
COMMISSION DECISION of 26 April 2011 concerning a technical specification for interoperability relating to the ‘infrastructure’ subsystem of the trans-European conventional rail system (notified under document C(2011) 2741) (Text with EEA relevance) (2011/275/EU) (repealed) 

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Article 1 
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Article 2 
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Article 3 
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Article 4 
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Article 5 
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Article 6 
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Article 7 
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Article 8 
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Article 9 
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Article 10 
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ANNEX

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DIRECTIVE 2008/57/EC ON THE INTEROPERABILITY OF THE RAIL SYSTEM WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR INTEROPERABILITY ‘Infrastructure’ subsystem for conventional rail 
 1. INTRODUCTION 
 1.1. Technical scope 

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 1.2. Geographical scope 

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 1.3. Content of this TSI 

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 2. DEFINITION AND SCOPE OF SUBSYSTEM 
 2.1. Definition of the infrastructure subsystem 

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 2.2. Interfaces of this TSI with other TSIs 

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 2.3. Interfaces of this TSI with the persons with reduced mobility TSI 

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 2.4. Interfaces of this TSI with the safety in railway tunnels TSI 

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 2.5. Inclusion of infrastructure into the scope of the noise TSI 

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 3. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS 

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 4. DESCRIPTION OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE SUBSYSTEM 
 4.1. Introduction 
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 (2) Article 5(7) of the Directive says ‘the TSIs shall not be an impediment to decisions by the Member States concerning the use of infrastructures for the movement of vehicles not covered by the TSIs’. 

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 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.2. Functional and technical specifications of subsystem 
 4.2.1. TSI categories of line 
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 (2) The requirements to be met by the infrastructure subsystem are specified for each of the following TSI categories of line of the trans-European conventional rail system, as relevant. These TSI categories of line may be used for the classification of existing lines insofar the relevant performance parameters will be met in consistency with the national migration plan. 
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 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2.2. Performance parameters 
 (1) The performance levels of the TSI categories of line defined in Section 4.2.1 are characterised by following performance parameters: 

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 (2) The performance levels for each TSI category of line are set out in Table 3 hereunder. 
 (3) Article 5(7) of Directive 2008/57/EC states: 

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 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2.3. Basic parameters characterising the infrastructure subsystem 
 4.2.3.1. List of basic parameters 
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 A. Line layout: 

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 B. Track parameters: 

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 C. Switches and crossings 

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 D. Track resistance to applied loads 

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 E. Structures resistance to traffic loads 

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 F. Track geometrical quality and limits on isolated defects 

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 G. Platforms 

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 H. Health, safety and environment 

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 I. Provision for operation 

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 J. Fixed installations for servicing trains 

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 4.2.3.2. Requirements for basic parameters 
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 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.2.4. Line layout 
 4.2.4.1. Structure gauge 
All TSI categories of line 
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 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 4.2.4.2. Distance between track centres 
All TSI categories of line 
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 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2.4.3. Maximum gradients 
TSI categories of line IV-P and VI-P 
 (1) Gradients as steep as 35 mm/m are permitted for main tracks at the design phase provided the following ‘envelope’ requirements are observed: 

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TSI categories of line IV-F, IV-M, VI-F and VI-M 
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TSI categories of line V-P, V-F, V-M, VII-P, VII-F and VII-M 
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All TSI categories of line 
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 (9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2.4.4. Minimum radius of horizontal curve 
All TSI categories of line 
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 (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2.4.5. Minimum radius of vertical curve 
All TSI categories of line 
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 4.2.5. Track parameters 
 4.2.5.1. Nominal track gauge 
All TSI categories of line 
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 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2.5.2. Cant 
All TSI categories of line 
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 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TSI categories of line IV-P, V-P, VI-P and VII-P 
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TSI categories of line IV-F, IV-M, V-F, V-M, VI-F, VI-M, VII-F and VII-M 
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TSI categories of line IV-F, IV-M, VI-F and VI-M 
 (5) On curves with a radius less than 290 m, the cant shall be restricted to the limit given by the following formula 

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 4.2.5.3. Rate of change of cant (as a function of time) 
All TSI categories of line 
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 4.2.5.4. Cant deficiency 
All TSI categories of line 
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 4.2.5.4.1. Cant deficiency on plain track and on the through route of switches and crossings 
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 (2) For trains which are not fitted with cant deficiency compensation systems, the cant deficiency on lines with speeds up to and including 200 km/h shall not exceed without any further demonstration the following: 

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 4.2.5.4.2. Abrupt change of cant deficiency on diverging track of switches 
 (1) The maximum design values of abrupt change of cant deficiency on diverging tracks shall be: 

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 4.2.5.5. Equivalent conicity 
All TSI categories of line 
 (1) The limiting values for equivalent conicity quoted in Table 4 shall be calculated for the amplitude (y) of the wheelset’s lateral displacement: 

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 4.2.5.5.1. Design values for equivalent conicity 
 (1) Design values of track gauge, railhead profile and rail inclination for plain line shall be selected to ensure that the equivalent conicity limits set out in Table 4 are not exceeded. 
 (2) The following wheelsets shall be modelled passing over the designed track conditions (simulated by calculation according to EN 15302:2008): 

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 4.2.5.5.2. Requirements for controlling equivalent conicity in service 
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 (3) The infrastructure manager shall maintain the mean track gauge on straight track and in curves of radius R > 10 000 m at or above the limit set out in Table 5 below. 
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 4.2.5.6. Railhead profile for plain line 
All TSI categories of line 
 (1) The design of railhead profiles for plain line shall comprise: 

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 4.2.5.7. Rail inclination 
All TSI categories of line 
 4.2.5.7.1. Plain line 
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 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2.5.7.2. Requirements for switches and crossings 
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 4.2.5.8. Track stiffness 
All TSI categories of line 
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 4.2.6. Switches and crossings 
 4.2.6.1. Means of locking 
TSI categories of line IV-P, IV-F, IV-M, VI-P, VI-F and VI-M 
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TSI categories of line V-P, V-F, V-M, VII-P, VII-F and VII-M 
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 4.2.6.2. In-service geometry of switches and crossings 
All TSI categories of line 
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 Figure 2 Point retraction in fixed common crossings 

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 (2) The technical characteristics of switches and crossings shall comply with the following in-service values: 

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 4.2.6.3. Maximum unguided length of fixed obtuse crossings 
All TSI categories of line 
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 4.2.7. Track resistance to applied loads 
 4.2.7.1. Track resistance to vertical loads 
All TSI categories of line 
 (1) The track, including switches and crossings, shall be designed to withstand at least the following forces: 

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 4.2.7.2. Longitudinal track resistance 
All TSI categories of line 
 4.2.7.2.1. Design forces 
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 4.2.7.2.2. Compatibility with braking systems 
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 4.2.7.3. Lateral track resistance 
All TSI categories of line 
 (1) The track, including switches and crossings, shall be designed to withstand at least: 

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 4.2.8. Structures resistance to traffic loads 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.2.8.1. Resistance of new bridges to traffic loads 
All TSI categories of line — only for new structures on new or existing lines 
 4.2.8.1.1. Vertical loads 
 (1) Structures shall be designed to support vertical loads in accordance with the following load models, defined in EN 1991-2:2003: 

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 (3) The value of alpha (α) shall be equal to or greater than the values set out in Table 6. 
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 4.2.8.1.2. Centrifugal forces 
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 4.2.8.1.3. Nosing forces 
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 4.2.8.1.4. Actions due to traction and braking (longitudinal loads) 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.2.8.1.5. Design track twist due to rail traffic actions 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.2.8.2. Equivalent vertical loading for new earthworks and earth pressure effects 
All TSI categories of line — only for new structures on new and existing lines 
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 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.2.8.3. Resistance of new structures over or adjacent to tracks 
All TSI categories of line — only for new structures on new and existing lines 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.2.8.4. Resistance of existing bridges and earthworks to traffic loads 
All TSI categories of line — only for existing structures on new or existing lines 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (3) The following cases are relevant: 

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 4.2.9. Track geometrical quality and limits on isolated defects 
 4.2.9.1. Determination of immediate action, intervention, and alert limits 
All TSI categories of line 
 (1) The infrastructure manager shall determine appropriate immediate action, intervention and alert limits for the following parameters: 

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 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.2.9.2. The immediate action limit for track twist 
All TSI categories of line 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) The track twist limit is a function of the measurement base applied (l) according to the formula: 

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 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TSI categories of line IV-F, IV-M, V-F, V-M, VI-F, VI-M, VII-F and VII-M 
 (4) If the radius of horizontal curve is less than 420 m and cant D > (R – 100)/2, track twist shall be limited according to the formula: Limit twist = (20/l + 1,5), with a maximum value between 6 mm/m and 3 mm/m depending on the twist base length as shown in Figure 4. 
 4.2.9.3. The immediate action limit for variation of track gauge 
All TSI categories of line 

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 4.2.9.4. The immediate action limit for cant 
TSI categories of line IV-P, V-P, VI-P and VII-P 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TSI categories of line IV-F, IV-M, V-F, V-M, VI-F, VI-M, VII-F and VII-M 
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.2.10. Platforms 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.2.10.1. Usable length of platforms 
All TSI categories of line 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2.10.2. Width and edge of platforms 
All TSI categories of line 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.2.10.3. End of platforms 
All TSI categories of line 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.2.10.4. Height of platforms 
All TSI categories of line 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.2.10.5. Offset of platforms 
All TSI categories of line 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.2.11. Health, safety and environment 
 4.2.11.1. Maximum pressure variations in tunnels 
All TSI categories of line 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.2.11.2. Noise and vibration limits and mitigation measures 
All TSI categories of line 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.2.11.3. Protection against electric shock 
All TSI categories of line 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.2.11.4. Safety in railway tunnels 
All TSI categories of line 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.2.11.5. Effect of crosswinds 
All TSI categories of line 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.2.12. Provision for operation 
 4.2.12.1. Distance markers 
All TSI categories of line 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2.13. Fixed installations for servicing trains 
 4.2.13.1. General 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2.13.2. Toilet discharge 
All TSI categories of line 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.2.13.3. Train external cleaning facilities 
All TSI categories of line 
 (1) Where a washing plant is provided it shall be able to clean the outer sides of single or double-deck trains between a height of: 

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 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.2.13.4. Water restocking 
All TSI categories of line 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.2.13.5. Refuelling 
All TSI categories of line 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.2.13.6. Electrical shore supply 
All TSI categories of line 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.3. Functional and technical specification of the interfaces 

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 4.3.1. Interfaces with the rolling stock subsystem 

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 4.3.2. Interfaces with the energy subsystem 

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 4.3.3. Interfaces with the control command and signalling subsystem 

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 4.3.4. Interfaces with the operation and traffic management subsystem 

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 4.4. Operating rules 
 4.4.1. Exceptional conditions relating to pre-planned works 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.4.2. Degraded operation 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.4.3. Protection of workers against aerodynamic effects 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.5. Maintenance plan 
 4.5.1. Before placing a line in service 
 (1) A maintenance file shall be prepared setting out at least: 

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 4.5.2. After placing a line in service 
 (1) The infrastructure manager shall have a maintenance plan containing the items listed in Section 4.5.1 together with at least the following items related to the same elements: 

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 4.6. Professional competences 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.7. Health and safety conditions 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.8. Register of infrastructure and European register of authorised types of vehicles 

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 5. INTEROPERABILITY CONSTITUENTS 
 5.1. Basis on which interoperability constituents have been selected 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 5.2. List of constituents 
 (1) For the purposes of this technical specification for interoperability, only the following elements, whether individual components or subassemblies of the track are declared to be ‘interoperability constituents’: 

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 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 5.3. Constituents performances and specifications 
 5.3.1. The rail 
 (1) The specifications of the ‘rail’ interoperability constituent are the following: 

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 5.3.1.1. Railhead profile 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.1.2. Moment of inertia of the rail cross section 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 5.3.1.3. Rail hardness 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 5.3.2. The rail fastening systems 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) The rail fastening system shall comply in laboratory test conditions with the following requirements: 

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 5.3.3. Track sleepers 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6. ASSESSMENT OF CONFORMITY OF INTEROPERABILITY CONSTITUENTS AND EC VERIFICATION OF THE SUBSYSTEMS 
 6.1. Interoperability constituents 
 6.1.1. Conformity assessment procedures 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6.1.2. Application of modules 
 (1) The following modules for conformity assessment of interoperability constituents are used: 

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 (2) The modules for conformity assessment of interoperability constituents shall be chosen from those shown in Table 13. 
 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6.1.3. Innovative solutions for interoperability constituents 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6.1.4. EC declaration of conformity for interoperability constituents 
 6.1.4.1. Interoperability constituents subject to other Community Directives 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6.1.4.2. EC declaration of conformity for the rail 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1.4.3. EC declaration of conformity for rail fastening systems 
 (1) The EC declaration of conformity shall be accompanied by statement setting out: 

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 6.1.4.4. EC declaration of conformity for track sleepers 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6.2. Infrastructure subsystem 
 6.2.1. General provisions 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6.2.2. Application of modules 
 (1) For the EC verification procedure of the infrastructure subsystem, the applicant may choose either: 

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 6.2.2.1. Application of module SG 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6.2.2.2. Application of module SH1 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6.2.3. Innovative solutions 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6.2.4. Particular assessment procedures for subsystem 
 6.2.4.1. Assessment of structure gauge 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6.2.4.2. Assessment of distance between track centres 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6.2.4.3. Assessment of cant deficiency 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6.2.4.4. Assessment of design values for equivalent conicity 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6.2.4.5. Assessment of minimum value of mean track gauge 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6.2.4.6. Assessment of maximum pressure variations in tunnels 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (3) The reference cross section areas of the interoperable trains to be considered is to be, independently to each motor or trailer vehicle: 

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 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6.2.4.7. Assessment of geometry of switches and crossings 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6.2.4.8. Assessment of new structures 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6.2.4.9. Assessment of existing structures 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6.2.4.10. Assessment of fixed installations for servicing trains 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6.2.5. Technical solutions giving presumption of conformity at design phase 
 6.2.5.1. Assessment of track resistance for plain line 
 (1) Plain line ballasted track conforming to the following characteristics is deemed to have met the requirements set out in Section 4.2.7 related to track resistance to longitudinal, vertical and lateral forces: 

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 6.2.5.2. Assessment of track resistance for switches and crossings 
 (1) Switches and crossings in ballasted track conforming to the following characteristics are deemed to have met the requirements set out in Section 4.2.7 related to track resistance to longitudinal, vertical and lateral forces: 

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 6.3. EC verification when speed is used as a migration criterion 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) Some limiting values set out in Chapter 4 depend on the intended speed of the route. 

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 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6.4. Assessment of maintenance plan 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6.5. Assessment of Register of Infrastructure 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.6. Subsystems containing interoperability constituents not holding an EC declaration 
 6.6.1. Conditions 
 (1) During the transition period provided for in Article 6 of this Decision, a notified body is permitted to issue an EC certificate of verification for a subsystem even if some of the interoperability constituents incorporated within the subsystem are not covered by the relevant EC declarations of conformity and/or suitability for use according to this TSI, if the following criteria are complied with: 

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 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6.6.2. Documentation 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) The EC declaration of verification of the subsystem shall indicate clearly: 

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 6.6.3. Maintenance of the subsystems certified according to 6.6.1 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7. IMPLEMENTING THE INFRASTRUCTURE TSI 
 7.1. Application of this TSI to conventional rail lines 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.2. Application of this TSI to new conventional rail lines 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (4) The following situations, for example to increase speed or capacity, may be considered as the construction of an upgraded line rather than a new line: 

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 7.3. Application of this TSI to existing conventional rail lines 

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 7.3.1. Upgrading of a line 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) The infrastructure subsystem of a line is considered to be upgraded when at least the performance parameters axle load and gauge as defined in Section 4.2.2 are met. In these cases, the Member State shall check that the file referred to in Article 20.1 of Directive 2008/57/EC meets the following requests: 

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 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.3.2. Renewal of a line 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.3.3. Substitution in the framework of maintenance 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (3) In order to get a valuable part of the infrastructure subsystem for a progressive process towards interoperability, a group of basic parameters should always be adapted together. These groups are the following: 

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 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.3.4. Existing lines that are not subject to a renewal or upgrading project 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.4. Speed as migration criterion 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.5. Compatibility of infrastructure and rolling stock 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.6. Specific cases 

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 7.6.1. Particular features on the Estonian network 

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 7.6.2. Particular features on the Finnish network 
 7.6.2.1. Structure gauge (4.2.4.1) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — clauses (1) and (2) 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.6.2.2. Minimum radius of horizontal curve (4.2.4.4) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — clause (4) 
 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.6.2.3. Nominal track gauge (4.2.5.1) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — clause (1) 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.6.2.4. Design values for equivalent conicity (4.2.5.5.1) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — clause (2) 
 (2) For the nominal track gauge of 1 524 mm the following wheelsets shall be modelled passing over the designed track conditions (simulated by calculation according to EN 15302:2008): 

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 7.6.2.5. Requirements for controlling equivalent conicity in service (4.2.5.5.2) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — Table 5 

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 7.6.2.6. In-service geometry of switches and crossings (4.2.6.2) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — clause (2) 
 (2) The technical characteristics of switches and crossings for the nominal track gauge of 1 524 mm shall comply with the following in-service values: 

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 7.6.3. Particular features on the Hellenic network 
 7.6.3.1. Performance parameters (4.2.2) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — clauses (2), (6) and (7) 
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.6.3.2. Structure gauge (4.2.4.1) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — clauses (1) and (2) 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.6.3.3. Distance between track centres (4.2.4.2) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — clause (1) and (2) 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.6.3.4. Maximum gradients (4.2.4.3) 
P cases 
TSI categories of line IV-F, IV-M, VI-F and VI-M — clauses (3) and (4) 
 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.6.3.5. Minimum radius of horizontal curve (4.2.4.4) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — clause (2) 
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.6.3.6. Minimum radius of vertical curve (4.2.4.5) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — clause (1) 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.6.3.7. Nominal track gauge (4.2.5.1) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — clause (1) 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.6.3.8. In-service geometry of switches and crossings (4.2.6.2) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — clause (2) 
 (2) The technical characteristics of switches and crossings for the nominal track gauge of 1 000 mm (of Peloponnese) shall comply with the following in-service values: 

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 7.6.3.9. Track resistance to vertical loads (4.2.7.1) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — clause (a) 
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 7.6.3.10. Resistance of new bridges to traffic loads (4.2.8.1) — vertical loads (4.2.8.1.1) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — only for new structures on new or existing lines — clause (3) 
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 7.6.4. Particular features on the Irish network 
 7.6.4.1. Performance parameters (4.2.2) — clause (2) — Table 3, column ‘train length’ 
 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.6.4.2. Structure gauge (4.2.4.1) 
P cases 
TSI categories of line IV-P, IV-F, IV-M, VI-P, VI-F and VI-M — clauses (1) and (2) 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TSI categories of line V-P, V-F, V-M, VII-P, VII-F and VII-M — clauses (1) and (2) 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.6.4.3. Distance between track centres (4.2.4.2) 
P cases 
TSI categories of line IV-P, IV-F, IV-M, VI-P, VI-F and VI-M — clause (1) and (2) 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TSI categories of line V-P, V-F, V-M, VII-P, VII-F and VII-M — clause (1) and (2) 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.6.4.4. Nominal track gauge (4.2.5.1) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — clause (1) 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.6.4.5. Design values for equivalent conicity (4.2.5.5.1) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — clause (2) 
 (2) For the nominal track gauge of 1 600 mm the following wheelsets shall be modelled passing over the designed track conditions (simulated by calculation according to EN 15302:2008): 

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 7.6.4.6. Requirements for controlling equivalent conicity in service (4.2.5.5.2) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — Table 5 

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 7.6.4.7. In-service geometry of switches and crossings (4.2.6.2) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — clause (2) 
 (2) The technical characteristics of switches and crossings for the nominal track gauge of 1 600 mm shall comply with the following in-service values: 

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 7.6.5. Particular features on the Latvian network 

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 7.6.6. Particular features on the Lithuanian network 

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 7.6.7. Particular features on the Polish network 
 7.6.7.1. Structure gauge (4.2.4.1) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — clauses (1) and (2) 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.6.7.2. Nominal track gauge (4.2.5.1) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — additional clause (3) 
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 7.6.7.3. Design values for equivalent conicity (4.2.5.5.1) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — clause (2) 
 (2) For the nominal track gauge of 1 520 mm the following wheelsets shall be modelled passing over the designed track conditions (simulated by calculation according to EN 15302:2008): 

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 7.6.7.4. Requirements for controlling equivalent conicity in service (4.2.5.5.2) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — Table 5 

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 7.6.7.5. In-service geometry of switches and crossings (4.2.6.2) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — clause (2) 
 (2) The technical characteristics of switches and crossings for the nominal track gauge of 1 520 mm shall comply with the following in-service values: 

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 7.6.7.6. Maximum unguided length of fixed obtuse crossings (4.2.6.3) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — clause (1) 
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 7.6.8. Particular features on the Portuguese network 
 7.6.8.1. Structure gauge (4.2.4.1) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — clauses (1) and (2) 

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 7.6.8.2. Nominal track gauge (4.2.5.1) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — clause (1) 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.6.8.3. Design values for equivalent conicity (4.2.5.5.1) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — clause (2) 
 (2) For the nominal track gauge of 1 668 mm the following wheelsets shall be modelled passing over the designed track conditions (simulated by calculation according to EN 15302:2008): 

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 7.6.8.4. Requirements for controlling equivalent conicity in service (4.2.5.5.2) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — Table 5 

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 7.6.8.5. In-service geometry of switches and crossings (4.2.6.2) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — clause (2) 

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 7.6.9. Particular features on the Romanian network 
 7.6.9.1. In-service geometry of switches and crossings (4.2.6.2) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — clause (2)(f) 
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 7.6.10. Particular features on the Spanish network 
 7.6.10.1. Structure gauge (4.2.4.1) 
P cases 
TSI categories of line V-P, V-F, V-M, VII-P, VII-F and VII-M — clauses (1) and (2) 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All TSI categories of line — additional clause (4) 
 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.6.10.2. Distance between track centres (4.2.4.2) 
P cases 
TSI categories of line IV-P, IV-F, IV-M, VI-P, VI-F and VI-M — clauses (1) and (2) 
 (1) The distance between track centres such for 1 668 mm as for 1 435 mm track gauge will be according to the maximum speed of the line. 

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TSI categories of line V-P, V-F, V-M, VII-P, VII-F and VII-M — clauses (1) and (2) 
 (1) The minimum distance between track centres such for 1 668 mm as for 1 435 mm track gauge shall be 3 808 mm. 

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 7.6.10.3. Maximum gradients (4.2.4.3) 
P cases 
TSI categories of line IV-F, IV-M, VI-F and VI-M — clauses (3) and (4) 
 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.6.10.4. Nominal track gauge (4.2.5.1) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — clause (1) and additional clause (3) 
 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.6.10.5. Design values for equivalent conicity (4.2.5.5.1) 
All TSI categories of line — clause (2) 
 (2) For the nominal track gauge of 1 668 mm the following wheelsets shall be modelled passing over the designed track conditions (simulated by calculation according to EN 15302:2008): 

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 7.6.10.6. Requirements for controlling equivalent conicity in service (4.2.5.5.2) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — Table 5 

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 7.6.10.7. In-service geometry of switches and crossings (4.2.6.2) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — clause (2) 

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 7.6.11. Particular features on the Swedish network 

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 7.6.12. Particular features on the UK network for Great Britain 
 7.6.12.1. Performance parameters (4.2.2) 
P cases 
All TSI categories of line — clause (7) 
 (7) The published information relating to axle load shall use the route availability (RA) number (derived in accordance with the national technical rule notified for this purpose) in combination with the permitted speed. 

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 7.6.12.2. Structure gauge (4.2.4.1) 
P cases 
TSI categories of line V-P, V-F, V-M, VII-P, VII-F and VII-M — clauses (1) and (2) 
 (1) For the upgrading or renewal of conventional lines with respect to structure gauge, the structure gauge to be achieved will be specific to the project concerned. 

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 7.6.12.3. Distance between track centres (4.2.4.2) 
P cases 
TSI categories of line V-P, V-F, V-M, VII-P, VII-F and VII-M — clauses (1) and (2) 
 (1) The nominal distance between track centres shall be 3 400 mm on straight track and curved track with a radius of 400 m or greater. 

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 7.6.12.4. Nominal track gauge (4.2.5.1) 
P cases 
TSI categories of line V-P, V-F, V-M, VII-P, VII-F and VII-M — additional clause (3) 
 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.6.12.5. In-service geometry of switches and crossings (4.2.6.2) 
P cases 
TSI categories of line V-P, V-F, V-M, VII-P, VII-F and VII-M — additional clause (4) 
 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.6.13. Particular features on the UK network for Northern Ireland 

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ANNEX AASSESSMENT OF INTEROPERABILITY CONSTITUENTS 

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ANNEX BASSESSMENT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE SUBSYSTEM 

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ANNEX CCAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR STRUCTURES ACCORDING TO TSI CATEGORY OF LINE IN GREAT BRITAIN 

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ANNEX DITEMS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REGISTER OF INFRASTRUCTURE 
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ANNEX ECAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR STRUCTURES ACCORDING TO TSI CATEGORY OF LINE 

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ANNEX FLIST OF OPEN POINTS 

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ANNEX GGLOSSARY 

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ANNEX HLIST OF REFERENCED STANDARDS 

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