Network Statement 2014 - ProRail

these tests could have implications for both capacity allocation (less or subject to conditions) andalready acquired capacity rights (instructions given or withdrawn). The standards for noise andexternal safety are based on statutory provisions. Rail safety standards are based on theassumption that:− Changes in the capacity allocation in relation to the preceding year may not lead to a less safesituation. A timetable risk analysis is carried out, including of the deviations from the rejection−norms as stated in appendix 22.Analysis of safety incidents in accordance with the Safety Management System, as well as theresolving of any shortcomings indicated by the Transport Inspectorate and/or Study Council.e. By viewing capacity applications in relation to other applications, ProRail can determine whetherthe application fits within the available capacity. The applicant will, on request, provide anyrelevant information required for evaluation purposes.f. Scheduling and coordination consultation with the authorised parties for the annual timetable andad hoc phase takes place at the Allocation Table 51 .g. Freight train operators requesting capacity on the main freight routes 52 can only do so in the formof a BIT (basic interval timetable) path. A customised solution is sought in the ad hoc phase forthose trains that cannot comply with the specifications of the BIT pathh. ProRail allocates capacity at the level of train paths between arrival and departure stations,including tracks on the arrival and departure stations. The route between arrival and departurestation at track level does not form part of the capacity allocation.i. In those cases in EMMA tracks that platform tracks have been requested for 24-hours per day, thecapacity (for stabling, servicing, etc.) is only allocated between the end and start of the passengerservice. For the remaining hours, the capacity on platform tracks is allocated by means of theTrain Path service, unless supplementary agreements have been made with all parties involved.4.4.1 Further description of the processes4.4.1.1 Determining the basic hour patternsBy participating in the drawing up of the basic hour patterns (BHP), titleholders acquire better insightinto the (im)possibilities relating to the desired operational needs involved in the contracting of ownclients, personnel and equipment planning, etc. This process results in one or more basic hourpatterns, whereby the participants reach agreement on the basis for the capacity application to besubmitted for the annual timetable process in which the factual and formal allocation takes place.The BHP process is organised by the participants, subject to the conditions below.a. The parties will strive to arrive at a coordinated set of annual timetable applications, leading to onebasic hour pattern. Wherever commercial interests compete with one another, coordination takesplace. If no agreement can be reached among the titleholders, this is established as such. Priorityrules are not applied. This is reserved for the annual timetable process.b. The agreed results of the BHP process can only be adjusted under the management of ProRail.ProRail will in consultation with the railway undertakings involved formulate a timetable proposalfor those parts of BHP process on which no agreement can be reached. This proposal will by 1March 2013 at the latest be entered into the application file that will be opened for capacityapplications.c. For those parts of the BHP on which no agreement can be reached, ProRail will manage aprocess aimed at finding solutions before the closing date for annual timetable applications. Thesesolutions will serve as point of departure for coordination of the annual timetable, on condition thatthe titleholders involved in the annual timetable phase are the same as those involved in theconflict regarding the basic hour pattern.d. ProRail ensures that a BIT path in accordance with appendix 22 is entered into the BHP processfor freight trains for the main freight routes below.• Kijfhoek – Bentheim via Gouda – Amersfoort5152Special user consultation tables (LPO in GIO) are available for large possessions.Routes with over 100 trains per month per direction are as a rule designated as main routes. ProRail makesthis qualification on the basis of forecasts of the impact of inclusion in the national context.Network Statement 2014 Combined Network - version 1.0 dated 9 January 2013 page 47