'Freight Wagons' Tsi
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1.6.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 193/1 CORRIGENDA Corrigendum to Commission Decision 2004/446/EC of 29 April 2004 specifying the basic parameters of the ‘Noise’, ‘Freight Wagons’ and ‘Telematic applications for freight’ Technical Specifications for Interoperability referred to in Directive 2001/16/EC (Official Journal of the European Union L 155 of 30 April 2004) Decision 2004/446/EC should read as follows: COMMISSION DECISION of 29 April 2004 specifying the basic parameters of the ‘Noise’, ‘Freight Wagons’ and ‘Telematic applications for freight’ Technical Specifications for Interoperability referred to in Directive 2001/16/EC (notified under document number C(2004) 1558) (Text with EEA relevance) (2004/446/EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, (5) However, in accordance with Article 6(4) of Directive 2001/16/EC, the first stage in developing the above- mentioned TSIs is to establish the characteristics of their Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Com- basic parameters to be used by the AEIF; it does not munity, preclude the need to validate and, if necessary, further amend, update or modify these parameters in the corre- sponding TSI, which shall be adopted in accordance Having regard to Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parlia- with Article 6(1) of Directive 2001/16/EC. ment and of the Council of 19 March 2001 on the interoper- ability of the trans-European conventional rail system (1), and in particular Article 6(1) and 6(4) thereof, Whereas: (6) A number of specific cases have been requested and are being discussed in the context of the development of the (1) In accordance with Article 2(c) of Directive 2001/16/EC, corresponding TSIs. However it is considered more the trans-European conventional rail system is sub- appropriate to include specific cases in the TSIs rather divided into structural or functional subsystems . Each of than in this Decision. the subsystems is to be covered by a technical specifica- tion for interoperability (TSI). (2) As a first step, draft TSIs have to be drawn up by the joint representative body under a mandate from the (7) Without prejudice to Article 25 of Directive Commission in accordance with the procedure set out in 2001/16/EC, this Decision does not affect either the Article 21(2) to the Directive. existing rail system or the development of new projects as long as the corresponding TSIs are not adopted. (3) The Committee set up under Article 21 of Directive 2001/16/EC (hereafter the Committee) has appointed the European Association for Railway Intero- perability (hereafter the AEIF) as the joint representative body. (8) In accordance with the abovementioned mandate the AEIF has already developed complete draft TSIs for the (4) The AEIF has been given a mandate to draw up draft ‘telematic applications for freight’, ‘noise’ and ‘freight TSIs on ‘Noise’, ‘Freight Wagons’ and ‘Telematic applica- wagons’ subsystems. These TSIs will be adopted once the tions for freight’. cost-benefit analysis provided for by Directive 2001/16/EC is developed and after consultation of users' (1) OJ L 110, 20.4.2001, p.1 . organisations and social partners. L 193/2EN Official Journal of the European Union 1.6.2004 (9) The definitions and characteristics to be respected for applications for freight’ TSIs referred to in Directive the basic parameters of the ‘noise’, ‘freight wagons’ and 2001/16/EC are set out in the Annex to this Decision. ‘telematic applications for freight’ as proposed by the AEIF should be adopted. Article 2 (10) The measures provided for in this Decision are in This Decision is addressed to the Member States. accordance with the opinion of the Committee set up by Directive 2001/16/EC, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Done at Brussels, 29 April 2004. Article 1 For the Commission The definitions and characteristics to be respected for the basic Loyola DE PALACIO parameters of the ‘Noise’, ‘Freight Wagons’ and ‘Telematic Vice-President of the Commission 1.6.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 193/3 ANNEX TABLE OF CONTENTS 6 1. BASIC PARAMETERS RELATED TO THE 'NOISE' TSI .......................................................................... 1.1. Noise emitted by freight wagons........................................................................................... 6 1.1.1. Description of the parameter................................................................................... 6 1.1.2. Characteristics to be respected ................................................................................. 6 1.2. Noise emitted by locomotives, multiple units and coaches ........................................................... 7 1.2.1. Description of the parameter................................................................................... 7 1.2.2. Characteristics to be respected ................................................................................. 7 2. BASIC PARAMETERS RELATED TO THE 'FREIGHT WAGONS' TSI .......................................................... 8 2.1. Interface (e.g. coupling) between vehicles, between set of vehicles and between trains.......................... 8 2.1.1. Description of the parameter................................................................................... 8 2.1.2. Characteristics to be respected ................................................................................. 9 2.2. Safe access and egress for rolling stock .................................................................................. 10 2.2.1. Description of the parameter................................................................................. 10 2.2.2. Characteristics to be respected ............................................................................... 10 2.3. Functional requirements: strength of main vehicle structure ........................................................ 12 2.3.1. Description of the parameter................................................................................. 12 2.3.2. Characteristics to be respected ............................................................................... 12 2.4. Securing of freight ........................................................................................................... 17 2.4.1. Description of the parameter................................................................................. 17 2.4.2. Characteristics to be respected ............................................................................... 17 2.5. Doors closing and locking.................................................................................................. 17 2.5.1. Description of the parameter................................................................................. 17 2.5.2. Characteristics to be respected ............................................................................... 17 2.6. Labelling of freight wagons ................................................................................................ 17 2.6.1. Description of the parameter................................................................................. 17 2.6.2. Characteristics to be respected ............................................................................... 18 2.7. Special vehicles for the transport of dangerous goods and pressured gases....................................... 18 2.7.1. Description of the parameter................................................................................. 17 2.7.2. Characteristics to be respected ............................................................................... 19 2.8. Kinematic gauge.............................................................................................................. 19 2.8.1. Description of the parameter................................................................................. 19 2.8.2. Characteristics to be respected ............................................................................... 20 2.9. Static axle load, dynamic wheel load and linear load ................................................................. 21 2.9.1. Description of the parameter................................................................................. 21 2.9.2. Characteristics to be respected ............................................................................... 21 L 193/4EN Official Journal of the European Union 1.6.2004 2.10. Electrical protection of the train .......................................................................................... 22 2.10.1. Description of the parameter................................................................................. 22 2.10.2. Characteristics to be respected ............................................................................... 22 2.10.2.1. General ............................................................................................ 22 2.10.2.2. Functional and technical specifications of the subsystem ................................ 22 2.11. Vehicle dynamic behaviour (wheel-rail interaction) ................................................................... 23 2.11.1. Description of the parameter................................................................................. 23 2.11.2. Characteristics to be respected ............................................................................... 23 2.11.2.1. General ............................................................................................ 23 2.11.2.2. Functional and technical specifications of