# The Railways (Interoperability) (High-Speed) Regulations 2002, Paragraph 1.4.1: General requirements


The repercussions on the environment of the establishment and operation of the trans-European high-speed rail system must be assessed and taken into account at the design stage of the system in accordance with the Community provisions in force.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/1166/schedule/3/paragraph/1.4.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/railways-interoperability-high-speed-regulations-2002/schedule-3/paragraph-1.4.1
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