupting them and...

                  3. (3) The DHS shall have a capability to be interrogated locally...

                  4. (4) The DHS shall produce compiled energy billing data sets, (CEBD),...

                  5. (5) The conformity assessment of compilation and handling of data produced...

                4. 4.2.8.2.8.4 Interface protocols and transferred data format between EMS and DCS...

              9. 4.2.8.2.9 Requirements linked to pantograph

                1. 4.2.8.2.9.1 Working range in height of pantograph

                  1. 4.2.8.2.9.1.1 Height of interaction with contact wires (RST level)

                  2. 4.2.8.2.9.1.2 Working range in height of pantograph (IC level)

                2. 4.2.8.2.9.2 Pantograph head geometry (IC level)

                  1. 4.2.8.2.9.2.1 Pantograph head geometry type 1 600 mm

                  2. 4.2.8.2.9.2.2 Pantograph head geometry type 1 950 mm

                  3. 4.2.8.2.9.2.3 Pantograph head geometry type 2 000/2 260 mm

                  4. 4.2.8.2.9.3 Pantograph head geometry type 1 800 mm

                    1. (1) The profile of the pantograph head shall be as depicted...

                3. 4.2.8.2.9.3a Pantograph current capacity (IC level)

                4. 4.2.8.2.9.4 Contact strip (IC level)

                  1. 4.2.8.2.9.4.1 Contact strip geometry

                  2. 4.2.8.2.9.4.2 Contact strip material

                5. 4.2.8.2.9.5 Pantograph static contact force (IC level)

                6. 4.2.8.2.9.6 Pantograph contact force and dynamic behaviour

                7. 4.2.8.2.9.7 Arrangement of pantographs (RST level)

                8. 4.2.8.2.9.8 Running through phase or system separation sections (RST level)

                9. 4.2.8.2.9.9 Insulation of pantograph from the vehicle (RST level)

                10. 4.2.8.2.9.10 Pantograph lowering (RST level)

              10. 4.2.8.2.10 Electrical protection of the train

            3. 4.2.8.3. Diesel and other thermal traction system

            4. 4.2.8.4. Protection against electrical hazards

          9. 4.2.9. Driver's Cab and driver-machine interface

            1. 4.2.9.1. Driver's Cab

              1. 4.2.9.1.1 General

              2. 4.2.9.1.2 Access and egress

                1. 4.2.9.1.2.1 Access and egress in operating conditions

                2. 4.2.9.1.2.2 Driver's cab emergency exit

              3. 4.2.9.1.3 External visibility

                1. 4.2.9.1.3.1 Front visibility

                2. 4.2.9.1.3.2 Rear and side view

              4. 4.2.9.1.4 Interior layout

              5. 4.2.9.1.5 Driver's seat

              6. 4.2.9.1.6 Driver's desk — Ergonomics

              7. 4.2.9.1.7 Climate control and air quality

              8. 4.2.9.1.8 Internal lighting

            2. 4.2.9.2. Windscreen

              1. 4.2.9.2.1. Mechanical characteristics

              2. 4.2.9.2.2. Optical characteristics

              3. 4.2.9.2.3 Equipment

            3. 4.2.9.3. Driver machine interface

              1. 4.2.9.3.1. Driver's activity control function

              2. 4.2.9.3.2. Speed indication

              3. 4.2.9.3.3 Driver display unit and screens

              4. 4.2.9.3.4. Controls and indicators

              5. 4.2.9.3.5. Labelling

              6. 4.2.9.3.6 Radio Remote control function by staff for shunting operation

            4. 4.2.9.4. On-board tools and portable equipment

            5. 4.2.9.5. Storage facility for staff personal effects

            6. 4.2.9.6. Recording device

          10. 4.2.10. Fire safety and evacuation

            1. 4.2.10.1. General and Categorisation

            2. 4.2.10.2. Measures to prevent fire

              1. 4.2.10.2.1 Material requirements

              2. 4.2.10.2.2 Specific measures for flammable liquids

              3. 4.2.10.2.3 Hot axle box detection

            3. 4.2.10.3. Measures to detect/control fire

              1. 4.2.10.3.1 Portable Fire extinguishers

              2. 4.2.10.3.2 Fire detection systems

              3. 4.2.10.3.3 Fire automatic fighting system for freight diesel units

              4. 4.2.10.3.4 Fire containment and control systems for passenger rolling stock

              5. 4.2.10.3.5 Fire spreading protection measures for freight locomotives and freight self-propelling...

            4. 4.2.10.4. Requirements related to emergencies

              1. 4.2.10.4.1. Emergency lighting

              2. 4.2.10.4.2 Smoke Control

              3. 4.2.10.4.3 Passenger alarm and communication means

              4. 4.2.10.4.4 Running capability

            5. 4.2.10.5. Requirements related to evacuation

              1. 4.2.10.5.1. Passenger emergency exits

                1. Definitions and clarifications

                2. Requirements

              2. 4.2.10.5.2 Driver's cab emergency exits

          11. 4.2.11. Servicing

            1. 4.2.11.1. General

            2. 4.2.11.2. Train exterior cleaning

              1. 4.2.11.2.1 Cleaning of driver's cab windscreen

              2. 4.2.11.2.2 Exterior cleaning through a washing plant

            3. 4.2.11.3. Connection to Toilet discharge system

            4. 4.2.11.4. Water refilling equipment

            5. 4.2.11.5. Interface for water refilling

            6. 4.2.11.6. Special requirements for stabling of trains

            7. 4.2.11.7. Refuelling equipment

            8. 4.2.11.8. Train interior cleaning — power supply

          12. 4.2.12. Documentation for operation and maintenance

            1. 4.2.12.1. General

            2. 4.2.12.2. General documentation

            3. 4.2.12.3. Documentation related to Maintenance

              1. 4.2.12.3.1 The maintenance design justification file

              2. 4.2.12.3.2 The Maintenance description file

            4. 4.2.12.4. Operating documentation

            5. 4.2.12.5. Lifting diagram and instructions

            6. 4.2.12.6. Rescue related descriptions

        3. 4.3. Functional and technical specification of the interfaces

          1. 4.3.1. Interface with Energy subsystem

          2. 4.3.2. Interface with Infrastructure subsystem

          3. 4.3.3. Interface with Operation subsystem

          4. 4.3.4. Interface with the Control, command and signalling subsystem

          5. 4.3.5. Interface with the Telematic application for passengers subsystem

        4. 4.4. Operating rules

        5. 4.5. Maintenance rules

          1. (1) In light of the essential requirements mentioned in Section 3,...

          2. (2) Other provisions in the section 4.2 (clauses 4.2.3.4 and 4.2.3.5)...

          3. (2a) The safety critical components and their specific servicing, maintenance and...

          4. (3) From the information mentioned above and provided in the clause...

          5. (4) On the basis of the information mentioned above in this...

          6. (5) For on-board software, the designer/manufacturer shall specify, for any on-board...

        6. 4.6. Professional competencies

        7. 4.7. Health and safety conditions

        8. 4.8. European register of authorised types of vehicles

        9. 4.9. Route compatibility checks before the use of authorised vehicles

      5. 5. INTEROPERABILITY CONSTITUENTS

        1. 5.1. Definition

        2. 5.2. Innovative solution

        3. 5.3. Interoperability constituent specification

          1. 5.3.1. Automatic centre buffer coupler

          2. 5.3.2. Manual end coupling

          3. 5.3.3. Rescue couplers

          4. 5.3.4. Wheels

          5. 5.3.4a Automatic variable gauge systems

            1. (1) An IC ‘automatic variable gauge system’ shall be designed and...

            2. (2) An automatic variable gauge system shall comply with the requirements...

          6. 5.3.5. WSP (wheel slide protection system)

          7. 5.3.6. Head lamps

          8. 5.3.7. Marker lamps

          9. 5.3.8. Tail lamps

          10. 5.3.9. Horns

          11. 5.3.10. Pantograph

          12. 5.3.11. Contact strips

          13. 5.3.12. Main circuit breaker

          14. 5.3.13. Driver's seat

          15. 5.3.14. Toilet discharge connection

          16. 5.3.15. Inlet connection for water tanks

      6. 6. ASSESSMENT OF CONFORMITY OR SUITABILITY FOR USE AND ‘EC’ VERIFICATION...

        1. 6.1. Interoperability constituents

          1. 6.1.1. Conformity assessment

          2. 6.1.2. Application of modules

          3. 6.1.3. Particular assessment procedures for interoperability constituents

            1. 6.1.3.1. Wheels (clause 5.3.4)

            2. 6.1.3.1a. Automatic variable gauge system (clause 5.3.4a)

              1. (1) The assessment procedure shall be based on a validation plan...

              2. (2) The validation plan shall be consistent with the safety analysis...

              3. (3) Regarding the demonstration of compliance to points (5) of clause...

              4. (4) The automatic variable gauge system may be subject to an...

              5. (5) The certificate delivered by the Notified Body in charge of...

            3. 6.1.3.2. Wheel slide protection system (clause 5.3.5)

            4. 6.1.3.3. Headlamps (clause 5.3.6)

            5. 6.1.3.4. Marker lamps (clause 5.3.7)

            6. 6.1.3.5. Tail lamps (clause 5.3.8)

            7. 6.1.3.6. Horn (clause 5.3.9)

            8. 6.1.3.7. Pantograph (clause 5.3.10)

            9. 6.1.3.8. Contact strips (clause 5.3.11)

          4. 6.1.4. Project phases where assessment is required

          5. 6.1.5. Innovative solutions

          6. 6.1.6. Assessment of suitability for use

        2. 6.2. Rolling stock subsystem

          1. 6.2.1. EC verification (general)

          2. 6.2.2. Application of modules

          3. 6.2.3. Particular assessment procedures for subsystems

            1. 6.2.3.1. Load conditions and weighed mass (clause 4.2.2.10)

            2. 6.2.3.2. Wheel load (clause 4.2.3.2.2)

            3. 6.2.3.3. Safety against derailment running on twisted track (Clause 4.2.3.4.1)

            4. 6.2.3.4. Running dynamic behaviour – technical requirements (Clause 4.2.3.4.2 a)

              1. (1) For units designed to be operated on 1 435 mm...

            5. 6.2.3.5. Conformity assessment for safety requirements

            6. 6.2.3.6. Design values for new wheel profiles (Clause 4.2.3.4.3.1)

            7. 6.2.3.7. Mechanical and geometric characteristics of wheelsets (clause 4.2.3.5.2.1)

            8. 6.2.3.7a. Automatic variable gauge system

              1. (1) The safety analysis required in clause 4.2.3.5.3 point (5), and...

              2. (2) The assessment of the integration of the IC within the...

            9. 6.2.3.8. Emergency braking (clause 4.2.4.5.2)

            10. 6.2.3.9. Service braking (clause 4.2.4.5.3)

            11. 6.2.3.10. Wheel slide protection system (clause 4.2.4.6.2)

            12. 6.2.3.11. Sanitary systems (clause 4.2.5.1)

            13. 6.2.3.12. Internal air quality (clause 4.2.5.8 and clause 4.2.9.1.7)

            14. 6.2.3.13. Slipstream effects on passengers on platform and on workers trackside...

              1. (1) Demonstration of conformity with the limit value of trackside maximum...

              2. (2) Instead of the full assessment described above, it is permitted...

            15. 6.2.3.14. Head pressure pulse (clause 4.2.6.2.2)

              1. (1) Conformity shall be assessed on the basis of full-scale tests...

              2. (2) Instead of the full assessment described above, it is permitted...

            16. 6.2.3.15. Maximum pressure variations in tunnels (clause 4.2.6.2.3)

            17. 6.2.3.16. Cross wind (clause 4.2.6.2.4)

            18. 6.2.3.17. Warning Horn sound pressure levels (clause 4.2.7.2.2)

            19. 6.2.3.18. Maximum power and current from the overhead contact line (clause...

            20. 6.2.3.19. Power factor (clause 4.2.8.2.6)

            21. 6.2.3.19a. On-board energy measurement system (clause 4.2.8.2.8)

              1. (1) Energy measurement function (EMF)

              2. (2) Data handling system (DHS)

              3. (3) On-board energy measurement system (EMS)

            22. 6.2.3.20. Current collection dynamic behaviour (clause 4.2.8.2.9.6)

            23. 6.2.3.21. Arrangement of pantographs (clause 4.2.8.2.9.7)

            24. 6.2.3.22. Windscreen (clause 4.2.9.2)

            25. 6.2.3.23. Fire detection systems (clause 4.2.10.3.2)

          4. 6.2.4. Project phases where assessment is required

          5. 6.2.5. Innovative solutions

          6. 6.2.6. Assessment of documentation requested for operation and maintenance

          7. 6.2.7. Assessment of units intended to be used in general operation...

          8. 6.2.7a. Additional optional requirements for units intended to be used in...

            1. (1) The compliance with the following set of conditions (2) to...

            2. (2) The unit shall be fitted with a manual coupling system...

            3. (3) The unit shall be fitted with an EN-UIC braking system...

            4. (4) The unit shall meet the requirements of this TSI at...

            5. (5) The tail lights requested in clause 4.2.7.1 shall be provided...

            6. (6) If the unit is fitted with a gangway, the gangway...

            7. (7) Power supply shall be compliant to point 4 of clause...

            8. (8) The physical interface between units for the signal transmission shall...

            9. (9) The unit shall be marked at least with the following...

          9. 6.2.8. Assessment of units intended to be used in predefined formation(s)...

          10. 6.2.9. Particular case: Assessment of units intended to be included in...

            1. 6.2.9.1. Context

            2. 6.2.9.2. Case of a TSI compliant fixed formation

            3. 6.2.9.3. Case of a non-TSI compliant fixed formation

        3. 6.3. Subsystem containing Interoperability constituents not holding an EC declaration

          1. 6.3.1. Conditions

          2. 6.3.2. Documentation

          3. 6.3.3. Maintenance of the subsystems certified according to clause 6.3.1

      7. 7. IMPLEMENTATION

        1. 7.1. General rules for implementation

          1. 7.1.1. Application to newly built rolling stock

            1. 7.1.1.1. General

            2. 7.1.1.2. Transition phase

              1. 7.1.1.2.1 Application of the TSI during transition phase

              2. 7.1.1.2.2 Definition of Projects at advanced stage of development

              3. 7.1.1.2.3 Definition of Contracts in course of performance

              4. 7.1.1.2.4 Definition of Rolling Stock of an existing design

            3. 7.1.1.3. Application to special vehicles, such as on-track machines

            4. 7.1.1.4. Application to vehicles designed to be operated solely on the...

            5. 7.1.1.4a. Transitional measure for on-board energy measurement system requirement

            6. 7.1.1.5. Transitional measure for fire safety requirement

            7. 7.1.1.6. Transitional measure for noise requirements specified in the HS RST...

            8. 7.1.1.7. Transitional measure for crosswind requirements specified in the HS RST...

            9. 7.1.1.8. Transitional measure for passive safety requirement

          2. 7.1.2. Changes to an existing rolling stock or rolling stock type...

            1. 7.1.2.1. Introduction

              1. (1) This clause 7.1.2 defines the principles to be applied by...

              2. (2) This clause 7.1.2 applies in case of any change(s) to...

            2. 7.1.2.2. Rules to manage changes in both rolling stock and rolling...

              1. (1) Parts and basic parameters of the rolling stock that are...

              2. (2) Without prejudice to clause 7.1.2.2a, compliance with the requirements of...

              3. (3) In accordance with Articles 15 and 16 of Commission Implementing...

              4. (4) Without prejudice of the general safety judgement mandated in article...

              5. (4a) Without prejudice of the general safety judgement mandated in Article...

              6. (5) National migration strategies related to the implementation of other TSIs...

              7. (6) The basic design characteristics of the rolling stock are defined...

              8. (7) Changes not covered by point 7.1.2.2(6) above are deemed not...

              9. (8) The safety judgement mandated in Article 21(12)(b) of Directive (EU)...

              10. (9) Without prejudice to clause 7.1.2.2a, all changes shall remain compliant...

              11. (10) The replacement of one or more vehicle(s) within a fixed...

              12. (11) In order to establish the EC type or design examination...

              13. (12) In any case, the entity managing the change shall ensure...

              14. (13) The updated technical documentation, related to the EC type or...

            3. 7.1.2.2a. Particular rules for existing rolling stock not covered by an...

              1. (1) The following rules apply, in addition to clause 7.1.2.2, to...

              2. (2) The compliance with technical requirements of this TSI is deemed...

              3. (3) The particular rule set out in paragraph (2) above is...

            4. 7.1.2.2b. Particular rules for vehicles modified to test performance or reliability...

              1. (1) The following rules apply, in addition to clause 7.1.2.2, in...

              2. (2) The compliance with technical requirements of this TSI is deemed...

          3. 7.1.3. Rules related to the EC type or design examination certificates...

            1. 7.1.3.1. Rolling stock subsystem

              1. (1) This clause concerns a rolling stock type (unit type in...

              2. (2) The TSI assessment basis for a ‘ EC type or...

              3. Phase A

                1. (3) Phase A starts once a notified body, which is responsible...

                2. (4) The TSI assessment basis for a type is defined for...

                3. (5) When a revision of this TSI or of the TSI...

              4. Phase B

                1. (6) The phase B period defines the period of validity of...

                2. (7) The EC type or design examination certificate of EC verification...

            2. 7.1.3.2. Interoperability constituents

          4. 7.1.4. Rules for the extension of the area of use for...

        2. 7.2. Compatibility with other subsystems

        3. 7.3. Specific cases

          1. 7.3.1. General

          2. 7.3.2. List of specific cases

            1. 7.3.2.1. Mechanical interfaces (4.2.2.2)

              1. Specific case Ireland and UK for Northern Ireland (‘P’)

                1. A.1 Buffers

                2. A.2 Screw coupling

              2. Specific case United Kingdom (Great Britain) (‘P’)

            2. 7.3.2.2. Gauging (4.2.3.1)

              1. Specific case Ireland and UK for Northern Ireland (‘P’)

              2. Specific case the United Kingdom (Great Britain) (‘P’)

            3. 7.3.2.3. Rolling stock requirements for compatibility with trackside equipment (4.2.3.3.2.2)

              1. Specific case Finland (‘P’)

              2. Specific case Ireland and UK for Northern Ireland (‘P’)

              3. Specific case Portugal (‘P’)

              4. Specific case Spain (‘P’)

              5. Specific case Sweden ( ‘ T1 ’ )

              6. Specific case the United Kingdom (Great Britain) (‘P’)

            4. 7.3.2.4. Safety against derailment running on twisted track (4.2.3.4.1)

              1. Specific case United Kingdom (Great Britain) ( ‘ P ’...

            5. 7.3.2.5. Running dynamic behaviour (4.2.3.4.2, 6.2.3.4)

              1. Specific case Finland ( ‘ P ’ )

              2. Specific case Ireland and UK for Northern Ireland ( ‘...

              3. Specific case Spain ( ‘ P ’ )

              4. Specific case the United Kingdom (Great Britain) ( ‘ P...

            6. 7.3.2.6. Mechanical and geometric characteristics of wheelset and wheel (4.2.3.5.2.1 and...

              1. Specific case Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland for 1 520...

              2. Specific case Finland (‘P’)

              3. Specific case Ireland (‘P’)

              4. Specific case UK for Northern Ireland (‘P’)

              5. Specific case Spain for 1 668 mm track gauge (...

              6. Specific case United Kingdom (Great Britain) (‘P’)

            7. 7.3.2.6a. Minimum curve radius (4.2.3.6)

              1. Specific case Ireland ( ‘ P ’ )

            8. 7.3.2.7. Emergency braking (4.2.4.5.2)

              1. Specific case United Kingdom (Great Britain) (‘P’)

            9. 7.3.2.8. Aerodynamic effects (4.2.6.2)

              1. Specific case United Kingdom (Great Britain) (‘P’)

              2. Specific case Italy (‘P’)

            10. 7.3.2.9. Warning horn sound pressure levels (4.2.7.2.2)

              1. Specific case United Kingdom (Great Britain) (‘P’)

            11. 7.3.2.10. Power supply — general (4.2.8.2)

              1. Specific case United Kingdom (Great Britain) (‘P’)

            12. 7.3.2.11. Operation within range of voltages and frequencies (4.2.8.2.2)

              1. Specific case Estonia ( ‘ T1 ’ )

              2. Specific case France ( ‘ T2 ’ )

              3. Specific case Latvia ( ‘ T1 ’ )

              4. Specific case United Kingdom (Great Britain) (‘P’)

            13. 7.3.2.12. Use of regenerative brakes (4.2.8.2.3)

              1. Specific case Belgium (‘T1’)

              2. Specific case Czech Republic (‘T’)

              3. Specific case Sweden (‘T’)

            14. 7.3.2.13. Height of interaction with contact wires (RST level) (4.2.8.2.9.1.1)

              1. Specific case United Kingdom (Great Britain) (‘P’)

            15. 7.3.2.14. Pantograph head geometry (4.2.8.2.9.2)

              1. Specific case Croatia ( ‘ T1 ’ )

              2. Specific case Finland ( ‘ T1 ’ )

              3. Specific case France ( ‘ T2 ’ )

              4. Specific case Italy ( ‘ T0 ’ )

              5. Specific case Portugal ( ‘ T0 ’ )

              6. Specific case Slovenia ( ‘ T0 ’ )

              7. Specific case Sweden ( ‘ T1 ’ )

              8. Specific case United Kingdom (Great Britain) (‘P’)

            16. 7.3.2.15. Contact strip material (4.2.8.2.9.4.2)

              1. Specific case France (‘P’)

            17. 7.3.2.16. Pantograph contact force and dynamic behaviour (4.2.8.2.9.6)

              1. Specific case France ( ‘ T2 ’ )

              2. Specific case Sweden ( ‘ T1 ’ )

              3. Specific case United Kingdom (Great Britain) (‘P’)

              4. Specific case Channel tunnel (‘P’)

            18. 7.3.2.17. Driver's cab emergency exit (4.2.9.1.2.2)

              1. Specific case United Kingdom (Great Britain) (‘P’)

            19. 7.3.2.18. Front visibility (4.2.9.1.3.1)

              1. Specific case United Kingdom (Great Britain) (‘P’)

            20. 7.3.2.19. Driver's desk — Ergonomics (4.2.9.1.6)

              1. Specific case United Kingdom (Great Britain) (‘P’)

            21. 7.3.2.20. Fire safety and evacuation (4.2.10)

              1. Specific case Italy ( ‘ T0 ’ )

                1. Fire detection systems (clauses 4.2.10.3.2 and 6.2.3.23)

                2. Fire containment and control systems for passenger rolling stock (clause...

                3. Freight locomotives and freight self-propelling units: fire spreading protection measures...

                4. Review clause:

            22. 7.3.2.21. Running capability (4.2.10.4.4) and fire containment and control system (4.2.10.3.4)...

              1. Specific case Channel Tunnel ( ‘ P ’ )

            23. 7.3.2.22. Interface for toilet discharge (4.2.11.3)

              1. Specific case Finland (‘P’)

            24. 7.3.2.23. Interface for water refilling (4.2.11.5)

              1. Specific case Finland (‘P’)

              2. Specific case Ireland and UK for Northern Ireland (‘P’)

            25. 7.3.2.24. Special requirements for stabling of trains (4.2.11.6)

              1. Specific case Ireland and UK for Northern Ireland (‘P’)

              2. Specific case the United Kingdom (Great Britain) (‘P’)

            26. 7.3.2.25. Refuelling equipment (4.2.11.7)

              1. Specific case Finland (‘P’)

              2. Specific case Ireland and UK for Northern Ireland (‘P’)

            27. 7.3.2.26. Rolling stock originated from third country (general)

              1. Specific case Finland

            28. 7.3.2.27. Rules to manage changes in both rolling stock and rolling...

              1. Specific case the United Kingdom (Great Britain) ( ‘ P...

        4. 7.4. Specific environmental conditions

          1. Specific conditions Austria

          2. Specific conditions Estonia

          3. Specific conditions Finland

          4. Specific conditions France

          5. Specific conditions Greece

          6. Specific conditions Germany

          7. Specific conditions Portugal

          8. Specific conditions Spain

          9. Specific conditions Sweden

        5. 7.5. Aspects that have to be considered in the revision process...

          1. 7.5.1. Aspects related to a basic parameter in this TSI

            1. 7.5.1.1. Axle load parameter (clause 4.2.3.2.1)

            2. 7.5.1.2. Aerodynamic effects — Cross wind (clause 4.2.6.2.4)

            3. 7.5.1.3. Aerodynamic effects on ballasted tracks (clause 4.2.6.2.5)

          2. 7.5.2. Aspects not related to a basic parameter in this TSI...

            1. 7.5.2.1. Additional requirements for security reasons

            2. 7.5.2.2. Conditions for having an authorization for placing on the market...

            3. 7.5.2.3. Rules for implementation

          3. 7.5.3. Aspects relevant for the EU railway system but out of...

            1. 7.5.3.1. Track interaction (clause 4.2.3) — Flange or track lubrication

      8. APPENDICES

      9. Appendix A

        Intentionally deleted

      10. Appendix B

        1 520 mm system gauge ‘T’

        1. Reference profile for the track gauge 1 520‘T’ of the...

        2. Reference profile for the lower parts:

        3. Reference profile for the lower parts:

      11. Appendix C

        Special provisions for on track machines (OTM)

        1. C.1 Strength of vehicle structure

        2. C.2 Lifting and jacking

        3. C.3 Running dynamic behaviour

      12. Appendix D

        Reference wagon for locomotives fitted with automatic end centre buffer couplers and capable of a traction effort at coupling higher than 300 kN

        1. For collisions between a train unit and a wagon fitted...

        2. The coupler head geometry and height above top of rail...

      13. Appendix E

        Anthropometric measurements of the driver

        1. The following data represents the ‘state of the art’ and...

        2. Principal anthropometric measurements of the shortest and tallest driving staff:...

      14. Appendix F

        Front visibility

        1. The following data represents the ‘state of the art’ and...

        2. F.1. General

          1. Notes:

        3. F.2. Reference position of vehicle in relation to track:

        4. F.3. Reference position for the eyes of crew members

        5. F.4. Conditions of visibility

      15. Appendix G

        Servicing

        1. Connections for the toilet discharge system on rolling stock:

        2. Figure G1 Evacuation nozzle (Inner part)

        3. General tolerances +/– 0,1

        4. Material: stainless steel

        5. Figure G2 Optional flushing connection for the toilet tank (Inner...

        6. General tolerances +/– 0,1

        7. Material: stainless steel

      16. Appendix H

        1. Assessment of the rolling stock subsystem

          1. H.1 Scope

          2. H.2 Characteristics and modules

      17. Appendix I

        1. Aspects for which the technical specification is not available (open points)

      18. Appendix J

        1. Technical specifications referred to in this TSI

          1. J.1 Standards or normative documents

          2. J.2 Technical documents (available on ERA website)

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