2021 Network Statement of ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG including minimum access package and additional services Valid from: 13 December 2020 Version 2.2 ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG Network Access One Stop Shop Praterstern 4 1020 Vienna, Austria +43 (0) 664 6172537 [email protected] Photo: Hanno Thurnher infrastruktur.oebb.at/snnb Klassifikation: TLP gelb (Adressatenkreis) Contents 1 General information ................................................................................................................................ 6 1.1 The task of ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG ............................................................................................................. 6 1.2 Objective of the Network Statement ......................................................................................................... 6 1.3 Legal framework ....................................................................................................................................... 6 1.4 Legal status ............................................................................................................................................... 6 1.4.1 General remarks ............................................................................................................................ 6 1.4.2 Liability ........................................................................................................................................... 6 1.4.3 Appeals procedure ......................................................................................................................... 7 1.5 Structure of the Network Statement .......................................................................................................... 7 1.6 Validity and updating process ................................................................................................................... 7 1.7 Publishing ................................................................................................................................................. 7 1.8 Contact ...................................................................................................................................................... 8 1.8.1 ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG ..................................................................................................................... 8 1.8.2 External agencies ......................................................................................................................... 11 1.9 Rail freight corridors ................................................................................................................................ 12 1.10 RailNetEurope – international cooperation between Infrastructure Managers ....................................... 13 2 Access conditions ................................................................................................................................ 15 2.1 Legal framework ..................................................................................................................................... 15 2.2 General access requirements ................................................................................................................. 15 2.2.1 Conditions for applying for capacity ............................................................................................. 15 2.2.1.1 Definitions ........................................................................................................................... 15 2.2.1.2 Requirements for RUs ........................................................................................................ 15 2.2.1.3 Requirements for NRUs ..................................................................................................... 15 2.2.2 Operating licences and concessions ........................................................................................... 16 2.2.3 Single safety certificate ................................................................................................................ 16 2.2.4 Cover of liabilities ......................................................................................................................... 16 2.2.5 Credit check ................................................................................................................................. 16 2.3 General business/commercial conditions ............................................................................................... 17 2.3.1 Framework agreement (regulatory framework in accordance with § 64 EisbG) .......................... 17 2.3.2 Contracts with RUs ...................................................................................................................... 17 2.3.3 Contracts with NRUs .................................................................................................................... 17 2.3.4 Traction current usage contract and transmission contract ......................................................... 17 2.3.5 Transshipment contracts .............................................................................................................. 17 2.4 Rules and standards ............................................................................................................................... 17 2.4.1 Operation without a train guard/attendant .................................................................................... 17 2.4.2 Specialist seminars and training .................................................................................................. 18 2.4.3 Information for train passengers on what to do in abnormal situations during travel .................. 18 2.4.4 Route knowledge on alternative and diversion routes ................................................................. 18 2.5 Exceptional transports ............................................................................................................................ 19 2.6 Dangerous goods and environmental protection .................................................................................... 19 2.6.1 Dangerous goods ......................................................................................................................... 19 2.6.2 Environmental protection ............................................................................................................. 19 2.7 Rolling stock acceptance process guidelines ......................................................................................... 20 2.7.1 Commissioning of rail vehicles in accordance with EisbG ........................................................... 20 2.7.2 ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG network compatibility testing and licensing ............................................... 20 2.8 Staff acceptance process........................................................................................................................ 20 2.8.1 Traction unit drivers ...................................................................................................................... 20 2.8.2 Operational personnel .................................................................................................................. 21 2.9 Access to services/service facilities ........................................................................................................ 21 2.9.1 Use of stations.............................................................................................................................. 21 3 Infrastructure ......................................................................................................................................... 22 3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 22 2021 Network Statement Page 1 Klassifikation: TLP gelb (Adressatenkreis) 3.2 Extent of the rail network ........................................................................................................................ 22 3.2.1 Limits ............................................................................................................................................ 22 3.2.2 Connected railway networks ........................................................................................................ 22 3.2.3 Connecting networks .................................................................................................................... 23 3.3 Network description ................................................................................................................................ 23 3.3.1 Geographical identification ........................................................................................................... 23 3.3.1.1 Track typologies ................................................................................................................. 23 3.3.1.2 Track gauges and spacing ................................................................................................. 24 3.3.1.3 Stations and nodes............................................................................................................. 24 3.3.2 Capabilities ................................................................................................................................... 24 3.3.2.1 Clearance gauge and loading gauge ................................................................................. 24 3.3.2.2