SAFETY IN RAILWAY TUNNELS COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) NO 1303/2014
ENTRY INTO FORCE: 18/11/2014
DEFINITION OF A WHAT DOES IT WHAT DOES IT
RAILWAY TUNNEL CONCERN TO? CONTAIN?
Introduction with the technical, risk,
By definition, a railway tunnel is an This TSI concerns the control command and geographical scopes
excavation or a construction around and signalling, infrastructure, energy,
Definitions of the subsystem and of
the track provided to allow the railway operation and traffic management, and
to pass for example higher land, rolling stock (locomotives and passenger the scope
buildings or water. The length of a units) subsystems. Essential requirements
tunnel is defined as the length of the Characteristics of the subsystem,
fully enclosed section, measured at PURPOSE particularly the functional and
rail level. A tunnel in the context of technical specifications of the
The purpose of this TSI is to define a
this TSI is 0.1 km or longer. Where
coherent set of tunnel specific measures subsystem and of the interfaces
certain requirements apply only to
for the infrastructure, energy, rolling Interoperability constituents
longer tunnels, thresholds are
stock, control command and signalling Assessment of conformity and/or
mentioned in the relevant clauses of
and operation subsystems, thus delivering suitability for use of the
the TSI.
an optimal level of safety in tunnels in the
constituents and verification of the
most cost-efficient way while permitting
subsystem
free movement of vehicles which are in
compliance with this TSI. Implementation
WHAT DOES IT
APPLY TO? REQUIREMENTS ACCORDING TO THE LENGTH OF THE TUNNEL
It applies to new, renewed and
upgraded tunnels which are located on
the rail network of the European Union.
ESSENTIAL
REQUIREMENTS
Safety
Reliability and availability
Health
Environmental protection
Technical compatibility
Accessibility
TECHNICAL SCOPE
Applies to new, renewed and upgraded
RISK SCOPE
tunnels which are located on the Covered: Specific risks to the safety of passengers and on-board staff in tunnels.
network of Union rail system. Not covered:
Stations that are in tunnels shall be in Health and safety of staff involved in maintenance of the fixed installations in tunnels.
conformity with the national rules on Financial loss due to damage to structures and trains, and consequently the losses
fire safety. When they are used as safe resulting from non-availability of the tunnel for repairs.
areas the shall comply with the Trespass into the tunnel through the tunnel portals.
specifications of a safe area and same Terrorism.
if they are used as evacuation and Risks for people in the neighbourhood of a tunnel where collapse of the structure
rescue points. could have catastrophic consequences.
What is a TSI? Is a document that defines the technical and operational standards which must be met by each subsystem or part of subsystem in order to meet the essential requirements and ensure the
interoperability of the railway system of the European Union.
What is of
For each a those
TSI? Is a document
subsystems, that defines
the essential the technical
requirements and
need to be operational
specified and thestandards which must
technical specifications be met by
determined, each subsystem
particularly in respect oforconstituents
part of subsystem in order
and interfaces, totomeet
in order meet the
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requirements.
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and ensure the interoperability of the railway system of the European Union.
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each of those subsystems, purposes only, for official
the essential informationneed
requirements go to to
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be specified and the technical specifications determined, particularly in respect of constituents and interfaces, in
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