Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/776 of 16 May 2019 amending Commission Regulations (EU) No 321/2013, (EU) No 1299/2014, (EU) No 1301/2014, (EU) No 1302/2014, (EU) No 1303/2014 and (EU) 2016/919 and Commission Implementing Decision 2011/665/EU as regards the alignment with Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council and the implementation of specific objectives set out in Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2017/1474 (Text with EEA relevance.)

‘6.2.2.2.   Safety against derailment running on twisted track

The demonstration of conformity shall be carried out in accordance with chapters 4, 5 and 6.1 of EN 14363:2016.’;

• (41) section 6.2.2.3 is replaced as follows:

‘6.2.2.3.   Running dynamic behaviour

On-track tests

The demonstration of conformity shall be carried out in accordance with chapters 4, 5 and 7 of EN 14363:2016.

For units operated on the 1 668 mm track gauge network, the evaluation of the estimated value for the guiding force normalized to the radius Rm = 350 m according to EN 14363:2016, clause 7.6.3.2.6 (2), shall be calculated according to the following formula:

Ya,nf,qst = Ya,f,qst – (11 550 m/Rm – 33) kN.

The limit value of the quasi-static guiding force Yj,a,qst shall be 66 kN.

Values of cant deficiency can be adapted to 1 668 mm track gauge by multiplying the corresponding 1 435 mm parameter values by the following conversion factor: 1 733/1 500.

The combination of the highest equivalent conicity and speed for which the unit meets the stability criterion in chapters 4, 5 and 7 of EN 14363:2016 shall be recorded in the report.’;

• (42) in section 6.2.2.4, following text is added below the text:

‘It is permitted to use other standards for the above demonstration of conformity where the EN standards do not cover the proposed technical solution; in that case the notified body shall verify that the alternative standards form part of a technically consistent set of standards applicable to the design, construction and testing of the bearings.

Only standards that are publicly available can be referred to in the demonstration required above.

In the case of bearings manufactured according to a design developed and already used to place products on the market before the entry into force of relevant TSIs applicable to those products, the applicant is allowed to deviate from the demonstration of conformity above and refer to design review and type examination performed for previous applications under comparable conditions instead; this demonstration shall be documented and is considered as providing the same level of proof as type examination according to module SB or design examination according to module SH1.’;

• (43) a new section 6.2.2.4a is added below section 6.2.2.4:

‘6.2.2.4a.   Automatic variable gauge systems

The safety analysis required in point 4.2.3.6.6, and performed at IC level, shall be consolidated at the level of the unit; in particular, the assumptions made in accordance with point 6.1.2.6 may need to be reviewed to take into account the unit and its mission profile.’;

• (44) in section 6.2.2.5, the text ‘for bogie units: Figure 18 of Annex H of Annex I of UIC leaflet 430-1:2012.’ is replaced by ‘for bogie units: Figure 18 of Annex H and Figures 19 and 20 of Annex I of UIC leaflet 430-1:2012.’;

• (45) in section 6.2.2.8.1, the text ‘EN 1363-1:1999’ is replaced by ‘EN 1363-1:2012’;

• (46) in section 6.2.2.8.2, the text: ‘Testing of the materials ignitability and flame spread properties shall be performed in accordance with ISO 5658-2:2006/Am1:2011 for which the limit value shall be CFE ≥ 18 kW/m². For the following materials and components the fire safety requirements are deemed to comply with the required ignitability and flame spread properties:’ is replaced by ‘Testing of the materials ignitability and flame spread properties shall be performed in accordance with ISO 5658-2:2006/Am1:2011 for which the limit value shall be CFE ≥ 18 kW/m².

For rubber parts of bogies, the testing shall be performed in accordance with ISO 5660-1:2015 for which the limit value shall be MARHE ≤ 90 kW/m² under the test conditions specified in reference T03.02 of Table 6 of EN 45545-2:2013+A1:2015.

For the following materials and components the fire safety requirements are deemed to comply with the required ignitability and flame spread properties:

• — Wheelsets, coated or uncoated,’;

• (47) in section 6.2.2.8.3, the text ‘EN 50355:2003’ is replaced by ‘EN 50355:2013’;

• (48) in section 6.2.2.8.3, the text ‘EN 50343:2003’ is replaced by ‘EN 50343:2014’;

• (49) the section 7.1 is replaced as follows:

‘7.1.   Authorisation for placing on the market

This TSI is applicable to the subsystem “rolling stock — freight wagons” within the scope set out in its Sections 1.1, 1.2 and 2.1, which are placed on the market after the date of application of this TSI.

This TSI is also applicable on a voluntary basis to:

— units referred to in section 2.1 point (a) in transport (running) configuration, in case they correspond to a “unit” as defined in this TSI, and

— units as defined in section 2.1 point (c), in case they are in empty configuration.

In case the applicant chooses to apply this TSI, the corresponding EC declaration of verification shall be recognised as such by Member States.’

• (50) the section 7.1.2 is replaced as follows:

‘7.1.2   Mutual recognition of the first authorisation of placing on the market

In accordance with Article 21(3)(b) of Directive (EU) 2016/797 the authorisation for placing of the market of a vehicle (as defined in this TSI) is granted on the basis of:

— in accordance with point (a) of Article 21(3): the “EC” declaration of verification as provided for in Article 15 of the same directive, and

— in accordance with (d) of Article 21(3): evidence of the technical compatibility of the unit with the network in the area of use covering the EU network.

Points (b) and (c) of Article 21(3) of Directive (EU) 2016/797 do not represent any additional requirement. The technical compatibility of the vehicle with the network being covered by rules (TSIs or national rules), this aspect is also considered at the level of the “EC” verification.

Therefore, the conditions for having an area of use not limited to particular national networks are specified below as additional requirements to be covered in the EC verification of the subsystem rolling stock. These conditions shall be seen as complementary to the requirements in Section 4.2 and must be fulfilled in their entirety:

• (a) The unit must be equipped with forged and rolled wheels assessed according to point 6.1.2.3(a).

• (b) The compliance/non-compliance with the requirements regarding the axle bearing condition monitoring by line side equipment as set out in point 7.3.2.2.(a) must be recorded in the technical file.

• (c) The reference profile established for the unit as per point 4.2.3.1 must be allocated to one of the target reference profile(s) G1, GA, GB and GC including those used for the lower part GI1 and GI2.

• (d) The unit must be compatible with the train detection systems based on track circuits, on axle counters and on loop equipment as specified in clauses 4.2.3.3(a), 4.2.3.3(b) and 4.2.3.3(c).

• (e) The unit must be equipped with the manual coupling system in accordance with the prescriptions set out in Appendix C, Section 1, including the fulfilment of Section 8 or with any semi-automatic or automatic standardised coupling system.

• (f) The brake system must be in accordance with the conditions of Appendix C, Sections 9, 14 and 15 when applying the reference case set out in point 4.2.4.2.

• (g) The unit must be marked with all applicable markings in accordance with EN 15877-1:2012, except the marking defined in its clause 4.5.25(b).

• (h) The parking brake force shall be marked as set out in Figure 1, 30 mm below the marking defined in clause 4.5.3 of EN 15877-1:

Figure 1

Marking of the parking brake force

Image omitted; see official source

When an international agreement to which the European Union is party provides for reciprocal legal provisions, units which have been authorised to operate according to said international agreement and comply with all requirements set out in section 4.2 and in this point 7.1.2 shall be deemed as authorised for placing on the market in the Member States of the European Union.’;

• (51) section 7.2 is replaced as follows:

‘7.2   General rules for implementation

7.2.1   Substitution of constituents

This section deals with substitutions of constituents as referred to in Article 2 of Directive (EU) 2016/797.

The following categories have to be considered:

Certified ICs: Components which correspond to an IC in Chapter 5 and which are holding a certificate of conformity.

Other components: Any component, which is not corresponding to an IC in Chapter 5.

Non-certified ICs: Components which correspond to an IC in Chapter 5 but are not holding a certificate of conformity and which are produced before the expiry of the transitional period referred to in Section 6.3.

Table 11 shows the possible permutations.

Table 11

Substitution permutation table

	... substituted by ...	... substituted by ...	... substituted by ...
	... certified ICs	... other components	... non-certified ICs
Certified ICs …	Check	not possible	check
Other components …	not possible	check	not possible
Non-certified ICs …	Check	not possible	check

The word “check” in Table 11 means that the entity in charge of maintenance (ECM) may under its responsibility substitute a component by another one utilising the same function and at least the same performance in accordance with the relevant TSI requirements considering that these components are:

— suitable, i.e. conform to the relevant TSI(s),

— used within its area of use,

— enabling interoperability,

— meeting the essential requirements, and

— in line with restrictions stated in the technical file.

7.2.2   Changes to an existing unit or to an existing unit type

7.2.2.1   Introduction

This point 7.2.2 defines the principles to be applied by the entities managing the change and authorising entities in line with the EC verification procedure described in Article 15(9), Article 21(12) and Annex IV of Directive (EU) 2016/797. This procedure is further developed in Article 13, 15 and 16 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/545¹¹ and in Commission Decision 2010/713/EC¹².

This point 7.2.2 applies in case of any change(s) to an existing unit or unit type, including renewal or upgrade. It does not apply in case of changes:

— that do not introduce a deviation from the technical files accompanying the EC declarations for verification for the subsystems, if any, and

— that do not have an impact on basic parameters not covered by the EC declaration, if any.

The holder of the vehicle type authorisation shall provide, under reasonable conditions, the information necessary for assessing the changes to the entity managing the change.

7.2.2.2   Rules to manage changes in both a unit or a unit type

Parts and basic parameters of the unit that are not affected by the change(s) are exempt from conformity assessment against the provisions in this TSI.

Without prejudice to clause 7.2.2.3, compliance with the requirements of this TSI or the TSI Noise (Commission Regulation (EU) No 1304/2014¹³, see clause 7.2 of that TSI) shall only be needed for the basic parameters in this TSI which may be affected by the change(s).

In accordance with Articles 15 and 16 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/545 and Decision 2010/713/EU and by application of modules SB, SD/SF or SH1 for the EC verification, and if relevant in accordance with Article 15(5) of Directive (EU) 2016/797, the entity managing the change shall inform a notified body of all changes affecting the conformity of the subsystem with requirements of the relevant TSI(s) requiring new checks by a notified body. This information shall be provided by the entity managing the change with corresponding references to the technical documentation relating to the existing EC type or design examination certificate.

Without prejudice of the general safety judgement mandated in article 21(12)(b) of Directive (EU) 2016/797, in case of changes requiring reassessment of the safety requirements set out in clauses 4.2.4.2 for the brake system, a new authorization for placing on the market will be required unless one of the following conditions are met:

— The brake system fulfils the conditions of C.9 and C.14 of Appendix C after change or,

— Both the original and changed brake systems fulfil the safety requirements set out in clause 4.2.4.2.

National migration strategies related to the implementation of other TSIs (e.g. TSIs covering fixed installations) shall be taken into account when defining to what extent the TSIs covering rolling stock needs to be applied.

The basic design characteristics of the rolling stock are defined in Table 11a. Based on these tables and on the safety judgement mandated in Article 21(12)(b) of Directive (EU) 2016/797, the changes shall be categorised as follows:

— 15(1)(c) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/545 if they are above the thresholds set out in column 3 and below thresholds set out in column 4 unless the safety judgement mandated in Article 21(12)(b) of Directive (EU) 2016/797 requires to categorise them as 15(1)(d), or

— 15(1)(d) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/545 if they are above the thresholds set out in column 4 or if the safety judgement mandated in Article 21(12)(b) of Directive (EU) 2016/797 requires to categorise them as 15(1)(d).

The determination whether the changes are beyond or above the thresholds mentioned above shall be done in reference to the values of the parameters at the time of the last authorisation of the rolling stock or rolling stock type.

Changes not referred to in the paragraph above are deemed not to have any impact on the basic design characteristics and will be categorised as 15(1)(a) or 15(1)(b) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/545, unless the safety judgement mandated in Article 21(12)(b) of Directive (EU) 2016/797 requires to categorise them as 15(1)(d).

The safety judgement mandated in Article 21(12)(b) of Directive (EU) 2016/797 shall cover all changes concerning basic parameters of table 1, related to all the essential requirements, in particular the requirements “Safety” and “Technical compatibility”.

Without prejudice to clause 7.2.2.3, all changes shall remain compliant with the applicable TSIs regardless their classification.

The replacement of a whole element within a rake of permanently connected elements after a severe damage does not require a conformity assessment against this TSI, as long as the element is identical to the one it replaces. Such element must be traceable and certified in accordance with any national or international rule, or any code of practice widely acknowledged in the railway domain.

Table 11a

Basic design characteristics related to basic parameters set out in the WAG TSI

1. TSI clause	2. Related basic design characteristic(s)	3. Changes impacting the basic design characteristic and not classified as 21(12)(a) of Directive (EU) 2016/797	4. Changes impacting the basic design characteristic and classified as 21(12)(a) of Directive (EU) 2016/797
4.2.2.1.1 End coupling	Type of end coupling	Change of end coupler type	N/A
4.2.3.1 Gauging	Reference profile	N/A	Change of reference profile the vehicle is conform to
	Minimum vertical convex curve radius capability	Change in minimum vertical convex curve radius capability the unit is compatible with of more than 10 %	N/A
	Minimum vertical concave curve radius capability	Change in minimum vertical concave curve radius capability the unit is compatible with of more than 10 %	N/A
4.2.3.2. Compatibility with load carrying capacity of lines	Permissible payload for different line categories	Change14 of any of the vertical loading characteristics resulting in a change of the line category(ies) the wagon is compatible with	N/A
4.2.3.3 Compatibility with train detection systems	Compatibility with train detection systems	N/A	Change of declared compatibility with one or more of the three train detection systems: Track circuits Axle counters Loop equipment
4.2.3.4 Axle bearing condition monitoring	On-board detection system	N/A	Fitting/Removal of on-board detection system
4.2.3.5 Running safety	Combination of maximum speed and maximum cant deficiency for which the unit was assessed	N/A	Increase in maximum speed of more than 15 km/h or change of more than ± 10 % in maximum admissible cant deficiency
	Rail inclination	N/A	Change of rail inclination the vehicle is conform to15
4.2.3.6.2 Characteristics of wheelsets	Wheelset gauge	N/A	Change of track gauge the wheelset is compatible with
4.2.3.6.3 Characteristics of wheels	Minimum required in-service wheel diameter	Change of minimum required in-service diameter of more than 10 mm	N/A
4.2.3.6.6 Automatic variable gauge systems	Wheelset gauge changeover facility	Change in the unit leading to a change in the changeover facility(ies) the wheelset is compatible with	Change of track gauge(s) the wheelset is compatible with
4.2.4.3.2.1 Service brake	Stopping distance	Change of stopping distance of more than ± 10 % Note: Brake weight percentage (also called “lambda” or “braked mass percentage”) or braked mass may also be used, and can be derived (directly or via stopping distance) from deceleration profiles by a calculation. The allowed change is the same (± 10 %)	N/A
4.2.4.3.2.1 Service brake	Maximum deceleration for the load condition 'maximum speed under normal payload at the maximum design speed	Change of more than ± 10 % on the maximum average brake deceleration	N/A
4.2.4.3.2.2 Parking brake	Parking brake	Parking brake function installed/removed	N/A
4.2.4.3.3 Thermal capacity	Thermal capacity expressed in terms of Speed Gradient Brake distance	N/A	New reference case declared
4.2.4.3.4 Wheel slide protection (WSP)	Wheel slide protection	N/A	Fitting/removal of WSP function
4.2.5 Environmental conditions	Temperature range	Change of temperature range (T1, T2, T3)	N/A
	Snow, ice and hail conditions	Change of the selected range “snow, ice and hail” (nominal or severe)	N/A

In order to establish the EC type or design examination certificate, the notified body selected by the entity managing the change is permitted to refer to:

The original EC type or design examination certificate for parts of the design that are unchanged or those that are changed but do not affect the conformity of the subsystem, as far as it is still valid (during 10 years phase B period).

Additional EC type or design examination certificate (amending the original certificate) for modified parts of the design that affect the conformity of the subsystem with the latest revision of this TSI in force at that time.

In any case, the entity managing the change shall ensure that the technical documentation which is relating to the EC type or design examination certificate is updated accordingly.

The updated technical documentation, related to the EC type or design examination certificate is referred to in the technical file accompanying the EC declaration of verification issued by the entity managing the change for rolling stock declared as conformant to the modified type.

7.2.2.3   Particular rules for existing units not covered by an EC declaration of verification with a first authorisation for placing in service before 1 January 2015

The following rules apply, in addition to clause 7.1.2.2, to existing units with a first authorisation for placing in service before 1 January 2015, where the scope of the change has an impact on basic parameters not covered by the EC declaration

The compliance with technical requirements of this TSI is deemed established when a basic parameter is improved in the direction of the TSI defined performance and the entity managing the change demonstrates that the corresponding essential requirements are met and the safety level is maintained and, where reasonably practicable, improved. The entity managing the change shall in this case justify the reasons for which the TSI defined performance was not met, taking into account migration strategies of other TSIs as stated in section 7.2.2.2. This justification shall be in the technical file, if any, or in the original technical documentation of the unit.

The particular rule set out in the above paragraph is not applicable in changes impacting the basic design characteristics and classified as 21(12)a set out in table 11b. For those changes, compliance with the TSI requirements is mandatory.

Table 11b

Changes to basic parameters for which compliance with TSI requirements is mandatory for rolling stock not holding an EC type or design examination certificate

TSI clause	Related basic design characteristic(s)	Changes impacting the basic design characteristic and classified as 21(12)(a) of Directive (EU) 2016/797
4.2.3.1 Gauging	Reference profile	Change of reference profile the unit is conform to
4.2.3.3 Compatibility with train detection systems	Compatibility with train detection systems	Change of declared compatibility with one or more of the three train detection systems: Track circuits Axle counters Loop equipment
4.2.3.4 Axle bearing condition monitoring	On-board detection system	Fitting/Removal of on-board detection system
4.2.3.6.2 Characteristics of wheelsets	Wheelset gauge	Change of track gauge the wheelset is compatible with
4.2.3.6.6 Automatic variable gauge systems	Wheelset gauge changeover facility	Change of track gauge(s) the wheelset is compatible with

7.2.3   Rules related to the EC type or design examination certificates

7.2.3.1   Rolling stock subsystem

This point concerns a rolling stock type (unit type in the context of this TSI), as defined in Article 2(26) of Directive (EU) 2016/797, which is subject to an EC type or design verification procedure in accordance with section 6.2 of this TSI. It also applies to the EC type or design verification procedure in accordance with the TSI Noise, which refers to this TSI for its scope of application to freight units.

The TSI assessment basis for an EC type or design examination is defined in columns “Design review” and “Type test” of Appendix F of this TSI and of Appendix C of the TSI Noise.

7.2.3.1.1   Phase A

Phase A starts once a notified body, which is responsible for EC verification, is appointed by the applicant and ends when the EC type or design examination certificate is issued.

The TSI assessment basis for a type is defined for a phase A period, with a duration of maximum four years. During the phase A period the assessment basis for EC verification to be used by the notified body will not change.

When a revision of this TSI or of the TSI Noise comes into force during the phase A period, it is permissible (but not mandatory) to use the revised version(s), either totally or for particular sections, unless explicitly otherwise specified in the revision of these TSIs. In case of application limited to particular sections, the applicant has to justify and document that applicable requirements remain consistent, and this has to be approved by the notified body.

7.2.3.1.2   Phase B

The phase B period defines the period of validity of the EC type or design examination certificate once it is issued by the notified body. During this time, units may be EC certified on the basis of conformity to type.

The EC type or design examination certificate of EC verification for the subsystem is valid for a ten-year phase B period after its issue date, even if a revision of this TSI or of the TSI Noise come into force, unless explicitly otherwise specified in the revision of these TSIs. During this period of validity, new rolling stock of the same type is permitted to be placed on the market on the basis of an EC declaration of verification referring to the type certificate of verification.

The updated technical documentation related to the EC type or design examination certificate is referred to in the technical file accompanying the EC declaration of verification issued by the applicant for rolling stock declared as conformant to the modified type.

7.2.3.2   Interoperability constituents

This point concerns interoperability constituents which are subject to EC type examination (module CB), design examination (module CH1) or to suitability for use (module CV) in accordance with section 6.1 of this TSI.

The EC type or design examination or suitability for use certificate is valid for a ten-year period. During this time, new constituents of the same type are permitted to be placed on the market without a new type assessment, unless explicitly otherwise specified in the revision of this TSI. Before the end of the ten-year period, the constituent shall be assessed according to the latest revision of this TSI in force at that time, for those requirements that have changed or are new in comparison to the certification basis.

• (52) in section 7.2.2.2, a new footnote ‘(¹) OJ L 356, 12.12.2014, p. 421.’ is added in the same page as text ‘Commission Regulation (EU) No 1304/2014 (¹)’;

• (53) section 7.3.1 is replaced as follows:

‘The specific cases, as listed in point 7.3.2, are classified as:

— “P” cases: “permanent” cases.

— “T” cases: “temporary” cases, where the target system shall be reached by 31 December 2025.

All specific cases and their relevant dates shall be re-examined in the course of future revisions of the TSI with a view to limiting their technical and geographical scope based on an assessment of their impact on safety, interoperability, cross border services, TEN-T corridors, and the practical and economic impacts of retaining or eliminating them. Special account shall be given to availability of EU funding.

Specific cases shall be limited to the route or network where they are strictly necessary and taken account of through route compatibility procedures.

In case of a specific case applicable to a component defined as interoperability constituent in section 5.3 of this TSI, the conformity assessment has to be performed according to point 6.1.2.’;

• (54) section 7.3.2.1a. is added:

‘7.3.2.1a   Gauging (point 4.2.3.1)

Specific case Ireland and UK for Northern Ireland

(“P”) It is permissible for the reference profile of the upper and the lower part of the unit to be established in accordance with the national technical rules notified for this purpose.

This specific case does not prevent access of any TSI compliant rolling stock as long as it is also compatible with an IRL gauge (track gauge system 1 600 mm).’;

• (55) in section 7.3.2.2, the following text is deleted:

‘(b)   Specific case Portugal

(“P”) Units intended to operate on the Portuguese railway network shall be compliant with the target and prohibitive zones as set out in table 13.

Table 13

Target and prohibitive zone for units intended to be operated in Portugal

	YTA [mm]	WTA [mm]	LTA [mm]	YPZ [mm]	WPZ [mm]	LPZ [mm]
Portugal	1 000	≥ 65	≥ 100	1 000	≥ 115	≥ 500’

• (56) in section 7.3.2.3, the text ‘EN 14363:2005 point 4.1.3.4.1’ is replaced by ‘EN 14363:2016 clause 6.1.5.3.1’;

• (57) in section 7.3.2.3, the following text is added below the text:

‘This specific case does not prevent the access of TSI compliant rolling stock to the national network.’;

• (58) section 7.3.2.4, ‘Running dynamic behaviour (point 4.2.3.5.2)’ is replaced by:

‘ Specific case UK for Great Britain

(“P”) Base condition for use of simplified measuring method specified in EN 14363:2016 clause 7.2.2 should be extended to nominal static vertical wheelset forces (PF0) up to 250 kN. For technical compatibility with the existing network it is permissible to use national technical rules amending EN 14363:2016 and notified for the purpose of running dynamic behaviour.

This specific case does not prevent the access of TSI compliant rolling stock to the national network.

Specific case Ireland and UK for Northern Ireland

(“P”) For technical compatibility with the existing 1 600 mm track gauge network it is permissible to use notified national technical rules for the purpose of assessing running dynamic behaviour.

This specific case does not prevent the access of TSI compliant rolling stock to the national network.’;

• (59) section 7.3.2.5, ‘Characteristics of wheelsets (points 4.2.3.6.2)’ is replaced by:

‘7.3.2.5   Characteristics of wheelsets, wheels and axles (points 4.2.3.6.2 and 4.3.2.6.3)

Specific case UK for Great Britain

(“P”) For units intended to operate solely on the railway network of Great Britain the characteristics of the wheelsets, wheels and axles may be in accordance with the national technical rules notified for this purpose.

This specific case does not prevent the access of TSI compliant rolling stock to the national network.’;

• (60) section 7.3.2.6, ‘Characteristics of wheels (point 4.2.3.6.3)’ is deleted;

• (61) section 7.3.2.7 is re-numbered 7.3.2.6. The text of the section is replaced by:

‘Attachment devices for rear end signals (point 4.2.6.3)

Specific case Ireland and UK for Northern Ireland

(“P”) The attachment devices for rear-end signals on units intended to be operated only in traffic on networks with 1 600 mm track gauge shall conform with the national rules notified for the purpose.

This specific case does not prevent the access of TSI compliant rolling stock to the national network.’

• (62) section 7.3.2.7 is added:

‘7.3.2.7.   Rules to manage changes in both rolling stock and rolling stock type (7.2.2.2)

Specific case the United Kingdom (Great Britain)

(“P”) Any change to a vehicle swept envelope as defined in the national technical rules notified for the gauging process (for example as described in RIS-2773-RST) will be categorised as 15(1)(c) of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/545, and will not be classified as 21(12)(a) of Directive (EU) 2016/797.’

• (63) A new section 7.6 is added as follows:

‘7.6.   Aspects that have to be considered in the revision process or in other activities of the Agency

Further to the analysis performed during the drafting process of this TSI, particular aspects have been identified as of interest for the future development of the EU railway system.

These aspects are identified below.

7.6.1.   Rules for extension of area of use for existing rolling stock not covered by an EC declaration of verification

Pursuant to Article 54(2) and (3) of Directive (EU) 2016/797, vehicles authorised for placing in service prior to 15 June 2016 shall receive an authorization for placing on the market according to Article 21 of Directive (EU) 2016/797 in order to operate on one or more networks which are not yet covered by their authorisation. Such vehicles shall thus be conform to this TSI or benefit from a non-application of this TSI pursuant to Article 7(1) of Directive 2016/797/EC.

In order to facilitate the free movement of vehicles, provisions shall be developed to set out which level of flexibility could be granted to such vehicles as well as to vehicles which were not subject to authorization, as regards compliance with the TSI requirements while fulfilling the essential requirements, maintaining the appropriate safety level, and where reasonably practicable, improving it.’;

• (64) In Appendix A, the complete text is replaced by ‘Not used’;

• (65) In Appendix C, condition C.1 ‘Manual coupling system’, the text ‘The clearance for the draw hook shall be in accordance with chapter 2 of ERA technical document ERA/TD/2012-04/INT version 1.2 of 18.1.2013 published on the Agency website (http://www.era.europa.eu).’ is replaced by ‘The clearance for the draw hook shall be in accordance with clause 6.3.2 of EN 16116-2:2013.’;

• (66) In Appendix C, condition C.1 ‘Manual coupling system’, the text ‘The space for shunting staff operation shall be in accordance with chapter 3 of ERA technical document ERA/TD/2012-04/INT version 1.2 of 18.1.2013 published on the Agency website (http://www.era.europa.eu).’ is replaced by ‘The space for shunting staff operation shall be in accordance with clause 6.2.1 of EN 16116- 2:2013. For manual coupling systems equipped with 550 mm wide buffers the calculation of the free space may be done considering that the coupling gear components are lateral centrally positioned (D = 0 mm as defined in Annex A of EN 16116-2:2013).’;

• (67) In Appendix C, condition C.2 ‘UIC footsteps and handrails’ is replaced as follows:

‘2.   UIC footsteps and handrails

The unit shall be equipped with footsteps and handrails in accordance with chapters 4 and 5 of EN 16116-2:2013 and with clearances in accordance with clause 6.2.2 of EN 16116-2:2013.’;

• (68) In Appendix C, condition C.5 ‘Marking of units’, the following text is deleted:

‘Markings of EN 15877-1:2012 are required where applicable. The following are always applicable:

— 4.5.2 Gauge marking

— 4.5.3 Vehicle Tare Weight

— 4.5.4 Vehicle load table

— 4.5.5 Sign for length over buffers

— 4.5.12 Table of Maintenance dates

— 4.5.14 Lifting and re-railing signs

— 4.5.23 Distances between end axles and bogie centres

— 4.5.29 Brake weight.’;

• (69) In Appendix C, condition C.6 ‘G1 gauge’, the text ‘GIC1’ is replaced by ‘GI1’;

• (70) In Appendix C, condition C.8 ‘Tests concerning longitudinal compressive forces’, the text ‘EN 15839:2012’ is replaced by ‘EN 15839:2012+A1:2015’;

• (71) In Appendix C, condition C.9 ‘UIC brake’, the text ‘UIC 540:2006’ is replaced by the text ‘UIC 540:2014’ in points (c) and (e);

• (72) In Appendix C, condition C.9 ‘UIC brake’, the text ‘(i) The pneumatic half coupling’ is replaced by ‘(i) The pneumatic half coupling and its hose’;

• (73) In Appendix C, condition C.9 ‘UIC brake’, the text ‘(k) Brake block holders shall be in accordance with UIC leaflet 542:2010’ is replaced by ‘(k) Brake block holders shall be in accordance with UIC 542:2015’;

• (74) In Appendix C, condition C.9 ‘UIC brake’, the point (m) is replaced as follows:

• ‘(m) Slack adjusters shall be in accordance with chapters 4 and 5 of EN 16241:2014. The assessment of conformity shall be carried out in accordance with clauses 6.3.2 to 6.3.5 of EN 16241:2014. Additionally, a life test shall be performed to demonstrate the suitability of the slack adjuster for service on the unit and to verify the maintenance requirements for the operational design life. This shall be carried out at the maximum rated load cycling through the full range of adjustment.’;

• (75) In Appendix C, condition C.9 ‘UIC brake’, the text ‘UIC 544-1:2013’ in row ‘Braking mode ‘G’’ of Table C.3 is replaced by the text ‘UIC 544-1:2014’;

• (76) In Appendix C, condition C.9 ‘UIC brake’, the text ‘EN 14531-1:2005 section 5.11’ of the footnote (1) of Table C.3 is replaced by the text ‘EN 14531-1:2015 section 4’;

• (77) In Appendix C, condition C.11 ‘Temperature ranges for air reservoirs, hoses and grease’ is replaced as follows condition:

‘11.   Temperature ranges for air reservoirs, hoses and grease

The following requirements are deemed to comply with any temperature range indicated in point 4.2.5:

— Air reservoirs shall be designed for the temperature range of – 40 °C to + 70 °C.

— Brake cylinders and brake couplings shall be designed for the temperature range of – 40 °C to + 70 °C.

— Hoses for air brakes and air supply shall be specified for the temperature range of – 40 °C to + 70 °C.

The following requirement is deemed to comply with the range T1 indicated in point 4.2.5:

— The grease for the lubrication of roller bearing shall be specified for ambient temperatures down to – 20 °C.’;

• (78) In Appendix C, condition C.12 ‘Welding’ is replaced as follows condition:

‘Welding shall be carried out in accordance with EN 15085-1:2007+A1:2013, EN 15085-2:2007, EN 15085- 3:2007, EN 15085-4:2007 and EN 15085-5:2007.’;

• (79) In Appendix C, the following text is added below the text in condition C.16 ‘Tow hooks’:

‘Alternative technical solutions are allowed as far as conditions 1.4.2 to 1.4.9 of UIC 535-2:2006 are respected. If the alternative solution is a cable eye bracket, it shall in addition have a minimum diameter of 85 mm.’;

• (80) In Appendix C, the following condition C.19 is added:

‘19.   Axle bearing condition monitoring

It shall be possible to monitor the axle bearing condition of the unit by means of line side detection equipment.’;

• (81) Appendix D is replaced as follows:

‘Appendix D

Mandatory standards or normative documents referred to in this TSI

TSI	TSI	Standard/document	Standard/document
Characteristics to be assessed	Characteristics to be assessed	References to Standard or document	Clauses
Structure and mechanical part	4.2.2
Strength of unit	4.2.2.2	EN 12663-2:2010	5
Strength of unit	4.2.2.2	EN 15877-1:2012	4.5.14
Strength of unit	6.2.2.1	EN 12663-1:2010+A1:2014	9.2
Strength of unit	6.2.2.1	EN 12663-2:2010	6, 7
Gauging and track interaction	4.2.3
Gauging	4.2.3.1	EN 15273-2:2013	all
Compatibility with load carrying capacity of lines	4.2.3.2	EN 15528:2015	6.1, 6.2
Compatibility with train detection systems	4.2.3.3	ERA/ERTMS/033281 rev. 4.0	See table 7 of this TSI
Axle bearing condition monitoring	4.2.3.4	EN 15437-1:2009	5.1, 5.2
Safety against derailment running on twisted track	4.2.3.5.1	—	—
Safety against derailment running on twisted track	6.2.2.2	EN 14363:2016	4, 5, 6.1
Running dynamic behaviour	4.2.3.5.2	EN 14363:2016	4, 5, 7
Running dynamic behaviour	6.1.2.1	EN 14363:2016	4, 5, 7
Running dynamic behaviour	6.2.2.3	EN 16235:2013	all
Running dynamic behaviour	6.1.2.1	EN 13749:2011	6.2
Structural design of bogie frame	4.2.3.6.1	EN 13749:2011	6.2
Structural design of bogie frame	6.1.2.1	EN 13749:2011	6.2
Characteristics of wheelsets	4.2.3.6.2	—	—
Characteristics of wheelsets	6.1.2.2	EN 13260:2009+A1:2010	3.2.1
Characteristics of wheels	4.2.3.6.3	—	—
Characteristics of wheels	6.1.2.3	EN 13979-1:2003+A1:2009 +A2:2011	7, 6.2
Characteristics of axles	4.2.3.6.4	—	—
Characteristics of axles	6.1.2.4	EN 13103:2009 + A2:2012	4, 5, 6, 7
Axle boxes/bearings	4.2.3.6.5	—	—
	6.2.2.4	EN 12082:2007+A1:2010	6
Running gear for manual change of wheelsets	4.2.3.6.7	—	—
Running gear for manual change of wheelsets	6.2.2.5	UIC leaflet 430-1:2012	Annexes B, H, I
Running gear for manual change of wheelsets	6.2.2.5	UIC 430-3:1995	Annex 7
Brake	4.2.4
Service brake	4.2.4.3.2.1	EN 14531-6:2009	all
Service brake	4.2.4.3.2.1	UIC 544-1:2014	all
Parking brake	4.2.4.3.2.2	EN 14531-6:2009	6
Friction element for wheel tread brakes	4.2.4.3.5	—	—
Friction element for wheel tread brakes	6.1.2.5	ERA technical document ERA/TD/2013-02/INT Version 3.0 of 27.11.2015	All
Environmental conditions	4.2.5
Environmental conditions	4.2.5	EN 50125-1:2014	4.7
Environmental conditions	6.2.2.7	—	—
System protection	4.2.6
Barriers	4.2.6.1.2.1	—	—
Barriers	6.2.2.8.1	EN 1363-1:2012	all
Materials	4.2.6.1.2.2	—	—
Materials	6.2.2.8.2	ISO 5658- 2:2006/Am1:2011	all
Materials	6.2.2.8.2	EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009	all
Materials	6.2.2.8.2	EN 45545-2:2013+A1:2015	Table 6
Materials	6.2.2.8.2	ISO 5660-1:2015	all
Cables	6.2.2.8.3	EN 50355:2013	all
Cables	6.2.2.8.3	EN 50343:2014	all
Flammable liquids	6.2.2.8.4	EN 45545-7:2013	all
Protective measures against indirect contact (protective bonding)	4.2.6.2. 1	EN 50153:2014	6.4
Protective measures against direct contact	4.2.6.2. 2	EN 50153:2014	5
Attachment devices for rear-end signal	4.2.6.3	EN 16116-2:2013	Figure 11

Standards or documents referred to in the additional optional conditions set out in Appendix C:

Additional optional conditions for units	App. C	Standard/UIC leaflet/document	Standard/UIC leaflet/document
Manual coupling system	C.1	EN 15566:2009+A1:2010	all (except 4.4)
Manual coupling system	C.1	EN 15551:2009+A1:2010	all
Manual coupling system	C.1	EN 16116-2:2013	6.2.1, 6.3.2
Manual coupling system	C.1	EN 15877-1:2012	Figure 75
UIC footsteps and handrails	C.2	EN 16116-2:2013	4, 5, 6.2.2
Ability to be hump shunted	C.3	EN 12663-2:2010	5, 8
Tests concerning longitudinal compressive forces	C.8	EN 15839:2012+A1:2015	all
UIC brake	C.9	EN 15355:2008+A1:2010	all
UIC brake	C.9	EN 15611:2008+A1:2010	all
UIC brake	C.9	UIC 540:2014	all
UIC brake	C.9	EN 14531-1:2015	4
UIC brake	C.9	EN 15624:2008+A1:2010	all
UIC brake	C.9	EN 15625:2008+A1:2010	all
UIC brake	C.9	EN 286-3:1994	all
UIC brake	C.9	EN 286-4:1994	all
UIC brake	C.9	EN 15807:2011	all
UIC brake	C.9	EN 14601:2005+A1:2010	all
UIC brake	C.9	UIC 544-1:2014	all
UIC brake	C.9	UIC 542:2015	all
UIC brake	C.9	UIC 541-4:2010	all
		EN 16241:2014	4, 5, 6.3.2 to 6.3.5
		EN 15595:2009+A1:2011	all
Welding	C.12	EN 15085-1:2007+A1:2013 EN 15085-2:2007 EN 15085-3:2007 EN 15085-4:2007 EN 15085-5:2007	all
Specific product properties concerning the wheel	C.15	EN 13262:2004 +A1:2008+A2:2011	all
Specific product properties concerning the wheel	C.15	EN 13979-1:2003 +A1:2009+A2:2011	all
Tow hooks	C.16	UIC 535-2:2006	1.4
Protective devices on protruding parts	C.17	UIC 535-2:2006	1.3
Label holders and attachment devices for rear end signal	C.18	UIC 575:1995	1

• (82) In Appendix E, the text ‘The lamp shall display a luminous area of at least 170 mm diameter. The lamp shall display a luminous area of at least 170 mm diameter. The reflector system shall be designed to display a lighting strength of at least 15 candela of red light along the axis of the lighting surface for an angle of opening of 15° horizontally and 5° vertically. The intensity must be at least 7.5 candela of red light.’ is replaced by ‘The tail lamp shall be designed to display a lighting intensity in accordance with table 8 of EN 15153-1:2013+A1:2016’;

• (83) In Appendix E, the text ‘EN 15153-1:2013’ is replaced by ‘EN 15153-1:2013+A1:2016’;

• (84) In Appendix F, the row ‘Variable gauge wheelsets’ of Table F.1 is replaced by:

‘Automatic variable gauge system	4.2.3.6.6	X	X	X	6.1.2.6/6.2.2.4a’

[^ntc*1-LI2019139EN.01012001-E0001]  The maintenance plan shall take into accounts the findings of the ERA Task force on Freight Maintenance (see “Final report on the activities of the Task Force Freight Wagon Maintenance” published on the ERA website http://www.era.europa.eu).’;

[^ntc*2-LI2019139EN.01012001-E0002]  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/773 of 16 May 2019 on the technical specification for interoperability relating to the operation and traffic management subsystem of the rail system within the European Union and repealing Decision 2012/757/EU (OJ L 139 I, 27.5.2019, p. 5).’;

[^ntc*3-LI2019139EN.01012001-E0003]  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/545 of 4 April 2018 establishing practical arrangements for the railway vehicle authorisation and railway vehicle type authorisation process pursuant to Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 90, 6.4.2018, p. 66).

[^ntc*4-LI2019139EN.01012001-E0004]  Commission Decision 2010/713/EU of 9 November 2010 on modules for the procedures for assessment of conformity, suitability for use and EC verification to be used in the technical specifications for interoperability adopted under Directive 2008/57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 319, 4.12.2010, p. 1).

[^ntc*5-LI2019139EN.01012001-E0005]  Commission Regulation (EU) No 1304/2014 of 26 November 2014 on the technical specification for interoperability relating to the subsystem ‘rolling stock — noise’ amending Decision 2008/232/EC and repealing Decision 2011/229/EU (OJ L 356, 12.12.2014, p. 421).’;’

• — Rolling stock assessed according to EN 14363:2016

• — Rolling stock assessed according to EN 14363:2005 (amended or not amended by ERA/TD/2012-17/INT) or UIC 518:2009 with the result, that there is no restriction to one rail inclination

• — vehicles assessed according to EN 14363:2005 (amended or not amended by ERA/TD/2012-17/INT) or UIC 518:2009 with the result, that there is a restriction to one rail inclination and a new assessment of the wheel-rail-contact test conditions based on real wheel- and rail profiles and measured track gauge show compliance with the requirements on wheel-rail-contact conditions of EN 14363:2016

ANNEX II

The Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1299/2014 is amended as follows:

• (1) section 1.1 is replaced by the following:

‘1.1.   Technical Scope

This TSI concerns the infrastructure subsystem and part of the maintenance subsystem of the Union rail system in accordance with Article 1 of Directive (EU) 2016/797.

The infrastructure and the maintenance subsystems are defined respectively in points 2.1 and 2.8 of Annex II to Directive (EU) 2016/797.

The technical scope of this TSI is further defined in Article 2(1), 2(5) and 2(6) of this Regulation.’;

• (2) point (1) of section 1.3 is replaced by the following:

• ‘(1) In accordance with Article 4(3) of Directive (EU) 2016/797, this TSI:

• (a) indicates its intended scope (section 2);

• (b) lays down essential requirements for the infrastructure and part of the maintenance subsystems (section 3);

• (c) establishes the functional and technical specifications to be met by the infrastructure and part of the maintenance subsystems and its interfaces vis-à-vis other subsystems (section 4);

• (d) specifies the interoperability constituents and interfaces which must be covered by European specifications, including European standards, which are necessary to achieve interoperability within the Union rail system (section 5);

• (e) states, in each case under consideration, which procedures are to be used in order to assess the conformity or the suitability for use of the interoperability constituents, on the one hand, or the EC verification of the subsystems, on the other hand (section 6);

• (f) indicates the strategy for implementing this TSI (section 7);

• (g) indicates, for the staff concerned, the professional qualifications and health and safety conditions at work required for the operation and maintenance of the infrastructure subsystem, as well as for the implementation of this TSI (section 4);

• (h) indicates the provisions applicable to the existing infrastructure subsystem, in particular in the event of upgrading and renewal and, in such cases, the modification work which requires an application for a new authorisation;

• (i) indicates the parameters of infrastructure subsystem to be checked by the railway undertaking and the procedures to be applied to check those parameters after the delivery of the vehicle authorisation for placing on the market and before the first use of the vehicle to ensure compatibility between vehicles and the routes on which they are to be operated.

In accordance with Article 4(5) of the Directive (EU) 2016/797, provisions for specific cases are indicated in section 7.’;

• (3) section 2.1 is replaced by the following:

‘2.1.   Definition of the infrastructure subsystem

This TSI covers:

• (a) the infrastructure structural subsystem

• (b) the part of the maintenance functional subsystem relating to the infrastructure subsystem (that is: washing plants for external cleaning of trains, water restocking, refuelling, fixed installations for toilet discharge and electrical shore supplies).

The elements of the infrastructure subsystem are described in point 2.1 of Annex II to Directive (EU) 2016/797.

The elements of the maintenance subsystem are described in point 2.8 of Annex II to Directive (EU) 2016/797.

The scope of this TSI therefore includes the following aspects of the infrastructure subsystem:

• (a) Line layout,

• (b) Track parameters,

• (c) Switches and crossings,

• (d) Track resistance to applied loads,

• (e) Structures resistance to traffic loads,

• (f) Immediate action limits on track geometry defects,

• (g) Platforms,

• (h) Health, safety and environment,

• (i) Provision for operation,

• (j) Fixed installations for servicing trains.

Further details are set out in point 4.2.2 of this TSI.’;

• (4) in section 2.5, the reference to ‘Directive 2004/49/EC’ is replaced by the reference to ‘Directive (EU) 2016/798’;

• (5) in section 3, the reference to ‘Directive 2008/57/EC’ is replaced by the reference to ‘Directive (EU) 2016/797’;

• (6) Table 1 in section 3 is replaced by the following:

‘Table 1

Basic Parameters of the infrastructure subsystem corresponding to the essential requirements

TSI point	Title of TSI point	Safety	Reliability Availability	Health	Environ-mental protection	Technical compatibility	Accessibility
4.2.3.1	Structure gauge	1.1.1, 2.1.1				1.5
4.2.3.2	Distance between track centres	1.1.1, 2.1.1				1.5
4.2.3.3	Maximum gradients	1.1.1				1.5
4.2.3.4	Minimum radius of horizontal curve	1.1.3				1.5
4.2.3.5	Minimum radius of vertical curve	1.1.3				1.5
4.2.4.1	Nominal track gauge					1.5
4.2.4.2	Cant	1.1.1, 2.1.1				1.5	1.6.1
4.2.4.3	Cant deficiency	1.1.1				1.5
4.2.4.4	Abrupt change of cant deficiency	2.1.1
4.2.4.5	Equivalent conicity	1.1.1, 1.1.2				1.5
4.2.4.6	Railhead profile for plain line	1.1.1, 1.1.2				1.5
4.2.4.7	Rail inclination	1.1.1, 1.1.2				1.5
4.2.5.1	Design geometry of switches and crossings	1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3				1.5
4.2.5.2	Use of swing nose crossings	1.1.2, 1.1.3
4.2.5.3	Maximum unguided length of fixed obtuse crossings	1.1.1, 1.1.2				1.5
4.2.6.1	Track resistance to vertical loads	1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3				1.5
4.2.6.2	Longitudinal track resistance	1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3				1.5
4.2.6.3	Lateral track resistance	1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3				1.5
4.2.7.1	Resistance of new bridges to traffic loads	1.1.1, 1.1.3				1.5
4.2.7.2	Equivalent vertical loading for new earthworks and earth pressure effects imposed on new structures	1.1.1, 1.1.3				1.5
4.2.7.3	Resistance of new structures over or adjacent to tracks	1.1.1, 1.1.3				1.5
4.2.7.4	Resistance of existing bridges and earthworks to traffic loads	1.1.1, 1.1.3				1.5
4.2.8.1	The immediate action limit for alignment	1.1.1, 1.1.2	1.2
4.2.8.2	The immediate action limit for longitudinal level	1.1.1, 1.1.2	1.2
4.2.8.3	The immediate action limit for track twist	1.1.1, 1.1.2	1.2
4.2.8.4	The immediate action limit of track gauge as isolated defect	1.1.1, 1.1.2	1.2
4.2.8.5	The immediate action limit for cant	1.1.1, 1.1.2	1.2
4.2.8.6	The immediate action limit for switches and crossings	1.1.1, 1.1.2	1.2			1.5
4.2.9.1	Usable length of platforms	1.1.1, 2.1.1				1.5
4.2.9.2	Platform height	1.1.1, 2.1.1				1.5	1.6.1
4.2.9.3	Platform offset	1.1.1, 2.1.1				1.5	1.6.1
4.2.9.4	Track layout alongside platforms	1.1.1, 2.1.1				1.5	1.6.1
4.2.10.1	Maximum pressure variations in tunnels	1.1.1, 2.1.1				1.5
4.2.10.2	Effect of cross winds	1.1.1, 2.1.1	1.2			1.5
4.2.10.3	Aerodynamic effect on ballasted track	1.1.1	1.2			1.5
4.2.11.1	Location markers	1.1.1	1.2
4.2.11.2	Equivalent conicity in service	1.1.1, 1.1.2				1.5
4.2.12.2	Toilet discharge	1.1.5	1.2	1.3.1		1.5
4.2.12.3	Train external cleaning facilities		1.2			1.5
4.2.12.4	Water restocking	1.1.5	1.2	1.3.1		1.5
4.2.12.5	Refuelling	1.1.5	1.2	1.3.1		1.5
4.2.12.6	Electric shore supply	1.1.5	1.2			1.5
4.4	Operating rules		1.2
4.5	Maintenance rules		1.2
4.6	Professional qualifications	1.1.5	1.2
4.7	Health and safety conditions	1.1.5	1.2	1.3	1.4.1’

• (7) in point (1) of section 4.1, the reference to ‘Directive 2008/57/EC’ is replaced by the reference to ‘Directive (EU) 2016/797’;

• (8) point (3) of section 4.1 is replaced by the following:

• ‘(3) The functional and technical specifications of the infrastructure and part of the maintenance subsystems and their interfaces, as described in points 4.2 and 4.3, do not impose the use of specific technologies or technical solutions, except where this is strictly necessary for the interoperability of the Union rail system.’;

• (9) the title of section 4.2 is replaced by the following

‘4.2.   Functional and technical specifications of the infrastructure subsystem’;

• (10) points (1) to (3) of section 4.2.1 are replaced by the following:

• ‘(1) The elements of the Union's rail network are set out in point 1 of Annex I to Directive (EU) 2016/797. In order to deliver interoperability cost-effectively, each element of the Union's rail network shall be assigned a “TSI category of line”.

• (2) The TSI category of line shall be a combination of traffic codes. For lines where only one type of traffic is carried (for example, a freight only line), a single code may be used to describe the performances; where mixed traffic runs the category will be described by one or more codes for passenger and freight. The combined traffic codes describe the envelope within which the desired mix of traffic can be accommodated.

• (3) These TSI categories of line shall be used for the classification of existing lines to define a target system so that the relevant performance parameters will be met.’;

• (11) in point (7) of section 4.2.1, note (*) of Table 3 is replaced by the following:

• ‘(*) Axle load is based on design mass in working order for power heads and locomotives as defined in point 2.1 of EN 15663:2009+AC:2010 and design mass under normal payload for other vehicles in accordance with point 6.3 of EN15663:2009+AC:2010.’;

• (12) point (10) of section 4.2.1 is replaced by the following:

• ‘(10) In accordance with Article 4(7) of Directive (EU) 2016/797 which provides that TSIs shall not prevent the Member States from deciding on the use of infrastructures for the movement of vehicles not covered by the TSIs, it is allowed to design new and upgraded lines able to accommodate:

• — gauges larger,

• — axle loads higher,

• — speeds greater,

• — usable length of platform greater,

• — trains longer

than those specified in Table 2 and Table 3.’;

• (13) point (c) of point H in section 4.2.2.1 is replaced by the following:

• ‘(c) Aerodynamic effect on ballasted track (4.2.10.3)’;

• (14) in point K of section 4.2.2.1 the following point is added:

• ‘(b) Maintenance plan (4.5.2).’;

• (15) point (5) in section 4.2.4.2 is replaced by the following:

• ‘(5) Instead of point (1), for the 1 668 mm track gauge system, the design cant shall not exceed 185 mm.’;

• (16) point (4) in section 4.2.4.4 is replaced by the following:

• ‘(4) Instead of point (1), for the 1 668 mm track gauge system, the maximum design values of abrupt change of cant deficiency shall be:

• (a) 150 mm for V ≤ 45 km/h

• (b) 115 mm for 45 km/h < V ≤ 100 km/h,

• (c) (399-V)/2.6 [mm] for 100 km/h < V ≤ 220 km/h,

• (d) 70 mm for 220 km/h < V ≤ 230 km/h,

• (e) Abrupt change of cant deficiency is not allowed for speeds of more than 230 km/h.’;

• (17) point (3) in section 4.2.4.5 is replaced by the following:

• ‘(3) Design track gauge, rail head profile and rail inclination for plain line shall be selected to ensure that the equivalent conicity limits set out in Table 10 are not exceeded.’;

• (18) figure 1 in section 4.2.4.6 is replaced by the following:

‘ Figure 1

Railhead profile

1:∞ to 1:16

1 crown of rail

2 tangent point

3 lateral slope

4 vertical axis of rail head

5 gauge corner

’

• (19) point (2) in section 4.2.4.7.1 is replaced by the following:

• ‘(2) For tracks intended to be operated at speeds greater than 60 km/h, the rail inclination for a given route shall be selected from the range 1/20 to 1/40.’;

• (20) point (2) in section 4.2.6.2.2 is replaced by the following:

• ‘(2) Provisions for the use of eddy current braking systems on track shall be defined at operational level by the infrastructure manager on the basis of the specific characteristics of the track, including switches and crossings. The conditions of use of this braking system are registered in accordance with Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/777[^ntr*1-LI2019139EN.01014401-E0001] (RINF).

[^ntr*1-LI2019139EN.01014401-E0001]: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/777 of 16 May 2019 on the common specifications for the register of railway infrastructure and repealing Implementing Decision 2014/880/EU (OJ L 139 I, 27.5.2019, p. 312).’;"

• (21) Table 11 in section 4.2.7.1.1 is replaced by the following:

‘Table 11

Factor alpha (α) for the design of new structures

Type of traffic	Minimum factor alpha (α)
P1, P2, P3, P4	1,0
P5	0,91
P6	0,83
P1520	1
P1600	1,1
F1, F2, F3	1,0
F4	0,91
F1520	1,46
F1600	1,1’

• (22) section 4.2.10.3 is replaced by the following:

‘4.2.10.3   Aerodynamic effect on ballasted track

	(1)	The aerodynamic interaction between rolling stock and infrastructure may cause the lifting and further blowing away of ballast stones from the track bed in plain line and switches and crossings (Ballast pick up). This risk shall be mitigated.

	(2)	The requirements for the infrastructure subsystem aimed at mitigating the risk for “ballast pick up” apply only to lines intended to be operated at speed greater than 250 km/h.

	(3)	The requirements of point (2) above are an open point.’;

• (23) section 4.2.12.2 is replaced by the following:

‘4.2.12.2   Toilet discharge

Fixed installations for toilet discharge shall be compatible with the characteristics of the retention toilet system specified in the LOC & PAS TSI.’;

• (24) point (1) in section 4.2.12.4 is replaced by the following:

• ‘(1) Fixed equipment for water restocking shall be compatible with the characteristics of the water system specified in the LOC & PAS TSI.’;

• (25) section 4.2.12.5 is replaced by the following:

‘4.2.12.5   Refuelling

Refuelling equipment shall be compatible with the characteristics of the fuel system specified in the LOC & PAS TSI.’;

• (26) section 4.2.12.6 is replaced by the following:

‘4.2.12.6   Electrical shore supply

Where provided, electrical shore supply shall be by means of one or more of the power supply systems specified in the LOC & PAS TSI.’;

• (27) Table 15 in section 4.3.1 is replaced by the following:

‘Table 15

Interfaces with the rolling stock subsystem, “Locomotives and Passenger Rolling Stock TSI”

Interface	Reference Infrastructure TSI	Reference Locomotives and Passenger Rolling Stock TSI
Track gauge	4.2.4.1 Nominal track gauge 4.2.5.1 Design geometry of switches and crossings 4.2.8.6 The immediate action limits for switches and crossings	4.2.3.5.2.1 Mechanical and geometrical characteristics of wheelset 4.2.3.5.2.3 Variable gauge wheelsets
Gauge	4.2.3.1 Structure gauge 4.2.3.2 Distance between track centres 4.2.3.5 Minimum radius of vertical curve 4.2.9.3 Platform offset	4.2.3.1 Gauging
Axle load and axle spacing	4.2.6.1 Track resistance to vertical loads 4.2.6.3 Lateral track resistance 4.2.7.1 Resistance of new bridges to traffic loads 4.2.7.2 Equivalent vertical loading for new earthworks and earth pressure effects imposed on new structures 4.2.7.4 Resistance of existing bridges and earthworks to traffic loads	4.2.2.10 Load conditions and weighed mass 4.2.3.2.1 Axle load parameter
Running characteristics	4.2.6.1 Track resistance to vertical loads 4.2.6.3 Lateral track resistance 4.2.7.1.4 Nosing forces	4.2.3.4.2.1 Limit values for running safely 4.2.3.4.2.2 Track loading limit values
Ride stability	4.2.4.4 Equivalent conicity 4.2.4.6 Railhead profile for plain line 4.2.11.2 Equivalent conicity in service	4.2.3.4.3 Equivalent conicity 4.2.3.5.2.2 Mechanical and geometrical characteristics of wheels
Longitudinal actions	4.2.6.2 Longitudinal track resistance 4.2.7.1.5 Actions due to traction and braking (longitudinal loads)	4.2.4.5 Braking performance
Minimum horizontal curve radius	4.2.3.4 Minimum radius of horizontal curve	4.2.3.6 Minimum curve radius Annex A, A.1 Buffers
Running dynamic behaviour	4.2.4.3 Cant deficiency	4.2.3.4.2 Running dynamic behaviour
Maximum deceleration	4.2.6.2 Longitudinal track resistance 4.2.7.1.5 Actions due to traction and braking	4.2.4.5 Braking performance
Aerodynamic effect	4.2.3.2 Distance between track centres 4.2.7.3 Resistance of new structures over or adjacent to tracks 4.2.10.1 Maximum pressure variations in tunnels 4.2.10.3 Aerodynamic effect on ballasted track	4.2.6.2.1 Slipstream effects on passengers on platforms and on trackside workers 4.2.6.2.2 Head pressure pulse 4.2.6.2.3 Maximum pressure variations in tunnels 4.2.6.2.5 Aerodynamic effect on ballasted tracks
Crosswind	4.2.10.2 Effect of crosswinds	4.2.6.2.4 Crosswind
Installations for servicing trains	4.2.12.2 Toilet discharge 4.2.12.3 Train external cleaning facilities 4.2.12.4 Water restocking 4.2.12.5 Refuelling 4.2.12.6 Electric shore supply	4.2.11.3 Toilet discharge system 4.2.11.2.2 Exterior cleaning through a washing plant 4.2.11.4 Water refilling equipment 4.2.11.5 Interface for water refilling 4.2.11.7 Refuelling equipment 4.2.11.6 Special requirements for stabling of trains’

• (28) Table 16 in section 4.3.1 is replaced by the following:

‘Table 16

Interfaces with the rolling stock subsystem, “Freight Wagons TSI”

Interface	Reference Infrastructure TSI	Reference Freight wagons TSI
Track gauge	4.2.4.1 Nominal track gauge 4.2.4.6 Railhead profile for plain line 4.2.5.1 Design geometry of switches and crossings 4.2.8.6 The immediate action limits for switches and crossings	4.2.3.6.2 Characteristics of wheelsets 4.2.3.6.3 Characteristics of wheels
Gauge	4.2.3.1 Structure gauge 4.2.3.2 Distance between track centres 4.2.3.5 Minimum radius of vertical curve 4.2.9.3 Platform offset	4.2.3.1 Gauging
Axle load and axle spacing	4.2.6.1 Track resistance to vertical loads 4.2.6.3 Lateral track resistance 4.2.7.1 Resistance of new bridges to traffic loads 4.2.7.2 Equivalent vertical loading for new earthworks and earth pressure effects imposed on new structures 4.2.7.4 Resistance of existing bridges and earthworks to traffic loads	4.2.3.2 Compatibility with load carrying capacity of lines
Running dynamic behaviour	4.2.8 Immediate action limits on track geometry defects	4.2.3.5.2 Running dynamic behaviour
Longitudinal actions	4.2.6.2 Longitudinal track resistance 4.2.7.1.5 Actions due to traction and braking (longitudinal loads)	4.2.4.3.2 Brake performance
Minimum curve radius	4.2.3.4 Minimum radius of horizontal curve	4.2.2.1 Mechanical interface
Vertical curve	4.2.3.5 Minimum radius of vertical curve	4.2.3.1 Gauging’

• (29) Table 19 in section 4.3.4 is replaced by the following:

‘Table 19

Interfaces with the operation and traffic management subsystem

Interface	Reference Infrastructure TSI	Reference Operation and Traffic Management TSI
Ride stability	4.2.11.2 Equivalent conicity in service	4.2.3.4.4 Operational quality
Use of eddy current brakes	4.2.6.2 Longitudinal track resistance	4.2.2.6.2 Braking performance
Crosswinds	4.2.10.2 Effect of crosswinds	4.2.3.6.3 Contingency arrangements
Operating rules	4.4 Operating rules	4.2.1.2.2.2 Modifications to information contained in the route book 4.2.3.6 Degraded operation
Staff competences	4.6 Professional competences	2.2.1 Staff and trains’

• (30) in point (1) of section 4.4, the terms ‘Article 18(3) and set out in Annex VI (point I.2.4) of Directive 2008/57/EC’ are replaced by the terms ‘Article 15(4) and set out in Annex IV (point 2.4) of Directive (EU) 2016/797’;

• (31) section 4.5.2 is replaced by the following:

‘4.5.2.   Maintenance plan

The infrastructure manager shall have a maintenance plan containing the items listed in point 4.5.1 together with at least the following:

• (a) a set of values for intervention limits and alert limits,

• (b) a statement about the methods, professional competences of staff and personal protective safety equipment necessary to be used,

• (c) the rules to be applied for the protection of people working on or near the track,

• (d) the means used to check that in-service values are respected,

• (e) the measures taken, for speed greater than 250 km/h, to mitigate the risk of ballast pick up.’;

• (32) point (1) in section 4.7 is replaced by the following:

• ‘(1) the health and safety conditions of staff required for the operation and maintenance of the infrastructure subsystem shall be compliant with the relevant European and national legislation.’;

• (33) point (b) of point (2) in section 5.3.2 is replaced by the following:

• ‘(b) the rail fastening shall resist application of 3 000 000 cycles of the typical load applied in a sharp curve, such that the change in performance of the fastening system shall not exceed:

• — 20 % in terms of clamping force,

• — 25 % in terms of vertical stiffness,

• — a reduction of more than 20 % in terms of longitudinal restraint.

The typical load shall be appropriate to:

• — the maximum axle load the rail fastening system is designed to accommodate,

• — the combination of rail, rail inclination, rail pad and type of sleepers with which the fastening system may be used.’;

• (34) section 6.1.4.1 is replaced by the following:

‘6.1.4.1.   Interoperability constituents subject to other European Union Directives