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Commission Regulation (EU) No 321/2013 of 13 March 2013 concerning the technical specification for interoperability relating to the subsystem ‘rolling stock — freight wagons’ of the rail system in the European Union and repealing Decision 2006/861/EC (Text with EEA relevance) (revoked)

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  1. Introductory Text

  2. Article 1.The technical specification for interoperability (TSI) relating to the ‘rolling...

  3. Article 2.(1) The TSI shall apply to the ‘rolling stock —...

  4. Article 3.The TSI shall apply to all new freight wagon rolling...

  5. Article 4.(1) With regard to ‘ open points ’ set out...

  6. Article 5.(1) With regard to specific cases set out in Section...

  7. Article 6.(1) Without prejudice to the agreements which have already been...

  8. Article 7.In accordance with Article 9(3) of Directive 2008/57/EC, within one...

  9. Article 8.(1) An EC certificate of verification for a subsystem that...

  10. Article 8a.(1) Notwithstanding the provisions in Section 6.3 of the Annex,...

  11. Article 8b.(1) Until the expiry of their current approval period, ‘...

  12. Article 8c.(1) Notwithstanding the provisions in Section 6.3 of the Annex,...

  13. Article 9.The declaration of verification and/or conformity to type of a...

  14. Article 9a.The EC-type or EC design examination certificate for the ‘...

  15. Article 10.(1) The Agency shall publish on its website the list...

  16. Article 10a.(1) In order to keep pace with technological progress, innovative...

  17. Article 11.Decision 2006/861/EC is repealed with effect from 1 January 2014....

  18. Article 12.This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following...

  19. Signature

    1. ANNEX

      Technical specification for interoperability for the ‘rolling stock — wagons’ subsystem

      1. 1. INTRODUCTION

        1. 1.1. Technical scope

        2. 1.2. Geographical scope

        3. 1.3. Content of this TSI

      2. 2. SCOPE AND DEFINITION OF SUBSYSTEM

        1. 2.1. Scope

        2. 2.2. Definitions

      3. 3. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

      4. 4. CHARACTERISATION OF THE SUBSYSTEM

        1. 4.1. Introduction

        2. 4.2. Functional and technical specifications of the subsystem

          1. 4.2.1. General

          2. 4.2.2. Structures and mechanical parts

            1. 4.2.2.1. Mechanical interface

              1. 4.2.2.1.1. End coupling

              2. 4.2.2.1.2. Inner coupling

            2. 4.2.2.2. Strength of unit

            3. 4.2.2.3. Integrity of the unit

          3. 4.2.3. Gauging and track interaction

            1. 4.2.3.1. Gauging

            2. 4.2.3.2. Compatibility with load carrying capacity of lines

            3. 4.2.3.3. Compatibility with train detection systems

            4. 4.2.3.4. Axle bearing condition monitoring

            5. 4.2.3.5. Running safety

              1. 4.2.3.5.1. Safety against derailment running on twisted track

              2. 4.2.3.5.2. Running dynamic behaviour

            6. 4.2.3.6. Running gear

              1. 4.2.3.6.1. Structural design of bogie frame

              2. 4.2.3.6.2. Characteristics of wheelsets

              3. 4.2.3.6.3. Characteristics of wheels

              4. 4.2.3.6.4. Characteristics of axles

              5. 4.2.3.6.5. Axle boxes/bearings

              6. 4.2.3.6.6. Automatic variable gauge systems

              7. 4.2.3.6.7. Running gear for manual change of wheelsets

          4. 4.2.4. Brake

            1. 4.2.4.1. General

            2. 4.2.4.2. Safety requirements

            3. 4.2.4.3. Functional and technical requirements

              1. 4.2.4.3.1. General functional requirements

              2. 4.2.4.3.2. Brake performance

                1. 4.2.4.3.2.1. Service brake

                2. 4.2.4.3.2.2. Parking brake

              3. 4.2.4.3.3. Thermal capacity

              4. 4.2.4.3.4. Wheel slide protection (WSP)

              5. 4.2.4.3.5. Friction elements for wheel tread brakes

          5. 4.2.5. Environmental conditions

          6. 4.2.6. System protection

            1. 4.2.6.1. Fire safety

              1. 4.2.6.1.1. General

              2. 4.2.6.1.2. Functional and technical specification

                1. 4.2.6.1.2.1. Barriers

                2. 4.2.6.1.2.2. Materials

                3. 4.2.6.1.2.3. Cables

                4. 4.2.6.1.2.4. Flammable liquids

            2. 4.2.6.2. Protection against electrical hazards

              1. 4.2.6.2.1. Protective measures against indirect contact (protective bonding)

              2. 4.2.6.2.2. Protective measures against direct contact

            3. 4.2.6.3. Attachment devices for rear-end signal

        3. 4.3. Functional and technical specification of the interfaces

          1. 4.3.1. Interface with the subsystem ‘infrastructure’

          2. 4.3.2. Interface with the subsystem ‘operation and traffic management’

          3. 4.3.3. Interface with the subsystem ‘control, command and signalling’

        4. 4.4. Operating rules

        5. 4.5. Maintenance rules

          1. 4.5.1. General documentation

          2. 4.5.2. Maintenance design justification file

          3. 4.5.3. Maintenance description file

        6. 4.6. Professional competencies

        7. 4.7. Health and safety conditions

        8. 4.8. Parameters to be recorded in the technical file and European...

        9. 4.9. Route compatibility checks before the use of authorised vehicles

      5. 5. INTEROPERABILITY CONSTITUENTS

        1. 5.1. General

        2. 5.2. Innovative solutions

        3. 5.3. Interoperability constituent specifications

          1. 5.3.1. Running gear

          2. 5.3.2. Wheelset

          3. 5.3.3. Wheel

          4. 5.3.4. Axle

          5. 5.3.4a. Friction element for wheel tread brakes

          6. 5.3.4b. Automatic variable gauge system

          7. 5.3.5. Rear-end signal

      6. 6. CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT AND EC VERIFICATION

        1. 6.1. Interoperability constituent

          1. 6.1.1. Modules

          2. 6.1.2. Conformity assessment procedures

            1. 6.1.2.1. Running gear

            2. 6.1.2.2. Wheelset

            3. 6.1.2.3. Wheel

              1. (a) Forged and rolled wheels: The mechanical characteristics shall be proven...

              2. (b) Other types of wheels: Other types of wheels are permitted...

            4. 6.1.2.4. Axle

            5. 6.1.2.4a

            6. 6.1.2.5. Friction elements for wheel tread brakes

            7. 6.1.2.6. Automatic variable gauge system

          3. 6.1.3. Innovative solutions

        2. 6.2. Subsystem

          1. 6.2.1. Modules

          2. 6.2.2. EC verification procedures

            1. 6.2.2.1. Strength of unit

            2. 6.2.2.2. Safety against derailment running on twisted track

            3. 6.2.2.3. Running dynamic behaviour

              1. On-track tests

            4. 6.2.2.4. Axle box/bearings

            5. 6.2.2.4a. Automatic variable gauge systems

            6. 6.2.2.5. Running gear for manual change of wheelsets

              1. Changeover between 1 435 mm and 1 668 mm track...

              2. Changeover between 1 435 mm and 1 524 mm track...

            7. 6.2.2.6. Thermal capacity

            8. 6.2.2.7. Environmental conditions

            9. 6.2.2.8. Fire safety

              1. 6.2.2.8.1. Barriers

              2. 6.2.2.8.2. Materials

              3. 6.2.2.8.3 Cables

              4. 6.2.2.8.4 Flammable liquids

          3. 6.2.3. Innovative solutions

        3. 6.3. Subsystem containing components corresponding to interoperability constituents not holding an...

        4. 6.4. Project phases where assessment is required

        5. 6.5. Constituents holding an EC declaration of conformity

      7. 7. IMPLEMENTATION

        1. 7.1. Authorisation for placing on the market

          1. 7.1.1. Authorisation for placing in service of a new vehicle in...

          2. 7.1.2. Mutual recognition of the first authorisation of placing on the...

        2. 7.2. General rules for implementation

          1. 7.2.1. Substitution of constituents

            1. 7.2.2. Changes to an existing unit or to an existing unit...

              1. 7.2.2.1. Introduction

              2. 7.2.2.2. Rules to manage changes in both a unit or a...

              3. 7.2.2.3. Particular rules for existing units not covered by an EC...

              4. 7.2.2.4. Rules for the extension of the area of use for...

            2. 7.2.3. Rules related to the EC type or design examination certificates...

              1. 7.2.3.1. Rolling stock subsystem

                1. 7.2.3.1.1. Phase A

                2. 7.2.3.1.2. Phase B

              2. 7.2.3.2. Interoperability constituents

        3. 7.3. Specific cases

          1. 7.3.1. Introduction

          2. 7.3.2. List of specific cases

            1. 7.3.2.1. General specific cases

            2. 7.3.2.1a. Gauging (point 4.2.3.1)

              1. Specific case Ireland and UK for Northern Ireland

            3. 7.3.2.2. Axle bearing condition monitoring (point 4.2.3.4)

              1. (a) Specific case Sweden

              2. (b) Specific case Portugal

            4. 7.3.2.3. Safety against derailment running on twisted track (point 4.2.3.5.1)

              1. Specific case UK for Great Britain

            5. 7.3.2.4. Running dynamic behaviour (point 4.2.3.5.2)

              1. Specific case UK for Great Britain

              2. Specific case Ireland and UK for Northern Ireland

            6. 7.3.2.5. Characteristics of wheelsets, wheels and axles (points 4.2.3.6.2 and 4.2.3.6.3)...

              1. Specific case UK for Great Britain

            7. 7.3.2.6. Characteristics of wheels (point 4.2.3.6.3)

              1. Specific case UK for Great Britain

            8. 7.3.2.6. Attachment devices for rear end signals (point 4.2.6.3)

              1. Specific case Ireland and UK for Northern Ireland

            9. 7.3.2.7. Rules to manage changes in both rolling stock and rolling...

              1. Specific case the United Kingdom (Great Britain)

        4. 7.4. Specific environmental conditions

          1. Specific conditions Finland and Sweden

          2. Specific conditions Portugal and Spain

        5. 7.5. Freight wagons operating under national, bilateral, multilateral or international agreements...

        6. 7.6. Aspects that have to be considered in the revision process...

          1. 7.6.1. Rules for implementation

      8. Appendix A

        1. Not used

      9. Appendix B

        1. Not used.

      10. Appendix C

        1. Additional optional conditions

          1. 1. Manual coupling system

            1. Interaction of buffers and draw gear

          2. 2. UIC footsteps and handrails

          3. 3. Ability to be hump shunted

          4. 4. Free space under lifting points

          5. 5. Marking of units

          6. 6. G1 gauge

          7. 7. Compatibility with train detection systems

            1. (a) The unit shall be compatible with the train detection systems...

            2. (b) The distance between two adjacent axles of the unit shall...

          8. 8. Tests concerning longitudinal compressive forces

          9. 9. UIC brake

          10. 10. Location of parking brake handles

          11. 11. Temperature ranges for air reservoirs, hoses and grease

          12. 12. Welding

          13. 13. Track gauge

          14. 14. Specific brake thermal capacity

          15. 15. Specific product properties concerning the wheel

          16. 16. Tow hooks

          17. 17. Protective devices on protruding parts

          18. 18. Label holders and attachment devices for rear-end signal

          19. 19. Axle bearing condition monitoring

          20. 20. Running dynamic behaviour

      11. Appendix D

        1. Mandatory standards or normative documents referred to in this TSI...

      12. Appendix E

        1. Rear-end signal

          1. 1. Lamps

          2. 2. Reflective plates

      13. Appendix F

        1. Assessment assigned to the production phases

      14. Appendix G

        1. List of fully approved composite brake blocks for international transport...

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