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INTEROPERABILITY UNIT

TRANS-EUROPEAN CONVENTIONAL RAIL SYSTEM

SUBSYSTEM ENERGY

Reference: IU-ENE-081219-FinRep 1 Document

Type:

Final Report

Version: 1

Date: 19/12/2008

Edited by Reviewed by Approved by

Name Stanislaw LIS

Gianvittorio TAVOLA

Andrzej HARASSEK Jean-Charles PICHANT

Position Project Officer Adviser Head of Interoperability Unit

Name Airy MAGNIEN

Position Head of Economic Evaluation Unit

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Stanislaw LIS

Gianvittorio TAVOLA



Table of Contents

1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 7

1.1 Background to the assignment ............................................................................................... 7

1.2 Summary ......................................................................................................................... 7

2. Abbreviations and references .......................................................................................................... 8

2.1 Abbreviations .................................................................................................................... 8

2.2 Reference Documents ......................................................................................................... 9

3. Working party ........................................................................................................................... 12

3.1 Composition of the WP ...................................................................................................... 12

3.2 Time plan ....................................................................................................................... 12

3.3 Calendar of meetings and level of participation ......................................................................... 14

3.4 Subgroups dealing with specific items .................................................................................... 15

4. Comments on the preliminary report ............................................................................................... 16

5. Development of the Final Draft TSI ................................................................................................. 17

5.1 General changes.............................................................................................................. 17

5.1.1 Introduction of new Interoperability Directive ...................................................................... 17

5.1.2 Introduction of Decision 2008/768/EC .............................................................................. 17

5.1.3 Revision of standards ................................................................................................. 18

5.1.4 1520/1524 rail system ................................................................................................. 18

5.2 Essential requirements for the Energy subsystem ...................................................................... 18

5.2.1 Safety .................................................................................................................... 18

5.2.2 Reliability & availability ................................................................................................ 19

5.2.3 Health .................................................................................................................... 19

5.2.4 Environmental protection ............................................................................................. 20

5.2.5 Technical compatibility ................................................................................................ 21

5.2.6 Maintenance, health & safety ........................................................................................ 21

5.2.7 Table of essential requirements and basic parameters ......................................................... 22

5.2.8 Essential requirements not relevant to the energy sub-system ................................................ 23

5.3 Description of the Energy Subsystem ..................................................................................... 24

5.3.1 Parameters relating to supply system performance (clause 4.2.4 of the TSI) ............................... 24

5.3.2 Continuity of power supply in case of disturbances in tunnels (clause 4.2.5 of the TSI)................... 24

5.3.3 Current capacity, DC systems, trains at standstill (clause 4.2.6 of the TSI) ................................. 24

5.3.4 Regenerative braking (clause 4.2.7 of the TSI) ................................................................... 25

5.3.5 Electrical protection coordination arrangements (clause 4.2.8 of the TSI) ................................... 25

5.3.6 Harmonic and dynamic effects for AC system (clause 4.2.9 of the TSI)...................................... 25

5.3.7 External electromagnetic compatibility (clause 4.2.11 of the TSI) ............................................. 25

5.3.8 Geometry of the overhead contact line - Contact wire height (clause 4.2.13.1 of the TSI) ................ 25

5.3.9 Geometry of the overhead contact line - Lateral deviation (clause 4.2.13.3 of the TSI) ................... 25

5.3.10 Pantograph gauge (clause 4.2.14 of the TSI) ................................................................. 26

5.3.11 Dynamic behavior and quality of current collection (clause 4.2.16 of the TSI) ........................... 26

5.3.12 Pantograph spacing (clause 4.2.17 of the TSI) ................................................................ 27

5.3.13 Contact wire material (clause 4.2.18 of the TSI) .............................................................. 27

5.3.14 Electric consumption measuring equipment (clause 4.2.21 of the TSI) ................................... 27



5.3.15 Functional and technical specifications of the interfaces (clause 4.3 of the TSI) ........................ 27

5.4 Interoperability Constituents (Chapter 5 of the TSI) .................................................................... 28

5.5 Assessment of Conformity (Chapter 6 of the TSI) ...................................................................... 28

5.5.1 Existing solutions for Interoperability Constituents (clause 6.1.2.2 of the TSI) .............................. 28

5.5.2 Application of modules (clause 6.2.2 of the TSI) ................................................................. 28

5.6 Implementation of the Energy TSI (Chapter 7 of the TSI) ............................................................. 28

5.6.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 28

5.6.2 Existing subsystem that are not subject to a renewal or upgrading project (clause 7.4.4 of the TSI) ... 29

6. Consultation ............................................................................................................................ 30

6.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 30

6.2 Structure of common clauses of different TSIs .......................................................................... 30

6.3 Interfaces between the subsystems ....................................................................................... 30

6.4 EU 1520/1524 rail system ................................................................................................... 31

6.5 Existing subsystem that has not been subject to a renewal or upgrading project ................................. 31

6.6 Energy metering .............................................................................................................. 31

6.7 Other remarks ................................................................................................................. 32

6.8 Detailed comments ........................................................................................................... 32

7. Specific Cases.......................................................................................................................... 33

7.1 Methodology of the assessment ........................................................................................... 33

7.2 Assessment of specific cases .............................................................................................. 33

7.2.1 Working method........................................................................................................ 33

7.2.2 Status of the Assessment ............................................................................................ 35

7.3 Overview of results ........................................................................................................... 35

8. Economic evaluation .................................................................................................................. 36

9. Closing open points ................................................................................................................... 39

9.1 Energy consumption measuring devices ................................................................................. 39

9.2 Current capacity, DC systems, trains at standstill ....................................................................... 40

10. European Standards .................................................................................................................. 41

10.1 References in the TSI .................................................................................................... 41

10.2 Relation to the standardisation bodies ................................................................................. 42

10.3 Request for new standards .............................................................................................. 43

11. Conclusions ............................................................................................................................. 45

11.1 Delivery of the final draft TSI ............................................................................................ 45

11.2 Further activities ........................................................................................................... 45

11.2.1 Application guide ................................................................................................... 45

11.2.2 Extension of the scope ............................................................................................ 45

12. List of Annexes ......................................................................................................................... 47



List of Figures Figure 1: Tracking Gantt for drafting the CR Energy TSI ................................................................................. 13

Figure 2: Percentages of application of power supply systems..................................................................... 36

Figure 3: Functional elements for energy meter............................................................................................ 40



List of tables Table 1: Abbreviations 8

Table 2: Reference documents 9

Table 3: WP meetings 14

Table 4: Participation of Sector Organisations at WP meetings 14

Table 5: Subgroup 15

Table 6: Essential requirements and basic parameters 22

Table 7: Opinions issued concerning the preliminary CR ENE TSI 30

Table 8: Links to ENs 41

Table 9: Needs for being developed in ENs 42

Table 10: Needs for new ENs 43

Table 11: Impact of the extension of the geographical scope of TSIs on the basic parameters 45



1. Introduction

1.1 Background to the assignment

The activity of the Working Party (WP) for the development of the Conventional

Rail (CR) Energy (ENE) Sub-system - Technical Specification for

Interoperability (TSI) assigned to the European Railway Agency (ERA) within

the third TSI group, is based on the mandate [3] notified to the Agency the 9th

February 2006.

The final draft TSI, version 3.0, is accompanied by this final report. It comprises

essential information on the development of the TSI and the decisions of the

WP since the preliminary draft TSI delivered in December 2007 to the

Directorate-General for Energy and Transport (DG TREN).

1.2 Summary

The present Report assesses:

the development of the final draft TSI (after the results of the consultation process) for the energy subsystem in chapter 5;

the results of the Consultation Process in chapter 6;

the status of the Specific Cases (SCs) in chapter 7 and their economic evaluation in chapter 8;

the progress on open points in chapter 9.

It also contains a description of the methodology followed while preparing the

above mentioned specifications as well as a calendar with the various

deadlines (see chapter 3).

In chapter 10 of this Report, a reference to the adopted European Norms (ENs)

especially in the definition of the BPs, is given.

The last part of the Report highlights possible problems while developing the

entire process of drafting Energy (ENE) CR TSI.



2. Abbreviations and references

2.1 Abbreviations

Table 1: Abbreviations

Abbreviation Definition

AEIF European Association for Railway Interoperability

(Association Européenne pour l‟Interopérabilité Ferroviaire)

BP Basic Parameter

CEN European Committee for Standardisation

(Comité Européen de Normalisation)

CENELEC European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation

(Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique)

CER Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies

CCS Control-Command and Signalling

CR Conventional Rail

DG TREN Directorate-General Energy and Transport

EC European Commission

EIM European Rail Infrastructure Managers

EN European Standards

ENE Energy

ERA European Railway Agency (also referred to as Agency)

ERFA European Rail Freight Association

HS High-Speed

IC Interoperability Constituent

IG Interface Group

IRS Register of Infrastructure

LOC&PAS TSI Locomotives and passenger RST TSI

IM Infrastructure Manager

INF Infrastructure

MS Member State

NB Notified Body

NB-Rail Coordination Group of Notified Bodies

NSA National Safety Authority



Table 1: Abbreviations

Abbreviation Definition

OPE Operation and traffic management

prEN Draft European Standard

RRS Register of Rolling Stock

RST Rolling Stock

SRT Safety in Railway Tunnels

TEN Trans-European Networks

TSI Technical Specification for Interoperability

UNIFE Association of the European Railway Industries

(Union des Industries Ferroviaires Européennes)

WP Working party organised by ERA

2.2 Reference Documents

Table 2: Reference documents

Ref. N° Document Reference Last Issue

[1] Directive 2008/57/EC of the European Parliament

and of the Council of 17 June 2008 on the

interoperability of the rail system within the

Community

17 June 2008

[2] Regulation (EC) No 881/2004 of the European

Parliament and of the Council establishing ERA. 29 April 2004

[3] Commission Decision SG-Greffc(2005)D/200586

concerning mandates to the ERA for developing

TSIs under Directive 2001/16/EC and common

safety targets, common safety methods and

common harmonised requirements for safety

certification under Directive 2004/49/EC

09 February 2006

[4] Commission Decision of 06/03/2008 concerning a

technical specification for interoperability relating to

the “energy” sub-system of the trans-European

high-speed rail system 2008/284/EC

06 March 2008

[5] Guidelines for drafting TSIs - 01/16-DV05 - Version

EN03 25 September 2002





[6] Reference to standards and other directives in the

TSIs under Directives 96/48/EC and 01/16/EC -

96/48-DV37 - Version EN05

25 September 2002

[7] Trans-European Conventional Rail System - Model

structure for the drafting of a Technical

Specification for Interoperability - 01/16-DV03 –

Version EN04

25 September 2002

[8] Decision 1692/96/EC of the European Parliament

and of the Council of 23 July 1996 on Community

guidelines for the development of the trans-

European transport network

23 July 1996

[9] Directive 2004/49/EC of the European Parliament

and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on safety on the

Community‟s railways and amending Council

Directive 95/18/EC on the licensing of railway

undertakings and Directive 2001/14/EC on the

allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the

levying of charges for the use of railway

infrastructure and safety certification (Railway

Safety Directive)

29 April 2004

[10] 96/48-RP04 15/12/2000 Presentation report of the

Draft Technical Specification for Interoperability

"Energy" Sub-System

15 December 2000

[11] ERA, Economic Evaluation Guidelines – CR ENE

TSI, ref. ERA_EE_004151. 2007

[12] ERA, IU-ENE-071221-Rep 2.0 Interoperability Unit,

Trans-European conventional rail system, Energy

Subsystem

2007

[13] ERA, Interoperability Unit, Draft Technical

Specification for Interoperability "Energy" Sub-

System, revision 3.0

2008

[14] Commission Decision of 6 March 2008 concerning

a technical specification for interoperability relating

to the „energy‟ sub-system of the trans-European

high-speed rail system 2008/284/EC

2008

[15] Directive 2004/108/EC of 15 December 2004 on

the approximation of the laws of the Member States

relating to electromagnetic compatibility and

repealing Directive 89/336/EEC

2004





[16] Trans European Conventional Rail System

Subsystem Energy IU-ENE-080311-TSI 2.3 CER

Position Paper

2008

[17] EIM Position Paper on ERA Draft Conventional Rail

Energy TSI, vers. 2.3 2008

[18] Bulgaria Associations of Consulting Companies in

Railway Construction n. 24 2008

[19] Commission Decision of 21 February 2008

concerning a technical specification for

interoperability relating to the „rolling stock‟ sub-

system of the trans-European high-speed rail

system (2008/232/CE)

2008

[20] Impact Assessment for Specific Cases – Draft

Questionnaire. Ver. 0.2 2008



3. Working party

3.1 Composition of the WP

The WP has been drawn up following Article 3 of the Agency regulation [2]. The

composition of the WP has not changed since the end of 2007 as reported in

table 3 of the preliminary report [12].

3.2 Time plan

Figure 1 illustrates the actual state of work. It is updated on the original baseline

from beginning of 2006.

The activities in 2008 summarised under the title “Final draft TSI” have been

finalised in time for the TSI and this final report.


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Figure 1: Tracking Gantt for drafting the CR Energy TSI


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3.3 Calendar of meetings and level of participation

The WP met 24 times to draft the final TSI. Table 3 shows the calendar of the

meetings.

Table 3: WP meetings

Meeting

Nr

Date Meeting

Nr

Date Meeting

Nr

Date

1st 09/11/2005 10

th 23/01/2007 18

th 11/03/2008

2nd

31/01/2006 11th 13/03/2007 19

th 22/04/2008

3rd 07/03/2006 12

th 24/04/2007 20

th 03/06/2008

4th 11/04/2006 13

th 05/06/2007 20

th bis 22/07/2008

5th 16/05/2006 14

th 04/09/2007 21

st 26/08/2008

6th 20/06/2006 15

th 16/10/2007 22

nd 22/09/2008

7th 05/09/2006 15

th bis 07/11/2007 23

rd 05 - 06/11/2008

8th 17/10/2006 16

th 04/12/2007 24

th 16/12/2008

9th 14/12/2006 17

th 12/02/2008

On average 12 to 14 experts were present at the meetings. From the Agency

side, two project officers from the energy team and a representative of the

economic evaluation unit were always present. The participation of the sector

organisations is shown in table 4 by the number of meetings they attended.

Table 4: Participation of Sector Organisations at WP meetings

Sector Organisation Participation

CER 25

EIM 25

ERFA 4

UNIFE 25

NSA United Kingdom 6

NSA Germany 21

NSA Austria 21

NSA Spain 10


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3.4 Subgroups dealing with specific items

Subgroups of the WP were created during the development of the TSI to

prepare specific topics in a smaller group and where necessary, dedicated

experts having a specific expertise have been invited to participate.

The subgroups have been organised following the procedure for Interface

Groups (IG) provided for in the working method of the Interoperability Unit of

the Agency.

The subgroups created are listed in table below indicating also the number of

meetings. The final decision about proposals worked out by the subgroups was

always taken by the WP.

Table 5: Subgroup

Nr. Subgroup title Number of meetings in 2008

1 Register of Infrastructure (IRS) 1

2 IG Infrastructure – Energy 1

3 IG Rolling Stock – Energy 6

4 Energy Measurement System 7


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4. Comments on the preliminary report

The report [12] displaying the stage of work at the end of 2007 was delivered to

DG TREN the 21st January 2008.

It was presented thereafter to the 47th

meeting of the Railway Interoperability

and Safety Committee on 14th

February 2008.

The preliminary report was accepted without remarks from MS representatives.


Subsystem ENERGY


5. Development of the Final Draft TSI

The preliminary draft of CR ENE TSI - version 2.0 - was delivered to the

European Commission and RISC.

Following:

- meetings of working party and dedicated group developing the text about

energy metering,

- meetings with NSAs on elaborating specific cases

- adoption of new interoperability Directive 2008/57 [1]

some modifications were introduced in the course of 2008 to make TSI clearer

(eliminate doubts) and updated (by reference to appropriate articles of new

Directive). Inserted changes are explained in the next clauses. It is also showed

a detailed reference to the essential requirements covered by the CR ENE TSI.

For any further information on specifications already agreed before, please

consult the report [12].

5.1 General changes

5.1.1 Introduction of new Interoperability Directive

The most important change compared to the previous (DIR 2001/16/EC) and

introduced by the new Directive [1], has been the extension of the geographical

scope from TEN to the whole network. This issue is now analysed and will be

taken into account in the next revision of the TSI.

Another modifications referring to energy subsystem are following:

- definitely moving the current collectors to rolling stock subsystem.

Requirements for quality of current collection and assessment methods

were kept in CR ENE TSI.

- introducing on-board parts of the electric energy consumptions measuring

equipment. The issue for the first time appeared as an open point in the

revised HS RST TSI (Commission Decision 2008/284/EC [14]). Now it is

developed in CR LOC&PAS TSI.

5.1.2 Introduction of Decision 2008/768/EC

Decision of the European Parliament and the council on a common framework

for the marketing of products, and repealing Decision 93/465/EEC modified the

modules already applied for conformity assessment of interoperability

constituents and subsystems. The references to the former decision have been


Subsystem ENERGY


replaced by the new decision and to the technical document developed by ERA

on this issue. According to this the list of Annexes is updated.

5.1.3 Revision of standards

CENELEC is continuing the process of revising the existing standards

according to the progress in technologies and also needs raised during WP

meetings. New versions of norms (at the last stage of approval) were taken into

account in the final draft of the TSI. According to this the reference to EN50119

is updated with the one that will be issued in 2009.

5.1.4 1520/1524 rail system

The special working party was established by ERA for analysing the technical

rules applied by countries using 1520/1524 rail system, particularly former

members of Soviet Union. The issue is crucial for three Baltic States: Estonia,

Latvia and Lithuania which rail systems are still strictly connected with Russia

and other members of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Until

finalization of the work of above-mentioned party the specific cases relating to

these countries were introduced in the TSI in chapter 7 as open points.

5.2 Essential requirements for the Energy subsystem

The essential requirements cover:

- safety,

- reliability and availability,

- health,

- environmental protection,

- technical compatibility.

5.2.1 Safety

According to Annex III to the Directive 2008/57/EC, the essential requirements

for safety are the following:

1.1.1. The design, construction or assembly, maintenance and monitoring of safety-critical components and, more particularly, of the components involved in train movements must be such as to guarantee safety at the level corresponding to the aims laid down for the network, including those for specific degraded situations.

1.1.2. The parameters involved in the wheel/rail contact must meet the stability requirements needed in order to guarantee safe movement at the maximum authorised speed. The parameters of brake equipment must guarantee that it is possible to stop within a given brake distance at the maximum authorised speed.

1.1.3. The components used must withstand any normal or exceptional stresses that have been specified during their period in service. The safety repercussions of any accidental failures must be limited by appropriate means.


Subsystem ENERGY


1.1.4. The design of fixed installations and rolling stock and the choice of the materials used must be aimed at limiting the generation, propagation and effects of fire and smoke in the event of a fire.

1.1.5. Any devices intended to be handled by users must be so designed as not to impair the safe operation of the devices or the health and safety of users if used in a foreseeable manner, albeit not in accordance with the posted instructions.

The aspects mentioned under 1.1.2 and 1.1.5 are not relevant to the energy

subsystem.

In order to satisfy the essential requirements 1.1.1, 1.1.3 and 1.1.4 above, the

energy subsystem shall be designed and constructed so that the requirements

set out in clauses, 4.2.5 to 4.2.9, 4.2.13 to 4.2.20, 4.4.2, 4.4.3, 4.5, 4.6 and

4.7.2 to 4.7.5 of the TSI are met and the interoperability constituents used

comply with the requirements set out in clause 5.3.1 of the TSI.

The following essential requirement for safety according to Annex III to the

Directive 2008/57/EC [1] is especially of concern for the energy subsystem.

2.2.1. Operation of the energy-supply systems must not impair the safety either of trains or of persons (users, operating staff, trackside dwellers and third parties).

In order to satisfy the essential requirement 2.2.1 above, the energy subsystem

shall be designed and constructed so that the requirements set out in clauses

4.2.5 to 4.2.11, 4.2.19, 4.2.20, 4.4.2, 4.4.3, 4.5, and 4.7.2 to 4.7.6 of the TSI

are met and the interoperability constituents used comply with the requirements

set out in clause 5.3.1.1 to 5.3.1.4 and 5.3.1.6 of the TSI.

5.2.2 Reliability & availability

According to Annex III to the Directive 2008/57/EC [1], the essential

requirements for reliability and availability are the following:

1.2. The monitoring and maintenance of fixed or movable components that are involved in train movements must be organised, carried out and quantified in such a manner as to maintain their operation under the intended conditions.

In order to satisfy the essential requirement 1.2, the energy subsystem shall be

maintained such that the requirements set out in clause 4.2.5, 4.4.2, 4.4.3 and

4.5 of the TSI are met.

5.2.3 Health


requirements for health are the following:

1.3.1. Materials likely, by virtue of the way they are used, to constitute a health hazard to those having access to them must not be used in trains and railway infrastructures.

1.3.2. Those materials must be selected, deployed and used in such a way as to restrict the emission of harmful and dangerous fumes or gases, particularly in the event of fire.


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In order to satisfy the essential requirements 1.3.1 and 1.3.2, the energy

subsystem shall be designed and constructed so that the requirements set out

in clauses 4.2.18, 4.5, 4.7.2 to 4.7.5 of the TSI are met and the interoperability

constituents used comply with the requirements set out in clause 5.3.1.7 of the

TSI.

5.2.4 Environmental protection


requirements for environmental protection are the following:

1.4.1. The environmental impact of establishment and operation of the rail system must be assessed and taken into account at the design stage of the system in accordance with the Community provisions in force.

1.4.2. The materials used in the trains and infrastructures must prevent the emission of fumes or gases which are harmful and dangerous to the environment, particularly in the event of fire.

1.4.3. The rolling stock and energy-supply systems must be designed and manufactured in such a way as to be electromagnetically compatible with the installations, equipment and public or private networks with which they might interfere.

1.4.4. Operation of the rail system must respect existing regulations on noise pollution.

1.4.5. Operation of the rail system must not give rise to an inadmissible level of ground vibrations for the activities and areas close to the infrastructure and in a normal state of maintenance.

The aspects mentioned under 1.4.4 and 1.4.5 are not relevant to the Energy

subsystem.

In order to satisfy essential requirements 1.4.1 to 1.4.3 the energy subsystem

shall be designed and constructed so that the requirements set out in clauses

4.2.7, 4.2.9 to 4.2.12, 4.2.16, 4.2.18 to 4.2.20 and 4.7.2 to 4.7.5 of the TSI are

met and the interoperability constituents used comply with the requirements set

out in clauses 5.3.1.1, 5.3.1.3 to 5.3.1.5 of the TSI.

The following essential requirement for environmental protection according to

Annex III to the Directive 2008/57/EC [1] is especially of concern for the energy

subsystem.

2.2.2. The functioning of the electrical or thermal energy-supply systems must not interfere with the environment beyond the specified limits.

In order to satisfy essential requirement 2.2.2 the energy subsystem shall be

designed and constructed so that the requirements set out in clauses 4.2.11,

4.2.12, 4.2.16 and 4.7.2 to 4.7.5 of the TSI are met and the interoperability

constituents used comply with the requirements set out in clauses 5.3.1.1,

5.3.1.3 and 5.3.1.4 of the TSI.


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5.2.5 Technical compatibility


requirement for technical compatibility is the following:

1.5. The technical characteristics of the infrastructure and fixed installations must be compatible with each other and with those of the trains to be used on the rail system. If compliance with these characteristics proves difficult on certain sections of the network, temporary solutions, which ensure compatibility in the future, may be implemented.

In order to satisfy the essential requirement 1.5, the energy subsystem shall be


4.2.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.6 to 4.2.9, 4.2.11, 4.2.13 to 4.2.21, 4.4.3, 4.5 and 4.7.2 to 4.7.4

of the TSI are met and the interoperability constituents used comply with the

requirements set out in clause 5.3.1 of the TSI.

The following essential requirements for technical compatibility according to

Annex III to the Directive 2008/57/EC [1] are especially of concern for the

energy subsystem.

2.2.3. The electricity/thermal energy supply systems used must:

- enable trains to achieve the specified performance levels,

- in the case of electricity energy supply systems, be compatible with the collection devices fitted to the trains.

In order to satisfy essential requirement 2.2.3, the energy subsystem shall be


4.2.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.6, 4.2.7, 4.2.13, 4.2.15 to 4.2.20 and 4.5 of the TSI are met

and the interoperability constituents used comply with the requirements set out

in clause 5.3.1 of the TSI.

5.2.6 Maintenance, health & safety


requirement for maintenance, health and safety is the following:

2.5.1. The technical installations and the procedures used in the centres must ensure the safe operation of the subsystem and not constitute a danger to health and safety.

2.5.2. The technical installations and the procedures used in the maintenance centres must not exceed the permissible levels of nuisance with regard to the surrounding environment.

2.5.3. The maintenance installations for rolling stock must be such as to enable safety, health and comfort operations to be carried out on all stock for which they have been designed.

The aspects mentioned under 2.5.3 are not relevant to energy subsystem.

In the case of the energy subsystem, maintenance is carried out not in

maintenance centres but along the line. Maintenance is carried out by


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maintenance units, for which the requirements mentioned under 2.5.1 and 2.5.2

apply. In order to satisfy the above mentioned essential requirements, the

energy subsystem shall be designed and constructed so that the requirements

set out in clauses 4.2.12, 4.5, 4.7.5 and 4.7.6 of the TSI are met.

5.2.7 Table of essential requirements and basic parameters

The present table shows the cross-reference between the essential

requirements and the basic parameters as expressed before.

Table 6: Essential requirements and basic parameters

Clause Clause Title

Safety

R

&

A

Health Environmental

protection

Tech.

Compa

tibility

Mainte

nance

H&S

1.1

.1

1.1

.3

1.1

.4

2.2

.1

1.2

1.3

.1

1.3

.2

1.4

.1

1.4

.2

1.4

.3

2.2

.2

1.5

2.2

.3

2.5

.1

2.5

.2

4.2.1 General provision - - - - - - - - - - - X X - -

4.2.3 Voltage and

frequency - - - - - - - - - - - X X - -

4.2.4

Parameters relating to

supply system

performance

- - - - - - - - - - - X X - -

4.2.5

Continuity of power

supply in case of

disturbances X X X X X - - - - - - - - - -

4.2.6

Current capacity, DC

systems, trains at

standstill

X X X X - - - - - - - X X - -

4.2.7 Regenerative braking X X X X - - - X X X - X X - -

4.2.8

Electrical protection

coordination

arrangements

X X X X - - - - - - - X - - -

4.2.9 Harmonics and

dynamic effects X X X X - - - X X X - X - - -

4.2.10

Harmonic emissions

towards the power

utility

- - - X - - - X X X - - - - -

4.2.11

External

electromagnetic

compatibility

- - - X - - - X X X X X - - -

4.2.12 Protection of the

environment - - - - - - - X X X X - - X X

4.2.13 Geometry of overhead

contact line X X X - - - - - - - - X X - -

4.2.14 Pantograph gauge X X X - - - - - - - - X - - -

4.2.15 Mean contact force X X X - - - - - - - - X X - -

4.2.16

Dynamic behaviour

and quality of current

collection

X X X - - - - X X X X X X - -


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Clause Clause Title

Safety

R

&

A

Health Environmental

protection

Tech.

Compa

tibility

Mainte

nance

H&S

1.1

.1

1.1

.3

1.1

.4

2.2

.1

1.2

1.3

.1

1.3

.2

1.4

.1

1.4

.2

1.4

.3

2.2

.2

1.5

2.2

.3

2.5

.1

2.5

.2

4.2.17

Pantograph spacing

used for the design of

the overhead contact

line

X X X - - - - - - - - X X - -

4.2.18 Contact wire material X X X - - X X X X X - X X - -

4.2.19 Phase separation

sections X X X X - - - X X X - X X - -

4.2.20 System separation

sections X X X X - - - X X X - X X - -

4.2.21 Electric consumption

measuring equipment - - - - - - - - - - - X - - -

4.4.2

Management of power

supply X X X X X - - - - - - - - - -

4.4.3 Execution of works X X X X X - - - - - - X - - -

4.5 Maintenance rules X X X X X X X - - - - X X X X

4.6 Professional

qualifications X X X - - - - - - - - - - - -

4.7.2

Protective provisions

of substations and

sectioning locations

X X X X - X X X X X X X - - -

4.7.3


of overhead contact

line system

X X X X - X X X X X X X - - -

4.7.4


of current return

circuit

X X X X - X X X X X X X - - -

4.7.5 Other general

requirements X X X X - X X X X X X - - X X

4.7.6 High visibility clothing - - - X - - - - - - - - - X X

5.2.8 Essential requirements not relevant to the energy sub-system

5.2.8.1 Safety


1.1.2 and 1.1.5 for safety are the following:

1.1.2. The parameters involved in the wheel/rail contact must meet the stability requirements needed in order to guarantee safe movement at the maximum authorised speed. The parameters of brake equipment must guarantee that it is possible to stop within a given brake distance at the maximum authorised speed.

1.1.5. Any devices intended to be handled by users must be so designed as not to impair the safe operation of the devices or the health and safety of users if used in a foreseeable manner, albeit not in accordance with the posted instructions.

These essential requirements are not relevant to the Energy subsystem.


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5.2.8.2 Environmental protection


1.4.4 and 1.4.5 for environmental protection are the following:

1.4.4. Operation of the rail system must respect existing regulations on noise pollution.

1.4.5. Operation of the rail system must not give rise to an inadmissible level of ground vibrations for the activities and areas close to the infrastructure and in a normal state of maintenance.

These essential requirements are not relevant to the Energy subsystem.

5.2.8.3 Maintenance, health & safety

According to Annex III to the Directive 2008/57/EC, the essential requirement

2.5.3 for maintenance, health and safety is the following:

2.5.3. The maintenance installations for rolling stock must be such as to enable safety, health and comfort operations to be carried out on all stock for which they have been designed.

This essential requirement is not relevant to energy subsystem.

5.3 Description of the Energy Subsystem

5.3.1 Parameters relating to supply system performance (clause 4.2.4 of the

TSI)

The changes refer to the common agreement achieved during interface

meetings between rolling stock and energy working parties. In case of

requirements for the power factor, the new Annex G (and reference to clause

6.3 of EN50388:2005) has been introduced (instead of former reference to

clause 6.2 of EN50388:2005) which clarified the problem of trains in yards and

sidings.

5.3.2 Continuity of power supply in case of disturbances in tunnels (clause

4.2.5 of the TSI)

The scope of this clause is now strictly limited to the interface with the clause

4.2.3.1 of CR SRT TSI.

5.3.3 Current capacity, DC systems, trains at standstill (clause 4.2.6 of the TSI)

In order to close an open point (referring to temperature limits for OCL) from the

revised HS ENE TSI, the new clause – developed based on the revision of the

EN50119:2001 – has been adopted as Annex F. Because of the fact that the

new version of the norm will be issued in 2009, the text has been updated by

making the reference to EN50119:2009 clause 5.1.2.


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5.3.4 Regenerative braking (clause 4.2.7 of the TSI)

Compare to the HS ENE TSI, to make step forward in reduction of energy

consumption for DC systems, the requirement has been put to permit the use of

regenerative braking at least by exchanging power with other trains.

The problem of the refusal of energy from regenerative braking by the supplier

raised by NoBo was taken into account by introducing the relevant information

in the Register of Infrastructure.

5.3.5 Electrical protection coordination arrangements (clause 4.2.8 of the TSI)

Following the interface meetings with rolling stock working party and meetings

on specific cases, the reference to EN50388:2005 has been amended by

introducing the Annex H. This Annex contained the modified table for breakers

tripping sequence - developed during revision process of EN50388:2005 –

which explained doubts aroused during the application of the former HS TSI.

5.3.6 Harmonic and dynamic effects for AC system (clause 4.2.9 of the TSI)

This aspect is very important for AC systems and it is connected with the

introduction of power electronic equipment in vehicles and supply systems and

its impact on existing rolling stock and infrastructure. Following remarks from

MS and meetings with rolling stock group, the text has been adapted to be

clearer.

5.3.7 External electromagnetic compatibility (clause 4.2.11 of the TSI)

This problem is not a specific characteristic of the rail network. Railway energy

supply installations shall comply with European regulations. Previous reference

to European standard EN50121-2:2006 has been replaced by reference to

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC [15].

5.3.8 Geometry of the overhead contact line - Contact wire height (clause

4.2.13.1 of the TSI)

In order to make the text clearer, the Annex J has been added with a figure

describing different contact wire and pantograph working heights, definitions

and the relations between them. Because of the fact that the new version of the

norm will be issued in 2009, the text has been updated by making the reference

to EN50119:2009 figure 1.

5.3.9 Geometry of the overhead contact line - Lateral deviation (clause 4.2.13.3

of the TSI)

The lateral deviation of the overhead contact line is a parameter related to the

pantograph head profile defined in the CR LOC&PAS TSI. Previous reference


Subsystem ENERGY


(for calculation of lateral deviation) to the standard EN50367 Annex A.3 – which

was applied in HS ENE TSI - has been questioned during interface meetings

with INF, RST group as not applicable to CR and 1950 mm pantograph profile.

In the mean time, CEN - basing on UIC leaflets referring to gauge - has been

developed new series of standard prEN15273 covering aspects relating to

gauge (see also clause 5.1.10). The prEN15273 clause containing the

calculation of the pantograph gauge, has been adopted as Annex E and to be

complementary to clause 4.2.14 (Pantograph gauge) of CR ENE TSI, the

clause E.4 has been inserted, explaining references between lateral deviation

and pantograph profiles, vehicle movement and track tolerances.

After consultation period, CER raised a proposal to modify the approach to the

compatibility between pantograph profile and OCL taking into account the

advantages given by the Annex E. Instead of lateral deviation as a basic

parameter it has been suggested: maximum position of the contact wire on

pantograph collector head. This is in line with different design rules applied by

MS and it would relax the requirements for design parameter. However this

issue which has been considered positively by the WP, implies a significant

change in the requirements for the geometry of the OCL. For that reason, ERA

is preparing a questionnaire addressing the problem, which will give a good

basis for farther investigations that will have to be taken into account in future

revisions of TSI.

5.3.10 Pantograph gauge (clause 4.2.14 of the TSI)

This clause and the corresponding Annex E have been modified. As a basis,

the prEN15273-3 clause 11 (referring to pantograph gauge) has been used,

applying the same methodology for calculations. Unfortunately the terminology

used by CEN standard was in contradiction to wording already applied by

CENELEC standards (like EN50367:2006, EN50119:2009, 50206-1:1998). The

problem has been highlighted in previous reports. To make it clear new figures

have been added in the Annex E.

5.3.11 Dynamic behavior and quality of current collection (clause 4.2.16 of the

TSI)

The current collection quality is the evidence of the design and installation

quality for both interoperability constituents (overhead contact line and

pantograph) and has an impact on their lifetime and also on assessment of

both subsystems: energy and rolling stock.

In case of the conventional rail, the number and the arrangements of the

pantographs (see also clause 4.2.17) being in simultaneous contact with

overhead contact line, have to be taken into account during the process of

assessment.


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Additionally to facilitate and accelerate the process of certification of new

constituents – in case of new products – the possibility to perform common

tests of both elements: new type of OCL and new type of pantograph, has been

added. This issue is very important for MSs not having already accepted ICs

which were assessed against to HS TSI.

Accordingly, the previous version of conformity assessment clauses has been

adapted and clarified.

5.3.12 Pantograph spacing (clause 4.2.17 of the TSI)

Pantograph arrangement has a fundamental impact on the design of the OCL

and the quality of current collection. In case of conventional rail the variety of

possible combinations of raised pantographs is much wider than in high speed

rail system. To take into account different local conditions and needs, in the

table 4.2.17, new possible pantograph spacing design values were added. It

gives possibility for IM to choose the proper design, based on the business

ground. It is also an indication for operators on which possible combination of

raised pantographs is acceptable without additional tests.

5.3.13 Contact wire material (clause 4.2.18 of the TSI)

The changes, made in this clause, refer to the discussion during the interface

meetings with rolling stock group and reflect the development of corresponding

clause in CR LOC&PAS TSI setting requirements for material for contact strips.

In this clause there is a reference to EN50149:2001 which is now under revision

(see Table 7).

5.3.14 Electric consumption measuring equipment (clause 4.2.21 of the TSI)

This clause has been added after the introduction of requirements for on-board

part electric consumption measuring equipment in clause 4.2.8.2.8 of

LOC&PAS CR TSI (Energy consumption measuring function). The aim of this

clause is to assure the compatibility of the on-board part with track-side system

in case that the on-board measuring equipment is required by energy supplier.

5.3.15 Functional and technical specifications of the interfaces (clause 4.3 of the

TSI)

In course of the year 2008, the interface meetings with infrastructure and rolling

stock were continued (see §3.4). As a result from those meetings, the adequate

changes were introduced in the relevant clauses and tables.

Detailed information on modifications done in comparison to the text of TSI sent

for consultation, are given in clauses 5.3.1-14.


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5.4 Interoperability Constituents (Chapter 5 of the TSI)

The adoption of new Directive 2008/57 [1] has definitely moved the pantograph

to the rolling stock subsystem. As a result the only interoperability constituent

for energy subsystem remains the overhead contact line.

More explanations on reasons and decisions taken during discussions on

interoperability constituents were given in the report [12].

5.5 Assessment of Conformity (Chapter 6 of the TSI)

The chapter has been reviewed by the Conformity Survey Group (CSG).

CSG recommended deleting the section 6.2.3 „Assessment of maintenance

subsystem‟ of the preliminary draft TSI, because this no longer exists as a

separate structural subsystem. The clause 6.4 `The certification of subsystems

containing non-certified Interoperability Constituents during the transition

period` has been modified according to ERA proposals submitted to the

Railway Interoperability and Safety Committee.

Other changes to particular clauses are given below.

5.5.1 Existing solutions for Interoperability Constituents (clause 6.1.2.2 of the

TSI)

In case of existing solutions, CSG recommended to replace the module A1

Internal design control with product verification by module A Internal production

control, which gives to the manufacture right to issue the declaration of

conformity for the interoperability constituent by himself, without involvement of

NoBo.

5.5.2 Application of modules (clause 6.2.2 of the TSI)

The topic referring to the introduction of the new Decision 2008/768/EC [1] was

highlighted in clause 5.1.2. On this base ERA is preparing a technical document

containing the new modules which will cover both IC and subsystem

assessment.

5.6 Implementation of the Energy TSI (Chapter 7 of the TSI)

5.6.1 Introduction

The broader overview on the implementation issue was given in the previous

report [12]. The following clause only explains introduced changes.


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5.6.2 Existing subsystem that are not subject to a renewal or upgrading project

(clause 7.4.4 of the TSI)

The idea of creating a new module SA1 for assessment of existing subsystems

has been finally abandoned, due to legal aspects.

However it has to be considered that the possibility of building new energy

subsystems (it refers also to other „infrastructure‟ subsystems), compare to HS

network is relatively small.

Also upgrading and renewals in the sense of the Directive are limited due to the

fact that CR network is a “living organism” so changes are introduced with, as

little as possible, disruptions to the traffic. In this case the implementation of the

TSI would be postponed to the distant future. To speed up the process and give

the opportunity to IM to declare that existing subsystem is compatible with TSI

requirements, a new clause has been introduced: an IM can - on voluntary basis

- complete the Register of Infrastructure to show the compliance with the basic

parameters of the TSI.


Subsystem ENERGY


6. Consultation

6.1 Introduction

After delivering the preliminary draft of the TSI to the RIS Committee the text

was translated into French and German. On 23rd of June 2008 the document

was sent to social partners for comments. Due to the holiday period the final

date for delivering response were defined on 20 of October 2008. The following

table indicates the organisations and types of comments received.

Table 7: Opinions issued concerning the preliminary CR ENE

TSI

Nr. Association Document

Ref. N°

Type of comments

1 Community of European railway and

infrastructure companies (CER)

[16] General remarks

Detail and editorial comments

2 European rail infrastructure

managers (EIM)

[17] General remarks

Detail and editorial comments

3 Bulgarian association of consulting

companies in railway construction

(BACCRC)

[18] Detail comments

During 23rd

meeting of WP in November 2008 the remarks were discussed. The

general comments are described in the clauses below.

6.2 Structure of common clauses of different TSIs

CER, in its position paper, indicates the need of keeping the same structure of

different TSIs, particularly clauses which are common for all TSIs. After internal

discussions the final draft of TSI has been checked accordingly.

6.3 Interfaces between the subsystems

This issue was raised in both position papers: CER and EIM.

The energy subsystem has a lot of interfaces with rolling stock one.

The concerns were expressed on different timescale of drafting energy and

rolling stock TSI, which could create discrepancies in requirements. To this end

the interface document has been prepared summarising the clauses of

LOC&PAS and INF TSI which refer to relevant clauses in ENE TSI.


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6.4 EU 1520/1524 rail system

CER position paper indicated the problem of putting the requirements for

1520/1524 system together with requirements for the standard gauge in current

TSI. The issue, in case of ENE TSI, refers only to Baltic States: Estonia, Latvia

and Lithuania which rail system is still strictly connected with CIS countries and

railway national rules are in line with rules generally applied in the former Soviet

Union. As a solution, suggested by CER, all three MSs are addressed in clause

referring to Specific Cases (see also clause 7.3 of this report).

Other countries, used different from 1435 mm gauge track, follow EN norms.

6.5 Existing subsystem that has not been subject to a renewal or

upgrading project

This issue is common for all „fixed‟ subsystems, but particularly important for

infrastructure, energy. In the preliminary draft TSI, sent for consultation, there

was a procedure for assessing existing subsystem aiming at a faster way

towards an interoperable network.

CER in its position paper strongly support the idea, underlining the fact that in

the case of CR only few lines are renewed or upgraded or newly built and on

the other hand many lines already today fulfil TSI requirements without the

need for any project.

The problem was long discussed internally but according to current regulations

there is no legal support for keeping this solution.

Finally this procedure was withdrawn from the text of the TSI (see also clause

5.6.2 of this report).

6.6 Energy metering

Both – CER and EIM – position papers expressed the need for developing

requirements for energy metering. According to Annex II clause 2.2 of the new

interoperability Directive [1] on-board part electric consumption measuring

equipment is included into the energy subsystem and the relevant clause has

been put in the LOC&PAS CR TSI (see clause 9.1 of this report).

CER, cited also this point from the Directive, suggested to extent the scope

covering also track-side installation and data exchange between IM and train

operator. However this proposal significantly exceeds current legal provisions –

Directive clearly indicates „on-board part‟. Apart from this aspects mentioned by

CER are now under the elaboration of dedicated UIC groups preparing relevant

leaflet.


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6.7 Other remarks

As an important aspect CER underlined the problem of translation quality. „The

final translation must be co-ordinated with Member State representatives (native

speakers) before the release to avoid legal and technical errors.

6.8 Detailed comments

Detailed comments have been elaborated during WP meetings.

The results of discussions are given together in the attached final List of

modifications – Annex 1.


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7. Specific Cases

7.1 Methodology of the assessment

The request for specific cases was expressed to members of National Safety

Authority network in June 2007. After an analysis of a first set of specific cases

received by the Agency, the assessment methodology was adopted. The

proposed methodology was presented to the NSA during the 10th

plenary

meeting on 20th

February 2008.

On this base a template for precise questionnaire (see Questionnaire [20]) was

created to support the economic evaluation and final acceptance for inclusion in

the TSI or rejection. Each specific case has been analysed taking into account

the following aspects:

addressed basic parameters

specific case – which parameter deviates from TSI requirement

main reasons for requesting a specific case

positive national impact of specific case adoption

expected negative impact of TSI requirement

interfaces to other specific cases within the same TSI

interfaces to other specific cases in other TSI

scope of application

permanent/temporary

conformity assessment

verification body

Detailed explanations of each abovementioned issue are given in the

evaluation questionnaire (see see Questionnaire [20]).

7.2 Assessment of specific cases

7.2.1 Working method

Specific cases need:

To be properly described;

To be technically understood;

To be examined fairly and thoroughly, with a consistent methodology;


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To be incorporated into the TSI or rejected, according to the findings gathered.

In order to ensure faire and equal treatment, the Agency had first grouped

specific cases in families, according to the BP(s) concerned. The specific cases

proposed by different MSs and belonging to the same family, were treated

simultaneously, applying the same methodology and the same requirements

(incl. technical and economic data structure).

After receiving the request for the specific case:

MSs have been asked to complete the data in the form provided by the Agency.

National standards and rules that were relevant have been listed by the MS.

The Agency has provided a comparative pre-assessment of the specific cases, considering likely national impact and impact on general aims of TSI.

The WP concerned has been asked to contribute by raising the fundamental

technical questions induced by the specific case. In particular, impacted

interfaces with other subsystems have been listed and described, from a

technical point of view.

The list of national standard and rules (related to the specific cases) has been

reviewed by the Agency. Upon request of the Agency, MSs have facilitated the

access of the Agency to all or part of the listed national rules and standards,

and provided linguistic assistance in this process.

The methodology followed for the analysis was:

verify if there were interfaces with basic parameters of other subsystems caused by the proposed SC, then ensure consistency of the SC with the other necessary SC for the concerned BP;

verify the economic impacts (e.g. maintenance, installation in case of renewal/upgrade of existing installations or new installations) on the concerned subsystem and the concerned interfacing subsystems of the MS (national impact);

analyze if there were negative effects in other member states expected due to the specific case (European impact).


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At the end of the process and after important and useful bilateral meetings

between ERA and the concerned MS, each specific case was examined and it

was decided to:

- Include it in the TSI;

or

- Withdrawn it by the MS;

or

- Move it to other TSs.

7.2.2 Status of the Assessment

The requests from Member States for specific cases were submitted to the

Agency in course of 2008.

The Agency prepared for them the relevant questionnaires, and after approval

by the MS, it was published into the ERA`s website to respect the principal of

transparency.

This process ended in December 2008.

7.3 Overview of results

The following SCs have been included in the TSI:

- for Baltic States (Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia): the specific cases for the

lines with 1520mm track were considered as an open point;

- for France: the specific case was related to the mean contact force (clause

4.2.15 of TSI) for DC lines with 1.5kV.

- for Finland: a specific case was requested for the nominal contact wire

height 6.15 m (clause 4.2.13.1 of TSI) which is outside the range of

5÷5.75m.

- for UK: for the lines in Great Britain five SCs have been introduced in the

TSI:

Contact wire height (clause 4.2.13.1 of TSI)

Lateral deviation (clause 4.2.13.3 of TSI)

Pantograph gauge (clause 4.2.14 of TSI)

Voltage and frequency (clause 4.2.3 of TSI)

Protective provisions of overhead contact line system (clause 4.7.3 of TSI)


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8. Economic evaluation

The present impact assessment summary is common to the impact

assessment report and to the TSI report. For detailed facts and figures, please

consult the body of the impact assessment report.

Overview

The Energy subsystem has become highly standardized at European level, and

we expected the TSI to have, at best, a moderate impact because of wide

voluntary adhesion to the standards. This has proven true for many basic

parameters, and even to the (relatively) new Member States, some of which

embraced CEN / CENELEC standards even before accession.

Key basic parameters

The initial check of basic parameters has highlighted the economic importance

of voltage, frequency, and contact wire displacement in relation with pantograph

head shape.

Concerning voltage and frequency, the “big four” (25kV 50Hz, 15kV 16 2/3 Hz,

3kV DC, 1.5 kV DC) cover about 98% of the railway networks in EU27, Norway,

and Switzerland.

Figure 2: percentages of application of power supply systems.

If we would include secondary and suburban lines, this percentage might drop

slightly, down to about 95%. The choice of 25 kV as a single target for new

electrifications (assuming no pre-existing or neighbouring systems) is confirmed

by economic evaluation. However there is no global economic rationale for

convergence towards this target, as the cost/benefit analysis cannot possibly

yield positive figures.


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This overall statement does not exclude the possibility of economically

advantageous migrations on a local scale (e.g. close to borders between

subsystems). Also, the reduction of the number of technical borders inside the

Union or with its neighbours might make migrations towards other systems

(rather than 25 kV) look more attractive.

Overall, the draft TSI preserves the status quo, which is supported by economic

evidence. Unfortunately, the status quo means that rolling stock will need to

further cope with different electrification systems, and the financial burden will

increase with time due to the increase in percentage of multisystem traction

units.

Concerning the contact wire geometric interface with pantographs, antagonistic

design requirements (wide pole spacing vs. short pantographs, also to

accommodate electric gauge) have led to different designs across Europe. The

agreement on one single target (Europantograph) in the high speed Energy TSI

was undermined by a number of significant, permanent specific cases. The

Agency therefore focused on the reduction of the inventory of pantographs

head shapes (currently more than a dozen, including all variants) to two,

namely Europantograph, and the larger shape widely used in Germany, Austria,

Spain and accepted in many more countries. Though these two shapes will

match the two variants of the basic parameter in the Energy TSI, their

acceptance throughout Europe is restricted by one explicit specific case (UK),

and some question marks remain with regards to the acceptance on existing

infrastructure (Italy, Slovenia, Switzerland...).

Miscellaneous

The exclusion of cadmium from the contact wire alloy composition is most

welcome, but has no immediate economic effect, since cadmium is no longer

used in new designs. The benefit here is to nullify the risk of re-introduction of

cadmium.

Assessment of some other key parameters (regeneration, contact strip

material…) will be fully dealt with in the traction units TSI report.

Overall effects of the TSI

As already stated, the proposed TSI applies to a widely standardized, albeit

heterogeneous, subsystem. Its main virtue is to avoid its further drifting apart.

The attempt to reduce the inventory of pantograph head shapes, an explicitly

request from the supply industry, may induce moderate benefits on multisystem

rolling stock. No disbenefits are expected on the infrastructure side.

Another positive aspect is that the benefits of the TSI, however modest, will not

be marred by specific cases, which are few and limited: these specific cases

are essentially caused by insuperable gauge issues (UK, FI), or affect a variant

(1.5 kV) which is of no relevance to future of electrification.


Subsystem ENERGY


Further benefits may arise from further work on the catenary / pantograph

interface criteria, as suggested by one sector organisation. These could be

brought about by the next revision of the TSI.


Subsystem ENERGY


9. Closing open points

9.1 Energy consumption measuring devices

The measurement of electric energy consumed by each vehicle is a very

important and complex topic, due to environmental and energy efficiency

concerns.

Some IMs have already introduced computerised settlement systems based on

dedicated measuring equipments installed on the rolling stock

Energy consumption measuring devices were introduced in the revised RST HS

TSI (2008/232/EC [19]) clause 4.2.8.3.5 with a specification as an open point.

To solve the problem a dedicated group was established. A task of that group

was to prepare text which would close this open point in the CR LOC&PAS TSI

clause 4.2.8.2.8.

Additionally new interoperability Directive [1] in Annex II clause 2.2 introduced

on-board parts of the electric consumption measuring equipment as part of the

energy subsystem.

The group has worked with close cooperation with CENELEC WG11 which is

now developing the EN50463 series of standards Railway Applications: Energy

measurement system on board trains.

The provision of an on-board energy measuring system and the use of energy

measuring system based on the on-board measurement of consumed energy is

not mandatory.

If an electric on board energy measuring system is required, it shall be

compatible with CR LOC&PAS TSI clause 4.2.8.2.8 and data provided by this

system shall be accepted for billing.

Figure 3 shows the functional elements of the on-board part of the system.


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Figure 3: functional elements for energy meter.

9.2 Current capacity, DC systems, trains at standstill

In the revised HS ENE TSI [4], temperature range in conductors was indicated

as an open point. The same problem exists also in the CR ENE subsystem. In

order to close this open point, the text of the draft CR ENE TSI was modified

(see 5.3.3 of this report).


Subsystem ENERGY


10. European Standards

10.1 References in the TSI

Table 8 shows the links between basic parameters of the draft CR ENE TSI

and ENs. Sections of standards referred to in the TSI become mandatory.

Table 8: Links to ENs

N° TSI Section References to EN

1. 4.2.3

Voltage and frequency

EN 50163:2004 – RA – Supply Voltages of

Traction Systems

Clause 4

2. 4.2.4

Parameters relating to supply system

performance

EN 50388:2005 – RA – Power Supply and Rolling

Stock – Technical Criteria for the Coordination

Between Power Supply (Substation) and Rolling

Stock to Achieve Interoperability

Clauses 6.3, 7.2, 7.3, 8.3, 8.4, 14.4.1, 14.4.2,

14.4.3

3. 4.2.6

Current capacity, DC systems, trains

at standstill

EN 50367:2006, RA – Current Collection Systems

– Technical Criteria for the Interaction Between

Pantograph and Overhead Line (to Achieve Free

Access)

Clause 7.1

4. 4.2.7

Regenerative braking

EN 50388:2005

Clauses 12.1.1, 14.7.2.

5. 4.2.8

Electrical protection coordination

arrangements

EN 50388:2005

Clause 11 except table 8, clause 14.6

6. 4.2.9

Harmonics and dynamic effects

EN 50388:2005

Clause 10.3, 10.4

7. 4.2.13

Geometry of the overhead contact

line

EN 50119:2009 – Railway applications - Fixed

installations - Electric traction overhead contact

lines

Clause 5.10.3, 5.10.4 and Figure 1

8. 4.2.15

Mean Contact Force

EN 50367:2006

Clause 7.1


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N° TSI Section References to EN

9. 4.2.16

Dynamic Behaviour and Quality of

Current Collection –

EN 50367:2006

Clause 7.2

EN 50119:2009

Clause 5.2.5.2, 5.10.2

EN 50317:2002 – RA – Current Collection

Systems – Requirements for and Validation of

Measurements of the Dynamic Interaction

Between Pantograph and Overhead Contact Line

EN 50318:2002 RA – Current collection systems

– Validation of simulation of the dynamic inter-

action between pantograph and overhead contact

line

10. 4.2.18

Contact Wire Material

EN 50149:2001, RA – Fixed installations –

Electric traction – Copper and copper alloy

grooved contact wires

Clauses 4.1 to 4.3 and 4.5 to 4.8 (excluding table

1)

11. 4.2.19

Phase Separation Sections

EN 50367:2006

Annex A.1

EN 50388:2005

Clause 5.1

12. 4.2.20

System Separation Sections

EN 50122-2:1998 – RA Fixed Installations – Part

2 Protective Provisions against the effects of stray

currents caused by dc traction systems

Clause 6.1.1

EN 50119:2009

Clause 5.2.10

10.2 Relation to the standardisation bodies

A specific working group - composed by representatives of ERA, CEN and

CENELEC - with the aim of elaborate a list of needs for the CR ENE TSI was

established.

The following table 9 underlines some aspects of the work:

Table 9: Needs for being developed in ENs

N° Existing Standard Requests

1. EN 50367:2006 – Current Collection Systems –

Technical Criteria for the Interaction Between

Pantograph and Overhead Line (to Achieve

Free Access)

definition and values for geometry of overhead contact line

harmonized with EN50119:2009

requirements for pantograph gauge envelope including

1950 mm (chapter 5.2)

requirements and curve of mean contact force for AC and


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DC (clause 7.2)

new description of phase separation section (Annex A1)

requirements for definition of materials for contact strips

(Annex A.4)

2. EN 50317:2002 – Current collection systems –

Requirements for and validation of

measurements of dynamic interaction between

pantograph and overhead contact line

definition of the tethered test

3. EN 50318:2002 - Current collection systems –

Validation of simulation of the dynamic

interaction between pantograph and overhead

contact line

new values for DC systems in criteria for overvoltages

(clause 10.4)

4. EN 50149:2001 – Fixed installations – Electric

traction – Copper and copper alloy grooved

contact wires

list of alloys allowed (table 1)

5. EN 50388:2005 Railway applications – Power

supply and rolling stock – Technical criteria for

the coordination between power supply

(substation) and rolling stock to achieve

interoperability

values for DC systems in criteria for overvoltages

10.3 Request for new standards

The requests for new and modified standards were delivered to CENELEC. The

following table gives the list and description of requests:

Table 10: Needs for new ENs

N° Subject Notes

1 Section insulator This element is used in sectioning of the overhead contact

line commonly applied in CR.

The requests addressed to the European standardisation

bodies are related to the requirements for the incorporation

into overhead contact line and descriptions of appropriate

conformity assessments.

2 Neutral section insulators The BP for the phase separation section is defined in

clause 4.2.19 and in Annex H of the CR Energy TSI.

The requests addressed to the European standardisation

bodies are related to the requirements for the incorporation

into overhead contact line (see also table 11.3 point 1) and


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descriptions of appropriate conformity assessments.


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11. Conclusions

11.1 Delivery of the final draft TSI

The final draft CR ENE TSI is submitted to the Commission in view of the

Committee procedure set out in Article 29 of the Directive 2008/57/EC [1].

11.2 Further activities

11.2.1 Application guide

The CR ENE WP, during its meetings, has already underlined some aspects

that shall be dealt in the application guide for the trans-European conventional

rail system.

One very important topic in this regard is the CER proposal to modify the

approach to the compatibility between pantograph profile and OCL as it is

explained in chapter 5 of this report.

11.2.2 Extension of the scope

The Agency will issue in April 2009 a feasibility study on the impact of the

extension of the scope of TSIs. This will help the Commission in its duty as

foreseen in Article 8 of Directive 2008/57/EC [1].

Nevertheless the ENE WP has already defined which basic parameter of the

ENE subsystem, will be probably influenced in case of extension of the scope

(see next table).

Table 11: Impact of the extension of the geographical scope of TSIs on the basic

parameters

TSI Clause Basic parameter Impact of

scope

extension

(Y/N)

Comments

4.2.3. Voltage and frequency Y Yes, for 3th rail systems and light rail systems using lower DC voltages (<1,5kV)

4.2.4. Parameters relating to supply system performance

Y For mean useful voltage and power factor

4.2.5. Continuity of power supply in case of disturbances in tunnels

N

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Table 11: Impact of the extension of the geographical scope of TSIs on the basic

parameters

TSI Clause Basic parameter Impact of

scope

extension

(Y/N)

Comments

4.2.6. Current capacity, DC systems, trains at standstill

Y There could be lower requirements for current for light rail

4.2.7. Regenerative braking Y In case of not acceptance of regenerative braking for AC and DC systems

4.2.8. Electrical protection coordination arrangements

N

4.2.9. Harmonics and dynamic effects for AC systems

N

4.2.13. Geometry of the overhead contact line Y Yes, for 3th rail systems and light rail systems using lower DC voltages (<1,5kV)

4.2.14. Pantograph gauge Y Yes, no requirements for lower voltages and 3th rail

4.2.15. Mean contact force Y Yes, no requirements for lower voltages and 3th rail

4.2.16. Dynamic behaviour and quality of current collection

Y Yes, no requirements for lower voltages (?) and 3th rail

4.2.17. Pantograph spacing Y Yes, no requirements for lower voltages and 3th rail

4.2.18. Contact wire material Y For not standardized materials

4.2.19. Phase separation sections N

4.2.20. System separation sections N

4.2.21. Electric energy consumption measuring N






























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12. List of Annexes

Annex 1 – List of Modifications

Version: 3.0

Date: 16/12/2008

Status: Draft

Author: SL, GT

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1 WP 4.2.4 T The railway undertaking shall ensure this value is not exceeded.

The railway undertaking shall ensure this value is not exceeded.

Added chapter 4.4.2.1. Approved in 20th WP

2 WP 4.2.13.3 E Conformity assessment shall be by design review.

Conformity assessment shall be carried out by design review.

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3 WP 4.2.14 T/E The mechanical kinematic

pantograph gauge for interoperable lines is determined using the method shown in Annex G clause G.2 and the pantograph profiles defined in CR LOC&PAS TSI.

...

Assessment shall be by design review.

The mechanical kinematic pantograph gauge for interoperable lines is determined using the method shown in Annex G clause G.2 and the pantograph profiles defined in CR LOC&PAS TSI.

1950 mm pantograph shall be considered without insulated horns for the gauge calculation.

...

Assessment shall be carried out by design review.

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4 WP 4.2.18 T IM shall declare in the

Infrastructure Register permitted contact strips material (see Annex D).

IM shall declare in the Infrastructure Register permitted contact strips material (see Annex D). Not needed with the modified text in the CR RST TSI; for pantograph used on both AC and DC system: open point; so national rules applies.

Modified during the meeting as following:

Permissible materials for contact wires are copper and copper-alloy (excluding copper-cadmium-alloys). The contact wire shall comply with the requirements of EN50149:2001 clauses 4.1 to 4.3 and 4.5 to 4.8 (excluding table 1 which is not relevant for interoperability).

For AC lines the contact wire shall be designed to permit the use of plain carbon contact strips (CR LOC&PAS TSI 4.2.8.2.9.4). Where the IM accepts other contact strip material an entry shall be made in the infrastructure register.

For DC lines the contact wire shall be designed to accept contact strip materials in accordance with CR LOC&PAS TSI 4.2.8.2.9.4.

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5 WP/NB R 4.7.6 T Staff engaged in the

maintenance of the CR Energy subsystem, when working on or near the track, shall wear reflective clothes, which bear the EC mark (and therefore satisfy the provisions of Directive 89/686/EEC of 21 December 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment).

Staff engaged in the maintenance of the CR Energy subsystem, when working on or near the track, shall wear reflective clothes, which bear the CE mark (and therefore satisfy the provisions of Directive 89/686/EEC of 21 December 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment).

Approved in 20th WP

6 NB R 3.3.1, 3.3.4,

3.3.7 E Modified The references to the

various clauses will be permanently updated in comparison to the changes in the text

Discussed in 20th WP

7 NB R 4.2.11 T Add reference to EN 50121-5:2006

to meet all requirements concerning electromagnetic compatibility

The clause 4.2.11 refers only to the impact of railway system on `outside` world. Internal substation installations are not an interoperability issue.

Clause not modified

Approved in 21st WP

Proposal by EIM: put the reference to Directive

Accepted.


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8 NB R Annex A

Module B clause 4/4.4

T The process of manufacturing is not checked in the Module B, but in self certification of Module C by the manufacturer or in Module H2.


ERA will update all the Annex A according to EC decisions

9 NB R Annex B table

B1 T The table is not so clear;

the two columns indicate in one case the phase to asses (“Design review”) and the second the module (“Type examination”). It could be useful to indicate the project phase (design, type test, manufacturing and commissioning), like Table C1 for Subsystem, instead the Modules. In fact in the text are indicated the phase of project in which it is necessary to make the assessment.

Modified in 20th WP

See Ref. 56

10 NB R Annex C table

C1 T Check red X Modified in 20

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See Ref. 57


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C1 T It could be useful to make a check

of height. The tolerance is not considered inside the TSI, and also in EN 50119. Is it not an important parameter for the assembly before putting in service?

Modified in 20th WP

See Ref. 57

12 NB R Annex I T It is not necessary to write

“capacitive” because in the entire Annex only the Inductive power is considered.

It is quoted from the norm. Modified in 20th WP

See Ref. 59

13. NB R 2.1 d. T The contact line system is also

equipped with manually or remotely controlled disconnectors….

Feeder lines are part of the contact line system.

The contact line system is also equipped with manually or remotely controlled switches and connectors……

Equipotentional, positive or negative feeder lines are part of the contact line system.

Disconnector is considered the right term.


14. NB R 2.1 T Missing the scope description of a

section or group as mentioned in 2.1.d.

The aim of Chapter 2.1 is to give an explanation not a definition of the scope.


15. NB R 2.2.1 T …..train will be supplied with the

necessary power.

….train will be supplied with the necessary voltage and power.

Supply with power. Voltage quality is necessary to supply with power.



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16. NB R 3.3.1 -1.1.3 T …appropriate means. …appropriate means and may not

lead to follow up disturbance and damage.

Copied from directive. Discussed in 20th WP

17. NB R 3.3.3-1.3.2 T …in the event of fire. …in the event of fire or

disassembly. Copied from directive. Discussed in 20

th WP

18. NB R 3.3.6 T Missing:

Maintenance may not lead to unsafe situations.


19. NB R 4.2.5 T The power supply and overhead

contact line system…… The power supply, overhead contact line system and return system ……

Current return system is part of the power supply system.


20. NB R 4.2.7 T There is no maximum load defined.

ProRail does prescribe a maximum of 4000 A (DC) and 800 A (25 kV AC according) for regenerative braking.

The maximum current is defined in the Infrastructure Register.


21. NB R 4.2.8 T ProRail RLN00015 (1500Vdc)

refers to UIC 797 Reference to EN is considered more appropriate.



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22. NB R 4.2.9 T Please consider to replace

“harmonics” by “overvoltages”. Harmonic behaviour is described in 4.2.10

Modified in 20th WP

and in 21st WP

Approved

23. NB R 4.2.9 T Please be aware that the scope of

a compatibility study according to EN50388 - chapter 10, can have a much broader scope than just overvoltages. The intention of EN50388 is to deal all phenomena caused by harmonics! Also other phenomena can be taken into account like harmonics towards the public grid. Does this mean that 4.2.9 prescribe to conduct compatibility studies for other phenomena as well?

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24. NB R 4.2.10 T The source of harmonics is caused

by rolling stock. The content of these sections implies Infrastructure Managers have to admit all rolling stock despite the harmonic emission caused by locomotives. Only Infrastructure managers have to take technical modifications in order to control the harmonic emission towards the public grid. This seems unfair because rolling stock causes the harmonic emission.

Therefore the Dutch Transport Ministry choose to conduct a compatibility study (EN50388 chapter 10) for this aspect (see RKS article 20). However one could consider other control mechanisms.

It is important that this is regarded as an open point for this TSI that needs. Maybe things can be controlled by the Infrastructure Register describing some characteristics.

Is it an interoperability matter?



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25. NB R 4.2.10 T An assessment is necessary for

this topic to guarantee a minimum of quality.

Are there any proposals by NBRail?


26. NB R 4.2.15 T AC 60N < Fm<

0,00047*v² + 90

DC 3kV 90N < Fm< 0,00097*v² + 110

DC 1,5kV 70N < Fm< 0,00097*v² + 140

RLN00015 (1500V):

Fmax=Fgem+3*rho

RLN00016 (25kV):

Fmax=Fgem+3*rho

Fgem=Faverage

TSI gives minimum requirements for interoperability and not a complete set of local design requirements (e.g. EN50367).


27. NB R 4.2.16 T Contact wire uplift:

ProRail RLN00015 (1500Vdc):

h=100 mm (v<140 kmh)

h=120 mm (140 kmh <v<=160 kmh)

ProRail RLN00016 (25 kVac):

h= max. 100 mm (v =< 160 kmh)

h= max. 120 mm (v >160 kmh)

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28. NB R 4.2.17 T ProRail RLN000116 (25kV):

V > 160 kmh; 400 m (max) according EN50367 (long neutral section).

TSI give minimum requirements for interoperability and not a complete set of local design requirements (e.g. EN50367).


29. NB R 4.2.19 T This sections in only applicable for

AC or AC/DC (system separation) -systems, please mention this.

DC/DC is not considered as a phase separation.


30. NB R 4.2.19 T Change EN50267 into EN50367. Done in 18

th WP

31. NB R 4.2.20 T ProRail RLN00016 (25kV AC)

refers to EN50367 Probably the proposed change refers to a draft EN 50367. Its actual status is not sufficient for the clause


32. NB R 4.2.20 T ProRail RLN00016 (25kVAC)

prescribes to lower down the pantograph.

v > 160 km/h: automatic

v >= 160km/h (recommendation for automatic lowering)

See EN50388 clause 5.1 Discussed in 20th WP

33. NB R 4.3.1 T Mean useful voltage (minimum) is

missing. Is it a multiple interface to RST, OPE?



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34. NB R 4.3.3 T …. and the Rolling Stock TSI. …. and the Rolling Stock TSI. The

return system of the ENE must be checked.

? Discussed in 20th WP

35. NB R 4.4 T …. TSI are as follows:

Hereby is to say that the infrastructure manager has to to arrange for normal and disturbed operations maintenance procedures and work permits to ensure the safety for the rail operation.


36. NB R 4.4.3 T ……the TSIs shall be temporary

and planned, ... ……the TSIs shall be temporary, planned and fully documented by the IM,

Is it an interoperability

requirement? Discussed in 20

th WP

37. NB R 4.4.4 T The infrastructure Manager shall

give notice…. The infrastructure Manager shall give at least notice….


38. NB R 4.7 T …conditions of staff required for

the operation and maintenance… …conditions of staff and public required for the operation and maintenance…

In general, public is not

involved in maintenance. Discussed in 20

th WP

39. NB R 4.7.1

4.7.2

T …as designed, have been installed.

…as designed, have been installed and are part of the maintenance plan.



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40. NB R 4.7.3 T For DC systems according to

EN50122-2:1998 to restrict stray currents.

Not a requirement for

interoperability. (UNIFE) Discussed in 20

th WP

41. NB R 4.7.4 T …health and safety for

maintenance and operations staff …health and safety for public, maintenance and operations staff

Public not involved in

maintenance. (UNIFE) Discussed in 20

th WP

42. NB R 7.2.2 T In our opinion the Minimum quality

must filled in. 4.2.10 and 4.2.11

4.2.10 and 4.2.11 have no

assessment. (UNIFE) Discussed in 20

th WP

43. NB R General T Confirmation assessments:

Sometimes this draft mentions “conformity assessment shall be carried out by …..” (see 4.2.7) or “conformity assessment shall be carried out within the Energy Subsystem by ……”. What is the difference?.


44. NB R General T RLN00015 (1500Vdc) and

RLN00016 (25kV ac) mentions another topics:

Max. Impedance of the rail according EN50153. Does TSI CR deal with this aspect?

It is not an interop. Issue. Discussed in 20th WP


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RLN00016 (25kV ac) mentions another topics: maximum length of a train. Does TSI CR deal with this aspect?

Related to RST & CCS Discussed in 20th WP

46. NB R General T RLN00016 (25kV ac) mentions

another topics: DC component in the AC traction current due to parallel DC and AC lines.

It is not an interop. Issue. Discussed in 20th WP

47. NB R General T RLN00016 (25kV ac) mentions

another topics: response time for lowering and upraising down the pantograph.

See 4.2.8.2.8.10 RST TSI Discussed in 20th WP

48. CER 4.2.16.2.3

(v2.4) T 3

rd paragraph last sentence: it

could be misunderstood because only limits for contact force measurements are mentioned. Proposed modification:

...pantograph. The measured current collection quality shall be within the limits of table 4.2.16 for uplift, and either mean contact force and standard deviation or percentage of arcing.



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49. WG 4.2.6 T Conformity assessment shall be

carried out in accordance with EN50367:2007, Annex A.4.1


The design review is considered sufficient for subsystem assessment. For IC added a reference to the EN in clause 5.3.1.6.

Discussed and approved in 20th WP

50. WG 4.2.15 T Conformity assessment shall

be carried out in accordance with EN 50317:2002, clause 6.

Assessment shall be carried out by design review.

The design review is considered sufficient for subsystem assessment. For IC added a reference to the EN in clause 5.3.1.2.



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51. WG 4.2.16.2.5 T The tests shall be conducted in both

directions of travel and at the lowest and highest nominal contact wire height stated in clause 4.2.13.1.

The measured results for Fm for any pantograph shall comply throughout the speed range.

The measurement shall be done for 5 speeds over a range distributed across the intended operating speed range of the rolling stock, up to and including the design maximum speed plus 10% (OPEN POINT) for the rolling stock, with the criteria in the clause 4.2.15.

The tests shall be conducted in both directions of travel and shall include track sections with at low contact wire height (defined as between 5.0 to 5.3 meters) and track sections with high contact wire height (defined as between 5.5 to 5.75 meters).


The measurement shall be done for 5 speeds over a range distributed across the intended operating speed range of the rolling stock, up to and including the design maximum speed for the rolling stock, with the criteria in the clause 4.2.15 of the CR Energy TSI.



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52. WG 4.2.19 T The design of phase separation sections

shall ensure that trains can move from one section to an adjacent one without bridging the two phases.

Adequate means (except the short separation section as in Annex H - fig. H.1) shall be provided to allow a train that is stopped within the phase separation section to be restarted. The neutral section shall be connectable to the adjacent sections by remotely controlled disconnectors.

The design of separation sections may adopt solutions as described in EN50367:2006 Annex A.1 or in Annex H of this TSI. Where an alternative solution is proposed, it shall be demonstrated that the alternative is at least as reliable.

The tests shall be conducted in both directions of travel and shall include track sections with at low contact wire height (defined as between 5.0 to 5.3 meters) and track sections with high contact wire height (defined as between 5.5 to 5.75 meters).


The measurement shall be done for 5 speeds over a range distributed across the intended operating speed range of the rolling stock, up to and including the design maximum speed for the rolling stock, with the criteria in the clause 4.2.15 of the CR Energy TSI.


53. WG 4.7.2-3-4 T Conformity assessment shall

be carried out within the assessment of the energy subsystem.

Conformity assessment shall be carried out within the assessment of the energy subsystem according to table C.


54. WG Annex B T Modified the table.

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55. WG Annex C T Modified the table.

(See also Ref. 51 and 52).


56. WG Annex H T The design of separation

sections may adopt solutions described in EN50367:2006, Annex A.1.3 (long neutral section) and in Annex A.1.5 (split neutral section) - the overlaps can be replaced by double section insulators - or described in the Figures H.1 or H.2.

Solutions are described in EN50367:2006, Annex A.1.3 (long neutral section) and in Annex A.1.5 (split neutral section) - the overlaps can be replaced by double section insulators - or described in the Figures H.1 or H.2.



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57. WG Annex I T I.1 General

The higher the power factor of a train, the better is the power supply performance, therefore the rules below apply.

Capacitive or inductive power from a train can be utilised to change the overhead contact line voltage.

I.2 Inductive power factor

This Annex deals only with inductive power factor and power consumption over the range of voltage from U min1 to U max1 defined in EN 50163.

This Annex deals only with inductive power factor and power consumption over the range of voltage from U min1 to U max1 defined in EN 50163.



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58. WG Annex K, table

K T Note b deleted


59. SL, GT 3 T References to basic

parameters modified according to new index of TSI


60. SL, GT Annex A,

module SA1 T Deleted

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in particular, to the lines of the conventional rail network referred to in Decision No 1692/96/EC

1 of the

European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 1996 on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network, or those included in any update of this Decision resulting from the revision provided for in Article 21 of the Decision.

However the scope has not yet been extended to the whole conventional rail system as provided for in Article 1 (4) of the Directive. The basic parameters contained in this TSI have been assessed for the TEN only. An evaluation has been made as to whether these basic parameters or their values are suitable for use on the extended network and a statement made to that effect.

Adapted in accordance with the new Directive

Discussed in 21st WP

62. SL,GT 4.2.13.3,

4.2.14, Annex G

Refer only to the EN Not accepted. Discussed in 21st WP

63. SL,GT 4.2.16.1 E Delete reference to EN50367 Accepted Discussed in 21st

WP

64. SL,GT 4.2.18 T Limit the references to

EN50149 Accepted Discussed in 21st

WP


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65. SL,GT 4.5 E Add a sentence to the

conformity assessment Accepted Discussed in 21st

WP

66. SL,GT 4.7.2 E Repetition eliminated Accepted Discussed in 21st

WP

67. SL,GT 6.1.2.2 and

Annex A T Consider the Module A

instead of the Module A1 Accepted Discussed in 21st

WP

68. SL,GT 6.2.2.1 T Add an explanation in case

of Module SG for the possibility of the NoBo to take into account ...

Accepted Discussed in 21st WP

69. SL,GT Table B.1 T Delete “according to

modules B for design review and type examination and H2 for design review”

Accepted Discussed in 21st WP

70. SL,GT Annex F, Table

F T Modified Accepted Discussed in 21st

WP

71. SL,GT 4.2.13.1 E In the 1

st paragraph

introduced a sentence for Annex J

Approved Discussed in 21st WP


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72. SL,GT Table 3.3.7,

clause 3.3.5, 4.2.2 and 4.2.21

T Reference to energy meters Accepted in 23rd WP

73. WG 4.2.5 T This shall be achieved by

sectioning overhead contact line system into supply sections and by the provision of redundant equipment in substations or by redundant power supply.

+

Reference to tunnels

Discussed in 23rd WP See Ref. 102

74. WG 4.2.4 T The power factor of trains

shall be in accordance with requirements in Annex I.

The power factor of trains shall be in accordance with requirements in Annex I and EN 50388:2005 clause 6.3.

Accepted in 23rd WP


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75. CER 4.2.13 T The nominal contact wire

height, the maximum lateral deviation under cross-wind and the maximum wind speed at which unrestricted operation is permitted, shall be listed in the Register of infrastructure (see Annex D).

The nominal contact wire height shall be listed in the Register of infrastructure (see Annex D).

Accepted in 23rd WP

76. CER 4.2.13.3 T The IM shall indicate in the

Register of infrastructure the pantograph profiles that can

operate on the route (see Annex D).

The IM shall indicate in the Register of infrastructure the pantograph profiles that are

permitted to operate on the route (see Annex D).

Accepted in 23rd WP

77. CER 4.2.14 T The pantograph profiles that

can operate on the route will be recorded in the Register of infrastructure (see Annex D).

Delete the sentence Accepted in 23rd WP

78. WP 4.2.16.2 T See the TSI text Discussed in 23rd

WP See Ref. 105, 106, 107 & 108


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79. WP 4.2.17 T Changes in the Table and in

the list for Inf. Reg.:

o The maximum line speed with one operating pantograph.

o The distance design type (A or B or C) for the OCL according to Table 4.2.17.

o The minimum spacing between adjacent pantographs below those shown in the Table 4.2.17.

o The number of pantographs above two for which the line has been designed.

See the TSI text Accepted in 23rd WP

80. WP 4.2.19 T Information on the design of

phase separation sections and permissible pantographs arrangements shall be provided in the Register of infrastructure (see Annex D).

Information on the design of phase separation sections and permissible configuration of raised pantographs shall be provided in the Register of infrastructure (see Annex D).

See the TSI text Accepted in 23rd WP

81. WP 4.2.20 T The sentence: “Conformity

assessment shall be carried out by a design review” moved in the general section.

Accepted in 23rd WP


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82. WP List of

Annexes E Modified to be

consistent with other TSIs

Accepted in 23rd WP

83. WP Table A.1 (ex

B.1 In rev. 2.7) T Added two columns:

“Manufacturing process review” and “Product quality (series production)” and modified the Mean Contact Force

Accepted in 23rd WP

84. WP Table B.1 (ex

C.1 In rev. 2.7) T Modified the Mean

Contact Force and Protection against electric shock

Accepted in 23rd WP See also Ref. 114

85. WP Annex C (ex A

in rev. 2.7) T Corrected references

to Directive

Accepted in 23rd WP

86. CER Annex D T Updated accordingly

with Ref. 75 and condition for regenerative braking for DC

Accepted in 23rd WP


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meter

Accepted in 23rd WP


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88. WP + NSA Spain

Annex G T G.1.3

The parameter L is defined in

EN 13803-1 as "distance

between wheel treads of an

axle" or "distance between

points of contact" in 519 UIC.

The distance have to be

independent of the type of rail.

G.2.1.4

The parameters ep0 and epu

include the proyections

caused by overthrow of the

pantograph on curves. This is

considered diferent that the

last version of prEN 15273-3

of gauges.

G.3

In CR INF TSI is defined the

nominal track gauge but is not

defined the distance between

track centres (in my opinion

distance between point of

contact). Only is considered as

basic parameter the nominal

track gauge ( Spain has an

specific case 1.668 mm).

It's necesary have coherent

with the prEN 15273-3 of

gauges.

Discussed


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89. CER 4.2.13.1

Contact wire height

T To add after the 1 clause:

The nominal contact wire height may deviate from these values on lines designed for speeds below or equal 160 km/h under the following conditions:

Discussed in 23rd WP and withdrawn

90. EIM 4.2.13.3

Lateral deviation

T To modify after the table:

For contact wire height above 5.3m (1600mm pantograph) and on curve track the values shall be adjusted taking into account the additional movement of the pantograph and track tolerances according to Annex G, clause G.4.

Discussed in 23rd WP See Ref. 114


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91. NBRail 4.2.7

Regenerative Breaking

T In the case of new building or rebuilding of an energy subsystem including substation(s) for power supply or upgrading of existing substation(s) for power supply:

If the owner of the primary net allows the feed-back of energy, it shall be possible to feed back energy from substation to the primary net;

If the owner of the primary net does not allow the feed-back of energy, this does not need to be possible;

In case of upgrading the energy subsystem of an existing line not including the substation(s) for power supply:

The feed-back of energy from substation to the primary net does not need to be possible.

QC-ENE-01 10/01/2008

Added the following

sentence:

If the energy supplier is unable to accept regenerative braking energy this shall be recorded in the Register of infrastructure (see Annex D). Information that justifies this decision shall be provided to the Notified Body.

Discussed in 23rd WP and approved with modification


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92. NSA Spain 5 IC T

In Spain like in other countries it

has been installed, under

construction or projection a rail

conductor system in tunnels or

underground stations where the

gauge at disposal does not allow to

install catenary for conventional

or high-speed rail systems.

This rail conductor system is

mounted both in conventional rail

systems 3 kV D.C. and in some

low speed accesses to high-speed

lines stations feeded at 25 kV A.C.

As the TSI, Subsystem Energy, for

both rail systems does not take

into account the rail conductor

system, and I would like to know:

1- Is it going to be redacted, a

specific and special standar for rail

conductor system?

2- Is it necessary to include

specific cases or is it only

necessary to include this situation

at the Infrastructure Register for

each line?

Modified the description of

OCL as IC as following

The components of an

overhead contact line are

an arrangement of wire(s)

suspended over the railway

line for supplying electricity

to electric trains, together

with associated fittings, in-

line insulators and other

attachments including

feeders and jumpers. It is

placed above the upper

limit of the vehicle gauge,

supplying vehicles with

electrical energy through

roof-mounted current

collection equipment known

as pantographs.

Discussed in 23rd WP and modified


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93. SL, GT 1.3, 6.1.2 E

Modified reference to Decision Accepted in 23rd WP

94. SL, GT 7.3.2

Specific Cases

T

See text in TSI Accepted in 23rd WP

95. SL, GT 1.2

Geographical scope

E The geographical scope of this TSI is the trans-European conventional rail system as described in Annex I section 1.1 to the Directive 2008/57/EC.

The geographical scope of this TSI is the trans-European conventional rail system as described in Annex I chapter 1.1 to the Directive 2008/57/EC.


96. SL, GT 2.1 Scope &

description of TSI

E They transmit electrical energy from the overhead contact line system to the train on which they are installed and are integrated into and put into service with the train (traction unit).

They transmit electrical energy from the overhead contact line system to the train on which they are installed and are integrated into and put into service with the rolling stock.



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97. SL, GT 3.1 General E Conformity and/or suitability

for use of the interoperability constituents and verification of the subsystem are demonstrated when they meet the requirements of TSI (chapter 6).

Conformity of the interoperability constituents and verification of the subsystem are demonstrated when they meet the requirements of TSI (chapter 6).


98. SL, GT 4.2.1

General Provisions

E The performance to be achieved by the Energy subsystem shall correspond to the relevant performance as specified for each category of line (defined in the CR Infrastructure TSI) of the rail system, with respect to:

The performance to be achieved by the Energy subsystem shall correspond to the relevant performance of the rail system, with respect to:


99. SL, GT 4.2.2 Basic

parameters characterising the energy subsystem

E Continuity of power supply in case of disturbances (4.2.5)

Harmonics and dynamic effects (4.2.9)

Continuity of power supply in case of disturbances in tunnels (4.2.5)

Harmonics and dynamic effects for AC systems (4.2.9)



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100. SL, GT 4.2.4

Parameters related to supply system performance

E Limits of the voltage at the pantograph

erased Discussed and approved in 24th WP


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101. SL, GT 4.2.5

Continuity of power supply in case of disturbances

T The power supply and the overhead contact line system shall be designed to enable continuity of operation in case of disturbances. This shall be achieved by sectioning overhead contact line system into supply sections and by the provision of redundant equipment in substations or by redundant power supply.

Conformity assessment shall be carried out by checking the circuit diagrams. It shall be demonstrated that the provisions for continuity, as designed, have been installed.

In case of tunnels, additional requirements shall be found in clause 4.2.3 of the CR SRT TSI.

Conformity assessment shall be carried out within CR SRT TSI clause 6.2.7.5.

The power supply and the overhead contact line system shall be designed to enable continuity of operation in case of disturbances in tunnels. This shall be achieved by sectioning overhead contact line in accordance with clause 4.2.3 1 of the CR SRT TSI.




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102. SL, GT 4.3.3

Infrastructure subsystem

E In the table

Other general requirements 4.7.5

Erased Discussed and approved in 24th WP

103. SL, GT Annex D.2

Characteristics to be described

E In the table

Limitations on the maximum permissible current 4.4.2

Erased Discussed and approved in 24th WP


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104. SL, GT 4.2.16.1

Assessment principles

E Added at the beginning

The assessment of the dynamic behavior and the quality of the current collection involves the overhead contact line (energy subsystem) and the pantograph (rolling stock subsystem).

and at the end

The assessment of the overhead contact line as interoperability constituent and of the pantograph as interoperability constituent are permitted to be performed by common simulations and site dynamic test, in case the required interoperability constituents for the assessment are not yet available on the market (see clauses 4.2.16.2.2 and 4.2.16.2.3).



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105. SL&GT 4.2.16.2.2

Overhead contact line assessed as an Interoperability Constituent

T Added at the 3rd

paragraph:

It is permitted to perform the simulation using types of pantograph that are under the process of IC certification, provided that they fulfill the other requirements of CR LOC&PAS TSI.


106. SL&GT 4.2.16.2.3

Pantograph assessed as an Interoperability Constituent

T Added at the 3rd

paragraph:

It is permitted to perform the simulation using types of overhead contact line that are under the process of IC certification, provided that they fulfill the other requirements of CR ENE TSI.



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107. SL&GT 4.2.4

Parameters relating to supply system performance

T To stabilise the power supply under all operating conditions EN50388:2005 clause 7.2 shall be fulfilled. The conformity assessment is carried out in CR LOC&PAS TSI.

Erased

Not an ENE requirement


108. CER 4.2.16.2

Overhead contact line assessed as an Interoperability Constituent

T The tests shall be performed with single and multiple arrangements of the pantographs fulfilling the requirements set in clause 4.2.17.

The pantograph (in single and multiple arrangements) shall produce a mean contact force up to the envisaged design speed of the tested OCL as required by clause 4.2.15.

The tests shall be performed at last for the worst case arrangements of the pantographs derived from the simulations and shall fulfill the requirements set out in clause 4.2.17.

Each pantograph shall produce a mean contact force up to the envisaged design speed of the OCL under test as required by clause 4.2.15.



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109. CER 4.2.16.2.4

IC OCL in a newly installed line (Integration into a Subsystem)

T These measurements shall be carried out with an Interoperability Constituent pantograph, in single and multiple arrangements fulfilling the requirements set in clause 4.2.17, installed on CR LOC&PAS TSI compliant unit, exhibiting the mean contact force characteristics as required by clause 4.2.15 of this TSI for the envisaged design speed of the overhead contact line.

These measurements shall be carried out with an Interoperability Constituent pantograph, exhibiting the mean contact force characteristics as required by clause 4.2.15 of this TSI for the envisaged design speed of the overhead contact line.


110. CER 7.2.2

Upgrading/renewal - classification of works

T Erased Discussed and approved in 24th WP

111. CER 7.2.3

Upgrading/renewal - classification of works

T Erased Discussed and approved in 24th WP


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112. CER 7.2.4 (ex

7.2.6) Assessment of a subsystem that has not been subject to a renewal or upgrading project

T The Infrastructure Manager may in this case, on a voluntary basis, complete the Register of infrastructure in accordance with Annex D of this TSI to show the level of compliance with the basic parameters of this TSI.

Erased Discussed and not approved in 24th WP


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113. CER 4.2.13.3

Lateral deviation

4.2.13.3 Maximum position of the contact wire on pantograph collector head

T The maximum permissible lateral deviation of the contact wire normal to the design track centre line under the action of cross wind is given in Table 4.2.13.3.

Table 4.2.13.3 Maximum lateral deviation

For contact wire height above 5.3 m and on curve track the values shall be adjusted taking into account the additional movement of the pantograph and track tolerances according to Annex G, clause G.4.

The maximum permissible position of the contact wire on pantograph collector head relative to the centre line is given in Table 4.2.13.3.

Table 4.2.13.3 Maximum position of the contact wire

on pantograph collector head

Pantograph length

Maximum position

1600 mm 600 mm

1950 mm 825 mm

These figures shall take into account the maximum design wind speed and the sway of the vehicle as calculated in Annex G.

The IM shall indicate in the Register of infrastructure the pantograph profiles that are permitted to operate on the route (see Annex D).

Conformity assessment shall

All the references to lateral deviation have been modified accordingly (Annex B-table b.1, 2.2.2)

See also UK SCs

Discussed and not approved in 24th WP

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114. SL&GT 4.2.17

Pantograph spacing

T In the table 4.2.17 for distance design type C keep the same distances for AC and DC 3kV


115. WP Chapter 3, 6

& 7

E Formal harmonisation of the structure in common for all TSIs


116. WP Chapter 4

and Annex F & J

E Updating to new EN50119:2009

Annex F and J deleted and renaming of all other annexes


117. WP Annex C E Replaced by reference to

ERA technical document renaming of all other annexes
