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ACCOMPANYING REPORT N. ERA-REC-01-2013/ACR TO THE
RECOMMENDATION
OF THE EUROPEAN RAILWAY AGENCY
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Executive Director
THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR INTEROPERABILITY RELATING TO THE
SUBSYSTEM ‘ROLLING STOCK — FREIGHT WAGONS’ ADOPTED THE 13TH
MARCH 2013
Disclaimer:
The present document is a non-legally binding report of the European Railway Agency. It does not
represent the view of other EU institutions and bodies, and is without prejudice to the decisionmaking
processes foreseen by the applicable EU legislation. Furthermore, a binding interpretation
of EU law is the sole competence of the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Version: 3.0
Date: 25 th March 2013

Table of Contents
Accompanying Report to the RECOMMENDATION N. ERA-REC-01-2013
0. Executive summary ................................................................................... 3
1. Introduction .............................................................................................. 3
2. Workgroups .............................................................................................. 3
3. Working methods...................................................................................... 3
4. Proposed amendments ............................................................................. 4
5. Annex 1: Definitions and abbreviations .................................................... 14
6. Annex 2: Reference documents ............................................................... 14
7. Annex 3: Reference legislation ................................................................. 14
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0. Executive summary
Accompanying Report to the RECOMMENDATION N. ERA-REC-01-2013
The technical specification for Interoperability on Wagons (WAG TSI) has been adopeted the 13 th
March 2013.
In this TSI several clauses have been detected to be amended.
This report:
­ contains the proposed amendments, including their justifications; and
­ is the supporting document to Annex 1 of ERA Executive Director’s Recommendation
ERA/REC/01-2013/REC.
1. Introduction
Article 12 of [1] states that “the Agency shall… propose to the Commission amendments to the
TSIs which it considers necessary”.
Article 7 of [2] and Section 2.2 of the Annex of [3] the Framework Mandate 2007 indicates the
way to deal with the improvements in the TSIs.
This report is based on the English version of the TSI WAG adopted the 13 th March 2013. [4]
This report is intended to inform the European Commission and RISC concerning:
­ the work carried out for drafting the ERA Executive Director’s recommendation
ERA/REC/01-2013/REC on amendments to TSI WAG adopted the 13 th March 2013 [4]
according to art 2(a) of [1]; and
­ the justification behind each single amendment.
2. Workgroups
The list of proposed amendments has been:
­ prepared by ERA, taking into account comments received from members of the WP
established to revise the 2006 WAG TSI [5]; and
­ made available to the members of the above mentioned WP.
3. Working methods
The list of proposed amendments does not include:
­ translation errors (versions in other languages than English); and
­ minor editorial inconsistencies and typos.
GROUPING OF THE DEFICIENCIES
Several clauses of the TSI can be affected by the same amendment.
In this report, amendments are grouped according to their content.
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On Annex 1 of Executive Director’s recommendation ERA/REC/01-2013/REC, amendments are
listed in “TSI structure approach” (i.e. from clause 1 to appendix D) to ease further legal
procedures.
In order to have a clear correlation between those two approaches, the proposed amendment
numbers refer to Executive Director’s recommendation.
STRUCTURE OF THE TSI FOR PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
For the purpose of this document, the following TSI breakdown structure is used: article 1 , chapter
(e.g. 4), section (e.g. 4.1), clause (e.g. 4.1.1).
All the sentences without numeration are called generally paragraph.
The term “bullet point” indicates any bullets list, no matter the kind of listing symbol used.
Numbered list (e.g. 1, 2… I, II…) or lettered list (e.g. a, b… A), B)…) are respectively mentioned.
4. Proposed amendments
In this report there are 18 groups of amendments; in Annex 1 to ERA Executive Director’s
recommendation ERA/REC/01-2013/REC there are 36 amendments.
For clarity sake, the following table shows the correlation between the two numbering systems.
Table 1: correlation table between Report Ch.4 and Ex Dir Recommendation
Report Recommendation
4.1 10
4.2 16a, 16b, 23c
4.3 4
4.4 9, 22a, 22b, 22c, 23f, 23g, 23h
4.5 18, 23d
4.6 15
4.7 6
4.8 11
4.9 12
4.10 14, 17, 21a, 21b, 23a, 23b
4.11 3
4.12 4
4.13 19
4.14 1
4.15 20
4.16 13a, 13b
4.17 22c
4.18 8
4.19 5, 23e
4.20 2
1 Article is used only for Enacting part in amendment proposal num. 14.
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4.1. Proposed amendment num. 10
Clause 4.3.3 “Interface with the subsystem “control, command and signalling”.
Table 7 “Interface with control, command and signalling subsystem” is replace by the following
table:
Reference in this TSI
4.2.3.3 a) Rolling stock characteristics
compatible with train detection
system based on track circuits
4.2.3.3 b) Rolling stock characteristics
compatible with train detection
system based on axle counters
4.2.3.3 c) Rolling stock characteristics
compatible with train detection
system based on loop equipment
Reference
Commission Decision 2012/88/EU
Annex A, table A2, index 77
– axle distances (3.1.2.1, 3.1.2.4, 3.1.2.5 and
3.1.2.6),
– vehicle axle load (3.1.7.1),
– impedance between wheels (3.1.9),
– use of composite brake blocks (3.1.6).
– axle distances (3.1.2.1, 3.1.2.2, 3.1.2.5 and
3.1.2.6),
– wheel geometry (3.1.3.1 - 3.1.3.4),
– metal / inductive components-free space
between wheels (3.1.3.5)
– wheel material (3.1.3.6).
– vehicle metal construction ( 3.1.7.2).
Justification to proposed amendment num. 10
In the meanwhile of publication, the document “Commission Decision 2012/88/EU Annex A, table
A2, index 77” has been modified; the proposed amendment num. 1 takes into consideration the
updated version of the above mentioned document.
4.2. Proposed amendments num. 16a, 16b, 23c
Clause 6.1.2.4 “Axle”
The text of the first paragraph is replaced by the following:
“In addition to the requirement on the assembly above, the demonstration of conformity of
mechanical resistance and fatigue characteristics of the axle shall be based on clauses 4, 5 and 6
of EN13103:2009+A2:2012”
Clause 6.1.2.4 “Axle”
The text of the second paragraph is replaced by the following:
“The decision criteria for the permissible stress are specified in clause 7 of EN
EN13103:2009+A2:2012. A verification procedure shall exist to ensure at the production phase
that no defects may detrimentally affect safety due to any change in the mechanical
characteristics of the axles. The tensile strength of the material in the axle, the resistance to
impact, the surface integrity, the material characteristics and the material cleanliness shall be
verified. The verification procedure shall specify the batch sampling used for each characteristic to
be verified.”
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Appendix D “Standards or normative documents referred to in this TSI”
First table - the text “EN 13103:2009+A1:2010” of the cell under the column “Reference to
mandatory standards” 28th row, is replaced by the following.
“EN13103:2009+A2:2012”.
Justification to proposed amendments num. 16a, 16b, 23c
In the meanwhile of publication, the new version of the EN standard has been published with the
reference “EN 13103:2009+A2:2012”; therefore each reference to this standard is updated.
4.3. Proposed amendment num. 7
Clause 4.2.4.3.3 “Thermal capacity “
The text of the second paragraph is replaced by the following:
“The thermal load, the unit is capable to withstand without any adverse loss of brake
performance due to thermal or mechanical effects, shall be defined and expressed in terms of
speed, axle load, gradient and brake distance.”
Justification to proposed amendment num. 7
The discussion had in CBB WP showed that the previously required combination of parameters is
not suitable to express the thermal capacity: the proposed combination is the correct one.
4.4. Proposed amendments num. 9, 22a, 22b, 22c, 23f, 23g, 23h
Clause 4.2.6.3. “Attachment devices for rear-end signal”
The text of the clause is replaced by the following:
“On all units designed to receive a rear-end signal, two devices at the end of the unit shall provide
for the installation of two lamps or two reflective plates as set out in Appendix E on the same
height above rail not higher than 2000 mm. The dimensions and clearance of these attachment
devices shall be as described in chapter 1 of ERA technical document ERA/TD/2012-04/INT version
1.2 of 18.01.2013 published on the ERA website (http://www.era.europa.eu).”
Appendix C “Additional optional conditions”
The text in paragraph “1. Manual coupling system”, fifth bullet point is replaced by the following:
“ - The clearance for the drow hook shall be in accordance with chapter 2 of ERA technical
document ERA/TD/2012-04/INT version 1.2 of 18.01.2013 published on the era website
(http://www.era.europa.eu).”
Appendix C “Additional optional conditions”
The text in paragraph “1. Manual coupling system”, ninth bullet point is replaced by the following:
“ - The space for shunting staff operation shall be in accordance with chapter 3 of ERA technical
document ERA/TD/2012-04/INT version 1.2 of 18.01.2013 published on the era website
(http://www.era.europa.eu).”
Appendix C “Additional optional conditions”
The text in paragraph “2. UIC footsteps and handrails” is replaced by the following:
“The unit shall be equipped with footsteps and handrails in accordance with chapter 4 of ERA
technical document ERA/TD/2012-04/INT version 1.2 of 18.01.2013.”
Appendix D “Standards or normative documents referred to in this TSI”
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First table - The text “ERA technical document ERA/TD/2012-04/INT version 1.0 of 04.06.2012” of
the cell under the column “Reference to mandatory standards” last row, is replaced by the
following.
“ERA/TD/2012-04/INT version 1.2 of 18.01.2013”.
Appendix D “Standards or normative documents referred to in this TSI”
Second table - The text “ERA technical document ERA/TD/2012-04/INT version 1.0 of 04.06.2012”
of the cell of the column “Standard / UIC leaflet” 4 th row is replaced by the following.
“ERA/TD/2012-04/INT version 1.2 of 18.01.2013”
Appendix D “Standards or normative documents referred to in this TSI”
Second table - The text “ERA technical document ERA/TD/2012-04/INT version 1.0 of 04.06.2012”
of the cell of the column “Standard / UIC leaflet” 6 th row is replaced by the following.
“ERA/TD/2012-04/INT version 1.2 of 18.01.2013”
Justification to proposed amendment num. 9, 22a, 22b, 22c, 23f, 23g, 23h
An updated version of the ERA Technical document has been produced; therefore the reference
to this standard is updated.
4.5. Proposed amendments num. 18, 23d
Clause 6.2.2.5” Running gear for manual change of wheelsets”
The text of the paragraph “Changeover between 1435 mm and 1668 mm track gauges” is
replaced as following:
“The technical solutions described in the following figures of the UIC leaflet 430-1:2012 are
deemed to be compliant with the requirements in point 4.2.3.6.7 :
– for axle units: figures 9 and 10 of Annex B.4, and figure 18 of Annex H of UIC leaflet 430-1:2012,
– for bogie units: figure 18 of Annex H of UIC leaflet 430-1:2012. ”
Appendix D “Standards or normative documents referred to in this TSI”
First table - The text “UIC 430-1:2006” of the cell under the column “Reference to mandatory
standards” 32 nd row, is replaced by the following.
“UIC leaflet 430-1:2012”.
Justification to proposed amendment num. 18, 23d
In the meanwhile of publication, a new version of the UIC referred document has been published;
therefore the reference to this standard is updated.
4.6. Proposed amendment num 15
Clause 6.1.2.3 “Wheel”
The text in indent (b), second paragraph is replaced by the following:
“A verification procedure shall exist to ensure at the production phase that no defects may
detrimentally affect safety due to any change in the mechanical characteristics of the wheels. The
tensile strength of the material in the wheel, the hardness in the rim, the fracture toughness (only
for tread-braked wheels), resistance to impact, the material characteristics and the material
cleanliness shall be verified. The verification procedure shall specify the batch sampling used for
each characteristic to be verified.”
Justification to proposed amendment num. 15
The wording (from “running surface” to “rim”) has been aligned with EN13262 “Railway
applications - Wheelsets and bogies - Wheels - Product requirements”.
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4.7. Proposed amendment num. 6
Clause 4.2.4.3.2.2 “Parking brake”
The text of the second paragraph, third bullet point, is replaced by the following:
“ - the minimum parking brake performance, considering no wind, shall be determined by
calculations as defined in clause 6 of EN 14531-6:2009.”
Justification to proposed amendment num. 6
Correction of an editorial error: there was a word “standard” out of context.
4.8. Proposed amendment num. 11
Clause 4.4 “Operating rules”
The text of the third paragraph, first bullet point, is replaced by the following:
“- a description of operation in normal mode, including the operational characteristics and
limitations of the unit (e.g. vehicle gauge, maximum design speed, axle loads, brake performance,
compatibility with train detection systems, permitted environmental conditions).”
Justification to proposed amendment num. 11
Correction of an omission: “permitted environmental conditions” was omitted.
4.9. Proposed amendment num. 12
Clause 4.7 “Health and safety conditions”
The text of the first paragraph is replaced by the following:
“The provisions for health and safety of staff required for the operation and maintenance of units
are covered by the essential requirements 1.1.5, 1.3.1, 1.3.2, 2.5.1, 2.6.1 set out in Annex III to
Directive 2008/57/EC.”
Justification to proposed amendment num. 12
Correction of an omission: “1.3.1” was omitted.
4.10. Proposed amendments num. 14, 17, 21a, 21b, 23a, 23b
Clause 6.1.2.1 “Running gear”
The first sentence is replaced by following text:
“The demonstration of conformity for the running gear is set out in chapter 2 of ERA technical
document ERA/TD/2013/01/INT version 1.0 of 11.02.2013 published on the ERA website
(http://www.era.europa.eu)”.
Clause 6.2.2.3 “Running dynamic behavior”
The text of the fourth paragraph is replaced by the following:
“When an on-track test with normal measuring method is required the unit shall be assessed
against the limit values set out in sections 1.2 and 1.3 of ERA/TD/2013/01/INT version 1.0 of
11.02.2013 published on the ERA website (http://www.era.europa.eu)”.
Appendix B “Specific procedures for running dynamics”
The title is replaced by the following:
“Appendix B”.
The text of the appendix is replaced by the following text:
“Not used.”
Appendix D “Standards or normative documents referred to in this TSI” – first table
The text “Content of prEN 16235 included in Appendix B of this TSI” of the cell under the column
“Reference to mandatory standards” 17 th row, is replaced by the following.
“ERA/TD/2013/01/INT version 1.0 of 11.02.2013.”
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Appendix D “Standards or normative documents referred to in this TSI” – first table
The text “Content of prEN 16235 included in Appendix B of this TSI” of the cell under the column
“Reference to mandatory standards” 20 th row, is replaced by the following.
“ERA/TD/2013/01/INT version 1.0 of 11.02.2013.”
Justification to proposed amendment num. 14, 17, 21a, 21b, 23a, 23b
In the meanwhile of publication, the general treatment of references to prENs has been agreed:
the relevant content from the prENs are copied into an ERA Technical Document (TD) until the
prEN are not published as EN. In this specific case the same information was included in
“Appendix B”, now out of date and to be removed.
4.11. Proposed amendment num. 3
Clause 4.2.3.5.2 “Running dynamic behaviour”
The text of the fourth paragraph is replaced as following:
“Running dynamic behaviour is permitted to be assessed at interoperability constituent level in
accordance with point 6.1.2.1. In this case a specific test or simulation at subsystem level is not
required.
Justification to proposed amendment num. 3
Clarification to assure that the running dynamic behaviour can always alternatively be assessed at
IC “running gear” level; with this wording section 6.3 does not apply.
4.12. Proposed amendment num. 4
Clause 4.2.3.6.1 “Structural design of bogie frame”
The text of the second paragraph is replaced by the following:
“The integrity of the structure of a bogie frame is permitted to be assessed at interoperability
constituent level in accordance with point 6.1.2.1. In this case a specific test or simulation at
subsystem level is not required.”
Justification to proposed amendment num. 4
Clarification to assure that the running dynamic behaviour can always alternatively be assessed at
IC “running gear” level; with this wording section 6.3 does not apply.
4.13. Proposed amendment num. 19
Section 6.3 “Subsystem containing components corresponding to an interoperability constituents
not holding an EC declaration”.
The text of the first paragraph of the section is replaced by following:
“ A Notified Body is permitted to issue an EC certificate of verification of a subsystem, even if one
or more of the components corresponding to interoperability constituents incorporated within
the subsystem are not covered by a relevant EC declaration of conformity in accordance with this
TSI (non-certified ICs), if the constituent was manufactured before the entry into force of this TSI
and the type of constituent has been:
– used in a subsystem already approved, and
– put in service in at least one Member State before the entry in force of this TSI.”
Justification to proposed amendment num. 19
The former line a) “The constituent falls under the transition period as set out in Article 8” has
been deleted being not more needed according to the list of ICs.
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4.14. Proposed amendment num. 1
Enacting part.
The text of the article 8, clause 4, is replaced by the following:
“After a transition period of one year after the entry into force of this Regulation, newly produced
interoperability constituents “rear-end signal”, shall be covered by the required EC declaration of
conformity.”
Justification to proposed amendment num. 1
According to the list of ICs, this paragraph is applicable only “rear-end signal” ICs; thus this specific
word has been added.
4.15. Proposed amendment num. 20
Section 6.5 “Constituents holding an EC declaration of conformity”
The text of the indent b) is replaced by the following:
“The EC certificates of conformity, EC-type examination certificates and EC-design examination
certificates of the following ICs shall remain valid under this TSI until their expiry:
­ Wheelset;
­ Wheel;
­ Axle.”
Justification to proposed amendment num. 20
Clarification concerning the validity of certificates issued by Notified Bodies (following the same
approach as previous WAG TSI).
4.16. Proposed amendment num. 13a, 13b
Section 4.8 “Parameters to be recorded in the technical file”.
The title of the section in the table of contents and in the section itself is replaced by the
following.
“4.8 Parameters to be recorded in the technical file and European register of authorised types of
vehicles”.
The following text is added at the end of the section.
“The data of the rolling stock that must be recorded in the “European register of authorised types
of vehicles (ERATV)” are set out in the Commission Decision on the European register of
authorised types of vehicles (2011/665/EU).”
Justification to proposed amendment num. 13a, 13b
The clause 4.8 (including title) has been aligned with the EC decision on ERATV.
4.17. Proposed amendment num. 22c
Appendix C “Additional optional conditions”
Table C.3 “Minimum braking performance for brake modes G and P” is replaced by the following
table (including footnotes)
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Braking mode “P”
Braking mode “G”
Braking mode
Changeover (9)
Variable load Relay (10)
Command Equipment
‘’S1’’ (2)
“S2” (3)
“SS” (4)
“SS”, “S2”
unit type
Empty
Load status
Intermediate
Loaded
Empty
Loaded
Loaded
(18t per axle for brake
blocks)
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Requirement for running speed at 100km/h Requirement for running speed at 120km/h
Maximum braking
distance
S max = 700m
λ min = 65 %
a min = 0,60m/s 2
S max = 810m
λ min = 55%
a min = 0,51m/s 2
S max = 700m
λ min = 65 %
a min = 0,60m/s 2
Smax = 480m
λmin = 100% (1)
2 (1)
amin=0,91m/s S max = 700m
λ min = 65 %
a min = 0,60m/s 2
Minimum braking distance
S min = 390m,
λ max=125%, (130%)*,
a max= 1,15m/s 2
S min= 390m,
λ max= 125%,
a max =1,15m/s 2
S min = Max [(S = 480m,
λ max=100%, a max= 0,91m/s 2 ), (S
obtained with a mean
retardation force of 16,5 kN per
axle)] (5) .
S min = 390m,
λ max=125%, (130%)*,
a max= 1,15m/s 2
S min = Max [(S = 480m, λ max=100
%, a max = 0,91m/s 2 ), (S obtained
with a mean retardation force of
16,5 kN per axle)] (6) .
There shall be no separate
assessment of the braking
performance of units in
position G. A unit’s braked
weight in position G is the
result of the braked weight in
position P (see UIC 544-1:2012)
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Maximum braking
distance
S max = 700m
λ min = 100%
a min = 0,88m/s 2
S max = 700m
λ min = 100%
a min = 0,88m/s 2
Minimum braking distance
S min =580m,
λ max= 125%, (130%)*,
a max=1,08m/s 2
S min =580m,
λ max= 125%, (130%)*,
a max=1,08m/s 2
(8)
Smax = Max [S = 700m, λmax=100%,
amax = 0,88m/s 2 ), (S obtained with a mean
retardation force of 16kN per axle)] (7) .
*only for two stage load brake (changeover command) and P10 (cast iron blocks with 10 ‰
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(1) “a” = ((Speed (Km/h))/3,6)^2)/(2x(S-((Te)x(Speed (Km/h)/3,6)))), with Te=2sec. Distance
calculation EN 14531-1:2005 section 5.11
(2) a unit “S1” is a unit with empty/load device. Maximum load per axle is 22,5 t.
(3) a unit “S2” is a unit with a variable load relay. Maximum load per axle is 22,5 t.
(4) a unit “SS” shall be equipped with a variable load relay. Maximum load per axle is 22,5 t.
(5) The maximum mean retardation force admitted (for running speed at 100km/h) is 18x0,91 =
16,5 kN/axle. This value comes from the maximum braking energy input permitted on a clasp
braked wheel with a nominal new diameter in the range of
[920 mm; 1 000 mm] during braking (the brake weight shall be limited to 18 tonnes/axle).
(6) The maximum mean retardation force admitted (for running speed at 100km/h) is 18x0,91 =
16,5 kN/axle. This value comes from the maximum braking energy input permitted on a clasp
braked wheel with a nominal new diameter in the range of
[920 mm; 1 000 mm] during braking (the brake weight shall be limited to 18 tonnes/axle). Usually
a unit, with V max = 100 km/h and fitted with a variable relay is designed to obtain λ = 100% up to
14.5 t/axle.
(7) The maximum mean retardation force admitted (for running speed at 120km/h) is 18x0,88 =
16 kN/axle. This value comes from the maximum braking energy input permitted on a clasp
braked wheel with a nominal new diameter in the range of
[920 mm; 1 000 mm] during braking (the brake weight shall be limited to 18 tonnes). The
mass/axle is limited to 20 t/axle and the corresponding λ is 90%. If it is required λ > 100% with
mass/axle > 18 t then it is necessary to consider another kind of brake.
(8) λ must not exceed 125%, considering for brake only on wheels (brake blocks), the maximum
mean retardation force admitted of 16 kN/axle (for running speed at 120km/h).
(9) Changeover in accordance with EN 15624:2008+A1:2010.
(10) Variable load relay in accordance with EN 15611:2008+A1:2010 in combination with variable
load sensing device in accordance with EN 15625:2008+A1:2010.
Justification to proposed amendment num. 22c
The requirements from table C.3 have been originally determined from UIC leaflet 543 chapter
1.3.9. For the braking performance of s1 wagons in braking mode P, equipped with a changeover
for a running speed of 100 km/h only a brake percentage of 65 % is required by the leaflet. There
is no justification for the current more severe requirements in the current TSI.
4.18. Proposed amendment num. 8
In clause 4.2.4.3.4 “Wheel slide protection (WSP)” the text of the fourth paragraph is replaced as
following:
“The following types of units shall be fitted with WSP:
­ Equipped with all types of brake blocks except composite brake blocks, for which the
maximum mean utilisation of adhesion is greater than 0,12.
­ Equipped with disc brakes only and/or with composite brake blocks, for which the
maximum mean utilisation of adhesion is greater than 0,11.”
Justification to proposed amendment num. 8
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The amendment clarifies the requirement since the composite brake blocks are treated in the
second bullet point.
4.19. Proposed amendment num. 5, 23e
In clause 4.2.4.3.2.1 “Service brake” the text of the second paragraph, second bullet point is
replaced as following:
­ “UIC leaflet 544-1:2013”.
Appendix D “Standards or normative documents referred to in this TSI” – first table
First table – the text “UIC 544-1:2012” of the cell under the column “Reference to mandatory
standards” 35th row, is replaced by the following.
“UIC 544-1:2013”.
Justification to proposed amendment num. 5, 23e
The UIC leaflet 544-1 has not been published in 2012; it will be published in 2013.
4.20. Proposed amendment num. 2
In clause 1.2 “Geographical scope” the text is replaced as following:
“The geographical scope of this TSI is the network of the whole rail system, composed of:
­ The trans-European conventional rail system network (TEN) as described in Annex I
section 1.1 “Network” of Directive 2008/57/EC
­ The trans-European high-speed rail system network (TEN) as described in Annex I section
2.1 “Network” of Directive 2008/57/EC
­ Other parts of the network of the whole rail system, following the extension of scope as
described in Annex I section 4 of Directive 2008/57/EC, and excludes the cases referred to
in Article 1(3) of Directive 2008/57/EC”.
Justification to proposed amendment num. 2
A clarification due to same wording in the set of TSIs concerning the scope.
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5. Annex 1: Definitions and abbreviations
Definitions
N.A.
Abbreviations
6. Annex 2: Reference documents
N.A.
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Table 2: Table of abbreviations
Abbreviation Definition
CBB Composite brake block
WP Working party
TSI Technical specification for interoperability
WAG Wagon
EN
7. Annex 3: Reference legislation
Table 3: Table of reference legislation.
Ref. N° Title Reference Version
1 Regulation (EC) No 881/2004 of the European Parliament
and of the Council of 29 April 2004 establishing a
European Railway Agency
2 Directive 2008/57/EC of the European Parliament and of
the Council of 17 June 2008 on the interoperability of the
rail system within the Community
3 Commission Decision of 13 July 2007 framework
mandate to ERA
4 WAGON TSI adopted the 13 th March 2013
European norm: technical standards issued by CEN,
CENELEC, ETSI.
prEN EN stable draft (preliminary) not yet entered in force
5 Commission Decision 2006/861/EC concerning the
technical specification of interoperability relating to the
subsystem ‘rolling stock — freight wagons’ of the trans-
European conventional rail system
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