Division 1 Network

For the purposes of this Directive, the Union's network shall include the following elements:

1. (a)

   specially built high-speed lines equipped for speeds generally equal to or greater than 250 km/h;

2. (b)

   specially upgraded high-speed lines equipped for speeds of the order of 200 km/h;

3. (c)

   specially upgraded high-speed lines which have special features as a result of topographical, relief or town-planning constraints, to which the speed must be adapted in each case. This category includes interconnecting lines between high-speed and conventional networks, lines through stations, accesses to terminals, depots, etc. travelled at conventional speed by ‘high-speed’ rolling stock;

4. (d)

   conventional lines intended for passenger services;

5. (e)

   conventional lines intended for mixed traffic (passengers and freight);

6. (f)

   conventional lines intended for freight services;

7. (g)

   passenger hubs;

8. (h)

   freight hubs, including intermodal terminals;

9. (i)

   lines connecting the abovementioned elements.

This network includes traffic management, tracking and navigation systems, technical installations for data processing and telecommunications intended for long-distance passenger services and freight services on the network in order to guarantee the safe and harmonious operation of the network and efficient traffic management.