The Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2006 No. 397

SCHEDULE 1 (This Schedule reproduces the provisions of Annex I to the High-Speed Directive)

THE TRANS-EUROPEAN HIGH-SPEED RAIL SYSTEM

THE ROLLING STOCK

2.  The rolling stock referred to in this Directive shall comprise trains designed to operate—

• either at speeds of at least 250 km/h on lines specially built for high speeds, while enabling operation at speeds exceeding 300 km/h in appropriate circumstances,

• or at speeds of the order of 200 km/h on the lines of section 1, where compatible with the performance levels of these lines.