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The State Council Regulation On The Interoperability Of The Rail System For The Safety And

Original Language Title: Valtioneuvoston asetus rautatiejärjestelmän turvallisuudesta ja yhteentoimivuudesta

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Council Regulation on safety and interoperability of the rail system

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Pursuant to the decision of the Council of State, which has been presented by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the Railway Law of 8 April 2011 (204/2011) Pursuant to:

Chapter 1

General provisions

ARTICLE 1
Purpose and scope of the Regulation

The Regulation shall apply to ensure and develop the safety and interoperability of the rail system as in the railway sector (204/2011) , subject to the international obligation of Finland.

Chapter 2

Railway safety

ARTICLE 2 (12/03/1094)
Annual report of the Transport Safety Agency and common safety indicators

The annual report of the Transport Safety Agency referred to in Article 41 of the Railway Act shall contain information on:

(1) the development of railway safety, including a summary of the common safety indicators;

(2) significant changes in legislation and other regulation on railway safety;

3) development of safety certificates and security permits;

(4) the results and experience gained from the supervision of infrastructure managers and railway undertakings;

5) Derogations granted under Article 60 of the Railway Safety Agency.

For the purposes of monitoring the achievement of the safety objectives of the rail system, the Transport Safety Agency shall present the information required by the common safety indicators specified in Annex I in its annual report. If, following the publication of the Annual Report, the Agency receives new information relevant to the common safety indicators, it shall amend the information on the said year at the latest in its next annual report.

ARTICLE 3
Notification of more detailed information relating to accidents and incidents

The Railway Operator and the Infrastructure Manager shall inform the Transport Safety Agency in writing of the details of the accidents and incidents in which they have been involved, Without delay, but no later than five days after receiving the information from the event. The notification may also be made using the electronic notification procedure.

An accident means an unwanted or unintended sudden event or a chain of events with adverse consequences. A risk situation means an event which is not an accident, but which is related to rail transport and jeopardises the safety of transport. Events that could have led to an accident and other dangerous events are also considered.

The information to be notified shall be a brief description of the event to be reported, the time and place of the event, the type of transaction, the event involved and the estimated immediate cause and the consequences of the event. In addition, the details to be reported are information about the damage caused by the event and the contact person for the event.

Where, in an individual case, the notifier does not have at its disposal all information on the consequences or damage to the event or incident related to the accident or incident, the missing information shall be provided in As soon as possible, but not later than 30 June of the following year at the latest. Missing data may also be transmitted electronically.

§ 3a (12/03/1094)
Obligation to notify the Transport Safety Agency

The European Railway Agency shall inform the European Railway Agency within one month of its decision to grant, renew, amend or withdraw Part A of the Safety Certificate referred to in Article 4 of the Railway Code. Or the safety authorisation referred to in Article 16. For the safety certificate, the Agency shall indicate in the notification the name and address of the safety certificate holder, the date of issue of the safety certificate, the scope and validity of the safety certificate and the decision to withdraw the safety certificate Justification. Similarly, in the case of a safety authorisation, the Agency shall indicate the name and address of the holder of the safety authorisation, the date of issue, the scope and validity of the safety authorisation and the reasons for the decision to withdraw the safety authorisation.

Chapter 3

Interoperability of rail system

§ 4
Railway system subsystems

The rail system referred to in Article 2 (11) of the Railway Act shall be divided into subsystems on a structural or functional basis.

The structural subsystems are:

-infrastructure;

-energy;

-infrastructure control, command and signalling;

-Control-command and signalling of locomotives; and

-rolling stock.

Functional subsystems are:

-operating and traffic management subsystems;

-maintenance; and

-telematics applications for passenger and freight transport.

The detailed description of the subsystems is set out in Annex II.

§ 5
Essential requirements

The general requirements for the essential requirements of the railway system referred to in Article 42 of the Railway Code and the specific requirements of each subsystem are laid down in Annex III.

ARTICLE 6
Procedure for assessment of the structural subsystem EC verification

The notified body shall check, during the EC verification, that the structural subsystem is in accordance with Directive 2008 /57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the interoperability of the rail system within the Community and the Railway Act and its interoperability The requirements of the technical specifications. The institution shall issue an EC certificate of verification referred to in Article 62 of the Railway Code to the applicant for the inspection of the subsystem, after which the applicant may draw up the 'EC' declaration of verification of the subsystem.

The subsystem shall be phased in so as to cover the overall design, production and subsystem testing of the subsystem. Production means the construction of the subsystem, which includes, in particular, the construction, preparation and assembly of land and water, as well as the adjustment of the whole.

The EC certificate of verification shall provide a reference to the technical specifications for interoperability to which conformity has been assessed. Where the conformity of the subsystem has not been assessed in relation to all the relevant technical specifications for the interoperability, the EC certificate of verification shall provide accurate reference information on the technical specifications of the interoperability or The parts of the specifications to which conformity has not been assessed in the EC verification procedure performed by the notified body.

The applicant may request the notified body to carry out a mid-term review in respect of the design phase and the production stage. The applicant may also request the notified body to carry out an interim check for each part of the subsystem. Each part shall then be checked at the stages described in paragraph 2.

The notified body shall, on the basis of intermediate checks, provide the applicant with an intermediate statement of assurance and related inspection certificates, if the subsystem or its component is at that interim stage of the technical specifications for interoperability relating to it. Compliant.

In addition, if the applicant draws up an EC declaration of verification for the intermediate stage concerned, the applicant shall, in addition to the information relating to the EC declaration of verification, be included in Annex IV, together with the reference information relating to the technical The specifications to which conformity has been assessed.

In the case where the subsystem has been issued with the certificates of verification related to the intermediate inspection declarations, the notified body shall, for the purposes of the EC verification certificate of the subsystem to the applicant, take into account the interim control statements Inspection certificates and checks that they adequately cover all the requirements of the applicable TSIs. In addition, it shall verify all the elements not covered by the inspection certificates relating to the intermediate inspection declarations and the testing of the finished subsystem.

The notified body shall draw up documents and correspondence relating to the EC verification procedures in one of the official languages of the Member State of the European Union in which the applicant or its representative is established, or by any other The official language of the European Union.

§ 7
EC declaration of verification of subsystems

The applicant for the placing in service of the subsystem shall date and sign the EC declaration of verification and related documents. The applicant shall include the information referred to in Annex IV to the EC declaration of verification and shall attach the necessary technical documentation referred to in Annex IV.

The applicant shall keep the technical documentation referred to in the first subparagraph in support of the intermediate inspection certificate issued by the notified body or the EC verification certificate for the complete subsystem, together with the documents accompanying the To the EC declaration of verification for the Safety Agency. The applicant shall keep a copy of the documentation throughout the service life of the subsystem and the documents shall be submitted to the authorities of the other Member States of the European Union if they require it.

§ 8
Assessment procedure for interoperability constituents

In the EC procedure of conformity, one or more notified bodies shall assess whether the interoperability constituent as such is compatible with the technical specifications for interoperability relating to it.

In the EC method of use, one or more notified bodies shall assess whether an interoperability constituent applies when it is assessed in the railway environment, in particular where it has connections with other elements.

The notified body shall, in the design and production stage, use the relevant modules as specified in the Technical Specification for Interoperability.

§ 9
EC declaration of conformity of interoperability constituents and declaration of suitability for use

The manufacturer or its authorised representative in the European Union shall date and sign the EC declaration of conformity and the EC declaration of suitability for use and related documents and include the information referred to in Annex V.

Where the interoperability constituents have been issued by the Directives of the European Parliament and of the Council or of the Commission relating to other aspects, the EC declaration of conformity or suitability for use shall indicate that the interoperability constituent Meets the requirements of these Directives.

ARTICLE 10
Requirements for personnel of the notified body

The notified body and its staff shall carry out the inspection activities as far as possible with respect to professional ethics and technical competence.

The notified body or its staff shall in no way be involved in the design, manufacture, construction, placing on the market or maintenance of interoperability constituents or subsystems. In addition to the provisions of Article 61 (1) of the Railway Code, which provides for the independence of the notified body and its staff, the institution and its staff shall be independent of all such activities, in particular under economic pressure, and An incentive which may affect the assessment or the results of the inspection by the institution, in particular by persons or groups of persons whose interests are affected by the results of the inspection. The financial and operational independence of the staff must be guaranteed and its remuneration must not depend on the number of inspections carried out or on the results of such checks.

In addition to the provisions of Article 61 of the Railway Act concerning the staff requirements of the notified body, the staff shall:

-sound technical and vocational training,

-adequate knowledge of the requirements for the checks to be carried out and adequate experience of such inspections; and

-the ability to produce documents certifying documents, protocols and results of the inspection.

ARTICLE 11
Checks carried out by the notified body and related obligations

The notified body shall carry out the checks referred to in Article 63 of the Railway Code to ensure that the obligations under the technical documentation referred to in Annex IV are fulfilled during the implementation of the subsystem. The notified body may require that it be invited to follow certain stages of construction work.

The applicant shall provide the notified body with all the documentation necessary for carrying out the checks, in particular the implementation plans and the technical documentation concerning the subsystem.

The notified body shall monitor the subsystem to which the interoperability constituent is installed in order to be able to issue an EC application certificate to the interoperability constituent. The institution shall also assess the suitability of the constituent in the planned railway environment.

The notified body shall publish, on a calendar year, the appropriate information concerning:

(1) requests for EC verification and interim control requests received;

(2) requests for assessment of conformity and suitability for use of interoperability constituents;

(3) certificates issued or refused,

(4) EC certificates relating to intermediate declarations of assurance issued or refused; and

(5) EC certificates of conformity or suitability for use issued or refused.

ARTICLE 12
FI declaration of control of subsystems

The applicant for the placing in service of the subsystem shall date and sign the FI declaration of verification and related documents.

The FI declaration of verification shall include the following information and technical documentation:

1) a reference to the national provisions applied;

(2) the name and business name and business name and address of the contracting entity, builder, manufacturer or representative established in the territory of the European Union, including the trade name of the contracting entity or manufacturer,

(3) a brief description of the subsystem, in particular where national provisions have been applied;

(4) references to technical documents referred to in paragraph 3;

(5) any restrictions or conditions for use in the subsystem;

(6) the FI certificate, if the subsystem has been drawn up;

(7) the period of validity of the FI declaration of assurance if the insurance is temporary; and

(8) references to exemptions from the Traffic Safety Agency and a copy of the derogations granted.

The FI declaration of verification shall be accompanied by the following technical documentation in so far as the assessment relates to:

(1) documents relating to design technical characteristics, such as the general plans corresponding to implementation and detailed plans for electrical and hydraulic diagrams, steering districts, description of information and automation systems, use - And maintenance instructions and other similar documents,

(2) the minutes of the works and all the testing and inspection protocols relating to national provisions; and

3) the various audit protocols relating to the FI audit;

The applicant for the placing in service of a subsystem shall keep the technical documentation referred to in paragraph 3 in support of the FI declaration of verification and a copy of the documentation throughout the service life of the subsystem.

Article 12a (28.08.2014/703)
Conformity and preparation of conformity

The declaration of conformity shall be in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 201/2011 on the model of the declaration of conformity with the type of vehicle for the approved railway vehicle.

The type of declaration of conformity shall be drawn up in accordance with:

(1) in the case of vehicles complying with the technical specifications for interoperability, the verification procedures specified in the relevant technical specifications for interoperability; and

2) in respect of vehicles complying with technical specifications for non-interoperability technical specifications, Decision No N ° C of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down a common framework for the marketing of products and repealing Decision 93 /465/EEC 768 /2008/EC for the control procedures defined in Modules D and E.

ARTICLE 13
Derogation from the technical specifications for interoperability

The contracting entity or its authorised representative established in the European Union shall, when requesting the exemption referred to in Article 43 of the Railway Code, provide the Agency with the documents referred to in Annex VI, by electronic means, and In writing.

Upon receipt of a request for derogation, the Transport Safety Agency shall examine whether the request for an exemption from the European Commission is justified. The request is not considered to be justified if it does not fall within the exceptional cases listed in Article 43 (1) or if, on the basis of the documentation submitted to the Agency and the European Commission's case-law, it is clear that the exemption will not be granted. Within one month of the submission of all the documents listed in Annex VI, the Transport Safety Agency shall inform the applicant of the request for a derogation from the European Commission. If no derogation is requested, the Agency shall also inform the applicant of the reasons for not submitting the request. On receipt of a request from the European Commission for a derogation, the Agency shall notify the Commission's position without undue delay to the applicant. At the same time, the Agency shall also state its position on the application of the alternative rules when notifying the request for exemption.

Article 13a (12/03/1094)
Transmission of information to the track record

Paragraph 70 of the Railway Code must be submitted by the Infrastructure Manager (323/2013) Relevant information to the Finnish Transport Safety Agency in the form of a machine language.

The information contained in the register of the State network shall be updated regularly and at least every three months. Within three months of the changes in the information entered in the register, the holder of the private stribule shall inform the safety authority of the transport safety authority. The Agency shall update the information entered in the track record at the same time as it publishes the network statement referred to in Article 32 of the Railway Code.

Chapter 4

Outstanding provisions

ARTICLE 14
Entry into force

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 May 2011.

Before the entry into force of the Regulation, measures may be taken to implement it.

§ 15
Transitional provisions

Notwithstanding the provisions of this Regulation, upon entry into force of this Regulation, in accordance with the provisions in force and in accordance with the provisions in force at the time of entry into force of this Regulation, The interoperability constituent may continue to be used on the network.

Directive 2004 /49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (32004L0049); OJ L 164, 30.4.2004, p. 44, Directive 2008 /57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (32008L0057); OJ L 191, 18.7.2008, p. 1, Commission Directive 2009 /149/EC (32009L0149); OJ L 313, 28.11.2009, p. 65, Commission Directive 2011 /18/EU (32011L0018); OJ 57, 2.3.2011, p. 21

ANNEX I (09.07.2015)

Common Safety Indicators

1. Indicators relating to accidents

1.1 The total number of major accidents and the number of train kilometres and the types of accidents broken down as follows:

-the impact of the train on railway vehicles,

-the impact of the train on the barrier within the gauge,

-derailment,

-a level crossing accident, including an accident involving pedestrians in the level crossing, broken down by type of level crossing as defined in point 6.2;

-a personal injury accident involving rolling stock in motion, suicide and suicide attempts,

-rolling stock fire,

-other accident.

All major accidents shall be reported under the type of primary accident, even if the secondary accident is more serious than the primary accident.

1.2 The total number of serious injuries and deaths and the number of train kilometres per accident type broken down into the following categories of persons:

-a passenger (also in proportion to the total number of passengers and passenger train kilometres),

-employee or subcontractor,

-user of the level crossing,

An unauthorised person in the area,

-other person on the platform,

-other person other than on the platform.

2. Indicators related to hazardous substances

Total number of accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods by type of accident, broken down by type of accident, broken down into the following categories:

-an accident involving at least one railway vehicle carrying dangerous goods,

-the number of accidents that cause discharges of dangerous substances.

3. Suicide indicators

Total number of suicides and suicides and related to train kilometres.

♪ Suicide ♪ Means intentionally self-harm, followed by death and registered and classified by the competent authority as suicide.

Suicide attempt Means intentionally self-harm, resulting in a serious injury.

4. Indicators related to risk factors

The total number of risk factors for major accidents and the number of train-kilometres and the types of risk factors broken down as follows:

-the break of the rail,

-derailment and other sudden change in track geometry,

-misguided guidance,

-a red (seis-optic) ohi-drive, causing danger to traffic in the same or adjacent tracks,

-a red (seis-optic) run without any risk to traffic on the same or adjacent tracks,

-a broken wheel of rolling stock in use,

-the broken axle of the rolling stock in use.

All risk factors must be provided regardless of whether or not they were caused by accident. The risk factor which has led to a major accident shall also be reported in the case of indicators related to risk factors. A risk factor which has not resulted in a major accident shall be reported only in the case of indicators related to risk factors.

5. Indicators for calculating the economic impact of accidents

Total quantities and amounts in euro relative to train kilometres:

-the number of deaths and serious injuries, multiplied by the Value of Preventing a Casualty (VPC),

-the cost of environmental damage,

-the cost of damage to rolling stock or infrastructure,

-the cost of accidents caused by accidents.

The Transport Safety Agency shall inform the European Railway Agency of the economic impact of major accidents.

6. Indicators for the technical safety of the infrastructure and its implementation

6.1. Percentage of rails having access control systems for trains and the percentage of train kilometres travelled with the use of on-board train navigation systems, including:

-warning,

-warning and automatic detention,

-warning and automatic shutdown as well as separate speed control,

-warning and automatic shutdown and continuous speed control.

6.2. Number of level crossings (total and relative to track kilometres and track kilometres), broken down by five types:

(a) anti-alert level crossings;

(b) rear-crossing warning devices;

(i) hand-coupled,

(ii) an automatic sound and/or lighting installation;

(iii) Automatic bunnies,

(iv) control of the level crossing.

Common methods for calculating the economic impact of accidents

The calculation of the economic impact of accidents shall be used to calculate the common methodology for calculating the economic impact of accidents as defined in Commission Directive 2014 /88/EU.

ANNEX II

Description of subsystems

2.1. Infrastructure

Rates, switches, technical structures (bridges, tunnels), station infrastructure (platforms, access points, including the needs of persons with reduced mobility), safety and safety equipment.

2.2. Energy

Electrical system and air wiring, as well as the infrastructure of the electricity consumption measurement system.

2.3. Control, command and signalling of railway equipment

All the infrastructure required to ensure the safety, control and control of trains licensed on the network.

2.4. Control, management and signalling of locomotive equipment

All engine equipment required to ensure the safety, control and control of trains licensed on the network.

2.5. Operation and traffic management

Procedures and related equipment to ensure consistent use of the various structural subsystems during their normal operation and under-activity, including, in particular, the composition of the train and the driving of trains, and Traffic planning and management.

The professional qualifications required for the completion of the service border.

2.6. Telematics applications

The subsystem consists of two parts:

(a) passenger transport applications, including information systems for passengers before and during the journey, reservation systems, payment systems, handling of luggage and the organisation of connections between trains and other With transport modes; and

(b) freight applications, including information systems (timely monitoring of goods and trains), sorting and distribution systems, reservation, payment and billing systems, organising contacts with other modes of transport; and The production of accompanying documents in electronic form.

2.7. Rolling stock

Structures, control and control system for all equipment of trains, ballasts, traction equipment, energy conversion devices, electric power consumption measuring instruments, braking devices, coupling devices, wheel-making equipment (s, axles) And suspension, doors, interfaces between man and machine (driver, train staff, passengers, including the needs of persons with reduced mobility), passive and active safety devices, and the health of passengers and train staff Secure equipment.

2.8. Maintenance

Procedures, related instruments, logistical facilities for maintenance work, and stocks which allow the implementation of mandatory corrective or preventive maintenance measures to ensure the interoperability of the rail system; and To ensure the necessary performance.

ANNEX III (12/03/1094)

Essential requirements

1. General requirements

1.1 Security

The design, construction or preparation of equipment for the safety of the essential components, in particular those relating to the movement of trains, shall guarantee the level of safety equivalent to that of the network. , including in defined degraded situations.

1.1.2 The parameters affecting wheel and rail contact shall be consistent with the stability criteria for ensuring safe traffic at the maximum permissible speed. The parameters of the braking equipment shall be such as to guarantee a stop to the maximum permitted speed on a particular braking route.

1.1.3 The equipment used shall withstand the usual or exceptional burdens imposed on them at the time of use.

The consequences of their random failures to safety shall be limited by appropriate means.

1.1.4 Fixed installations and rolling stock shall be designed and used in such a way that, in the event of a fire, fire and smoke and their effects can be restricted.

1.1.5 Equipment intended for use by users shall be designed in such a way that they do not endanger the safe use of equipment or the health and safety of users if they are used in a foreseeable manner, but not in accordance with the instructions.

1.2 Reliability and fitness for use

The monitoring and maintenance of fixed or mobile constituents related to the movement of trains shall be organised and carried out and shall be determined in such a way as to ensure that they remain operational.

1.3 Health

1.3.1 Materials which, due to their use, may endanger the health of people coming into contact with them, must not be used in trains or railway infrastructure.

1.3.2 Materials must be selected and used in such a way as to limit the formation of harmful and dangerous cigarettes or gases, in particular in the fire.

1.4 Environmental protection

1.4.1 The environmental impact of the implementation and use of the rail system must be assessed and taken into account in the design of the system in accordance with the existing Union provisions.

1.4.2 The materials used in trains and infrastructures must be such as to avoid the formation of smoke or gases which are harmful or hazardous to the environment, particularly in the event of a fire.

1.4.3 Rolling stock and energy supply systems must be designed and implemented in such a way as to be compatible with electromagnetic compatibility with public or private equipment, equipment and networks to which they are: May be affected.

1.4.4 The design and operation of the rail system shall not result in the permitted cross-border noise level in the areas adjacent to the railway infrastructure as defined in Article 3 of Directive 2012/34/EU and not in the driver's cab. (12/04/1268)

1.4.5 The use of the rail system must not lead to a level of vibration in soil at the level that, in normal condition, it interferes too much with the infrastructure close to the infrastructure and the environment of the track.

1.5 Technical compatibility

The technical characteristics of the infrastructures and fixed installations shall be compatible with each other and with the characteristics of the trains in the railway system. If compliance with these characteristics proves to be difficult in certain parts of the network, temporary solutions will be possible to ensure compatibility in the future.

1.6 Accessibility and accessibility

1.6.1 The "infrastructure" and "rolling stock" of subsystems shall be accessible to disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility, so that they have equal access to them in such a way as to prevent obstacles to: Or other appropriate measures shall be taken. These shall include design, construction, renewal, upgrading, maintenance and operation of the relevant parts of the subsystems to which the public has access.

1.6.2 'Operation of the subsystems' and 'telematics applications for passenger services' shall provide the necessary functionalities to facilitate equal access for disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility, so that: Obstacles shall be prevented or eliminated and other appropriate measures applied.

2. Specific requirements for each subsystem

2.1 Infrastructure

2.1.1 Security

Appropriate measures must be taken to prevent access or unauthorised intrusion into installations.

Appropriate measures must be taken to limit the risks to humans, particularly in the case of trains.

Infrastructure, accessible to the public, shall be designed and implemented in such a way as to limit the security risks to humans, taking into account, inter alia, the stability of infrastructures, fires, access roads, evacuation, berths.

Appropriate measures must be taken to take account of the specific safety requirements laid down by long tunnels and terrain.

2.1.2 Accessibility and accessibility

2.1.2.1 The infrastructure subsystems accessible to the public shall be accessible to disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility, in accordance with point 1.6.

2.2 Energy

2.2.1 Security

The operation of energy supply devices must not compromise the safety of trains and equipment users, the residents of the track, or the people who are otherwise there.

2.2.2 Environmental protection

Environmental damage caused by the operation of electrical or thermal energy supply equipment must remain within the defined limits.

2.2.3 Technical compatibility

Electricity or thermal energy supply systems shall:

-enable trains to achieve defined performance levels,

-in the case of power supply systems, agree with the power supply equipment installed in trains.

2.3 Traffic control and control and signalling/signalling

2.3.1 Security

The control, control and signalling devices and their operation shall allow for train traffic with a level of safety equivalent to the objectives set for the network. Control, control and signalling systems shall continue to allow the safe movement of rolling trains on the network in a defined degraded environment.

2.3.2 Technical compatibility

New infrastructures and new rolling stock, built or developed after the introduction of compatible control, control and signalling systems, shall be adapted to the use of these systems.

Control, control and signalling devices installed in train cabs shall allow for normal operation under specified conditions in the railway system.

2.4 Rolling stock

2.4.1 Security

Rolling stock structures and interlocking structures between wagons shall be designed in such a way that the passenger and cockpit facilities are protected if trains collide or derail.

Electrical equipment shall not compromise the operational security of the control, control and signalling devices.

Braking techniques and efficiency shall be compatible with track, technical structures and signalling systems.

Steps must be taken to prevent access to tension equipment so that people's safety is not compromised.

Equipment must be available to allow passengers to report the danger to the driver and the train crew may communicate with him.

The doors shall include a closing and opening system guaranteeing the safety of passengers.

Emergency exits shall be used, which shall be marked.

Appropriate measures must be taken to take account of the specific safety requirements imposed by very long tunnels.

The train shall be equipped with an adequate emergency lighting system with a sufficient power source.

Trains must be equipped with an alert system that enables train staff to pass messages to passengers.

2.4.2 Reliability and condition of use

For operational purposes, driving, winding and braking equipment and control and control equipment shall be so designed as to enable the train to continue its journey without detriment to the equipment which is not available.

2.4.3 Technical compatibility

Electrical equipment shall be compatible with the operation of the control, control and signalling devices.

If electricity is generated by electricity, the power supply equipment shall be such that trains can travel through the energy supply system of the rail system.

The characteristics of the rolling stock shall be such as to enable it to travel on all lines where it is intended to be operated, taking into account climatic conditions.

2.4.4 Control

Trains must be equipped with a recording device. The data collected by the device and the processing of the data must be harmonised.

2.4.5 Accessibility and accessibility

2.4.5.1 The rolling stock subsystems with free access to the public shall be accessible to disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility, in accordance with point 1.6.

2.5 Maintenance

2.5.1 Health and safety

The technical equipment and methods used in the centres shall ensure the safe use of that subsystem and shall not pose a risk to health and safety.

2.5.2 Environmental protection

Technical equipment and methods used in service centres shall not exceed the environmental acceptable levels.

2.5.3 Technical compatibility

The maintenance equipment used in rolling stock shall be such as to enable them to carry out safety, health and comfort measures for the equipment for which they are designed.

2.6 Operation and traffic management

2.6.1 Security

The network shall have uniform operating rules and adequate qualifications for drivers, on-board staff and traffic control staff in order to ensure safe use, taking into account the different types of cross-border transport and domestic traffic Requirements.

The training and competence of maintenance and maintenance intervals, maintenance staff and traffic management staff and the quality assurance system operated by the carriers concerned in the traffic control and maintenance centres shall: Be such as to guarantee a high level of safety.

2.6.2 Reliability and condition of use

The training and competence of maintenance and maintenance intervals, maintenance staff and traffic management staff and the quality assurance system operated by the carriers concerned in the traffic control and maintenance centres shall: Be such that they guarantee a high level of reliability and use.

2.6.3 Technical compatibility

The network shall have uniform operating rules and adequate qualifications for drivers, on-board staff and traffic management personnel in order to ensure the efficient use of the rail system, taking into account domestic and cross-border The different requirements for cross-border services.

2.6.4 Accessibility and accessibility

2.6.4.1 Appropriate measures shall be taken to ensure that the operating rules require the necessary functions to ensure adequate accessibility for disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility.

2.7 Telematics applications for passenger and freight transport

2.7.1 Technical compatibility

The essential requirements for telematic applications, which guarantee the minimum quality of services for passengers and freight customers, relate in particular to technical compatibility.

For these applications, it shall be ensured that:

-plans, programmes and data exchange practices are designed to guarantee the maximum possible exchange of information between different applications and different transport operators, excluding confidential information related to business activities;

-easily accessible to users.

2.7.2 Reliability and fitness of use

The use, management, updating and maintenance of these files, programmes and data exchange practices shall ensure the effectiveness of these systems and the quality of the services.

2.7.3 Health

The user interface of these systems shall comply with the minimum rules for the protection of ergonomics and health.

2.7.4 Safety

Sufficient level of integrity and reliability must be ensured in the storage and transmission of safety-related information.

2.7.5 Accessibility and accessibility

2.7.5.1. Appropriate measures shall be taken to ensure that the subsystem of telematics applications for passenger transport has the necessary functionalities for disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility. To ensure accessibility.

ANNEX IV

EC declaration of verification of subsystems

The EC declaration of verification shall include the following points:

-references to the Directive,

-the name and address of the contracting entity or of the manufacturer or of his authorised representative established in the European Union (trade name and full address; in the case of a representative, including the business name of the contracting entity or manufacturer),

-a brief description of the subsystem,

-the name and address of the notified body which carried out the EC verification,

-references to technical documents,

-the relevant provisional or final provisions to be complied with by the subsystem, where appropriate, in particular restrictions or conditions of use;

-the period of validity of the ec declaration if the insurance is temporary,

-the identity of the signatory.

The EC declaration of verification shall be accompanied by the following technical documentation:

-technical characteristics related to design, such as the corresponding general plans and detailed plans, electrical and hydraulic diagrams, steering districts, description of information and automation systems, use and maintenance instructions As well as other equivalent documents for the subsystem concerned,

-the list of interoperability constituents included in the subsystem,

-copies of the declaration of conformity or suitability for use of each component and, where appropriate, the corresponding calculations and copies of the records of the tests and studies carried out by the notified body; On the basis of technical specifications,

-the certificates of inspection relating to the intermediate declarations of assurance, if they have been issued, including, where applicable, the 'EC declaration of verification' or 'EC' declaration of verification attached to the EC certificate of verification, or The results of the notified body to verify the validity of certificates;

-the EC certificate of verification signed by the notified body responsible for the EC verification of the subsystem for the conformity of the subsystem with the requirements of the applicable TSIs and corresponding to the notified body The calculations examined; the certificate shall specify, where appropriate, the reservations expressed during the works, which have not been withdrawn; the reports drawn up by the notified body on the checks carried out by the notified body and carried out by the notified body; During.

-EC certificates issued under other EU legislation,

-in cases where the safe reunification of subsystems is required in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 352/2009, the applicant shall include in the technical file an assessment report on Article 6 (3) of Directive 2004 /49/EC On common safety methods for the assessment of the risks referred to in paragraph

ANNEX V

Information to be included in the ec declaration of conformity and the EC declaration of suitability for interoperability constituents

Content of ec declaration

The declaration shall be written in the same language as the instructions for use and include the following points:

-references to the Directive,

-the name and address of the manufacturer or of his authorised representative established in the European Union (trade name and full address; in the case of a representative, also the trade name of the manufacturer or builder);

-a description of the interoperability constituent (e.g. mark or type),

-the procedure followed for drawing up the declaration of conformity or suitability for use,

-the relevant description of the interoperability constituent, and in particular the conditions of use,

-the name and address of the notified body involved in the procedure for assessing conformity or suitability for use, and the date of the certificate of verification and, where appropriate, the terms of validity and validity of the certificate;

-where appropriate, reference to European specifications,

-the identity of the signatory who has the right to enter into commitments on behalf of the manufacturer or his representative established in the European Union.

ANNEX VI

Documents to be presented on request

When presenting to the Transport Safety Agency, the Agency shall request from the European Commission the exemption from the technical specification for interoperability within the meaning of Article 43 of the Railway Code by the contracting entity or its representative established in the European Union The letter shall refer to the technical specification for interoperability or to the relevant requirements of which the derogation is requested and shall submit the following documents to the Transport Safety Agency:

-a description of the work, goods and services covered by the derogation; the description shall include the dates, the geographical location and the functional and technical aspects;

-a precise reference to the applicable alternative rules and details thereof;

-if the question is a derogation requested under Article 43 (1) of the Railway Code, the justification for the advanced stage of the project;

-justification of the derogation, including the main technical, economic, commercial, operational and/or administrative reasons;

-any other circumstances justifying a request for exemption;

-a description of the measures taken by the contracting entity or its representative established in the Union to promote the final interoperability of the project in the absence of a minor exception.

Entry into force and application of amending acts:

19.12.2013/1094:

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2014.

Directive 2004 /49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (32004L0049); OJ L 164, 30.4.2004, p. 44, Directive 2008 /110/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (32008L010); OJ 345, 23.12.2008, p. 62, Commission Directive 2013 /9/EU (32013L0009); OJ 68; 12.3.2013, p 55

28.8.2014/703:

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 September 2014.

Directive 2008 /57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (32008L0057); OJ L 191, 18.7.2008, p. 1

18.12.2014/1268:

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2015.

Commission Directive 2014 /38/EU (32014L0038); OJ L 70, 11.3.2014, p. 20-21

9.7.2015/859

This Regulation shall enter into force on 30 July 2015.

Commission Directive 2014 /88/EU (32014L0088); OJ L 201, 10.7.2014, p. 9-17