Network Statement 2014 - ProRail

Process System Brief explanationAnnual timetableallocationAllocation in the adhoc phaseDonna BD‘Path CoordinationSystem’ of RNERADAREMMADonna BD update(change sheets)VPT17/Donna SDInformation and communication system to support thescheduling and allocation of the train service. The detailsof the timetable for 7 traffic days of 24 hours in a standardweek are recorded in Donna BD.An Internet application with which capacity is applied for atinternational level, and the allocated capacity is published.Application supporting the allocation process formaintenance versus traffic, as well as thecommunication thereon with the parties involved.Supports the scheduling and coordination for stationarycapacity, and the communication on scheduling andcoordination with regard to applications for trafficcapacity.Information and communication system to support thescheduling and allocation of the train service. The detailsof the timetable for 7 traffic days of 24 hours in a standardweek are recorded in Donna BD. The detailing of the timetablefor specific days and scheduling of train paths are recordedVPT 17/Donna SD.ISVL Application for submitting applications between 52/36hours and 30 minutes before departure.4.5 Allocation of capacity for maintenance, renewal andenhancementsThe procedure for the allocation of capacity for performing work on or near the network is described inChapter 4.4.4.6 Non-usage / cancellation rulesIf it becomes clear one hour before departure that the capacity will not or cannot be used by thetitleholder, ProRail is entitled to grant the capacity to other titleholders. If it appears that the capacityreserved in catalogue/BIT paths for freight transport will probably not be used, this capacity will fromthe time of delivery to traffic control become available for other market segments. ProRail candesignate specific train paths that will become available sooner.If a titleholder within a period of at least 4 weeks utilises less than 80% of the capacity for publicpassenger transport on route sections and platform tracks allocated in the annual timetable (includingchange sheets), or uses less than 50% of the capacity for other purposes, ProRail can reclaim thecapacity rights, whereby the titleholder is notified at least 1 week in advance.To prevent unused capacity at railway yards, capacity on one or more specific tracks can be allocatedto multiple titleholders for combined use. In doing so, titleholders can cooperate whereby one of themis designated as being responsible for the daily logistical coordination. Moreover, it applies in generalterms that, if less than half of the days have been used during a period of at least 4 weeks, ProRailcan reclaim the capacity rights, whereby the titleholder is notified at least 1 week in advance.Capacity rights will not be reclaimed if non-utilisation is due to non-economic reasons beyond thecontrol of the titleholder. ProRail will investigate - also through enquiries with the titleholder involved -whether such is the case.Network Statement 2014 Combined Network - version 1.0 dated 9 January 2013 page 57