Directive 2007/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title
Directive 2007/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on the certification of train drivers operating locomotives and trains on the railway system in the Community
Introductory Text
CHAPTER I OBJECTIVE, SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS
Article 1.Objective
Article 2.Scope
Article 3.Definitions
CHAPTER II CERTIFICATION OF DRIVERS
Article 4.Community certification model
Article 5.Anti-fraud measures
Article 6.Ownership, language and issuing bodies
Article 7.Geographical validity
Article 8.Recognition of certification documents of train drivers of third countries
CHAPTER III CONDITIONS FOR OBTAINING THE LICENCE AND THE CERTIFICATE
Article 9.Minimum requirements
Section I Licence
Article 10.Minimum age
Article 11.Basic requirements
Section II Certificate
Article 12.Linguistic knowledge
Article 13.Professional qualifications
CHAPTER IV PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING THE LICENCE AND THE CERTIFICATE
Article 14.Obtaining a licence
Article 15.Obtaining a certificate
Article 16.Periodic checks
Article 17.Cessation of employment
Article 18.Monitoring of drivers by railway undertakings and infrastructure managers
CHAPTER V TASKS AND DECISIONS OF THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY
Article 19.Tasks of the competent authority
Article 20.Accreditation and recognition
Article 21.Decisions of the competent authority
Article 22.Registers and exchange of information
CHAPTER VI TRAINING AND EXAMINATION OF DRIVERS
Article 23.Training
Article 24.Cost of training
Article 25.Examinations
CHAPTER VII ASSESSMENT
Article 26.Quality standards
Article 27.Independent assessment
CHAPTER VIII OTHER CREW MEMBERS
Article 28.Report on other crew members
CHAPTER IX CONTROLS AND PENALTIES
Article 29.Controls by the competent authority
Article 30.Penalties
CHAPTER X FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 31.Adaptation of the Annexes
Article 32.Committee
Article 33.Report
Article 34.Use of smartcards
Article 35.Cooperation
Article 36.Implementation
Article 37.Gradual phasing-in and transition periods
Article 38.Entry into force
Article 39.This Directive is addressed to the Member States.
ANNEX I
COMMUNITY MODEL LICENCE AND HARMONISED COMPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATE
1. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LICENCE
2. CONTENTS OF THE LICENCE
3. CERTIFICATE
4. MINIMUM DATA CONTAINED IN NATIONAL REGISTERS
ANNEX II
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.1. Drivers must not be suffering from any medical conditions or...
1.2. Vision
1.3. Hearing and speaking requirements
1.4. Pregnancy
2. MINIMUM CONTENT OF THE EXAMINATION BEFORE APPOINTMENT
2.1. Medical examinations:
2.2. Occupational psychological examinations
3. PERIODIC EXAMINATIONS AFTER APPOINTMENT
3.1. Frequency
3.2. Minimum content of the periodic medical examination
ANNEX III
TRAINING METHOD
There must be a good balance between theoretical training (classroom...
Computer-aided training must be accepted for individual learning of the...
The use of simulators, although not obligatory, may be useful...
Concerning the acquisition of route knowledge, the approach to be...
ANNEX IV
GENERAL PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THE LICENCE
The objective of the ‘ general training ’ is to...
Competence with regard to specific types of rolling stock or...
The general training covers subjects (1) to (7) listed below....
The verbs used in the list indicate the nature of...
A driver's work, the work environment, the driver's role and...
ANNEX V
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF ROLLING STOCK AND REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THE CERTIFICATE
1. TESTS AND CHECKS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE
2. KNOWLEDGE OF ROLLING STOCK
3. TESTING THE BRAKES
4. OPERATING MODE AND MAXIMUM SPEED OF THE TRAIN IN RELATION...
5. DRIVING THE TRAIN IN A WAY WHICH DOES NOT DAMAGE...
6. ANOMALIES
7. OPERATING INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS, FIRES AND ACCIDENTS INVOLVING PERSONS
8. CONDITIONS FOR CONTINUING RUNNING AFTER AN INCIDENT INVOLVING ROLLING STOCK...
9. IMMOBILISATION OF THE TRAIN
ANNEX VI
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THE CERTIFICATE
1. TESTING THE BRAKES
2. TYPE OF OPERATION AND MAXIMUM TRAIN SPEED ACCORDING TO THE...
3. KNOWLEDGE OF THE LINE
4. SAFETY REGULATIONS
5. DRIVING THE TRAIN
6. ANOMALIES
7. OPERATING INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS, FIRES AND ACCIDENTS INVOLVING PERSONS
8. LANGUAGE
(1) Drivers who have to communicate with the infrastructure manager on...
(2) In order to satisfy the requirements provided for in paragraph...
(3) In case where the train operations take place in sections...
(4) One or several railway undertakings in cooperation with one or...
(5) The Commission shall, within 60 days after receiving a complete...
(6) The derogation shall be granted for a limited period of...
(7) On request by interested railway undertakings and where justified, an...
(8) The railway undertaking and infrastructure manager shall ensure that the...
(9) After the end of each pilot project, the railway undertaking(s)...
(10) The Commission may suspend the derogation granted if it considers...
(11) The European Union Agency for Railways shall publish on its...
ANNEX VII
FREQUENCY OF EXAMINATIONS
The minimum frequency of the periodic checks shall be as...
linguistic knowledge (only for non-native speakers): every three years or...