2016/797/EU - Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union (Text with EEA relevance) Harmonized Directive
Directive 2016/797/EU establishes a comprehensive framework to ensure interoperability of the rail system within the European Union. It recasts and clarifies previous legislation to enhance the integration of national rail networks, facilitating seamless international rail transport services and contributing to the internal market for rail equipment and services. The Directive excludes local light rail systems, allowing Member States flexibility regarding tram-trains and light-rail infrastructure. It emphasizes the importance of technical harmonization through Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSIs) that define essential requirements for subsystems, ensuring compatibility and safety across infrastructure, rolling stock, command and control systems, and maintenance. The Directive mandates conformity assessment and certification, streamlined authorization procedures, and cooperation between national safety authorities and the European Union Agency for Railways. It aims to reduce national rules that hinder interoperability, ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities, and promote innovation without increasing costs. The Directive applies progressively, balancing the modernization of legacy systems while maintaining competitiveness and safety throughout the EU rail network.
Purpose
Directive (EU) 2016/797 aims to enhance the interoperability of rail systems within the European Union by recasting and clarifying the legal framework previously established by Directive 2008/57/EC. Its primary goal is to facilitate the seamless operation of trains across different national rail networks, thereby fostering an integrated single European railway area. This involves improving technical harmonisation, streamlining authorisation procedures at the Union level, ensuring safety and quality, and fostering competitive and efficient rail transport across the EU.
The directive supports the creation of an internal market for railway equipment and services and contributes to the EU’s accessibility commitments by including provisions for persons with disabilities and reduced mobility. It excludes certain local and light-rail systems from obligatory interoperability requirements but allows Member States to opt-in voluntarily.
Key Obligations
Interoperability Requirements: Member States must ensure that national rail systems comply with harmonised European essential requirements that cover safety, reliability, quality, accessibility, environmental protection, and technical compatibility.
Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSIs): The directive mandates the development and application of TSIs which specify detailed functional and technical requirements for subsystems and components of the rail system, including infrastructure, rolling stock, energy supply, control-command and signalling, operations, maintenance, and telematics.
Conformity Assessment and Certification: Subsystems and their interoperability constituents must undergo conformity assessments or suitability for use procedures, resulting in certificates that confirm compliance with TSIs.
Authorisation Procedures: Facilities for authorisation at the Union level are streamlined and harmonised to reduce administrative burdens, with national safety authorities and the European Union Agency for Railways (the Agency) playing central roles.
Compatibility and Backward Compatibility: New TSIs should ensure compatibility with existing rail subsystems to avoid unnecessary costs and disruption, allowing for a gradual upgrade and renewal of infrastructure and rolling stock.
Management of National Rules: The directive requires classification and progressive reduction of divergent national rules that hinder interoperability, especially as open points in TSIs are resolved.
Accessibility: Rail systems must be accessible to all passengers including persons with disabilities and reduced mobility, in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Transparency and Stakeholder Consultation: Preparation and revision of TSIs must respect principles of openness, consensus, and transparency, with consultation including social partners and user organisations.
Affected Products and Actors
Rail Subsystems: Including infrastructure, trackside and on-board control-command and signalling, energy supply, rolling stock (vehicles), operation and traffic management, maintenance, and telematic applications.
Railway Undertakings and Infrastructure Managers: Responsible for placing subsystems into service and ensuring ongoing compliance with essential requirements.
Manufacturers and Contractors: Obliged to design and construct subsystems and components in conformity with TSIs and essential requirements, and provide certificates of conformity or suitability.
National Safety Authorities and the European Union Agency for Railways: Responsible for authorising subsystems and monitoring compliance, issuing necessary certificates, and overseeing interoperability implementation.
Persons with Disabilities and Reduced Mobility: Recognised as key beneficiaries of accessibility requirements integrated within the interoperability provisions.
Local Public Transport Systems: Including metros and trams, generally excluded from the scope unless Member States apply the directive voluntarily.
Implementation Timeline
The directive applies from 11 May 2016, with gradual implementation of TSIs and interoperability requirements across Member States.
Transitional periods are allowed for interoperability constituents already on the market before the entry into force of new or revised TSIs to enable integration into subsystems.
Staged upgrade and renewal plans for existing infrastructure and vehicles are permitted to accommodate financial and operational realities while progressively reducing national divergences.
National safety authorities and the Agency coordinate the timing and procedure for new authorisation processes, ensuring smooth transition and consistent application across the EU railway area.
The reduction of national rules progressive over time, coordinated with the closure of open points in TSIs.
The directive sets a flexible but clear framework for interoperability that balances technical progress with realistic implementation, enhancing the competitiveness and safety of EU rail transport.
This Directive applies to the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union, covering the entire Union rail system including trans-European and non-trans-European networks. It focuses on technical harmonisation to enable seamless operation and access to national rail networks for trains and related equipment. The scope excludes local public transport systems such as metros, trams, and light rail systems that are subject to local technical requirements and often governed by road legislation, as these systems do not require interoperability under this Directive. Tram-trains primarily operating on light-rail infrastructure with limited transit on heavy-rail infrastructure may also be excluded. The Directive covers subsystems composing the rail system such as infrastructure, control-command and signalling, energy, rolling stock, operation and traffic management, maintenance, and telematics applications. It sets essential requirements to ensure compatibility, safety, performance, quality, and accessibility across the Union rail system.
Die Richtlinie 2016/797/EU zielt auf die Förderung der Interoperabilität des Eisenbahnsystems in der Europäischen Union ab, um ein einheitliches europäisches Eisenbahnnetz zu schaffen. Sie ersetzt frühere Regelungen und legt grundlegende Anforderungen sowie technische Spezifikationen für Teilsysteme wie Infrastruktur, Fahrzeuge, Energieversorgung, Steuerung und Signalisierung fest. Ziel ist es, die Kompatibilität zwischen den nationalen Netzen und den eingesetzten Fahrzeugen zu verbessern, grenzüberschreitende Verkehrsdienste zu erleichtern und die Sicherheit zu erhöhen. Die Richtlinie sieht die Vereinheitlichung und Modernisierung von Genehmigungsverfahren auf Unionsebene vor und ermöglicht es den Mitgliedstaaten, bestimmte lokale Bahnsysteme auszunehmen. Zudem werden die Zuständigkeiten der Europäischen Eisenbahnagentur und nationaler Sicherheitsbehörden klar geregelt. Besonderes Augenmerk liegt auf Barrierefreiheit für Menschen mit Behinderungen. Die Richtlinie fördert außerdem die Harmonisierung technischer Normen, die Integration von Innovationen und eine schrittweise Anpassung bestehender Systeme, um Kosten zu minimieren und den Wettbewerb zu stärken.
Zweck
Die Richtlinie (EU) 2016/797 hat das Ziel, die Interoperabilität des Eisenbahnsystems innerhalb der Europäischen Union zu fördern und zu gewährleisten. Sie soll die technische Harmonisierung der nationalen Eisenbahnsysteme vorantreiben, um einen einheitlichen europäischen Eisenbahnraum zu schaffen. Hierdurch soll die grenzüberschreitende Nutzung der Eisenbahninfrastruktur erleichtert, bestehende Hindernisse für den Zugverkehr auf EU-Ebene abgebaut und die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit des europäischen Eisenbahnsektors gestärkt werden. Zudem soll die Sicherheit des Eisenbahnbetriebs verbessert und die Effizienz der Genehmigungsverfahren auf EU-Ebene durch Harmonisierung und Modernisierung gesteigert werden. Die Richtlinie adressiert auch die Barrierefreiheit des Systems, sodass Menschen mit Behinderungen gleichberechtigten Zugang haben.
Wichtige Verpflichtungen
- Technische Harmonisierung: Erstellung und Umsetzung technischer Spezifikationen für Interoperabilität (TSI) in Bezug auf Infrastruktur, Fahrzeuge, Zugsteuerung, Energie, Betriebsführung und weitere Teilsysteme des Eisenbahnsystems.
- Genehmigungsverfahren: Vereinheitlichung und Modernisierung der Genehmigungsverfahren auf EU-Ebene, einschließlich Erteilung von Genehmigungen durch die Europäische Eisenbahnagentur und nationale Sicherheitsbehörden.
- Anpassung bestehender Systeme: Förderung der schrittweisen Erneuerung und Aufrüstung bestehender Teilsysteme unter Berücksichtigung der Rückwärtskompatibilität und Vermeidung unnötiger Zusatzkosten.
- Nationale Vorschriften: Reduzierung nationaler technischer Vorschriften zugunsten der Harmonisierung durch TSI, Verwaltung offener Punkte und Sonderfälle über klar geregelte nationale Bestimmungen.
- Offenheit und Beteiligung: Beteiligung der Sozialpartner und relevanter Interessengruppen, insbesondere Behindertenverbände, bei der Ausarbeitung der TSI sowie Berücksichtigung von Nutzerinteressen.
- Barrierefreiheit: Sicherstellung eines barrierefreien Zugangs für Menschen mit Behinderungen und Personen mit eingeschränkter Mobilität im gesamten EU-Eisenbahnsystem.
- Verhinderung von Diskriminierung: Schutz vor direkter oder indirekter Diskriminierung aufgrund von Behinderung.
- Berücksichtigung technologischer Innovation: Förderung technischer Innovationen, die zur wirtschaftlichen Leistungsfähigkeit und zur Interoperabilität beitragen, ohne unnötige Restriktionen einzuführen.
Betroffene Produkte und Akteure
- Eisenbahninfrastrukturen: Gleise, Bahnhöfe, Signalanlagen, Zugsteuerungssysteme und weitere ortsfeste Komponenten.
- Fahrzeuge: Eisenbahnfahrzeuge aller Art, einschließlich Stadtbahnen, soweit diese unter die Richtlinie fallen, mit besonderer Regelung für Zweisystem-Stadtbahnen.
- Hersteller und Anbieter: Firmen, die Fahrzeuge, Ausrüstungen oder Komponenten für das Eisenbahnsystem produzieren oder in Verkehr bringen.
- Eisenbahnunternehmen und Infrastrukturbetreiber: Verantwortlich für Betrieb und Infrastruktur sowie deren Wechselwirkungen.
- Nationale Behörden: Genehmigungsbehörden und Sicherheitsbehörden, zuständig für Einhaltung der technischen Spezifikationen und Sicherheitsanforderungen.
- Europäische Eisenbahnagentur: Koordination der technischen Spezifikationen, Genehmigungsverfahren, Sicherheitsüberwachung sowie Förderung der Interoperabilität.
- Auftraggeber im Eisenbahnbereich: Betreiber, Halter, Bauherren oder sonstige Auftragnehmer, die Teilsysteme entwerfen, bauen oder erneuern.
Ausgenommen sind im Allgemeinen lokale Schienenverkehrssysteme wie Untergrundbahnen, Straßenbahnen und Stadtbahnen, sofern diese nicht freiwillig in den Anwendungsbereich einbezogen werden.
Umsetzungszeitplan
- Inkrafttreten: Die Richtlinie wurde am 11. Mai 2016 verabschiedet.
- Umsetzung in nationales Recht: Die Mitgliedstaaten mussten die Richtlinie zeitnah in nationales Recht umsetzen, unter Berücksichtigung der Anpassung ihrer technischen Vorschriften und Genehmigungsverfahren.
- TSI-Überarbeitung: Technische Spezifikationen für die Interoperabilität werden schrittweise überarbeitet, um neue Anforderungen und technologische Entwicklungen einzubeziehen.
- Übergangsfristen: Für die Anpassung bestehender Systeme und Fahrzeuge sehen die TSI gestufte Fristen vor, damit hohe Investitionskosten vermieden und die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit erhalten bleiben.
- Fortlaufende Evaluierung: Die Europäische Eisenbahnagentur beobachtet und unterstützt die Umsetzung und Weiterentwicklung der TSI sowie die Harmonisierung der nationalen Vorschriften beständig.
Die Richtlinie setzt damit einen langfristigen Rahmen für die sukzessive Realisierung eines vollständig interoperablen und sicheren europäischen Eisenbahnsystems, das den Bedürfnissen von Verkehrsteilnehmern, Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft gerecht wird.
Die Richtlinie 2016/797/EU gilt für das Eisenbahnsystem in der Europäischen Union mit dem Ziel, die Interoperabilität der nationalen Eisenbahnnetze und den Zugang zu diesen zu fördern. Sie bezieht sich auf alle Teilsysteme des Eisenbahnsystems, einschließlich Infrastruktur, Fahrzeuge, Energieversorgung, Zugsteuerung, Betriebsführung und Instandhaltung. Ausgenommen sind unter anderem Untergrundbahnen, Straßenbahnen und andere lokale Stadtbahnsysteme, deren technische Anforderungen oft lokal geregelt sind. Zweisystem-Stadtbahnen, die sowohl Stadtbahn- als auch Eisenbahninfrastrukturen nutzen, können ebenfalls unter bestimmten Bedingungen ausgenommen werden. Die Richtlinie umfasst sowohl transeuropäische Eisenbahnsysteme als auch diejenigen, die nicht Teil des transeuropäischen Netzes sind, um eine Harmonisierung und Kompatibilität im gesamten EU-Eisenbahnraum zu gewährleisten. Dabei gelten besondere Regelungen für grenzüberschreitende Verkehre und für die Gewährleistung von Sicherheit und Barrierefreiheit.
La directive 2016/797/UE vise à garantir l'interopérabilité du système ferroviaire au sein de l'Union européenne. Elle établit un cadre harmonisé pour faciliter la connexion et le fonctionnement intégré des réseaux ferroviaires nationaux, améliorant ainsi la qualité, la sécurité et l'efficacité des services ferroviaires internationaux en Europe. La directive simplifie et unifie les procédures d'autorisation, définit des exigences essentielles communes, et instaure des spécifications techniques d'interopérabilité (STI) pour les sous-systèmes ferroviaires comme l'infrastructure, le matériel roulant et le contrôle-commande. Elle exclut les systèmes locaux tels que les tramways, tout en permettant des adaptations spécifiques. Conformément au traité sur le fonctionnement de l’Union européenne, elle vise aussi à soutenir la compétitivité globale du secteur ferroviaire européen, à réduire les règles nationales divergentes, et à promouvoir un accès non discriminatoire aux réseaux, incluant les personnes handicapées. L’Agence de l’Union européenne pour les chemins de fer joue un rôle central dans la mise en œuvre de cette directive, assurant la coordination, la sécurité et la conformité technique au sein du marché ferroviaire unique.
Objet
La directive (UE) 2016/797, adoptée le 11 mai 2016, vise à établir un cadre harmonisé favorisant l'interopérabilité du système ferroviaire au sein de l'Union européenne. Son objectif principal est de permettre la mise en place d'un espace ferroviaire européen unique, facilitant la circulation sans obstacle des trains entre les États membres, en assurant une compatibilité technique optimale et une harmonisation des normes. Cette directive contribue à améliorer la sécurité, la performance et la compétitivité du transport ferroviaire, tout en réduisant les coûts liés aux autorisations et procédures nationales disparates.
Cette refonte de la directive 2008/57/CE s'inscrit dans une logique de clarté, cohérence et simplification afin d'accompagner l’évolution technique et réglementaire du secteur ferroviaire, en encourageant l'innovation tout en garantissant un haut niveau de sécurité et d’accessibilité pour tous les usagers, notamment les personnes handicapées ou à mobilité réduite.
Obligations principales
Interopérabilité technique : Définition d’exigences essentielles et de spécifications techniques d’interopérabilité (STI) à respecter par l’ensemble des sous-systèmes ferroviaires (infrastructure, matériel roulant, contrôle-commande, énergie, exploitation, etc.) et leurs interfaces.
Harmonisation des procédures d’autorisation : Rationalisation et uniformisation au niveau européen des procédures d’évaluation de la conformité, d’aptitude à l’emploi, d’autorisation de mise en service et de renouvellement des sous-systèmes pour éviter les duplications et retards.
Gestion des règles nationales : Réduction progressive des règles nationales divergentes, notamment celles liées aux points ouverts dans les STI, avec une publication transparente des règles applicables sur chaque réseau.
Responsabilité des autorités : Attribution claire des responsabilités entre l’Agence de l’Union européenne pour les chemins de fer et les autorités nationales de sécurité dans l’évaluation et la délivrance des autorisations.
Prise en compte des spécificités locales : Exclusion explicite des métros, tramways et systèmes légers locaux du champ d’application, tout en laissant la possibilité aux États membres d’appliquer volontairement la directive à ces systèmes.
Accessibilité : Intégration de l’accessibilité pour les personnes handicapées et à mobilité réduite comme exigence essentielle.
Consultation des partenaires : Association des partenaires sociaux et des usagers lors de l’élaboration des STI.
Innovation et compétitivité : Encouragement à ce que les STI n’entravent pas l’innovation technologique et contribuent à la compétitivité internationale de l’industrie ferroviaire européenne.
Gestion des dérogations : Mise en place de procédures transparentes pour la non-application justifiée de certaines STI dans des cas exceptionnels.
Produits et acteurs concernés
Sous-systèmes ferroviaires : Infrastructure, matériel roulant, contrôle-commande et signalisation (à bord et au sol), énergie, exploitation et gestion du trafic, entretien, applications télématiques.
Constituants d’interopérabilité : Les composants utilisés dans les sous-systèmes doivent satisfaire aux STI et être soumis aux procédures d’évaluation correspondantes.
Entités adjudicatrices : Entreprises ferroviaires, gestionnaires d’infrastructures, organismes responsables de l’entretien ou de projets de construction/rénovation.
Autorités de régulation : Agence de l’Union européenne pour les chemins de fer et autorités nationales de sécurité responsables de la délivrance des certificats et autorisations.
Utilisateurs finaux : Passagers, y compris les personnes handicapées, ainsi que les acteurs économiques liés au transport ferroviaire transfrontalier.
Exclusions principales : Métros, tramways et autres systèmes ferroviaires légers locaux, sauf si les États membres décident volontairement d’appliquer la directive.
Calendrier de mise en œuvre
La directive a été adoptée en mai 2016, avec pour but d’harmoniser progressivement les règles afin de parvenir à un système ferroviaire européen intégré.
Les États membres doivent transposer les dispositions nationales et appliquer les STI progressivement, en tenant compte des cycles de renouvellement et de réaménagement des infrastructures et du matériel roulant.
Les règles nationales existantes doivent être réduites progressivement, notamment les règles spécifiques couvrant les points ouverts des STI, afin d’éviter la fragmentation du marché européen.
Les procédures d’autorisation harmonisées doivent être pleinement opérationnelles pour faciliter les services ferroviaires à l’échelle de l’Union.
L’Agence européenne des chemins de fer a un rôle central dans l’élaboration, la coordination et la consultation relative aux STI, ainsi que dans le suivi de leur mise en œuvre.
En résumé, la directive 2016/797/UE vise un développement progressif et équilibré d’une infrastructure ferroviaire européenne unifiée, accessible, sûre et compétitive, alliant harmonisation technique et prise en compte des besoins locaux et innovants.
La directive 2016/797/UE s'applique au système ferroviaire au sein de l'Union européenne, principalement aux infrastructures ferroviaires nationales, aux véhicules circulant sur ces réseaux et aux sous-systèmes associés, tels que le contrôle-commande, la signalisation, l'énergie, l'exploitation, l'entretien et les applications télématiques. Elle vise à assurer l'interopérabilité des réseaux ferroviaires nationaux pour faciliter le transport ferroviaire international au sein de l'Union et avec les pays tiers. Les métros, tramways et autres systèmes ferroviaires légers locaux, souvent soumis à des réglementations nationales spécifiques et ne nécessitant généralement pas de licences au niveau européen, sont exclus du champ d'application, sauf application volontaire par les États membres. Les tram-trains, combinant infrastructures légères et lourdes, peuvent être partiellement exclus selon leur usage principal. L’objectif est de favoriser l’harmonisation technique, la sécurité et la compétitivité du secteur ferroviaire européen dans le cadre du marché intérieur.
Direktiva 2016/797/EU ureja interoperabilnost železniškega sistema v Evropski uniji, s ciljem izboljšati tehnično usklajenost in olajšati povezljivost med nacionalnimi železniškimi omrežji. Direktiva določa bistvene zahteve za različne podsisteme železniškega sistema, kot so infrastruktura, signalizacija, energija, tirna vozila in upravljanje prometa, ter postavlja pravila za ocenjevanje skladnosti komponent. Poudarek je na zmanjševanju ovir za prost pretok železniških storitev med državami članicami, povečevanju varnosti, kakovosti in dostopnosti železniškega prometa, vključno z izboljšanjem dostopnosti za osebe z invalidnostjo. Direktiva spodbuja postopno odpravo nacionalnih tehničnih predpisov, ki ovirajo interoperabilnost, ter krepi vlogo Agencije Evropske unije za železnice in nacionalnih varnostnih organov pri nadzoru in izdajanju dovoljenj. Poleg tega direktiva omogoča prilagodljivost glede uporabe tehničnih specifikacij, da se olajša tehnološki napredek in ohrani konkurenčnost železniškega sektorja v EU.
Namen
Direktiva (EU) 2016/797/EU z dne 11. maja 2016 ureja interoperabilnost železniškega sistema v Evropski uniji ter predstavlja prenovo prejšnje Direktive 2008/57/ES. Cilj je izboljšati povezanost in interoperabilnost nacionalnih železniških omrežij ter olajšati dostop do njih. To vključuje harmonizacijo tehničnih zahtev, standardizacijo, poenostavitev postopkov izdaje dovoljenj in izboljšanje varnosti železniškega prometa na ravni EU. Direktiva si prizadeva ustvariti enotno evropsko železniško območje s poudarkom na usklajevanju industrijskih standardov, varnosti, dostopnosti in konkurenčnosti sistema.
Ključne obveznosti
- Vzpostavitev bistvenih zahtev in tehničnih specifikacij za interoperabilnost (TSI): Ustvarjanje enotnih standardov za podsisteme železniškega sistema, kot so infrastruktura, vodenje in signalizacija, energija, tirna vozila, obratovanje ter telematske aplikacije.
- Racionalizacija in harmonizacija postopkov izdaje dovoljenj: Pristojni organi morajo poenostaviti postopke za izdajo dovoljenj za dajanje na trg in začetek obratovanja, s čimer se znižujejo stroški in trajanje postopkov.
- Postopno odpravljanje nacionalnih predpisov: Nacionalni tehnični predpisi, ki so ovira interoperabilnosti, se postopoma odpravljajo, da bi zagotovili enoten trg in sisteme, ki so skladni z evropskimi zahtevami.
- Uveljavljanje zagotavljanja skladnosti komponent: Komponente interoperabilnosti morajo imeti ustrezna potrdila skladnosti ali primernosti za uporabo brez obvezne oznake CE, čeprav nekateri izdelki še vedno zahtevajo to oznako zaradi drugih zakonodajnih aktov EU.
- Zagotavljanje dostopnosti: Posebna pozornost je namenjena dostopnosti železniškega sistema za invalide in osebe z omejeno gibljivostjo za izpolnitev načel nediskriminacije.
- Sodelovanje pristojnih organov in Agencije Evropske unije za železnice: Izmenjava informacij in dogovori o sodelovanju med Agencijo in nacionalnimi varnostnimi organi za izvajanje dovoljenj in nadzora varnosti.
Zadevni proizvodi in udeleženci
- Podsistemi železniškega sistema: Vključujejo infrastrukturo, signalizacijo in vodenje ob progi ter na vozilu, energijo, tirna vozila, obratovanje in upravljanje prometa, vzdrževanje in telematske aplikacije za potniški in tovorni promet.
- Komponente interoperabilnosti: Vsaka komponenta mora izpolnjevati ustrezne tehnične specifikacije in imeti potrdilo o skladnosti ali ustreznosti za uporabo.
- Nacionalni varnostni organi in Agencija Evropske unije za železnice: Odgovorni so za izdajo dovoljenj, nadzor skladnosti in varnostne postopke.
- Naročniki projektov: Prevozniki, upravljavci infrastrukture, vzdrževalci in drugi subjekti, odgovorni za zasnovo, gradnjo, obnovo ali nadgradnjo podsistemov, morajo upoštevati TSI in bistvene zahteve.
- Proizvajalci in razvijalci komponent ter vozil: Morajo zagotoviti skladnost izdelkov z zadostitvijo evropskih tehničnih zahtev.
- Uporabniki in potniki, vključno z osebami z omejeno mobilnostjo: Direktiva zagotavlja pravice do dostopa in enakopravne uporabe železniškega sistema.
Časovni okvir za implementacijo
- Direktiva je bila sprejeta 11. maja 2016 in se uporablja postopoma, da se omogoči prilagoditev železniškega sektorja.
- Začetek veljavnosti različnih tehničnih specifikacij za interoperabilnost (TSI) je postopno urejen, z možnostjo prehodnih obdobij za prilagoditev komponent in podsistemov.
- Države članice so dolžne uskladiti svoje nacionalne predpise z direktivo v skladu z roki, določenimi v izvedbenih aktih in predpisih EU.
- Posebni postopki za izdajo dovoljenj, certificiranje komponent in nadzor operativnih varnostnih zahtev so že vključeni v sistem, ki ga vodi Agencija in nacionalni varnostni organi.
- Direktiva spodbuja stalno sodelovanje in posodabljanje standardov ter tehničnih specifikacij, s poudarkom na postopnem zniževanju ovir in izpolnjevanju zahtev interoperabilnosti v naslednjih letih po sprejetju.
Direktiva 2016/797/EU se nanaša na interoperabilnost železniškega sistema v Evropski uniji in zajema tehnične in operativne zahteve, ki so potrebne za zagotavljanje skladnosti in medsebojne povezljivosti nacionalnih železniških omrežij. Namenjena je predvsem železniškim sistemom za splošni komercialni promet, vključno z infrastrukturo, tirnimi vozili, vodenjem, signalizacijo, energijo, upravljanjem prometa, telematiko in vzdrževanjem. Izključeni so lokalni sistemi lahke železnice, kot so podzemne železnice in tramvaji, ki delujejo po posebnih lokalnih tehničnih zahtevah in predpisih o cestnem prometu. Direktiva omogoča državam članicam prostovoljno uporabo določenih določb za lokalne železniške sisteme. Vključuje sistematično ocenjevanje skladnosti komponent in podsistemov, legitimira izdajo dovoljenj ter spodbuja postopno zmanjševanje nacionalnih tehničnih ovir za olajšanje prostega pretoka ljudi in blaga po železniškem omrežju EU. Prav tako določa zahteve za dostopnost za invalidne osebe in spodbujanje varnosti ter kakovosti železniških storitev.
General Information
- Corrigendum3 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
16614 (NeTEx) is composed of a series of standards:
- Part 1: Description of the public transport network topology exchange format.
- Part 2: Description of the scheduled timetables exchange format.
- Part 3: Description of the fare information exchange format.
- Part 4: Description of the passenger information European profile (EPIP).
- Part 5: Description of the alternative modes exchange format.
- Part 6: Description of the accessibility European profile (EPIAP).
The present update concerns Part 3.
All the parts will be updated together, except Part 6 currently under formal vote (a NWI is produced for each Part). This update is done in a similar timeframe as the Transmodel (EN12896) revision, to achieve the best possible consistency.
The updated version of TS 16614 is going to be published as NeTEx v2.
The global updates consist in the following main extensions/enhancements:
- Deck plan allowing for a digitalised representation of spaces and equipment on board vehicles (with considerations of accessibility features),
- Physical layout of compound vehicles (e.g. train composition),
- Multiple minor enhancements, adjustments, and fixes to consider all the feedback from the previous versions of NeTEx, especially in the context of the European Delegated Regulation EU 2017/1926
Consistency and coherences with Transmodel and SIRI and OJP have also been challenged and minor updates are to be integrated in this revision.
- Technical specification732 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies basic requirements for the braking of trains hauled by locomotives.
This document is applicable for trains hauled by locomotives and vehicles intended for use in general operation or in fixed or predefined formation.
NOTE This ensures technical compatibility of the brake function between vehicles of various origins in a train (see 5.4).
If concerned, the EN-UIC brake architecture described in this document (see 5.4) is also applicable to brakes for multiple unit train and high speed trains and urban rail described in the EN 16185 series and the EN 15734 series and the EN 13452 series respectively.
This document also takes into account electrical and electronic control functions and additional brake systems like dynamic brakes and adhesion independent brakes.
The brake system requirements, which are specific for railbound construction and maintenance machines are set out in EN 14033-1.
- Standard83 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies basic requirements for the braking of trains hauled by locomotives.
This document is applicable for trains hauled by locomotives and vehicles intended for use in general operation or in fixed or predefined formation.
NOTE This ensures technical compatibility of the brake function between vehicles of various origins in a train (see 5.4).
If concerned, the EN-UIC brake architecture described in this document (see 5.4) is also applicable to brakes for multiple unit train and high speed trains and urban rail described in the EN 16185 series and the EN 15734 series and the EN 13452 series respectively.
This document also takes into account electrical and electronic control functions and additional brake systems like dynamic brakes and adhesion independent brakes.
The brake system requirements, which are specific for railbound construction and maintenance machines are set out in EN 14033-1.
- Standard83 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies the functional requirements for output and accuracy of measurements of the dynamic interaction between pantograph and overhead contact line.
- Standard26 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
16614 (NeTEx) is composed of a series of standards:
- Part 1: Description of the public transport network topology exchange format.
- Part 2: Description of the scheduled timetables exchange format.
- Part 3: Description of the fare information exchange format.
- Part 4: Description of the passenger information European profile (EPIP).
- Part 5: Description of the alternative modes exchange format.
- Part 6: Description of the accessibility European profile (EPIAP).
The present update concerns Part 2.
All the parts will be updated together, except Part 6 currently under formal vote (a NWI is produced for each Part). This update is done in a similar timeframe as the Transmodel (EN12896) revision, to achieve the best possible consistency.
The updated version of TS 16614 is going to be published as NeTEx v2.
The global updates consist in the following main extensions/enhancements:
- Deck plan allowing for a digitalised representation of spaces and equipment on board vehicles (with considerations of accessibility features),
- Physical layout of compound vehicles (e.g. train composition),
- Multiple minor enhancements, adjustments, and fixes to consider all the feedback from the previous versions of NeTEx, especially in the context of the European Delegated Regulation EU 2017/1926
Consistency and coherences with Transmodel and SIRI and OJP have also been challenged and minor updates are to be integrated in this revision.
- Draft326 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
16614 (NeTEx) is composed of a series of standards:
- Part 1: Description of the public transport network topology exchange format.
- Part 2: Description of the scheduled timetables exchange format.
- Part 3: Description of the fare information exchange format.
- Part 4: Description of the passenger information European profile (EPIP).
- Part 5: Description of the alternative modes exchange format.
- Part 6: Description of the accessibility European profile (EPIAP).
The present update concerns Part 1.
All the parts will be updated together, except Part 6 currently under formal vote (a NWI is produced for each Part). This update is done in a similar timeframe as the Transmodel (EN12896) revision, to achieve the best possible consistency.
The updated version of TS 16614 is going to be published as NeTEx v2.
The global updates consist in the following main extensions/enhancements:
- Deck plan allowing for a digitalised representation of spaces and equipment on board vehicles (with considerations of accessibility features),
- Physical layout of compound vehicles (e.g. train composition),
- Multiple minor enhancements, adjustments, and fixes to consider all the feedback from the previous versions of NeTEx, especially in the context of the European Delegated Regulation EU 2017/1926
Consistency and coherences with Transmodel and SIRI and OJP have also been challenged and minor updates are to be integrated in this revision.
- Draft1257 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
16614 (NeTEx) is composed of a series of standards:
- Part 1: Description of the public transport network topology exchange format.
- Part 2: Description of the scheduled timetables exchange format.
- Part 3: Description of the fare information exchange format.
- Part 4: Description of the passenger information European profile (EPIP).
- Part 5: Description of the alternative modes exchange format.
- Part 6: Description of the accessibility European profile (EPIAP).
The present update concerns Part 3.
All the parts will be updated together, except Part 6 currently under formal vote (a NWI is produced for each Part). This update is done in a similar timeframe as the Transmodel (EN12896) revision, to achieve the best possible consistency.
The updated version of TS 16614 is going to be published as NeTEx v2.
The global updates consist in the following main extensions/enhancements:
- Deck plan allowing for a digitalised representation of spaces and equipment on board vehicles (with considerations of accessibility features),
- Physical layout of compound vehicles (e.g. train composition),
- Multiple minor enhancements, adjustments, and fixes to consider all the feedback from the previous versions of NeTEx, especially in the context of the European Delegated Regulation EU 2017/1926
Consistency and coherences with Transmodel and SIRI and OJP have also been challenged and minor updates are to be integrated in this revision.
- Technical specification732 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document is applicable to the system engineering of bogies and running gear for rail vehicles, including those vehicles intended to operate under the Interoperability Directives.
It specifies the requirements to achieve:
- a satisfactory design of bogie or running gear,
- validation of the design within its operating envelope, and
- a maintenance plan
to ensure that the relevant performance and safety criteria are maintained.
The scope of the system engineering process specified in this document includes the design, validation and maintenance of bogies and running gear. No requirements are specified for other systems components that are attached to the bogies or running gear, except to ensure that a satisfactory interface has been provided.
NOTE Specifications that relate to bogies and running gear can only be considered in the context of a specific vehicle application. Therefore, the performance, including safety, can relate only to the bogies and running gear as part of a vehicle configuration and not to the individual elements of the bogies or running gear.
- Standard30 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document covers heavy rail rolling stock.
This document does not cover urban rail rolling stock.
NOTE 1 EN 17355 covers communication device requirements for urban rail rolling stock.
This document specifies:
- the functional requirements for a call for aid system and communication device system;
- the dynamic analysis of the call for aid system.
NOTE 2 "Dynamic analysis" is understood here as a sequence of actions.
NOTE 3 In a formation of vehicles where one complies with this document with one that does not, it is possible that the call for aid system is not fully functional.
NOTE 4 The call for aid system function is separate from the Passenger Alarm System (PAS) function, which is provided to deal with emergency situations. The PAS is described in EN 16334-1:2014+A1:2022.
NOTE 5 The communication device system can be different from the PAS, but it can share some or all parts of the PAS to achieve its functionalities.
NOTE 6 The PAS is regarded as a safety relevant system whereas the CFA system and communication device system are non-safety relevant aids to passengers.
- Standard21 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document is a part of a package of standards: EN 12080, EN 12081, EN 12082-1 and EN 12082-2.
This document specifies the principles and methods for deployment of the system of axlebox rolling bearing(s), housing, seal(s) and grease, required for reliable operation of trains on European networks.
It covers the conformity assessment with respect to design requirements on the rolling bearing(s) according EN 12080 and grease according EN 12081 as well as the performance of (rig) tests according to EN 12082-1. This document is historically developed for outboard applications with rotating inner rings, but can be used for vehicles with inboard bearing arrangements with rotation inner rings.
The present document describes the complete deployment procedure for new axleboxes and it specifies the necessary type and extent of testing. For certain cases and based on a documented risk assessment, a reduced deployment procedure is described.
This document only applies to axleboxes equipped with rolling bearings and greases according to EN 12080 and EN 12081.
It is not within the scope of EN 12082-2 to specify the technical details of the testing procedures, these are covered by EN 12082-1.
It is not within the scope of EN 12082-2 to define the validation procedure of box housings, sleeves or coves from a structural point of view. The relevance of these parts in the scope of this document is limited to the interaction with the axle box rolling bearing with respect to the required service.
- Standard18 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document is a part of a package of standards: EN 12080, EN 12081, EN 12082-1 and EN 12082-2. This document specifies the quality parameters of axlebox rolling bearings supporting the load of the vehicle, required for reliable operation of trains on European networks. It covers metallurgical and material properties as well as geometric and dimensional characteristics. It also specifies methods for quality assurance and non-destructive testing of the products.
- Standard51 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document is a part of a package of standards: EN 12080, EN 12081, EN 12082-1 and EN 12082-2.
This document specifies the principles and methods for a rig performance test of the system of axlebox rolling bearing(s), housing, seal(s) and grease, required for reliable operation of trains on European networks. The necessary type and extent of testing are specified by the deployment procedure specified in EN 12082-2, with respect to design requirements on the axlebox and its components.
This document covers a rig performance test, principles for a field test and a possible example for a water tightness test. Test parameters and minimum performance requirements for vehicles in operation on main lines are specified. Different test parameters and performance requirements may be selected for vehicles in operation on other networks (e.g. urban rail).
This document is historically developed for outboard applications with rotating inner rings, but can be used for vehicles with inboard bearing arrangements with rotating inner rings.
It gives some possible examples where a sequenced rig performance test addresses the broad range of different service conditions within a specific application or vehicle platform.
- Standard43 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies the functional requirements for output and accuracy of measurements of the dynamic interaction between pantograph and overhead contact line.
- Standard26 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document covers heavy rail rolling stock.
This document does not cover urban rail rolling stock.
NOTE 1 EN 17355 covers communication device requirements for urban rail rolling stock.
This document specifies:
- the functional requirements for a call for aid system and communication device system;
- the dynamic analysis of the call for aid system.
NOTE 2 "Dynamic analysis" is understood here as a sequence of actions.
NOTE 3 In a formation of vehicles where one complies with this document with one that does not, it is possible that the call for aid system is not fully functional.
NOTE 4 The call for aid system function is separate from the Passenger Alarm System (PAS) function, which is provided to deal with emergency situations. The PAS is described in EN 16334-1:2014+A1:2022.
NOTE 5 The communication device system can be different from the PAS, but it can share some or all parts of the PAS to achieve its functionalities.
NOTE 6 The PAS is regarded as a safety relevant system whereas the CFA system and communication device system are non-safety relevant aids to passengers.
- Standard21 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document is applicable to the system engineering of bogies and running gear for rail vehicles, including those vehicles intended to operate under the Interoperability Directives.
It specifies the requirements to achieve:
- a satisfactory design of bogie or running gear,
- validation of the design within its operating envelope, and
- a maintenance plan
to ensure that the relevant performance and safety criteria are maintained.
The scope of the system engineering process specified in this document includes the design, validation and maintenance of bogies and running gear. No requirements are specified for other systems components that are attached to the bogies or running gear, except to ensure that a satisfactory interface has been provided.
NOTE Specifications that relate to bogies and running gear can only be considered in the context of a specific vehicle application. Therefore, the performance, including safety, can relate only to the bogies and running gear as part of a vehicle configuration and not to the individual elements of the bogies or running gear.
- Standard30 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies the characteristics of wheelsets for all heavy rail track gauges.
This document is applicable to heavy rail vehicles and is applicable, in principle, to other vehicles such as urban rail vehicles.
This document is applicable to wheelsets made from elements defined by the following standards:
- EN 13262: for wheels;
- EN 13261:2024 for axles.
The requirements defined in this document are applicable to cylindrical wheel seats. Most of the requirements are also applicable to wheelsets with conical wheel seats. If needed, specific requirements for conical wheel seats (e.g. press-fitting curves, geometric dimensions...) are defined in the technical specification. Most of the requirements are also applicable to wheelsets with inboard bearings. If needed, specific requirements for inboard bearings wheelsets are defined in the technical specification.
Some characteristics are given according to category 1 or category 2.
- Standard34 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document is a part of a package of standards: EN 12080, EN 12081, EN 12082-1 and EN 12082-2.
This document specifies the principles and methods for a rig performance test of the system of axlebox rolling bearing(s), housing, seal(s) and grease, required for reliable operation of trains on European networks. The necessary type and extent of testing are specified by the deployment procedure specified in EN 12082 2, with respect to design requirements on the axlebox and its components.
This document covers a rig performance test, principles for a field test and a possible example for a water tightness test. Test parameters and minimum performance requirements for vehicles in operation on main lines are specified. Different test parameters and performance requirements may be selected for vehicles in operation on other networks (e.g. urban rail).
This document is historically developed for outboard applications with rotating inner rings, but can be used for vehicles with inboard bearing arrangements with rotating inner rings.
It gives some possible examples where a sequenced rig performance test addresses the broad range of different service conditions within a specific application or vehicle platform into account.
- Standard43 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document is a part of a package of standards: EN 12080, EN 12081, EN 12082-1 and EN 12082-2.
This document specifies the principles and methods for deployment of the system of axlebox rolling bearing(s), housing, seal(s) and grease, required for reliable operation of trains on European networks.
It covers the conformity assessment with respect to design requirements on the rolling bearing(s) according EN 12080 and grease according EN 12081 as well as the performance of (rig) tests according to EN 12082-1. This document is historically developed for outboard applications with rotating inner rings, but can be used for vehicles with inboard bearing arrangements with rotation inner rings.
The present document describes the complete deployment procedure for new axleboxes and it specifies the necessary type and extent of testing. For certain cases and based on a documented risk assessment, a reduced deployment procedure is described.
This document only applies to axleboxes equipped with rolling bearings and greases according to EN 12080 and EN 12081.
It is not within the scope of EN 12082-2 to specify the technical details of the testing procedures, these are covered by EN 12082-1.
It is not within the scope of EN 12082-2 to define the validation procedure of box housings, sleeves or coves from a structural point of view. The relevance of these parts in the scope of this document is limited to the interaction with the axle box rolling bearing with respect to the required service.
- Standard18 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document is a part of a package of standards: EN 12080, EN 12081, EN 12082-1 and EN 12082-2. This document specifies the quality parameters of axlebox rolling bearings supporting the load of the vehicle, required for reliable operation of trains on European networks. It covers metallurgical and material properties as well as geometric and dimensional characteristics. It also specifies methods for quality assurance and non-destructive testing of the products.
- Standard51 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies the characteristics of wheelsets for all heavy rail track gauges.
This document is applicable to heavy rail vehicles and is applicable, in principle, to other vehicles such as urban rail vehicles.
This document is applicable to wheelsets made from elements defined by the following standards:
- EN 13262:20251 for wheels;
- EN 13261:2024 for axles.
The requirements defined in this document are applicable to cylindrical wheel seats. Most of the requirements are also applicable to wheelsets with conical wheel seats. If needed, specific requirements for conical wheel seats (e.g. press-fitting curves, geometric dimensions...) are defined in the technical specification. Most of the requirements are also applicable to wheelsets with inboard bearings. If needed, specific requirements for inboard bearings wheelsets are defined in the technical specification.
Some characteristics are given according to category 1 or category 2.
- Standard34 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
The gauges included in this document have been developed for application on mainline railway networks using various track gauges. Other vehicles and networks are outside the scope of this document, but the rules may be applied to them with some adjustments and agreement of the share of responsibility between rolling stock and infrastructure.
This document is a catalogue of reference profiles and their associated rules for the defined gauging process. This document is intended to be used with EN 15273-1:2025, EN 15273-2:2025 and EN 15273-3:2025.
This document is not applicable to the gauges “S” and “T” for track gauge 1 520 mm.
- Standard118 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document contains:
- the definitions and symbols for all EN 15273 documents;
- the general explanation of various elements and phenomena affecting heavy rail gauging;
- the general explanation of various calculation methods and processes applicable to the heavy rail gauging that allow the dimensioning of the rolling stock and the infrastructure.
This document is applicable to heavy rail vehicles and networks using various track gauges. Other vehicles and networks are outside the scope of this document, but the rules may be applied to them with some adjustments and agreement of the share of responsibility between rolling stock and infrastructure.
This document is not applicable to the gauges “S” and “T” for track gauge 1 520 mm.
- Standard121 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document:
- lists the formulae and the associated rules needed to calculate the infrastructure gauge;
- lists the various phenomena to be taken into account to determine the infrastructure gauge;
- defines a methodology that may be used to calculate the various profiles from these phenomena;
- lists the rules to determine the distance between the track centres;
- lists the rules to be complied with when building the platforms;
- lists the rules to determine the pantograph gauge;
- provides recommendations for the various profiles needed to install, verify and maintain infrastructure;
and is applicable for various track gauges.
This document is applicable to heavy rail networks using various track gauges. Other vehicles and networks are outside the scope of this document, but the rules may be applied to them with some adjustments and agreement of the share of responsibility between rolling stock and infrastructure.
This document is not applicable to the gauges “S” and “T” for track gauge 1 520 mm.
- Standard115 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document is applicable to new vehicle designs, to modifications to existing vehicles and for checking existing vehicles to be used on another route or network.
This document contains:
- the rules for rolling stock for all defined gauges;
- the swept envelope calculation process used for defined dynamic gauges, absolute and comparative process;
- the list of documents required to assess vehicle conformity to this standard.
This document is applicable to heavy rail vehicles using various track gauges. Other vehicles and networks are outside the scope of this document, but the rules may be applied to them with some adjustments and agreement of the share of responsibility between rolling stock and infrastructure.
This document is not applicable to the gauges “S” and “T” for track gauge 1 520 mm.
- Standard199 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document is applicable to new vehicle designs, to modifications to existing vehicles and for checking existing vehicles to be used on another route or network.
This document contains:
- the rules for rolling stock for all defined gauges;
- the swept envelope calculation process used for defined dynamic gauges, absolute and comparative process;
- the list of documents required to assess vehicle conformity to this standard.
This document is applicable to heavy rail vehicles using various track gauges. Other vehicles and networks are outside the scope of this document, but the rules may be applied to them with some adjustments and agreement of the share of responsibility between rolling stock and infrastructure.
This document is not applicable to the gauges “S” and “T” for track gauge 1 520 mm.
- Standard199 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
The gauges included in this document have been developed for application on mainline railway networks using various track gauges. Other vehicles and networks are outside the scope of this document, but the rules may be applied to them with some adjustments and agreement of the share of responsibility between rolling stock and infrastructure.
This document is a catalogue of reference profiles and their associated rules for the defined gauging process. This document is intended to be used with EN 15273-1:2025, EN 15273-2:2025 and EN 15273-3:2025.
This document is not applicable to the gauges “S” and “T” for track gauge 1 520 mm.
- Standard118 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document:
- lists the formulae and the associated rules needed to calculate the infrastructure gauge;
- lists the various phenomena to be taken into account to determine the infrastructure gauge;
- defines a methodology that may be used to calculate the various profiles from these phenomena;
- lists the rules to determine the distance between the track centres;
- lists the rules to be complied with when building the platforms;
- lists the rules to determine the pantograph gauge;
- provides recommendations for the various profiles needed to install, verify and maintain infrastructure;
and is applicable for various track gauges.
This document is applicable to heavy rail networks using various track gauges. Other vehicles and networks are outside the scope of this document, but the rules may be applied to them with some adjustments and agreement of the share of responsibility between rolling stock and infrastructure.
This document is not applicable to the gauges “S” and “T” for track gauge 1 520 mm.
- Standard115 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document contains:
- the definitions and symbols for all EN 15273 documents;
- the general explanation of various elements and phenomena affecting heavy rail gauging;
- the general explanation of various calculation methods and processes applicable to the heavy rail gauging that allow the dimensioning of the rolling stock and the infrastructure.
This document is applicable to heavy rail vehicles and networks using various track gauges. Other vehicles and networks are outside the scope of this document, but the rules may be applied to them with some adjustments and agreement of the share of responsibility between rolling stock and infrastructure.
This document is not applicable to the gauges “S” and “T” for track gauge 1 520 mm.
- Standard121 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to both infrastructure and rolling stock and the assessment of those requirements. The following applies to this document:
— The definitions and requirements describe specific aspects of ‘Design for PRM use’ required by persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility as defined in the PRM TSI.
— This document defines elements that are universally valid for obstacle-free travelling including lighting, contrast, tactile feedback, transmission of visual and acoustic information. The definitions and requirements of this document cover the infrastructure and rolling stock applications.
— This document only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers; it does not define non-PRM related requirements and definitions.
— This document assumes that the infrastructure or rolling stock is in its defined operating condition.
— Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal requirements.
The ‘General requirements’ standard is written in three parts:
— Part 1 contains
— Contrast
— Part 2 contains
— Spoken information
— Written information
— Tactile information
— Pictograms
— Audible signals
— This document is Part 3 and contains
— Lighting
— Low reflective properties
— Transparent obstacles
— Slip resistance.
- Standard18 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to both infrastructure and rolling stock and the assessment of those requirements. The following applies to this document:
- The definitions and requirements describe specific aspects of ‘Design for PRM use’ required by persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility as defined in the PRM TSI.
- This document defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle free travelling including lighting, contrast, tactile feedback, transmission of visual and acoustic information. The definitions and requirements of this document cover the infrastructure and the rolling stock applications.
- This document only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers; it does not define non PRM related requirements and definitions.
- This document assumes that the infrastructure or rolling stock is in its defined operating condition.
- Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal.
The ‘Accessibility of persons with reduced mobility’ standard is written in two parts:
- Part 2 contains:
- Boarding Aids.
- Standard26 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies measurement methods and conditions to obtain reproducible and comparable exterior noise emission levels and spectra for all kinds of vehicles operating on rails or other types of fixed track, hereinafter conventionally called “unit”.
This document is applicable to type testing of units.
It provides measurement procedures for vehicle exterior noise (in general, a vehicle type test is carried out using only a selected subset of these tests):
— when the vehicle is moving at constant speed;
— when the vehicle is accelerating or decelerating;
— when the vehicle is stationary in different operating conditions.
It does not include all the instructions to characterize the noise emission of the infrastructure related sources (bridges, crossings, switching, impact noise, curving noise, etc.).
This document does not apply to
— the noise emission of track maintenance units while working,
— environmental impact assessment (collection of data to be used in a prediction method for environmental assessment),
— noise immission assessment,
— guided buses, and
— warning signal noise.
The results can be used, for example
— to characterize the exterior noise emitted by units,
— to compare the noise emission of various units on a particular track section, and
— to collect basic source data for units.
NOTE Additional guidance is provided in Annex E for measurements in the specific case of urban rail vehicles.
- Standard100 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to rolling stock and the assessment of those requirements. The following applies to this document:
— The definitions and requirements describe specific aspects of ‘Design for PRM use’ required by persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility as defined in the PRM TSI
— This document defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle-free travelling including toilets, elements for sitting, standing and moving and clearways and internal doors. The definitions and requirements of this standard are to be used for rolling stock applications
— This document only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers; it does not define non-PRM related requirements and definitions.
— This document assumes that the rolling stock is in its defined operating condition.
— Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal requirements.
The 'Equipment and components' standard is written in three parts:
— Part 1 contains:
— Toilets
— Part 2 contains:
— Handholds
— Seats
— Wheelchair spaces
— This document is Part 3 and contains:
— Clearways
— Internal doors.
- Standard26 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to both infrastructure and rolling stock and the assessment of those requirements. The following applies to this document:
- The definitions and requirements describe specific aspects of ‘Design for PRM use’ required by persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility as defined in the PRM TSI.
- This document defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle free travelling including lighting, contrast, tactile feedback, transmission of visual and acoustic information. The definitions and requirements of this document cover the infrastructure and the rolling stock applications.
- This document only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers; it does not define non PRM related requirements and definitions.
- This document assumes that the infrastructure or rolling stock is in its defined operating condition.
- Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal.
The ‘Accessibility of persons with reduced mobility’ standard is written in two parts:
— This document is Part 1 and contains:
— Steps for access and egress.
- Standard21 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to rolling stock and the assessment of those requirements. The following applies to this standard:
— the definitions and requirements describe specific aspects of ‘Design for PRM use’ required by persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility as defined in the PRM TSI;
— this standard defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle free travelling including toilets, elements for sitting, standing and moving and clearways and internal doors. The definitions and requirements of this standard are to be used for rolling stock applications;
— this standard only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers. It does not define general requirements and general definitions;
— this standard assumes that the rolling stock is in its defined operating condition;
— where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal requirements.
The 'Equipment and components' standard is written in three parts:
— Part 1 contains:
— toilets;
— this document is Part 2 and contains:
— handholds;
— seats;
— wheelchair spaces;
— Part 3 contains:
— clearways;
— internal doors.
- Standard42 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to both infrastructure and rolling stock and the assessment of those requirements. The following applies to this standard:
- The definitions and requirements describe specific aspects of ‘Design for PRM use’ required by persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility as defined in the PRM TSI.
- This standard defines elements that are universally valid for obstacle free travelling including lighting, contrast, tactile feedback, transmission of visual and acoustic information. The definitions and requirements of this standard cover the infrastructure and rolling stock applications.
- This standard only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers it does not define non PRM related requirements and definitions.
- This standard assumes that the infrastructure or rolling stock is in its defined operating condition.
- Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal requirements.
The ‘General requirements’ standard is written in three parts:
- This document is Part 1 and contains:
- contrast;
- Part 2 contains:
- spoken information;
- written information;
- tactile information;
- pictograms;
- Part 3 contains:
- lighting;
- low reflective properties;
- transparent obstacles;
- slip resistance.
- Standard59 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document is applicable to vehicles equipped with buffers and screw coupling systems.
In order to allow operation and coupling of trainsets or vehicles, this document specifies the
defined free space for the shunter called the "Berne rectangle" and the necessary free space for
the installation of the rescue coupler.
This document specifies the location, fixing and free spaces on the headstock of:
- buffers;
- screw coupling systems;
- end cocks;
- pneumatic half couplings;
- connections for electric cables.
It also specifies the calculation of the width of the buffer heads.
Unless otherwise displayed, all dimensions given in this document are nominal values.
- Standard52 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to rolling stock and the assessment of those requirements. The following applies to this standard:
— the definitions and requirements describe specific aspects of ‘Design for PRM use’ required by persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility as defined in the PRM TSI;
— this standard defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle free travelling including toilets, elements for sitting, standing and moving and clearways and internal doors. The definitions and requirements of this standard are to be used for rolling stock applications;
— this standard only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers. It does not define general requirements and general definitions;
— this standard assumes that the rolling stock is in its defined operating condition;
— where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal requirements.
The 'Equipment and Components' standard is written in three parts:
— this document is Part 1 and contains:
— toilets;
— part 2 contains:
— handholds;
— seats;
— wheelchair spaces;
— part 3 contains:
— clearways;
— internal doors.
- Standard36 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to both infrastructure and rolling stock and the assessment of those requirements. The following applies to this standard:
— The definitions and requirements describe specific aspects of ‘Design for PRM use’ required by persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility as defined in the PRM TSI.
— This standard defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle free travelling including lighting, contrast, tactile feedback, transmission of visual and acoustic information. The definitions and requirements of this standard cover the infrastructure and the rolling stock applications.
— This standard only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers it does not define non PRM related requirements and definitions.
— This standard assumes that the infrastructure or rolling stock is in its defined operating condition.
— Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal requirements.
The ‘General requirements’ standard is written in three parts:
— Part 1 contains:
— contrast;
— This document is Part 2 and contains:
— spoken information;
— written information;
— tactile information;
— pictograms;
— Part 3 contains:
— lighting;
— low reflective properties;
— transparent obstacles;
— slip resistance.
- Standard86 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to infrastructure and the assessment of those requirements. The following applies to this document:
— The definitions and requirements describe specific aspects of ‘Design for PRM use’ required by persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility as defined in the PRM TSI.
— This document defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle-free travelling including toilets, elements for sitting, standing and moving and clearways and internal doors. The definitions and requirements of this document are to be used for infrastructure applications.
— This document only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers; it does not define non-PRM related requirements and definitions.
— This document assumes that the infrastructure is in its defined operating condition.
— Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal requirements.
This document contains requirements relating to 'Obstacle-free routes'.
- Standard24 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document is applicable to vehicles equipped with buffers and screw coupling systems.
In order to allow operation and coupling of trainsets or vehicles, this document specifies the
defined free space for the shunter called the "Berne rectangle" and the necessary free space for
the installation of the rescue coupler.
This document specifies the location, fixing and free spaces on the headstock of:
- buffers;
- screw coupling systems;
- end cocks;
- pneumatic half couplings;
- connections for electric cables.
It also specifies the calculation of the width of the buffer heads.
Unless otherwise displayed, all dimensions given in this document are nominal values.
- Standard52 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to both infrastructure and rolling stock and the assessment of those requirements. The following applies to this document:
- The definitions and requirements describe specific aspects of ‘Design for PRM use’ required by persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility as defined in the PRM TSI.
- This document defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle free travelling including lighting, contrast, tactile feedback, transmission of visual and acoustic information. The definitions and requirements of this document cover the infrastructure and the rolling stock applications.
- This document only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers; it does not define non PRM related requirements and definitions.
- This document assumes that the infrastructure or rolling stock is in its defined operating condition.
- Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal.
The ‘Accessibility of persons with reduced mobility’ standard is written in two parts:
- Part 2 contains:
- Boarding Aids.
- Standard26 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to both infrastructure and rolling stock and the assessment of those requirements. The following applies to this document:
— The definitions and requirements describe specific aspects of ‘Design for PRM use’ required by persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility as defined in the PRM TSI.
— This document defines elements that are universally valid for obstacle-free travelling including lighting, contrast, tactile feedback, transmission of visual and acoustic information. The definitions and requirements of this document cover the infrastructure and rolling stock applications.
— This document only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers; it does not define non-PRM related requirements and definitions.
— This document assumes that the infrastructure or rolling stock is in its defined operating condition.
— Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal requirements.
The ‘General requirements’ standard is written in three parts:
— Part 1 contains
— Contrast
— Part 2 contains
— Spoken information
— Written information
— Tactile information
— Pictograms
— Audible signals
— This document is Part 3 and contains
— Lighting
— Low reflective properties
— Transparent obstacles
— Slip resistance.
- Standard18 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to rolling stock and the assessment of those requirements. The following applies to this standard:
— the definitions and requirements describe specific aspects of ‘Design for PRM use’ required by persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility as defined in the PRM TSI;
— this standard defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle free travelling including toilets, elements for sitting, standing and moving and clearways and internal doors. The definitions and requirements of this standard are to be used for rolling stock applications;
— this standard only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers. It does not define general requirements and general definitions;
— this standard assumes that the rolling stock is in its defined operating condition;
— where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal requirements.
The 'Equipment and Components' standard is written in three parts:
— this document is Part 1 and contains:
— toilets;
— part 2 contains:
— handholds;
— seats;
— wheelchair spaces;
— part 3 contains:
— clearways;
— internal doors.
- Standard36 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to both infrastructure and rolling stock and the assessment of those requirements. The following applies to this standard:
- The definitions and requirements describe specific aspects of ‘Design for PRM use’ required by persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility as defined in the PRM TSI.
- This standard defines elements that are universally valid for obstacle free travelling including lighting, contrast, tactile feedback, transmission of visual and acoustic information. The definitions and requirements of this standard cover the infrastructure and rolling stock applications.
- This standard only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers it does not define non PRM related requirements and definitions.
- This standard assumes that the infrastructure or rolling stock is in its defined operating condition.
- Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal requirements.
The ‘General requirements’ standard is written in three parts:
- This document is Part 1 and contains:
- contrast;
- Part 2 contains:
- spoken information;
- written information;
- tactile information;
- pictograms;
- Part 3 contains:
- lighting;
- low reflective properties;
- transparent obstacles;
- slip resistance.
- Standard59 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to infrastructure and the assessment of those requirements. The following applies to this document:
— The definitions and requirements describe specific aspects of ‘Design for PRM use’ required by persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility as defined in the PRM TSI.
— This document defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle-free travelling including toilets, elements for sitting, standing and moving and clearways and internal doors. The definitions and requirements of this document are to be used for infrastructure applications.
— This document only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers; it does not define non-PRM related requirements and definitions.
— This document assumes that the infrastructure is in its defined operating condition.
— Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal requirements.
This document contains requirements relating to 'Obstacle-free routes'.
- Standard24 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to both infrastructure and rolling stock and the assessment of those requirements. The following applies to this standard:
— The definitions and requirements describe specific aspects of ‘Design for PRM use’ required by persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility as defined in the PRM TSI.
— This standard defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle free travelling including lighting, contrast, tactile feedback, transmission of visual and acoustic information. The definitions and requirements of this standard cover the infrastructure and the rolling stock applications.
— This standard only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers it does not define non PRM related requirements and definitions.
— This standard assumes that the infrastructure or rolling stock is in its defined operating condition.
— Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal requirements.
The ‘General requirements’ standard is written in three parts:
— Part 1 contains:
— contrast;
— This document is Part 2 and contains:
— spoken information;
— written information;
— tactile information;
— pictograms;
— Part 3 contains:
— lighting;
— low reflective properties;
— transparent obstacles;
— slip resistance.
- Standard86 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to rolling stock and the assessment of those requirements. The following applies to this standard:
— the definitions and requirements describe specific aspects of ‘Design for PRM use’ required by persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility as defined in the PRM TSI;
— this standard defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle free travelling including toilets, elements for sitting, standing and moving and clearways and internal doors. The definitions and requirements of this standard are to be used for rolling stock applications;
— this standard only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers. It does not define general requirements and general definitions;
— this standard assumes that the rolling stock is in its defined operating condition;
— where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal requirements.
The 'Equipment and components' standard is written in three parts:
— Part 1 contains:
— toilets;
— this document is Part 2 and contains:
— handholds;
— seats;
— wheelchair spaces;
— Part 3 contains:
— clearways;
— internal doors.
- Standard42 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to both infrastructure and rolling stock and the assessment of those requirements. The following applies to this document:
- The definitions and requirements describe specific aspects of ‘Design for PRM use’ required by persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility as defined in the PRM TSI.
- This document defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle free travelling including lighting, contrast, tactile feedback, transmission of visual and acoustic information. The definitions and requirements of this document cover the infrastructure and the rolling stock applications.
- This document only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers; it does not define non PRM related requirements and definitions.
- This document assumes that the infrastructure or rolling stock is in its defined operating condition.
- Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal.
The ‘Accessibility of persons with reduced mobility’ standard is written in two parts:
— This document is Part 1 and contains:
— Steps for access and egress.
- Standard21 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to rolling stock and the assessment of those requirements. The following applies to this document:
— The definitions and requirements describe specific aspects of ‘Design for PRM use’ required by persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility as defined in the PRM TSI
— This document defines elements which are universally valid for obstacle-free travelling including toilets, elements for sitting, standing and moving and clearways and internal doors. The definitions and requirements of this standard are to be used for rolling stock applications
— This document only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers; it does not define non-PRM related requirements and definitions.
— This document assumes that the rolling stock is in its defined operating condition.
— Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal requirements.
The 'Equipment and components' standard is written in three parts:
— Part 1 contains:
— Toilets
— Part 2 contains:
— Handholds
— Seats
— Wheelchair spaces
— This document is Part 3 and contains:
— Clearways
— Internal doors.
- Standard26 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Frequently Asked Questions
An EU Directive is a legislative act of the European Union that sets out goals that all EU member states must achieve. However, it is up to each member state to devise their own laws on how to reach these goals through national transposition. Directives are used to harmonize laws across the EU, particularly for the functioning of the single market.
Directive 2016/797/EU covers "Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union (Text with EEA relevance)". This legislation has harmonized European standards (hENs) that provide a presumption of conformity with its essential requirements. There are 816 standards associated with this directive.
Harmonized standards under 2016/797/EU are European standards (ENs) developed by CEN, CENELEC, or ETSI in response to a mandate from the European Commission. When these standards are cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with them benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of 2016/797/EU, facilitating CE marking and free movement within the European Economic Area.