Directive 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (repealed)Show full title

1.

A section setting out the nature of the infrastructure which is available to railway undertakings and the conditions of access to it.

2.

A section on charging principles and tariffs. This shall contain appropriate details of the charging scheme as well as sufficient information on charges that apply to the services listed in Annex II which are provided by only one supplier. It shall detail the methodology, rules and, where applicable, scales used for the application of Article 7(4) and (5) and Articles 8 and 9. It shall contain information on changes in charges already decided upon or foreseen.

3.

A section on the principles and criteria for capacity allocation. This shall set out the general capacity characteristics of the infrastructure which is available to railway undertakings and any restrictions relating to its use, including likely capacity requirements for maintenance. It shall also specify the procedures and deadlines which relate to the capacity allocation process. It shall contain specific criteria which are employed during that process, in particular:

a)

the procedures according to which applicants may request capacity from the infrastructure manager;

b)

the requirements governing applicants;

c)

the schedule for the application and allocation processes;

d)

the principles governing the coordination process;

e)

the procedures which shall be followed and criteria used where infrastructure is congested;

f)

details of restrictions on the use of infrastructure;

g)

any conditions by which account is taken of previous levels of utilisation of capacity in determining priorities for the allocation process.

It shall detail the measures taken to ensure the adequate treatment of freight services, international services and requests subject to the ad hoc procedure.