Division 4.2.1.5 Safety-related communications between train crew, other railway undertaking staff and staff authorising train movementsF1

The language used for safety-related communication between train crew, other railway undertaking staff (as defined in Appendix G) and the staff authorising train movements is the operating language (as defined in Appendix J) used by the infrastructure manager on the route concerned.

The principles for safety-related communication between train crew and staff responsible for authorising the movement of trains are to be found in Appendix C.

In accordance with Directive 2012/34/EU, the infrastructure manager is responsible for publishing the ‘ operating ’ language used by his personnel in daily operational use.

Where, however, local practice requires that a second language is also provided for, it is the responsibility of the infrastructure manager to determine the geographic boundaries for its use.