Division 3.1 Definitions

For the purposes of this Annex, the following definitions shall apply:

1. (1)

   ‘section of line’ (SoL) means the part of line between adjacent operational points that may consist of several tracks;

2. (2)

   ‘operational point’ (OP) means any location for train service operations, where train services may begin and end or change route and where passenger or freight services may be provided; it includes locations at boundaries between F1... infrastructure managers;

3. (3)

   ‘location point’ (LP) means any specific point on a track of a SoL where value of a parameter changes;

4. (4)

   ‘running track’ means any track used for train service movements; it does not include passing loops and meeting loops on plain line or track connections only required for train operation;

5. (5)

   ‘siding’ means any track within an operational point, which is not used for operational routing of a train.

6. (6)

   F2“EC declaration of verification”, “NTSN”, “TSI” and “UK declaration of verification” have the meanings set out in regulation 2(1) of the 2011 Regulations.