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Network Statement 2014 - ProRail

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4.2.2 Process in generalFour types of processes can be distinguished.1. Determination of basic hour patternsIn this phase, the titleholders and <strong>ProRail</strong> sit around the table in order to reach agreement aboutthe capacity applications to be submitted for the annual timetable. <strong>ProRail</strong> uses the interim resultsfor the publication of catalogue paths for international freight traffic.2. Determining the required capacity for the maintenance roster and determining the requiredcapacity for scheduled work on or near the network.<strong>ProRail</strong> formulates the required capacity for the maintenance roster and scheduled work on ornear the network.3. Annual timetable allocationDuring the annual timetable allocation process, the applications submitted by the titleholders areprocessed into a timetable of 7 traffic days of 24 hours each in a standard week. Whereverapplications by titleholders and/or the maintenance roster conflict with one another, coordinationtakes place. Besides the standard week, the annual timetable also comprises a specification ofdeviations from the standard week, e.g., as a result of scheduled work, events, etc.4. Allocation in the ad hoc phaseThe ad hoc phase concerns supplements or changes to the agreed annual timetable.4.3 Schedule for path requests and allocation processDetermination of basic hour patternTitleholders can before submitting an application to <strong>ProRail</strong> request consultation on the application, inparticular if the application has a pattern-like repetitive character.<strong>ProRail</strong> will facilitate the joint consultation between titleholders with a view to coordinating applications.<strong>ProRail</strong> strives that the titleholders have reached agreement by no later than 14 January 2013, givingthem sufficient time to submit a detailed application for capacity allocation.<strong>ProRail</strong> will publish catalogue paths for international freight traffic no later than 11 months beforecommencement of the annual timetable. A link to the appropriate RNE publication will in time beplaced on the website of <strong>ProRail</strong> (www.prorail.nl > vervoerders > capaciteitsverdeling) <strong>ProRail</strong> ensuresthat changes in the catalogue parts for international freight transport are processed in the currentplanning.Determining the required capacity for the maintenance roster and determining the required capacityfor scheduled work on or near the network.The required capacity for the maintenance roster and determining the required capacity for scheduledwork on or near the network will be determined and timetable application process by 8 April 2013 atthe latest.Annual timetable allocation<strong>ProRail</strong> will on 1 March 2013 hold the annual timetable start meeting, during which clarification isprovided for the specific procedure for the <strong>2014</strong> Timetable.Table 4.1Schedule of the timetable allocation processActivityDateSubmitting applicationsa. Donna file open for applications 1-3-2012b. Closing date for submission of capacity applications (national & international) 8-4-2013and determining the required capacity for the maintenance roster andscheduled workc. Intake applications from 9 to 15-4-2013Scheduling and coordinationd. Start of scheduling / coordination 16-4-2013e. RNE Technical Meeting from 18 to 21-6-2013<strong>Network</strong> <strong>Statement</strong> <strong>2014</strong> Combined <strong>Network</strong> - version 1.0 dated 9 January 2013 page 45

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