# Commission Decision of 1 February 2008 concerning the technical specification of interoperability relating to the operation subsystem of the trans-European high-speed rail system adopted referred to in Article 6(1) of Council Directive 96/48/EC and repealing Commission Decision 2002/734/EC of 30 May 2002 (notified under document number C(2008) 356) (Text with EEA relevance) (2008/231/CE) (repealed), Appendix ANNEX H: Minimum elements relevant to professional competence for the task of driving a train

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.
Status: repealed

1.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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2.
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
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2.1.
General professional knowledge
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2.2.
Knowledge of operational procedures and safety systems applied to the infrastructure to be used
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2.3.
Knowledge of rolling stock
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3.
ROUTE KNOWLEDGE
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4.
ABILITY TO PUT THE KNOWLEDGE INTO PRACTISE
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4.1.
Prepare for duty
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4.2.
Prior to departure, perform the required tests, checks and verifications on the traction unit
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4.3.
Take part in checking the operation of the brakes on the train
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4.4.
Drive the train respecting the appropriate safety regulations, driving rules and timetable
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4.5.
Act and report in accordance with the applicable rules in case of irregularities or defects either of lineside installations or rolling stock
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4.6.
Apply measures relating to operational incidents and accidents, particularly those relating to train protection and to fire or dangerous goods
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4.7.
Determine the conditions to continue to run after incidents affecting the rolling stock
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4.8.
Park the train and, once stationary, take all required measures to ensure the train remains stationary
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4.9.
Communicate with the Infrastructure Manager’s staff on the ground
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4.10.
Report any unusual occurrences concerning the operation of the train, the conditions of the infrastructure etc.
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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2008/231/annex/annex/H (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2008-231/annex/annex-H
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