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Commission Decision of 20 December 2007 concerning the technical specification of interoperability relating to ‘safety in railway tunnels’ in the trans-European conventional and high-speed rail system (notified under document number C(2007) 6450) (Text with EEA relevance) (2008/163/EC) (repealed)

EU Decision 2008/163 · Adopted 20 December 2007 · Extends to United Kingdom

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Commission Decision

of 20 December 2007

concerning the technical specification of interoperability relating to ‘safety in railway tunnels’ in the trans-European conventional and high-speed rail system

(notified under document number C(2007) 6450)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/163/EC) (repealed)

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Repealed by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1303/2014 of 18 November 2014 concerning the technical specification for interoperability relating to ‘safety in railway tunnels’ of the rail system of the European Union (Text with EEA relevance).

Contents

  1. 1Article 1 Repealed
  2. 2Article 2 Repealed
  3. 3Article 3 Repealed
  4. 4Article 4 Repealed
  5. Annex: DIRECTIVE 2001/16/EC — INTEROPERABILITY OF THE TRANS-EUROPEAN CONVENTIONAL RAIL SYSTEM Repealed
  6. INTRODUCTION Repealed
  7. Technical scope Repealed
  8. 1.1.1Tunnel safety as a part of general safety Repealed
  9. 1.1.2Tunnel length Repealed
  10. 1.1.3Fire safety categories of passenger rolling stock Repealed
  11. 1.1.3.1Rolling stock for tunnels up to 5 km in length Repealed
  12. 1.1.3.2Rolling stock for all tunnels Repealed
  13. 1.1.3.3Rolling stock in tunnels with underground stations Repealed
  14. 1.1.4Underground stations Repealed
  15. 1.1.5Dangerous goods Repealed
  16. 1.1.6Particular safety requirements in member states Repealed
  17. 1.1.7Risk scope, risks that are not covered by this TSI Repealed
  18. 1.2Geographical scope Repealed
  19. 1.3Content of this TSI Repealed
  20. DEFINITION OF ASPECT/SCOPE Repealed
  21. 2.1General Repealed
  22. 2.2The risk scenarios Repealed
  23. 2.2.1‘Hot’ incidents: Fire, explosion followed by fire, emission of toxic smoke or gases. Repealed
  24. 2.2.2‘Cold’ incidents: collision, derailment Repealed
  25. 2.2.3Prolonged stop Repealed
  26. 2.2.4Exclusions Repealed
  27. 2.3The role of rescue services Repealed
  28. 3ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Repealed
  29. 3.1Essential requirements as set out in Directive 2001/16/EC Repealed
  30. 3.2Detailed essential requirements related to tunnel safety Repealed
  31. CHARACTERISATION OF THE SUBSYSTEM Repealed
  32. 4.1Introduction Repealed
  33. 4.2Functional and technical specifications of the subsystems Repealed
  34. Overview of the specifications Repealed
  35. Subsystem Infrastructure Repealed
  36. Subsystem Energy Repealed
  37. Subsystem control-command and signalling Repealed
  38. Subsystem rolling stock Repealed
  39. Operating Rules Repealed
  40. Maintenance Rules Repealed
  41. Professional Qualifications Repealed
  42. Health and Safety Conditions Repealed
  43. 4.2.2Subsystem Infrastructure Repealed
  44. 4.2.2.1Installation of switches and crossings Repealed
  45. 4.2.2.2Prevent unauthorised access to emergency exits and equipment rooms Repealed
  46. 4.2.2.3Fire protection requirements for structures Repealed
  47. 4.2.2.4Fire safety requirements for building material Repealed
  48. 4.2.2.5Fire detection Repealed
  49. 4.2.2.6Division 4.2.2.6 Repealed
  50. 4.2.2.6.1Definition of safe area Repealed
  51. 4.2.2.6.2General Repealed
  52. 4.2.2.6.3Lateral and/or vertical emergency exits to the surface. Repealed
  53. 4.2.2.6.4Cross-passages to the other tube Repealed
  54. 4.2.2.6.5Alternative technical solutions Repealed
  55. 4.2.2.7Escape walkways Repealed
  56. 4.2.2.8Emergency lighting on escape routes Repealed
  57. 4.2.2.9Escape signage Repealed
  58. 4.2.2.10Emergency communication Repealed
  59. 4.2.2.11Access for rescue services Repealed
  60. 4.2.2.12Rescue areas outside tunnels Repealed
  61. 4.2.2.13Water supply Repealed
  62. 4.2.3Subsystem Energy Repealed
  63. 4.2.3.1Segmentation of overhead line or conductor rails Repealed
  64. 4.2.3.2Overhead line or conductor rail earthing Repealed
  65. 4.2.3.3Electricity supply Repealed
  66. 4.2.3.4Requirements for electrical cables in tunnels Repealed
  67. 4.2.3.5Reliability of electrical installations Repealed
  68. 4.2.4Subsystem control-command and signalling Repealed
  69. 4.2.4.1Hot axle box detectors Repealed
  70. 4.2.5Division 4.2.5 Repealed
  71. 4.2.5.1Material properties for rolling stock Repealed
  72. 4.2.5.2Fire extinguishers for passenger rolling stock Repealed
  73. 4.2.5.3Division 4.2.5.3 Repealed
  74. 4.2.5.3.1Running capability Repealed
  75. 4.2.5.3.2Driver's protection Repealed
  76. 4.2.5.3.3Fire protection for trains with passengers and freight or road vehicles Repealed
  77. 4.2.5.4Fire barriers for passenger rolling stock Repealed
  78. 4.2.5.5Division 4.2.5.5 Repealed
  79. 4.2.5.5.1General objectives and required running capability for passenger trains Repealed
  80. 4.2.5.5.2Requirements for brakes Repealed
  81. 4.2.5.5.3Requirement for traction Repealed
  82. 4.2.5.6On board fire detectors Repealed
  83. 4.2.5.7Communication means on trains Repealed
  84. 4.2.5.8Emergency brake override Repealed
  85. 4.2.5.9Emergency lighting system in the train Repealed
  86. 4.2.5.10Switching off of air conditioning in the train Repealed
  87. 4.2.5.11Division 4.2.5.11 Repealed
  88. 4.2.5.11.1Passengers’ emergency exits Repealed
  89. 4.2.5.11.2Passenger access door Repealed
  90. 4.2.5.12Rescue service's information and access Repealed
  91. Functional and technical specifications of the interfaces Repealed
  92. 4.3.1General Repealed
  93. 4.3.2Interfaces with the Infrastructure subsystem Repealed
  94. 4.3.2.1Escape walkways Repealed
  95. 4.3.2.2Inspection of tunnel condition Repealed
  96. 4.3.3Interfaces with the Energy subsystem Repealed
  97. 4.3.3.1Sectioning of traction energy supply systems Repealed
  98. 4.3.4Interfaces with the Control-Command-Signalling subsystem Repealed
  99. 4.3.5Interfaces with the Traffic Management and Operation subsystem Repealed
  100. 4.3.5.1Tunnel emergency plan and exercises Repealed
  101. 4.3.5.2Route book Repealed
  102. 4.3.5.3Provisions of on-train safety and emergency information to passengers Repealed
  103. 4.3.5.4Tunnel specific competence of the train crew and other staff Repealed
  104. 4.3.6Interfaces with the rolling stock subsystem Repealed
  105. 4.3.6.1Material properties for rolling stock Repealed
  106. 4.3.6.2Other rolling stock specifications Repealed
  107. 4.3.7Interfaces with the PRM subsystem Repealed
  108. 4.3.7.1Escape walkways Repealed
  109. 4.4Operating rules Repealed
  110. 4.4.1Checking the condition of trains and appropriate actions Repealed
  111. 4.4.1.1Before the train commences its service. Repealed
  112. 4.4.1.2While the train is running Repealed
  113. 4.4.1.2.1Safety-relevant equipment Repealed
  114. 4.4.1.2.2Hot axle box incidents Repealed
  115. 4.4.2Emergency rule Repealed
  116. 4.4.3Tunnel emergency plan and exercises Repealed
  117. 4.4.3.1Content Repealed
  118. 4.4.3.2Identification Repealed
  119. 4.4.3.3Exercises Repealed
  120. 4.4.4Isolation and Earthing procedures Repealed
  121. 4.4.5Route Book Repealed
  122. 4.4.6Provision of on-train safety and emergency information to passengers Repealed
  123. 4.4.7Co-ordination between tunnel control centres Repealed
  124. 4.5Maintenance rules Repealed
  125. 4.5.1Inspection of tunnel condition Repealed
  126. 4.5.2Division 4.5.2 Repealed
  127. 4.5.2.1Passenger rolling stock Repealed
  128. 4.5.2.2Freight rolling stock Repealed
  129. 4.6Professional qualifications Repealed
  130. 4.6.1Tunnel specific competence of the train crew and other staff Repealed
  131. 4.7Health and safety conditions Repealed
  132. 4.7.1Self-rescue device Repealed
  133. 4.8Register of infrastructure and European register of authorised types of vehicles Repealed
  134. 5INTEROPERABILITY CONSTITUENTS Repealed
  135. ASSESSMENT OF CONFORMITY AND/OR SUITABILITY FOR USE OF THE CONSTITUENTS AND VERIFICATION OF THE SUBSYSTEM Repealed
  136. 6.1Interoperability constituents Repealed
  137. Subsystems Repealed
  138. 6.2.1Conformity assessment (general) Repealed
  139. 6.2.2Conformity assessment procedures (modules) Repealed
  140. 6.2.3Existing solutions Repealed
  141. 6.2.4Innovative solutions Repealed
  142. 6.2.5Assessment of maintenance Repealed
  143. 6.2.6Assessment of operational rules Repealed
  144. 6.2.7Division 6.2.7 Repealed
  145. 6.2.7.1Installation of switches and crossings Repealed
  146. 6.2.7.2Prevent unauthorised access to emergency exits and equipment rooms Repealed
  147. 6.2.7.3Fire protection requirements for structures Repealed
  148. 6.2.7.4Facilities for self-rescue, rescue and evacuation in the event of an incident Repealed
  149. 6.2.7.5Access and equipment for rescue services Repealed
  150. 6.2.7.6Reliability of electrical installations Repealed
  151. 6.2.7.7Hot axle box detectors Repealed
  152. 6.2.8Additional requirements for assessment of specifications concerning the RU Repealed
  153. 6.2.8.1Rescue service's information and access Repealed
  154. 6.2.8.2Self-rescue device Repealed
  155. 7IMPLEMENTATION Repealed
  156. Application of this TSI to subsystems to be put into service Repealed
  157. 7.1.1General Repealed
  158. 7.1.2Newly built rolling stock constructed to an existing design Repealed
  159. 7.1.3Existing rolling stock intended to run in new tunnels Repealed
  160. Application of this TSI to subsystems already in service Repealed
  161. 7.2.1Introduction Repealed
  162. 7.2.2Upgrade and renewal measures for tunnels of more than 1 km, subsystems INS and ENE Repealed
  163. 7.2.2.1INS Repealed
  164. 7.2.2.2ENE Repealed
  165. 7.2.3Upgrade and renewal measures for the subsystems CCS, OPE, RST Repealed
  166. 7.2.3.1Division 7.2.3.1 Repealed
  167. 7.2.3.2OPE: Repealed
  168. 7.2.3.3RST (Passenger rolling stock) Repealed
  169. 7.2.4Other existing tunnels Repealed
  170. 7.3TSI revision Repealed
  171. Exceptions for national, bilateral, multilateral or multinational agreements Repealed
  172. 7.4.1Existing agreements Repealed
  173. 7.4.2Future agreements or modification of existing agreements Repealed
  174. Specific cases Repealed
  175. 7.5.1Introduction Repealed
  176. 7.5.2List of specific cases Repealed
  177. ANNEX AINFRASTRUCTURE REGISTER Repealed
  178. ANNEX BROLLING STOCK REGISTER Repealed
  179. ANNEX COPEN POINTS Repealed
  180. ANNEX DTHE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INCIDENT TYPES AND MEASURES Repealed
  181. ANNEX EASSESSMENT OF THE SUBSYSTEMS Repealed
  182. ANNEX FMODULES FOR THE EC VERIFICATION OF SUBSYSTEMS Repealed
  183. ANNEX GGLOSSARY Repealed