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Official Journal of the European Union
14.8.2012
COMMISSION DECISION
of 23 July 2012
amending Decisions 2006/861/EC, 2008/163/EC, 2008/164/EC, 2008/217/EC, 2008/231/EC,
2008/232/EC, 2008/284/EC, 2011/229/EU, 2011/274/EU, 2011/275/EU, 2011/291/EU and
2011/314/EU concerning technical specifications for interoperability
(notified under document C(2012) 4985)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2012/464/EU)
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
(4) On
9
June
2011,
the
Committee
established
in
accordance with Article 29(1) of Directive 2008/57/EC
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European
gave a positive opinion on the draft Commission Imple
Union,
menting Decision on the European register of authorised
types of railway vehicles and on the draft Commission
Implementing Decision on the common specifications of
Having regard to Directive 2008/57/EC of the European
the register of railway infrastructure. Following the
Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 on the inter
adoption of the two Commission acts based on these
operability of the rail system within the Community ( 1 ), and in
drafts, namely Commission Implementing Decision
particular Article 6(1) thereof,
2011/633/EU of 15 September 2011 on the common
specifications of the register of railway infrastructure ( 5 )
Whereas:
and Commission Implementing Decision 2011/665/EU

of 4 October 2011 on the European register of auth
orised types of railway vehicles ( 6 ), the relevant TSIs need
(1) Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 881/2004 of the
to be updated to ensure global consistency.
European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April
2004 establishing a European railway agency (Agency
Regulation) (
(5) Appendix
A
of
the
current
TSIs
on
Operation
and
Traffic

2 ) requires the European Railway Agency
(hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agency’) to ensure that
Management refer to version 1 of European Railway
the technical specifications for interoperability (here
Traffic Management System (ERTMS) operating rules
inafter referred to as ‘TSIs’) are adapted to technical
that were developed on the basis of European Train
progress and market trends and to the social
Control System (ETCS) System Requirements Specifi
requirements and to propose to the Commission the
cations (SRS) version 2.2.2.
amendments to the TSIs which it considers necessary.
(6) ETCS
SRS
have
reached
a
stable
version
2.3.0.d.
This
(2) By
Decision
C(2007)3371
of
13
July
2007,
the
needs to be reflected by updated ERTMS operating
Commission gave a framework mandate to the Agency
rules in the TSIs on operation and traffic management,
to perform certain activities under Council Directive
for both conventional rail and high-speed.
96/48/EC of 23 July 1996 on the interoperability of
the trans-European high-speed rail system
( 3 ) and
(7) On
20
July
2011,
the
Agency
issued
a
recommendation
Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and
on revised ERTMS operational principles and rules’ in
of the Council of 19 March 2001 on the interoperability
TSIs on Operation and Traffic management for conven
of the trans-European conventional rail system ( 4 ). Under
tional rail and high-speed rail (ERA/REC/08-2011/INT-
the terms of that framework mandate, the Agency was
ERTMS).
requested to revise the TSIs on high-speed rolling stock,
freight wagons, locomotives and passenger rolling stock,
noise, infrastructure, energy, control-command and
(8) On
8
September
2011,
the
Agency
issued
a
recommen
signalling, operation and traffic management, telematic
dation on further amendments to TSIs to correct errors
applications for freight and passenger services, safety
and deficiencies (ERA/REC/07-2011/INT).
on railway tunnels and accessibility to persons with
reduced mobility.
(9) For
practical
reasons,
it
is
preferable
to
amend
a
series
of
TSIs by a single Commission Decision to implement
(3) On
31
March
2011,
the
Agency
issued
a
recommen
particular corrections and updates in the legal texts.
dation on the specification of the register of infra
These corrections and updates are not arising from a
structure, the procedure of demonstrating the level of
global revision of the TSIs or from the extension of
compliance with the basic parameters of the TSIs for
their geographical scope.
existing lines, and subsequent amendments to TSIs (ERA/
REC/04-2011/INT).
(10) It is therefore necessary to amend the following
Decisions:
( 1 ) OJ L 191, 18.7.2008, p. 1.
( 2 ) OJ L 164, 30.4.2004, p. 1.
( 3 ) OJ L 235, 17.9.1996, p. 6.
( 5 ) OJ L 256, 1.10.2011, p. 1.
( 4 ) OJ L 110, 20.4.2001, p. 1.
( 6 ) OJ L 264, 8.10.2011, p. 32.

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— Commission Decision 2006/861/EC of 28 July 2006
— Commission Decision 2011/291/EU of 26 April
concerning the technical specification of interoper
2011 concerning a technical specification for inter
ability relating to the subsystem rolling stock —
operability relating to the rolling stock subsystem —
freight wagons of the trans-European conventional
locomotives and passenger rolling stock of the trans-
rail system ( 1 ),
European conventional rail system ( 11 ),
— Commission Decision 2008/163/EC of 20 December
— Commission Decision 2011/314/EU of 12 May 2011
2007 concerning the technical specification of inter
concerning the technical specification for interoper
operability relating to safety in railway tunnels in the
ability relating to the operation and traffic
trans-European conventional and high-speed rail
management subsystem of the trans-European
system ( 2 ),
conventional rail system ( 12 ).
— Commission Decision 2008/164/EC of 21 December
(11) The
measures provided for in this Decision are in
2007 concerning the technical specification of inter
conformity with the opinion of the Committee estab
operability relating to persons with reduced mobility
lished in accordance with Article 29(1) of Directive
in the trans-European conventional and high-speed
2008/57/EC,
rail system ( 3 ),
— Commission Decision 2008/217/EC of 20 December
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
2007 concerning a technical specification for inter
operability relating to the infrastructure sub-system of
Article 1
the trans-European high-speed rail system ( 4 ),
The Annex to Decision 2006/861/EC is amended in accordance
with Annex I to this Decision.
— Commission Decision 2008/231/EC of 1 February
2008 concerning the technical specification of inter
operability relating to the operation subsystem of the
Article 2
trans-European high-speed rail system adopted
The Annex to Decision 2008/163/EC is amended in accordance
referred to in Article 6(1) of Council Directive
with Annex II to this Decision.
96/48/EC and repealing Commission Decision
2002/734/EC of 30 May 2002 ( 5 ),
Article 3
— Commission Decision 2008/232/EC of 21 February
The Annex to Decision 2008/164/EC is amended in accordance
2008 concerning a technical specification for inter
with Annex III to this Decision.
operability relating to the rolling stock sub-system of
the trans-European high-speed rail system ( 6 ),
Article 4
— Commission Decision 2008/284/EC of 6 March
The Annex to Decision 2008/217/EC is amended in accordance
2008 concerning a technical specification for inter
with Annex IV to this Decision.
operability relating to the energy sub-system of the
trans-European high-speed rail system ( 7 ),
Article 5
The Annex to Decision 2008/231/EC is amended in accordance
— Commission Decision 2011/229/EU of 4 April 2011
with Annex V to this Decision.
concerning the technical specifications of interoper
ability relating to the subsystem rolling stock – noise
of the trans-European conventional rail system (
Article 6

8 ),
The Annex to Decision 2008/232/EC is amended in accordance
— Commission Decision 2011/274/EU of 26 April
with Annex VI to this Decision.
2011 concerning a technical specification for inter
operability relating to the energy subsystem of the
trans-European conventional rail system (
Article 7

9 ),
The Annex to Decision 2008/284/EC is amended in accordance
— Commission Decision 2011/275/EU of 26 April
with Annex VII to this Decision.
2011 concerning a technical specification for inter
operability relating to the infrastructure subsystem of
Article 8
the trans-European conventional rail system ( 10 ),
The Annex to Decision 2011/229/EU is amended in accordance
with Annex VIII to this Decision.
( 1 ) OJ L 344, 8.12.2006, p. 1.
( 2 ) OJ L 64, 7.3.2008, p. 1.
( 3 ) OJ L 64, 7.3.2008, p. 72.
Article 9
( 4 ) OJ L 77, 19.3.2008, p. 1.
( 5 ) OJ L 84, 26.3.2008, p. 1.
The Annex to Decision 2011/274/EU is amended in accordance
( 6 ) OJ L 84, 26.3.2008, p. 132.
with Annex IX to this Decision.
( 7 ) OJ L 104, 14.4.2008, p. 1.
( 8 ) OJ L 99, 13.4.2011, p. 1.
( 9 ) OJ L 126, 14.5.2011, p. 1.
( 11 ) OJ L 139, 26.5.2011, p. 1.
( 10 ) OJ L 126, 14.5.2011, p. 53.
( 12 ) OJ L 144, 31.5.2011, p. 1.

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Article 10
Article 13
The Annex to Decision 2011/275/EU is amended in accordance
This Decision shall apply from 24 January 2013.
with Annex X to this Decision.
Article 14
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Article 11
The Annex to Decision 2011/291/EU is amended in accordance
with Annex XI to this Decision.
Done at Brussels, 23 July 2012.
Article 12
For the Commission
The Annex to Decision 2011/314/EU is amended in accordance
Siim KALLAS
with Annex XII to this Decision.
Vice-President

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ANNEX I
The Annex to Decision 2006/861/EC (WAG TSI) is amended as follows:
(1) In clause 3.4.3 ‘TECHNICAL COMPATIBILITY’, sixth paragraph, the 10th indent is deleted.
(2) Clause 4.2.3.2 is replaced by the following:
‘4.2.3.2. Static axle load, mass per unit length and geometrical characteristics of axle spacing
The permissible payload that a wagon may carry, for lines up to 25t, shall be determined by application of
clauses 6.1 and 6.2 of EN 15528:2008. For the train detection systems characteristics additional
requirements are imposed on wagons (see CCS TSI Annex A, Appendix 1)’.
(3) In clause 4.2.4.1.2.2 ‘Braking Performance elements’, subclause ‘Brake mass percentage’, the second paragraph is
replaced by the following:
‘The method of determining the brake mass/brake mass percentage shall remain applicable in addition to the
method of deceleration profiles; the manufacturer shall supply these values’.
(4) In clause 4.2.4.1.2.8 ‘Parking Brake’, the 11th paragraph is replaced by the following:
‘The minimum parking brake performance, considering no wind, shall be determined by calculations as defined in
clause 6 of EN 14531-6:2009. The minimum performance of the parking brake shall be marked on the unit. The
marking shall comply with EN 15877-1:2010 (clause 4.5.25)’.
(5) In clause 4.2.6.1.1 ‘General’, the third paragraph is deleted.
(6) In clause 4.2.8 ‘MAINTENANCE: MAINTENANCE FILE’, the fifth paragraph is deleted.
(7) In clause 4.2.8.1.2 ‘Management of the Maintenance File’, the first indent is deleted.
(8) Clause 4.3.2.1 is replaced by the following:
‘4.3.2.1. Static axle load, mass per unit length and geometrical characteristics of axle spacing (Section 4.2.3.2)
Section 4.2.3.2 of the present TSI specifies the mass per unit length and geometrical characteristics of axle
spacing, including, requirements imposed on wagons (see CCS TSI Annex A, Appendix 1) for the train
detection systems characteristics’.
(9) In clause 4.3.3.9 ‘Environmental Conditions’, the first paragraph is replaced by the following:
‘When a limit of the climatic conditions defined in Section 4.2.6.1.2 of this TSI is exceeded, the system is in a
degraded mode. In this case operational restrictions shall be considered and information given to the Railway
Undertaking or train driver’.
(10) The title of clause 4.3.5.4 is replaced by the following:
‘4.3.5.4. Static axle load, mass per unit length and geometrical characteristics of axle spacing’.
(11) Section 4.8 is replaced by the following:
‘4.8. REGISTER OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND EUROPEAN REGISTER OF AUTHORISED TYPES OF VEHICLES
The data to be provided for the register provided for in Articles 34 of Directive 2008/57/EC are those indicated
in Commission Implementing Decision 2011/665/EU of 4 October 2011 on the European register of auth
orised types of railway vehicles (*).
___________
(*) OJ L 264, 8.10.2011, p. 32.’.
(12) Section 7.6.5 is replaced by the following:
‘7.6.5. Even if a wagon has been authorised for placing in service, there is a need to ensure that it is operated on
compatible infrastructures’.
(13) In Annex C, Section C.4 ‘GA, GB, GC VEHICLE GAUGES’, the second paragraph is replaced by the following:

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‘Loads and vehicles conforming to enlarged gauges GA, GB or GC shall only be allowed on lines widened to these
gauges. All GA, GB and GC movements on lines not widened to these gauges shall be treated as special consign
ments’.
(14) Annex D is deleted.
(15) Annex H is deleted.
(16) In Annex I, Figure I.5 is replaced by the following:
‘
Figure I.5’
(17) In Annex P, Table P.3 is amended as follows:
(a) The text in the fourth row from the top of the table (‘High pressure overcharge to 6 bar brake pipe pressure,
following a full service application, shall not trigger a brake application if sustained for:’), last column ‘Limit
Value’ is replaced by the following:
‘Passenger Setting: up to 10 seconds
Goods Setting: up to 40 seconds’
(b) The text in the sixth row from the top of the table (‘Release time of a train after a full application’), last column
‘Limit Value’ is replaced by the following:
‘Passenger Setting: up to 25 seconds
Goods Setting: up to 60 seconds’.
(18) In Annex Q, Table Q.1 is amended as follows:
(a) In the text in the fifth column ‘In service experience (Module V)’, the fifth row from the bottom ‘Brake pad and
disk’ is replaced by the following:
‘12 Month’.
(b) In the text in the fifth column ‘In service experience (Module V)’, the fourth row from the bottom ‘Brake blocks’
is replaced by the following:
‘12 Month’.
(19) In Annex T, Section T.1.1 ‘Introduction’, the first paragraph is replaced by the following:
‘The following freight wagon gauges are available on lines in Great Britain: W6, W7, W8 and W9. The gauges are
described below in Section A –W6, Section B —Sample Calculation, Section C —W7 and W8, Section D —W9.
Application of these gauges is limited to vehicles whose lateral suspension movement and sway is minimal. Vehicles
with soft lateral suspension and/or large sway shall be evaluated dynamically according to Notified National
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(20) In Annex V, Section V.2 is amended as follows:
(a) the first paragraph is replaced by the following:
‘Freight wagons operating in the UK shall have the equivalent brake force and, if applicable, any brake force
factors calculated. Freight wagons operating in Member States other than the UK shall have the brake weight/
braked weight percentage calculated. Freight wagons required to operate in the UK and other Member States
shall have both equivalent brake force/brake force factors and brake weight/braked weight percentage calculated’.
(b) in the subchapter ‘Calculation of Brake Force Data’, point (ii) is deleted.
(21) Annex AA is amended as follows:
(a) Section Module SD is amended as follows:
(i) in subsection 4.2, second paragraph, the sixth indent is deleted.
(ii) in subsection 10, the words ‘and in particular:’ and the ninth indent are deleted.
(b) Section Module SF (Product Verification) is amended as follows:
(i) in subsection 5, second paragraph, the third indent is deleted.
(ii) in subsection 10, the second indent is deleted.
(c) in Section Module SH2 (Full Quality Management System with Design Examination), subsection 10, the eighth
indent is deleted.
(22) Annex FF is amended as follows:
(a) Table FF 2.1 is amended as follows:
(i) Note (g) is replaced by the following:
‘(g) Standard functions up to a maximum of 14 l brake cylinder volume or control volume (dummy
volume)’.
(ii) Note (k) is replaced by the following:
‘(k) SW 4/3 — with the C3W cut-off valve, filling of control and auxiliary reservoirs has to take almost
identical times’.
(b) Table FF 2.2 is amended as follows
(i) The text in the last column ‘Compressed-air brake’, 9th row from the bottom ‘Oerlikon/ESH 100’ is replaced
by the following:
‘G/P brake with non-universal action where the connected brake cylinder or pre-adjusted volumes are up to
14 l’.
(ii) Note (b) is replaced by the following:
‘(b) SW 4C — controlled filling of control reservoir with protection against overcharge when brake is
released’.
(iii) Note (d) is replaced by the following:
‘(d) Distributor choke should be adapted in stages to the vehicle’s auxiliary reservoir volumes’.
(c) In Table FF 3, the fourth and fifth rows from the bottom are replaced by the following:
‘DAKO Load-proportional
valve
SL1
or
SL2 DAKO-DSS
DAKO Load-proportional
valve
SL1
or
SL2 DAKO-DS’
(d) In Table FF 8, the sixth row (PKP) is replaced by the following:
‘CNTK Warsaw’
(23) Annex KK is deleted.

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ANNEX II
The Annex to Decision 2008/163/EC (SRT TSI) is amended as follows:
(1) The title ‘DRAFT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR INTEROPERABILITY’ is replaced by the following:
‘TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR INTEROPERABILITY’.
(2) In clause 4.2.4.1 ‘Hot axle box detectors’, the second paragraph is replaced by the following:
‘The IM shall designate line-side hot axle box detectors and their location. The RU shall include information about
these in the Route Book’.
(3) Clause 4.2.5.9 is replaced by the following:
‘4.2.5.9. Emergency lighting system in the train
The provisions in clause 4.2.7.12 “Emergency lighting” of HS RST TSI apply also to CR passenger rolling
stock, except that an autonomy of 90 minutes after the main energy supply has failed is required.’.
(4) In clause 4.3.2 ‘Interfaces with the Infrastructure subsystem’, the header of the first column in the table is replaced
by ‘SRT TSI’.
(5) Clause 4.3.2.1. is replaced by the following:
‘4.3.2.1. Escape walkways
The definition of escape walkways is described in Section 4.2.2.7 of the present TSI.’.
(6) In clause 4.3.3 ‘Interfaces with the Energy subsystem’, the header of the first column in the table is replaced by ‘SRT
TSI’.
(7) In clause 4.3.4 ‘Interfaces with the Control-Command-Signalling subsystem’, the header of the first column in the
table is replaced by ‘SRT TSI’.
(8) In clause 4.3.5 ‘Interfaces with the Traffic Management and Operation subsystem’, the header of the first column in
the table is replaced by ‘SRT TSI’.
(9) Clause 4.3.6 ‘Interfaces with the rolling stock subsystem’ is amended as follows:
(a) The header of the first column in the table is replaced by ‘SRT TSI’.
(b) Rows 9 and 10 of the table are replaced by following:
‘4.2.5.9 Emergency lighting system in the train 4.2.7.12
4.2.5.10 Switching off of air conditioning in the train 4.2.7.11.1’
(10) In clause 4.3.7 ‘Interfaces with the PRM subsystem’, the header of the first column in the table is replaced by ‘SRT
TSI’.
(11) Section 4.8 is replaced by the following:
‘4.8. Register of infrastructure and European register of authorised types of vehicles
The data to be provided for the registers provided for in Articles 34 and 35 of Directive 2008/57/EC of the
European Parliament and of the Council (*) are those indicated in Commission Implementing Decision
2011/633/EU of 15 September 2011 on the common specifications of the register of railway infrastruc
ture (**) and Commission Implementing Decision 2011/665/EU of 4 October 2011 on the European register
of authorised types of railway vehicles (***).
___________
(*) OJ L 191, 18.7.2008, p. 1.
(**) OJ L 256, 1.10.2011, p. 1.
(***) OJ L 264, 8.10.2011, p. 32.’
(12) In clause 6.2.1 ‘Conformity assessment (general)’, the text ‘CR SRT TSI’ is replaced by ‘SRT TSI’.
(13) Annex A is deleted.

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(14) Annex B is deleted.
(15) Annex F is amended as follows:
(a) in Section F.3.1 Module SB (Type-examination), subsection 3, sixth paragraph, the second indent is replaced by
the following:
‘— The European register of authorised types of vehicle, including all information as specified in the TSI’.
(b) Section F.3.2 Module SD (Production Quality Management System) is amended as follows:
(i) in subsection 4.1, third paragraph, the sixth indent is replaced by the following:
‘— The Register of Infrastructure, including all information as specified in the TSI’.
(ii) in subsection 10, the ninth indent is replaced by the following:
‘— The Register of Infrastructure, including all information as specified in the TSI’.
(c) Section F.3.3 Module SF (Product Verification) is amended as follows:
(i) in subsection 5, second paragraph, the third indent is replaced by the following:
‘— The Register of Infrastructure, including all information as specified in the TSI’.
(ii) in subsection 10, the second indent is replaced by the following:
‘— The Register of Infrastructure, including all information as specified in the TSI’.
(d) Section F.3.4 Module SG (Unit Verification) is amended as follows:
(i) in subsection 3, second paragraph, the second indent is replaced by the following:
‘— The Register of Infrastructure, including all information as specified in the TSI’.
(ii) in subsection 8, the eighth indent is replaced by the following:
‘— The Register of Infrastructure, including all information as specified in the TSI’.
(e) Section F.3.5 Module SH2 (Full quality management system with design examination) is amended as follows:
(i) in subsection 4.2, second paragraph, the seventh indent is replaced by the following:
‘— The Register of Infrastructure or the European register of authorised types of vehicle, including all
information as specified in the TSI’.
(ii) in subsection 10, the eighth indent is replaced by the following:
‘— The Register of Infrastructure, including all information as specified in the TSI’.

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ANNEX III
The Annex to Decision 2008/164/EC (PRM TSI) is amended as follows:
(1) Clause 4.1.2.18.1 is replaced by the following:
‘4.1.2.18.1. Platform height
For platforms on the High Speed network where trains complying with the High-Speed Rolling Stock TSI
are intended to stop in normal commercial operation, values are set in the HS INS TSI (clause 4.2.20.4).
For platforms on the High Speed network where no train complying with the High-Speed Rolling Stock
TSI is intended to stop in normal commercial operation and for platforms on the Conventional Rail
Network, two nominal values are permissible for platform height: 550 mm and 760 mm above the
running surface. The tolerances of these dimensions shall be within –35 mm/+ 0 mm.
For platforms on the Conventional Rail Network where tramways (e.g. Stadtbahn or Tram-Train) are
intended to stop, a nominal height of platform between 300 mm and 380 mm is permitted. The
tolerances on these dimensions shall be within +/–20 mm.
In curves with a radius of less than 500 m, it is permitted for the platform height to be greater or less
than those specified provided that the first useable step of the vehicle complies with figure 11 in clause
4.2.2.12.1’.
(2) In clause 4.2.2.2.2.1 ‘Priority seats. General’, figure 3 is replaced by the following:
‘
Figure 3’
(3) In clause 7.3.2 ‘Rolling Stock’, the third paragraph is replaced by the following:
‘This TSI does not apply to Rolling Stock being renewed or upgraded under the terms of a contract already signed or
under final phase of tendering procedure at the date of entry into force of this TSI.’.

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(4) In Annex N ‘PRM Signage’, figure 1 is replaced by the following:
‘
Figure 1’

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ANNEX IV
The Annex to Decision 2008/217/EC (HS INF TSI) is amended as follows:
(1) In Section 2.1 ‘Definition of the infrastructure domain’ the second paragraph is replaced by the following:
‘The infrastructure structural subsystem of the trans-European high-speed rail system includes the tracks and
switches and crossings of the high-speed lines within the scope set out in Chapter 1’.
(2) In clause 4.2.1 ‘General provisions’ the ninth paragraph is replaced by the following:
‘The performance levels of high-speed trains can also be enhanced by adopting specific systems, such as vehicle body
tilting. Special conditions are permitted for running such trains, provided they do not entail restrictions for high-
speed trains not equipped with tilting’.
(3) In clause 4.2.3 ‘Minimum infrastructure gauge’ the third paragraph is deleted.
(4) In clause 4.2.8.1 ‘Cant deficiency on plain track and on the through route of switches and crossings’ note (a) is
deleted.
(5) Clause 4.2.9.2 ‘Design values’ is amended as follows:
(a) The first paragraph is replaced by the following:
‘Design values of track gauge, rail head profile and rail inclination for plain line shall be selected to ensure that
the equivalent conicity limits set out in the table are not exceeded when the following wheelsets are modelled
passing over the designed track conditions (simulated by calculation according to EN 15302:2008 + A1:2010).
— S 1002 as defined in EN 13715:2006 + A1:2010 with SR = 1 420 mm
— S 1002 as defined in EN 13715:2006 + A1:2010 with SR = 1 426 mm
— GV 1/40 as defined in EN 13715:2006 + A1:2010 with SR = 1 420 mm
— GV 1/40 as defined in EN 13715:2006 + A1:2010 with SR = 1 426 mm’
(b) Table 1 is replaced by the following:
‘Speed range (km/h)
Equivalent conicity limit values
v ≤ 160 Assessment
not
required
160 < v ≤ 280 0,20
v > 280 0,10’
(6) In clause 4.2.9.3.1 ‘Minimum values of mean track gauge’, the table is replaced by the following:
‘Speed range (km/h) Minimum
value
of
mean
track
gauge
(mm)
over
100
m
in
service
v ≤ 200 1
430
200 < v ≤ 230 1
432
230 < v ≤ 250 1
433
v > 250 1
434’
(7) In clause 4.2.11 ‘Rail inclination’, point (a) ‘Plain line’, the second paragraph is replaced by the following:
‘The rail inclination for a given route shall be selected from the range 1/20 to 1/40’.
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(9) Clause 4.2.14.1 is replaced by the following:
‘4.2.14.1. Vertical loads
Structures shall be designed to support vertical loads in accordance with the following load models,
defined in EN 1991-2:2003:
(a) Load model 71, as set out in EN 1991-2:2003 paragraph 6.3.2(2)P
(b) Load model SW/0 for continuous bridges, as set out in EN 1991-2:2003 paragraph 6.3.3(3)P
The load models shall be multiplied by the factor alpha (α) as set out in EN 1991-2:2003 paragraphs
6.3.2(3)P and 6.3.3(5)P. The value of α shall be equal to or greater than 1.
The load effects from the load models shall be enhanced by the dynamic factor phi (Φ) as set out in EN
1991-2:2003 paragraphs 6.4.3(1)P and 6.4.5.2(2).
The maximum vertical deflection of a bridge deck shall not exceed the values set out in paragraph
A2.4.4.2.3(1) of Annex A2 of EN 1990:2002 + EN 1990:2002/A1:2005.’.
(10) In clause 4.2.14.2 ‘Dynamic analysis’, the third paragraph is replaced by the following:
‘The maximum permitted peak design values of bridge deck acceleration calculated along the line of a track shall not
exceed the values set out in paragraph A2.4.4.2.1(4)P of Annex A2 of EN 1990:2002 + EN 1990:2002/A1:2005.
The design of bridges shall take into account the most unfavourable effects of either the vertical loads specified in
clause 4.2.14.1 or load model HSLM, in accordance with EN 1991-2:2003 paragraph 6.4.6.5(3).’.
(11) Clause 4.2.14.4 is replaced by the following:
‘4.2.14.4. Nosing forces
The nosing force shall be taken into account in the design of structures as set out in EN 1991-2:2003
paragraphs 6.5.2(2)P and (3). It shall be applied on both straight track and curved track.’.
(12) In clause 4.2.14.5 ‘Actions due to traction and braking (longitudinal loads)’, the first paragraph is replaced by the
following:
‘Traction and braking forces shall be taken into account in the design of structures as set out in EN 1991-2:2003
paragraphs 6.5.3(2)P, (4), (5) and (6). The direction of the traction and braking forces shall take account of the
permitted directions of travel on each track.’.
(13) In clause 4.2.18 ‘Electrical characteristics’, the second paragraph is deleted.
(14) In clause 4.2.23.1 ‘Lateral space alongside tracks’ the second paragraph is replaced by the following:
‘On lines of Category II and III, a similar lateral space shall be provided at all locations where this provision is
reasonably practicable. Where a space cannot be provided, Railway Undertakings shall be informed of this specific
situation’.
(15) In clause 4.7 ‘Health and safety conditions’, the third paragraph is replaced by the following:
‘Staff engaged in the maintenance of the high-speed infrastructure subsystem, when working on or near the track,
shall wear reflective clothes, which bear the EC mark’.
(16) Clause 4.8 is replaced by the following:
‘4.8. Register of infrastructure and European register of authorised types of vehicles
The data to be provided for the register provided for in Article 35 of Directive 2008/57/EC of the European
Parliament and of the Council (*) are those indicated in Commission Implementing Decision 2011/633/EU of
15 September 2011 on the common specifications of the register of railway infrastructure (**).
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(*) OJ L 191, 18.7.2008, p. 1.
(**) OJ L 256, 1.10.2011, p. 1.’.

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(17) In clause 5.3.1.1 ‘Railhead profile’, points (a) and (b) are replaced by the following:
‘(a) Plain Line
The railhead profile shall be selected from the range set out in EN 13674-1:2011 Annex A.
(b) Switches and crossings:
The railhead profile shall be selected from the range set out in Annex A of EN 13674-1:2011 and in Annex A
of EN 13674-2:2006 + A1:2010.’.
(18) Clause 5.3.1.3 is replaced by the following:
‘5.3.1.3. Steel grade
(a) Plain line
The steel grade of the rail shall comply with EN 13674-1:2011 Chapter 5.
(b) Switches and crossings
The steel grade of the rail shall comply with EN 13674-2:2006 + A1:2010 Chapter 5’.
(19) In clause 5.3.2 ‘The rail fastening systems’, point (d) is deleted.
(20) In clause 6.1.6.2 ‘Assessment of fastening system’, the second indent is deleted.
(21) In clause 7.3.5 ‘Particular features on the Finnish network’, the table in the subsection ‘Equivalent conicity’ is
replaced by the following:
Speed range (km/h) Minimum
value
of
mean
track
gauge
over
100
m
(mm)
v ≤ 160 Assessment
not
required
160 < v ≤ 200 1
519
200 < v ≤ 230 1
521
230 < v ≤ 250 1
522
v > 250 1
523
(22) In clause 7.3.6.2, Section ‘Platforms (Section 4.2.20)’, subsection ‘Minimum platform length’, the second paragraph is
deleted.
(23) Annex A is amended as follows:
(a) in Table A1, row ‘5.3.2.d Electrical resistance’ is deleted.
(b) in Table A2, row ‘4.2.18 Electrical characteristics’ is deleted.
(24) In Annex B1, in Table B1, row ‘4.2.18 Electrical characteristics’ is deleted.
(25) In Annex C, the chapter title: ‘Module A: Internal Design Control with Production Verification’ is replaced by the
chapter title: ‘Module A1: Internal Design Control with Production Verification’.
(26) Annex D is deleted.
(27) Annex F is deleted.
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Annex A to the Annex to Decision 2008/231/EC (HS OPE TSI) is replaced by the following:
‘ANNEX A
ERTMS OPERATING RULES
The operating rules for ERTMS/ETCS and ERTMS/GSM-R are specified in the technical document “ERTMS
operational principles and rules — version 2” published on the ERA website (http://www.era.europa.eu).’.

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ANNEX VI
The Annex to Decision 2008/232/EC (HS RST TSI) is amended as follows:
(1) In clause 3.4.3 ‘Technical Compatibility’, subsection ‘Essential requirement 2.4.3 paragraph 3’, second subparagraph,
the 18th indent is deleted.
(2) In Sect