Division 4.2.3.7 Managing an emergency situationF1

The infrastructure manager must, in consultation with:

• all railway undertakings operating over his infrastructure, or, where appropriate, representative bodies of railway undertakings operating over his infrastructure,

• neighbouring infrastructure managers, as appropriate,

• local authorities, representative bodies of the emergency services (including fire-fighting and rescue) at either local or national level, as appropriate,

define, publish and make available appropriate measures to manage emergency situations and restore the line to normal operation.

Such measures shall typically cover:

• collisions,

• fires on train,

• evacuation of trains,

• accidents in tunnels,

• incidents involving dangerous goods,

• derailments.

The railway undertaking must provide the infrastructure manager with any specific information in respect to these circumstances, especially in respect to the recovery or re-railing of their trains.

Additionally, the railway undertaking must have processes to inform passengers about on-board emergency and safety procedures.