Chapter 3 - Adif

3.2.3. Additional Information on the Network
Integration of rail transport in Europe requires a technical
compatibility of infrastructure, rolling stock and signaling,
as well as a compatibility of legal and operational procedures
across European rail network in order to achieve the goal of
Rail System Interoperability. In Spain there are currently
1,974 km of lines operating with ERTMS.
3.3
3.3.1. Geographic Identification
Description of the
Network Managed by AdiF
3.3.1.1. Track Typologies
Adif Managed Network is essentially made up of:
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Non-electrified single track.
Electrified single track.
Non-electrified double track.
Electrified double track.
See Map 9, Annex H.
3.3.1.2. Track Gauges
Map 14 in Annex H, shows track types on Adif Managed
Network, as described in section 3.2.
3.3.1.3. Passenger Stations and
Logistics and Technical Freight
Facilities
See sections 3.6 and 3.7 and see Maps 2 and 3, Annex H.
3.3.2. Network Features
3.3.2.1. Loading Gauge
Technical Instruction applicable to Network Gauge (1985
Edition) includes gauge characteristics applicable to Adif
Managed Network with Iberian gauge.
General Instruction, IG 66, Loading Rules sets the standards
that RUs have to fulfill in order to condition the load within
gauge limits.
Figure “Gauge Table” includes a graphical scheme applicable
to load carriages running on Iberian gauge along Adif
managed network - by virtue of General Instruction IG 66 -
and the remaining main gauges applicable to Adif managed
network.
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Combined Transport Profile
Traffic of trains used to transport Swap Bodies, Removable
bodies, Semitrailers and Containers, depending on size and
type of wagons used is governed by Set point Series C no. 47,
of 5 May 2006, along with Annexes 1, 2 and 3 thereto.
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