LUXEMBOURG RAILWAY NETWORK STATEMENT 2021 Version 2.0 Photo: Mike Wohl NS 2021 Version 2.0 – 27.11.2020 LUXEMBOURG RAILWAY NETWORK STATEMENT 2021 Version 2.0 – 27.11.2020 The penalty for non-use referred to in 6.4.1 has been modified compared to DRR 2021 version 1.1 TABLE OF CONTENTS GLOSSARY V CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1 1.2 OBJECTIVE 1 1.3 LEGAL FRAMEWORK 1 1.4 LEGAL STATUS 4 1.4.1 GENERAL REMARKS 4 1.4.2 LIABILITIY 5 1.4.3 APPEALS PROCEDURE 5 1.5 STRUCTURE OF NS 6 1.6 VALIDITY AND UPDATING PROCESS 6 1.6.1 VALIDITY PERIOD 6 1.6.2 UPDATING PROCESS 6 1.7 PUBLISHING 7 1.8 CONTACTS 7 1.8.1 REQUESTS FOR TRAIN PATHS 7 1.8.2 INFORMATION REGARDING THE NETWORK STATEMENT 7 1.8.3 RECOURSE TO THE INDEPENDENT NATIONAL REGULATORY BODY 7 1.8.4 EXCEPTIONAL TRANSPORTS 7 1.8.5 AUTHORIZATION FOR PLACING IN SERVICE OF RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK. 8 1.8.6 REQUEST FOR A CORRECTIVE NUMBER FOR THE COMPATIBILITY CODES ACCORDING TO IRS 50596-6 8 1.8.7 NEIGHBOURING INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGERS 9 1.9 RAIL FREIGHT CORRIDORS 9 1.10 RAILNETEUROPE - INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION BETWEEN INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGERS 10 1.10.1 ONE-STOP-SHOP (OSS) 10 1.10.2 RNE TOOLS 11 CHAPTER 2 ACCESS CONDITIONS 12 2.1 INTRODUCTION 12 2.2 GENERAL ACCESS CONDITIONS 12 2.2.1 REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR A TRAIN PATH 12 2.2.2 WHO IS ALLOWED TO PERFORM TRAIN OPERATIONS ( FREIGHT AND/OR PASSENGER) 12 2.2.3 LICENSE 13 2.2.4 SAFETY CERTIFICATE 13 2.2.5 COVER OF LIABILITIES 14 2.3 GENERAL BUSINESS/COMMERCIAL CONDITIONS 14 2.3.1 ACCESS CONTRACTS 14 2.3.2 CONTRACTS WITH APPLICANTS 14 2.3.3 FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT 14 2.4 OPERATIONAL RULES 15 2.5 EXCEPTIONAL TRANSPORTS 15 2.6 DANGEROUS GOODS 16 2.7 ROLLING STOCK ACCEPTANCE PROCESS GUIDELINES 16 2.8 STAFF ACCEPTANCE PROCESS 17 CHAPTER 3 INFRASTRUCTURE 18 NS 2021 Version 2.0 – 27.11.2020 I 3.1 INTRODUCTION 18 3.2 EXTEND OF NETWORK 18 3.3 NETWORK DESCRIPTION 18 3.3.1 GENERAL INFORMATION 18 3.3.2 CAPABILITIES 18 3.3.2.1 Loading Gauge and codification 18 3.3.2.2 Weight Limits per axle / meter load 19 3.3.2.3 Line Gradients 19 3.3.2.4 Line Speeds 19 3.3.2.5 Maximum train lengths 19 3.3.2.6 Power supply 19 3.3.3 - TRAFFIC CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS 19 3.3.3.1 Signalling Systems 19 3.3.3.2 Traffic Control Systems 19 3.3.3.3 Communication Systems 20 3.3.3.4 ATC Systems 20 3.4 TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS 20 3.4.1 SPECIALISED INFRASTRUCTURE 20 3.4.2 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTRICTIONS 20 3.4.3 DANGEROUS GOODS 21 3.4.4 TUNNEL RESTRICTIONS 21 3.4.5 BRIDGE RESTRICTIONS 21 3.4.6 OTHER RESTRICTIONS 21 3.5 AVAILABILITY OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE 21 3.6 SERVICE FACILITIES 21 3.6.1 PASSENGER STATIONS 21 3.6.2 FREIGHT TERMINALS 21 3.6.3 TRAIN FORMATION YARDS 22 3.6.4 STORAGE SIDINGS 22 3.6.5 MAINTENANCE FACILITIES 22 3.6.6 CLEANING AND WASHING CENTER 22 3.6.7 MARITIME AND INLAND PORT FACILITIES 22 3.6.8 RELIEF FACILITIES 23 3.6.9 REFUELLING FACILITIES 23 3.7 INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT 23 CHAPTER 4 CAPACITY ALLOCATION 25 4.1 INTRODUCTION 25 4.2 DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS 25 4.2.1 ORGANISMS 25 4.2.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS 26 4.2.2.1 Requests 26 4.2.2.2 Allocation of train paths 28 4.2.2.3 Train path offer and order 28 4.2.2.4 Modification and cancellation of requests 28 4.3 SCHEDULE FOR PATH REQUESTS AND ALLOCATION PROCESS 28 4.3.1 SCHEDULE FOR WORKING TIMETABLE 28 4.3.2 SCHEDULE FOR TRAIN PATH REQUESTS OUTSIDE THE TIMETABLING PROCESS (AD-HOC REQUESTS) 30 4.4 ALLOCATION PROCESS 30 4.4.1 COORDINATION PROCESS 30 4.4.2 DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS 31 4.4.3 CONGESTED INFRASTRUCTURE: DEFINITION PRIORITY CRITERIA AND PROCESS 31 4.4.4 IMPACT OF FRAMEWORK AGREEMENTS 32 4.5 ALLOCATION OF CAPACITY FOR MAINTENANCE, RENEWAL AND ENHANCEMENTS 32 4.5.1 MISSION OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER 32 4.5.2 PRINCIPLES OF TEMPORARY CAPACITY RESTRICTIONS 33 NS 2021 Version 2.0 – 27.11.2020 II 4.5.3 PUBLICATION OF TEMPORARY CAPACITY RESTRICTIONS 33 4.5.4 CONSULTATION OF APPLICANTS 34 4.6 NON-USAGE / CANCELLATION RULES 34 4.7 EXCEPTIONAL TRANSPORTS AND DANGEROUS GOODS 34 4.8 SPECIAL MEASURES TO BE TAKEN IN THE EVENT OF DISTURBANCE 35 4.8.1 PRINCIPLES 35 4.8.2 OPERATIONAL REGULATION 35 4.8.3 FORESEEN PROBLEMS 36 4.8.4 UNFORESEEN PROBLEMS 37 CHAPTER 5 SERVICES 38 5.1 INTRODUCTION 38 5.2 MINIMUM ACCESS PACKAGE 38 5.3 ACCESS TO SERVICE FACILITIES AND SUPPLY OF SERVICES 38 5.3.1 ACCESS TO SERVICE FACILITIES 38 5.3.1.1 Access to Passenger stations, their buildings and other facilities 38 5.3.1.2 Access to freight terminals 39 5.3.1.3 Marshalling yards and train formation facilities, inclusive shunting facilities 40 5.3.1.4 Storage sidings 41 5.3.1.5 Maintenance facilities access 42 5.3.1.6 Other technical facilities, including cleaning and washing facilities 42 5.3.1.7 Maritime and inland port facilities 42 5.3.1.8 Supply of services in services facilities 43 5.3.1.9 Refuelling facilities 43 5.3.2 SUPPLY OF SERVICES IN SERVICE FACILITIES 43 5.3.2.1 Shunting and other services 43 5.3.2.2 Other services 43 5.4 ADDITIONAL SERVICES 44 5.4.1 TRACTION CURRENT 44 5.4.1.1 Principles relating to metering of electrical energy 44 5.4.2 HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING OF ROLLING STOCK 44 5.4.3 SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL TRANSPORTS AND DANGEROUS GOODS 44 5.4.4 OTHER ADDITIONAL SERVICES 46 5.5 ANCILLARY SERVICES 46 5.5.1 ACCESS TO TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK 46 5.5.2 PROVISION OP SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION 46 5.5.3 TECHNICAL INSPECTION OF ROLLING STOCK 46 5.5.4 TICKETING SERVICES IN PASSENGER STATIONS 46 5.5.5 SPEZIALIZED HEAVY MAINTENANCE SERVICES 46 5.5.6 OTHER ANCILLARY SERVICES 46 CHAPTER 6 CHARGING 47 6.1 CHARGING PRINCIPLES 47 6.1.1 MINIMUM ACCESS PACKAGE 47 6.1.2 TRACK ACCESS TO FACILITIES REFERRED TO IN 5.3.1. 47 6.1.3 SERVICES REFERRED IN 5.3.2 47 6.1.4 ADDITIONAL SERVICES 47 6.1.5 ANCILLARY SERVICES 47 6.2 CHARGING SYSTEM 48 6.2.1 MINIMUM SERVICES 48 6.2.1.1 Formula structure 48 6.2.1.2 Fee associated with the administrative cost of reserving the train path (A) 48 6.2.1.3 Fee associated with cost directly due for operation (track wear) 48 6.2.1.4 Rarity fee (infrastructure congestion) 49 6.2.1.5 Use of electric supply system for traction current 49 NS 2021 Version 2.0 – 27.11.2020 III 6.2.2 ACCESS TO THE SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURES 50 6.2.2.1 Access to fuel supply infrastructures 50 6.2.2.2 Access to passenger stations, their buildings and other infrastructures 50 6.2.2.3 Access to goods terminals 51 6.2.2.4 Access to Bettembourg marshalling yards 51 6.2.2.5 Access to formation tracks 51 6.2.2.6 Access to storage tracks 52 6.2.2.7 Access to maintenance centres and other technical infrastructures 52 6.2.3 SERVICES SUPPLIED AT SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURES 52 6.2.3.1 Electric supply for traction current 52 6.2.3.2 Access to fuel supply and fuel supply 53 6.2.3.3 Passenger stations 53 6.2.3.4 Freight terminals 53 6.2.3.5 Bettembourg marshalling yards 53 6.2.3.6 Formation tracks 53 6.2.3.7 Storage sidings 54 6.2.3.8 Maintenance centres and other technical infrastructures 54 6.2.4 ADDITIONAL SERVICES 54 6.2.4.1 Traction current 54 6.2.4.2 Rolling stock heating and air-conditioning 55 6.2.4.3 Shunting services 56 6.2.4.4 Exceptional consignments notice and provision of tailor-made contracts for special consignment running assistance 56 6.3 TARIFFS 57 6.3.1 MINIMUM ACCESS PACKAGE 57 6.3.1.1 Charge associated with administrative cost of train path reservation (A) 57 6.3.1.2 Charge associated with cost directly charged for operation (C) 57 6.3.1.3 Rarity charge (infrastructure congestion) 59 6.3.1.4 Use of electric supply system for traction current 60 6.3.2 TRACK ACCESS TO SERVICE FACILITIES 60 6.3.2.1 Access to fuel supply infrastructures 60 6.3.2.2 Access to passenger stations, their buildings and other infrastructures 60 6.3.2.3 Access to goods terminals 60 6.3.2.4 Access to Bettembourg marshalling yard 60 6.3.2.5 Access to formation tracks 60 6.3.2.6 Access to storage tracks 60 6.3.2.7 Access to maintenance centres and other technical infrastructures 60 6.3.3 SERVICES SUPPLIED AT SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURES 61 6.3.3.1 Traction current electric power 61 6.3.3.2 Acces to Fuel supply 61 6.3.3.3 Fuel supply 61 6.3.3.4 Passenger stations 61 6.3.3.5 Goods stations and railway ports 61 6.3.3.6 Bettembourg marshalling yard 61 6.3.3.7 Formation stations 61 6.3.3.8 Storage sidings 61 6.3.3.9 Maintenance centres and other technical infrastructures 62 6.3.4 ADDITIONAL SERVICES 62 6.3.4.1 Traction current 62 6.3.4.2 Pre-heating and heating of rolling stock 64 6.3.4.3 Shunting services 64 6.3.4.4 Exceptional transports notice and provision of tailor-made contracts for special consignment running assistance 64 6.4 FINANCIAL PENALTIES AND INCENTIVES 65 6.4.1 NON USAGE CHARGES 65 6.4.2 CANCELATION FEES 65 6.4.2.1 Extraordinary and facultative train paths 65 6.4.2.2 Regular train paths 65 6.4.3 REDUCTION FEE FOR FRAMEWORK AGREEMENTS 65 NS 2021 Version 2.0 – 27.11.2020 IV 6.4.4 ERTMS DISCOUNTS 65 6.5 PERFORMANCE SCHEME 66 6.5.1 PRINCIPLES 66 6.5.1.1 Acknowledgment threshold 66 6.5.1.2 Penalties and compensations 66 6.5.1.3 Recovery of delays 67 6.5.1.4 Cancelling of trains 67 6.5.2 PROCESS 68 6.5.2.1 Record of delays and causes 68 6.5.2.2 Validation of delays and causes 68 6.5.2.3 Processing of doubtful cases 68 6.5.2.4 Claim processing 68 6.5.3 RECOURSE ACTION WITH THE REGULATOR 68 6.6 CHANGES TO CHARGES 69 6.7 BILLING ARRANGEMENTS 69 6.7.1 MINIMUM SERVICES 69 6.7.1.1 Optional and extraordinary train paths 69 6.7.1.2 Regular train paths 70 6.7.1.3 Modifications 71 6.7.1.4 Cancellations by the infrastructure manager 71 6.7.2 ACCESS TO SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURES AND SERVICES SUPPLIED 71 6.7.3 ADDITIONAL SERVICES 71 APPENDIXES: APPENDIX 1A – DRAFT FRAMEWORK