Commission Decision of 28 July 2006 concerning the technical specification of interoperability relating to the subsystem ‘rolling stock — freight wagons’ of the trans-European conventional rail system (notified under document number C(2006) 3345) (Text with EEA relevance) (2006/861/EC) (repealed)

5. INTEROPERABILITY CONSTITUENTS U.K.

5.1. DEFINITION U.K.

According to Article 2(d) of Directive 2001/16/EC:

Interoperability constituents are ‘any elementary component, group of components, subassembly or complete assembly of equipment incorporated or intended to be incorporated into a subsystem upon which the interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system depends directly or indirectly. The concept of a constituent covers both tangible objects and intangible objects such as software’.

Interoperability constituents described in section 5.3 are constituents, whose technology, design, material, manufacturing and assessment processes are defined and enable their specification and assessment.

5.2. INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS U.K.

As announced in section 4.1 of this TSI, innovative solutions may require new specification and/or new assessment methods. These specifications and assessment methods shall be developed by the process described in sections 6.1.2.3 (and 6.2.2.2).

5.3. LIST OF CONSTITUENTS U.K.

The interoperability constituents are covered by the relevant provisions of Directive 2001/16/EC and are listed below.

5.3.1. STRUCTURES AND MECHANICAL PARTS U.K.

5.3.1.1. Buffers U.K.

5.3.1.2. Draw gear U.K.

5.3.1.3. Decals for Markings U.K.

5.3.2. VEHICLE TRACK INTERACTION AND GAUGING U.K.

5.3.2.1. Bogie and Running Gear U.K.

5.3.2.2. Wheelsets U.K.

5.3.2.3. Wheels U.K.

5.3.2.4. Axles U.K.

5.3.3. BRAKING U.K.

5.3.3.1. Distributor U.K.

5.3.3.2. Relay valve for variable load/Automatic empty-load change over brake U.K.

5.3.3.3. Wheel slide protection device U.K.

5.3.3.4. Slack adjuster U.K.

5.3.3.5. Brake cylinder/actuator U.K.

5.3.3.6. Pneumatic half coupling U.K.

5.3.3.7. End Cock U.K.

5.3.3.8. Isolating device for distributor U.K.

5.3.3.9. Brake pad U.K.

5.3.3.10. Brake blocks U.K.

5.3.3.11. Brake Pipe Emptying Accelerator valve U.K.

5.3.3.12. Automatic load sensing & empty/load changeover device U.K.

5.3.4. COMMUNICATION U.K.

5.3.5. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS U.K.

5.3.6. SYSTEM PROTECTION U.K.

5.4. CONSTITUENTS PERFORMANCES AND SPECIFICATIONS U.K.

5.4.1. STRUCTURES AND MECHANICAL PARTS U.K.

5.4.1.1. Buffers U.K.

The specifications of the interoperability constituent buffers are described in section 4.2.2.1.2.1 buffers, paragraph ‘buffer characteristics’.

The interfaces of the interoperability constituents ‘buffers’ are described in 4.3.3.1 for traffic operation and management and in 4.3.5.1 for infrastructure.

5.4.1.2. Draw Gear U.K.

The specifications of the interoperability constituent draw gear are described in section 4.2.2.1.2.2 draw gear, paragraph ‘draw gear characteristics’ and section 4.2.2.1.2.3 interaction of draw- and buffing-gear, paragraph ‘draw gear and buffing gear characteristics’.

The interfaces of the interoperability constituents draw gear are described in 4.3.3.1 for traffic operation and management and in 4.3.5.1 for infrastructure.

5.4.1.3. Decals for Markings U.K.

Where markings are achieved by using decals, these are Interoperability Constituents. These markings are specified in Annex B

5.4.2. VEHICLE TRACK INTERACTION AND GAUGING U.K.

5.4.2.1. Bogie and Running Gear U.K.

The integrity of the structure of the bogie and running gear is important for the safe operation of the railway system.

The loading environment of the bogie and running gear is determined by

• the maximum speed

• static track features (alignment, track gauge, cant, rail inclination, track irregularities)

• dynamic track features (horizontal and vertical track stiffness and track damping)

• wheel/rail contact parameters (Wheel and rail profile, track gauge)

• wheel defects (e.g. wheel flats, out of roundness)

• mass, inertia and stiffness of car body, bogies and wheelsets

• suspension characteristic of the vehicles

• distribution of the payload

• braking performance.

The specifications of the interoperability constituents bogie and running gear are described in 4.2.3.4.1, 4.2.3.4.2.1 and 4.2.3.4.2.2 Vehicle Track Interaction and Gauging.

It is permissible for bogies to be used in other application without further validation (testing) provided the range of applicable parameters in the new application (including those of the vehicle body) remain within the range already proved.

In order to ensure safe operation of the bogies and running gear, they shall be designed to withstand the loading environment expected during their operation. In particular, the bogies and running gear shall be compliant with the test conditions detailed in section 6.

The list containing bogie designs that at the time of publication are already considered to meet the requirements of this TSI for some applications is attached in Annex Y.

The Interfaces of the interoperability constituent bogie and running gear with the subsystem Control and Command and Signalling relative to the spacing of the axles are described in 4.3.2.1 Static axle load, dynamic wheel load and linear load.

Freight wagons shall be designed such that operating through curves, on ramps and with access on ferry boats is possible without contact between bogies and car body. The side bearers of the bogie wagons shall have sufficient overlap in the smallest curve radius for which the wagon has been designed. If the wagon is only capable of operating on a smaller ferry boat angle than 2,5 degrees, then the marking according to Annex B, Fig. B 25, shall be applied. If the wagon is only capable of operating on a bigger curve radius than 35 m, then the marking according to Annex B, Fig. B 24, shall be applied.

5.4.2.2. Wheelsets U.K.

Track Interaction and Gauging 4.2.4.1.2.5 Braking and 4.2.7.3.2.1 System protection.

The detailed specification is described in section 4.2.3.3.1 Electrical resistance, in section 4.2.4.1.2.5 energy limits (in braking) in Annex K and in Annex E, which includes example solutions in some elements.

A complete functional specification of the IC wheelset is deferred until the next revision of this TSI

The Interfaces of the interoperability constituent wheelset with the subsystem Control and Command and Signalling are described in 4.3.2.1 Static axle load, dynamic wheel load and linear load.

5.4.2.3. Wheels U.K.

The detailed specification is described in Annex L, which includes example solutions in some elements and Annex E.

A complete functional specification of the IC wheel is deferred until the next revision of this TSI.

The Interfaces of the interoperability constituent wheel with the subsystem Control and Command and Signalling are described in 4.3.2.1 Static axle load, dynamic wheel load and linear load.

5.4.2.4. Axles U.K.

The detailed specification is described in Annex M, which includes example solutions in some elements.

A complete functional specification of the IC axles is deferred until the next revision of this TSI.

The Interfaces of the interoperability constituent axle wheelset with the subsystem Control and Command and Signalling are described in 4.3.2.1 Static axle load, dynamic wheel load and linear load.

5.4.3. BRAKING U.K.

5.4.3.1. Constituents approved at the time of publication of this TSI U.K.

The list containing brake system and brake constituent designs that at the time of publication are already considered to meet the requirements of this TSI for some applications is attached in Annex FF.

5.4.3.2. Distributor U.K.

The functional specification of the interoperability constituent distributor is described in 4.2.4.1.2.2 Braking Performance Elements and 4.2.4.1.2.7 Air Supply.

The interfaces of the interoperability constituent are described in Annex I section I.1.

5.4.3.3. Relay valve for variable load/Automatic empty-load change over brake U.K.

The functional specification of the interoperability constituent relay valve for variable load/Automatic empty/load changeover brake is described in 4.2.4.1.2.2 Braking Performance Elements and 4.2.4.1.2.7 Air Supply.

The interfaces of the interoperability constituent is are described in Annex I section I.2.

5.4.3.4. Wheel slide protection device U.K.

The functional specification of the interoperability constituent wheel slide protection device is described in 4.2.4.1.2.6 wheel slide protection and 4.2.4.1.2.7 Air Supply.

The specification of the interoperability constituent is described in Annex I section I.3.

5.4.3.5. Slack adjuster U.K.

The functional specification of the interoperability constituent slack adjuster is described in 4.2.4.1.2.3 Mechanical Components.

The specification of the interoperability constituent is described in Annex I section I.4.

5.4.3.6. Brake cylinder/actuator U.K.

The functional specification of the interoperability constituent brake cylinder/actuator is described in 4.2.4.1.2.2 Braking Performance Elements, 4.2.4.1.2.8 Parking Brake, 4.2.4.1.2.5 Energy Limits and 4.2.4.1.2.7 Air Supply.

The specification of the interoperability constituent is described in Annex I section I.5.

5.4.3.7. Pneumatic half coupling U.K.

The specification of the interoperability constituent is described in Annex I section I.6.

5.4.3.8. End Cock U.K.

The specification of the interoperability constituent is described in Annex I section I.7

5.4.3.9. Isolating device for distributor U.K.

The specification of the interoperability constituent is described in Annex I section I.8

5.4.3.10. Brake pad U.K.

The specification of the interoperability constituent is described in Annex I section I.9

5.4.3.11. Brake blocks U.K.

The specification of the interoperability constituent is described in Annex I section I.10

5.4.3.12. Brake Pipe Emptying Accelerator valve U.K.

The specification of the interoperability constituent is described in Annex I section I.11

5.4.3.13. Automatic load sensing & empty/load changeover device U.K.

The specification of the interoperability constituent is described in Annex I section I.12