Network Statement 2022 updated to Supplement 1 period of validity: 2022 timetable Sunday 12 December 2021 - Saturday 10 December 2022 (including the earlier handling of capacity requests for that period). Colophon owner ProRail email [email protected] reference T20180019-117460140-1785 version 1.0 date 11 December 2020 status Definitive Version management Version management and processed supplements Version Date Supplement Subject of the changes 0.5 28 August 2020 Draft Network Statement 1.0 11 December 2020 Definitive Network Statement, initial issue Network Statement 2022 - version 1.0 dated 11 December 2020 page 2 Contents Version management 2 Contents 3 List of appendices 7 Glossary 8 1 General information 9 1.1 Introduction 9 1.2 Objective 9 1.3 Legal aspects 10 1.3.1 Legal framework 10 1.3.2 Legal status and liability 11 1.3.3 Complaints, disputes and conflict resolution. 11 1.4 Structure of the Network Statement 12 1.5 Validity and amendments and publication 12 1.5.1 Period of validity 12 1.5.2 Additions and amendments 13 1.5.3 Publication 13 1.6 Contact address for further information 13 1.7 International cooperation by infrastructure managers 14 1.7.1 Rail freight corridors 14 1.7.2 RailNetEurope 15 1.7.3 Other international cooperation 15 2 Railway infrastructure 16 2.1 Introduction 16 2.2 Extent of network 16 2.2.1 Railway network managed by ProRail 17 2.2.2 Connected railway networks outside the management of ProRail 17 2.3 Infrastructure description 18 2.3.1 Route sections 18 2.3.2 Track geometry 18 2.3.3 Stations and nodes 18 2.3.4 Loading gauge 18 2.3.5 Axle loads and ton metre weights 19 2.3.6 Gradient 19 2.3.7 Speed 19 2.3.8 Train length 19 2.3.9 Power supply 20 2.3.10 Signalling systems 20 2.3.11 Traffic control systems 21 2.3.12 Communication systems 22 2.3.13 Safety systems 22 2.4 Restrictions to use 24 2.4.1 Specialised railway network 24 Network Statement 2022 - version 1.0 dated 11 December 2020 page 3 2.4.2 Environment-related operating rules and restrictions 25 2.4.3 Restrictions due to dangerous goods 27 2.4.4 Bridge opening times and restrictions 29 2.4.5 Railway bridge opening times and restrictions 29 2.4.6 Restrictions due to platform safety 30 2.4.7 Restriction of use from practical test emplacement 's-Hertogenbosch 30 2.5 Reliability, availability and operational quality of the railway infrastructure 31 2.6 Infrastructure development 32 2.6.1 Process of function changes 32 2.6.2 Planning schedule of function changes 33 3 Access conditions 34 3.1 Introduction 34 3.2 Access requirements 34 3.2.1 Requirements to request capacity 34 3.2.2 Requirements for access to the railway infrastructure 35 3.2.3 Operating licences 35 3.2.4 Safety certificates 35 3.2.5 Insurance 36 3.3 Contractual agreements 36 3.3.1 Framework agreements 36 3.3.2 Access Agreements with railway undertakings 36 3.3.3 Access Agreements with titleholders not being railway undertakings 37 3.3.4 General Terms & Conditions 37 3.4 Specific access requirements 37 3.4.1 Rolling stock acceptance requirements 37 3.4.2 Requirements with regard to operations and personnel 40 3.4.3 Exceptional transport 41 3.4.4 Dangerous goods 41 3.4.5 Test trains and other special trains 42 3.4.6 Requirements relating to information provision 42 4 Capacity allocation 44 4.1 Introduction 44 4.2 Process description train path capacity allocation 44 4.2.1 Parties involved 44 4.2.2 Process in general 44 4.2.3 Submitting requests for train paths 45 4.2.4 One-Stop-Shop 46 4.3 Temporary capacity restrictions 46 4.3.1 General Terms & Conditions 46 4.3.2 Pattern-based temporary capacity restrictions 47 4.3.3 Capacity restrictions for works 47 4.3.4 Ad hoc capacity for work 50 4.4 Application of framework agreements 51 4.5 Capacity allocation process 51 4.5.0 Schedule of the timetabling preparation phase 51 4.5.1 Schedule for the timetabling process 51 4.5.2 Schedule for late requests 52 Network Statement 2022 - version 1.0 dated 11 December 2020 page 4 4.5.3 Schedule for the ad hoc phase 52 4.5.4 Further description of the processes 52 4.5.5 Dispute resolution 57 4.6 Congested railway infrastructure 58 4.7 Exceptional Transport 58 4.8 Changes to allocated train paths 60 4.8.1 Changes to allocated train paths by the railway undertaking 60 4.8.2 Changes to allocated train paths by the network manager 60 4.8.3 Unused capacity for train paths 60 4.8.4 Cancellation of train paths 60 4.9 Redesign capacity allocation process (TTR) 61 4.9.1 Objectives 61 4.9.2 Process elements 62 4.9.3 Implementation 63 4.9.4 TTR Pilot Project 63 5 Services and charges 65 5.1 Introduction 65 5.2 Charging principles 66 5.3 Minimum access package and charges 68 5.3.1 Train path 68 5.3.2 Tractive power supply 71 5.3.3 Extra levy 72 5.4 Additional services and charges 73 5.4.1 Tractive power 73 5.4.2 Energy settlement application (EVA) 75 5.4.3 Exceptional Transport and emergency services 76 5.5 Ancillary services and charges 77 5.5.1 Access to the telecommunications network 77 5.5.2 Provision of supplementary information 78 5.5.3 Inspection of railway vehicles 79 5.5.4 Special maintenance services and facilities 80 5.6 Financial penalties, incentives and compensation 80 5.6.1 Penalties for changing train paths by titleholders 80 5.6.2 Penalties for changes to train paths by the network manager 80 5.6.3 Penalties for not using train paths 80 5.6.4 Penalties for cancellation of train paths 80 5.6.5 Incentives and discounts 81 5.6.6 Compensation for scheduled temporary capacity restrictions 82 5.6.7 Compensation freight transport operators ad hoc capacity for operations 85 5.7 Performance scheme 86 5.7.1 Schemes for the passenger transport market segment 86 5.7.2 Schemes for the freight transport market segment 88 5.7.3 Performance scheme complaints procedure 90 5.8 Changes to charge schemes 90 5.8.1 Charge scheme 2022 90 5.8.2 Expected changes to charge schemes 91 5.9 Invoicing 92 5.10 Other services, charges and levies 92 Network Statement 2022 - version 1.0 dated 11 December 2020 page 5 5.10.1 HSL levy 92 6 Operations 94 6.1 Introduction 94 6.2 Operational Conditions 94 6.2.1 Official language 94 6.2.2 Procedure for the operation of infrastructural elements (including ERTMS) 94 6.2.3 Departure procedure 95 6.2.4 Scheduled running of freight trains 95 6.2.5 Provision of Load specifications 95 6.2.6 Provision of information concerning the transport of dangerous goods within the meaning of RID/VSG with sets of wagons or (a group of) opposite freight wagons on railway yards 95 6.2.7 Rust clearance 96 6.2.8 Emergency repairs to railway vehicles on the main railway network 96 6.2.9 Rail incident management 97 6.2.10 Use of locally controlled areas 98 6.2.11 Local particulars 98 6.3 Intervention measures 99 6.3.1 Principles of intervention measures 99 6.3.2 Measures to deal with disrupted situations on the national network 99 6.3.3 Measures for major disrupted situations with international impact 99 6.3.4 Measures relating to train incidents 100 6.4 Systems for information on current train movements 102 7 Service facilities and charges 104 7.1 Introduction 104 7.2 Service facilities offered by third parties 104 7.3 Service facilities offered by ProRail 104 7.3.1 General Terms & Conditions 105 7.3.2 Passenger stations 106 7.3.3 Freight terminals 111 7.3.4 Railway yards 111 7.3.5 Stabling yards 113 7.3.6 Maintenance services and facilities 122 7.3.7 Other services and facilities 123 7.3.8 Seaport and inland port services and facilities 123 7.3.9 Assistance and support services and facilities 123 7.3.10 Refuelling 124 Network Statement 2022 - version 1.0 dated 11 December 2020 page 6 List of appendices Appendix 1 General overview map with network configuration (Chapter 2.2.1) 127 Appendix 2 Glossary 129 Appendix 3 Consultation (Chapter 1.5.3) 136 Appendix 4 Regulations on the settlement of complaints and disputes (Chapter 1.3.3) 137 Appendix 5 Model Access Agreement and General Terms & Conditions (Chapter 3.3) 139 Appendix 6 List of related documents on the Logistics Portal 156 Appendix 7 Operating licences and transport market access (Chapter 3.2.3) 158 Appendix 8 Reports (Chapter 3.4.6) 160 Appendix 9 Route sections with user restrictions (Chapter 2.4.1) 163 Appendix 10 Infrastructure projects and studies (Chapter 2.6.2) 165 Appendix 11 Information on secondary railways (Chapter 2.2.1 and 2.2.2) 179 Appendix 12 Loading gauges (Chapter 2.3.4) 180 Appendix 13 Axle loads and load per unit of length (Chapter 2.3.5) 182 Appendix 14 Automatic train control systems (Chapter 2.3.13.1) 184 Appendix 15 Train detection systems (Chapter 2.3.13.2) 185 Appendix 16 Route section speeds (Chapter 2.3.7) 187 Appendix 17 Tractive power supply systems (Chapter 2.3.9) 188 Appendix 18 Moveable railway bridges (Chapter 2.4.5) 190 Appendix 19 Platform length (Chapter 7.3.2) 193 Appendix 20 Freight terminals (Chapter 7.3.5.2.2) 194 Appendix 21 Refuelling facilities (Chapter 7.3.10) 195 Appendix 22 Standard freight paths (Chapter 4.5.4.3) 197 Appendix 23 Applications, publications and reports (Chapter 5.3.1 and 5.5) 199 Appendix 24 Conditions for use of the tractive power supply system (Chapter 5.4.1) 233 Appendix 25 Stations (Chapter 7.3.2) 235 Network Statement 2022 - version 1.0 dated 11 December 2020 page 7 Glossary Included in Appendix 2 is a glossary explaining the specific terminology and abbreviations used in this Network Statement.