OpenLegislation

Division 2.1 SUBSYSTEM DESCRIPTION

United Kingdom

Original text. Later amendments are not shown.

‘The characteristics of the rolling stock must be such as to allow it to travel on any line on which it is expected to operate. (Council Directive 96/48/EC, Annex III, essential requirement 2.4.3)’.

Trains that meet the technical requirements stated in this TSI are able to serve the lines mentioned in Annex I(1)b to Directive 96/48/EC.

The rolling stock subsystem does not include the control-command, operation or power supply subsystems since these subsystems are specified in their own TSIs.

In addition, rolling stock does not include the train staff (driver and other on-board train crew).

The rolling stock shall fulfil the following functions:

  • carry and protect the passengers and train crew

  • accelerate, maintain speed, brake and stop

  • keep the train driver informed, provide a view ahead, and allow proper control

  • support and guide the train on the track

  • signal the presence of the train to others

  • function safely even in the event of incidents

  • respect the environment.