Making the railway system

work better for society.

TSI revision 2022

Digital Rail and Green Freight

Annex 2- TSI ENE

Based on the Commission Regulation (EU) No 1301/2014

Version Date Comments

1.0 18 March 2022 Version for consultation.
2.0 30 June 2022 Version for the Recommendation
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ANNEX

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 87

1.1. Technical Scope ....................................................................................................... 87

1.2. Geographical scope.................................................................................................. 87

1.3. Content of this TSI .................................................................................................. 87

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENERGY SUBSYSTEM..................................................... 98

2.1. Definition ................................................................................................................. 98

2.1.1. Traction Ppower supply ................................................................................ 109

2.1.2. Geometry of the overhead contact line (OCL) and quality of current collection
109

2.2. Interfaces with other subsystems ........................................................................... 109

2.2.1. Introduction ................................................................................................. 109

2.2.2. Interfaces of this TSI with the Safety in railway tunnels TSI ................... 1110

3. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................. 1110

4. CHARACTERISATION OF THE SUBSYSTEM.................................................... 1312

4.1. Introduction ......................................................................................................... 1312

4.2. Functional and technical specifications of the subsystem ................................... 1413

4.2.1. Not used ..................................................................................................... 1413

4.2.2. Basic parameters characterising the energy subsystem ............................. 1413

4.2.2.1. Traction Ppower supply: ............................................................................. 1413

4.2.2.2. Geometry of the OCL and quality of current collection:........................... 1513

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4.2.2.3. On-ground energy data collecting system (4.2.17).................................... 1514

4.2.2.4. Protective provisions against electric shock (4.2.18) ................................ 1514

4.2.3. Voltage and frequency ............................................................................... 1514

4.2.4. Traction power supply performance .......................................................... 1514

4.2.5. Current at standstill (DC systems only) ..................................................... 1614

4.2.6. Regenerative braking ................................................................................. 1614

4.2.7. Electrical protection coordination arrangements ....................................... 1615

4.2.8. Harmonics and dynamic effects for AC traction power supply systems ... 1615

4.2.9. Geometry of the overhead contact line ...................................................... 1715

4.2.9.1. Contact wire height .................................................................................... 1715

4.2.9.2. Maximum lateral deviation ........................................................................ 1816

4.2.10. Pantograph gauge ...................................................................................... 1816

4.2.11. Mean contact force .................................................................................... 1917

4.2.12. Dynamic behaviour and quality of current collection ............................... 1917

4.2.13. Pantograph spacing for overhead contact line design ............................... 2018

4.2.14. Contact wire material................................................................................. 2119

4.2.15. Phase separation sections........................................................................... 2119

4.2.15.1. General ...................................................................................................... 2119

4.2.15.2. Lines with speed v ≥ 250 km/h .................................................................. 2119

4.2.15.3. Lines with speed v < 250 km/h.................................................................. 2219

4.2.16. System separation sections ........................................................................ 2220

4.2.16.1. General ...................................................................................................... 2220

4.2.16.2. Pantographs raised ..................................................................................... 2220

4.2.16.3. Pantographs lowered.................................................................................. 2320

4.2.17. On-ground energy data collecting system ................................................. 2321

4.2.18. Protective provisions against electric shock .............................................. 2321

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4.3. Functional and technical specifications of the interfaces .................................... 2321

4.3.1. General requirements ................................................................................. 2321

4.3.2. Interface with Rolling Stock subsystem. ................................................... 2321

4.3.3. Interface with Infrastructure subsystem .................................................... 2523

4.3.4. Interface with Control — Command and Signalling subsystems.............. 2523

4.3.5. Interface with Operation and traffic management subsystem ................... 2523

4.4. Operating rules .................................................................................................... 2624

4.5. Maintenance rules ................................................................................................ 2624

4.6. Professional qualifications................................................................................... 2624

4.7. Health and safety conditions ............................................................................... 2724

5. INTEROPERABILITY CONSTITUENTS .............................................................. 2724

5.1. List of constituents .............................................................................................. 2724

5.2. Constituents' performances and specifications .................................................... 2725

5.2.1. Overhead contact line ................................................................................ 2725

5.2.1.1. Geometry of the OCL ................................................................................ 2725

5.2.1.2. Mean contact force .................................................................................... 2725

5.2.1.3. Dynamic behaviour.................................................................................... 2825

5.2.1.4. Space for steady arm uplift ........................................................................ 2825

5.2.1.5. Pantograph spacing for overhead contact line design ............................... 2825

5.2.1.6. Current at standstill (DC systems only) ..................................................... 2826

5.2.1.7. Contact wire material................................................................................. 2826

6. ASSESSMENT OF CONFORMITY OF THE INTEROPERABILITY

CONSTITUENTS AND EC VERIFICATION OF THE SUBSYSTEMS .......................... 2826

6.1. Interoperability constituents ................................................................................ 2826

6.1.1. Conformity assessment procedures ........................................................... 2826

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6.1.2. Application of modules ............................................................................. 2826

6.1.3. Innovative solutions for interoperability constituents ............................... 2927

6.1.4. Particular assessment procedure for the interoperability constituent —

overhead contact line ................................................................................................. 2927

6.1.4.1. Assessment of dynamic behaviour and quality of current collection ........ 2927

6.1.4.2. Assessment of current at standstill (DC systems only) ............................. 3129

6.1.5. EC declaration of conformity of interoperability constituent OCL ........... 3229

6.2. Energy subsystem ................................................................................................ 3230

6.2.1. General provisions ..................................................................................... 3230

6.2.2. Application of modules ............................................................................. 3330

6.2.2.1. Application of module SG ......................................................................... 3330

6.2.2.2. Application of module SH1 ....................................................................... 3330

6.2.3. Innovative solutions ................................................................................... 3331

6.2.4. Particular assessment procedures for energy subsystem ........................... 3331

6.2.4.1. Assessment of voltage and frequency ....................................................... 3331

6.2.4.1a. Assessment of traction power supply performance ......................................... 3431

6.2.4.2. Assessment of regenerative braking .......................................................... 3431

6.2.4.3. Assessment of electrical protection coordination arrangements ............... 3431

6.2.4.4. Assessment of harmonics and dynamic effects for AC traction power supply
systems 3431

6.2.4.5. Assessment of dynamic behaviour and quality of current collection

(integration into a subsystem).................................................................................... 3432

6.2.4.6. Assessment of the protective provisions against electric shock ................ 3532

6.2.4.7. Assessment of maintenance plan ............................................................... 3532

6.3. Sub-system containing interoperability constituents not holding an EC declaration

3532

6.3.1. Conditions.................................................................................................. 3532

6.3.2. Documentation........................................................................................... 3633

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6.3.3. Maintenance of the subsystems certified according to 6.3.1 ..................... 3633

7. 7IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ENERGY TSI ...................................................... 3634

7.1. Application of this TSI to railway lines .............................................................. 3934

7.2. Application of this TSI to new, renewed or upgraded railway lines ................... 3934

7.2.1. Introduction ............................................................................................... 3934

7.2.2. Implementation plan for voltage and frequency ........................................ 4034

7.2.3. Implementation plan for OCL geometry ................................................... 4035

7.2.3.1. Scope of the implementation plan ............................................................. 4035

7.2.3.2. Implementation rules for 1435 mm track gauge system............................ 4035

7.2.3.3. Track gauge systems different than 1435mm ............................................ 4135

7.2.4. By 1 January 2022, Member States shall ensure that an on-ground energy data
collecting system capable to exchange compiled energy billing data in accordance with
point 4.2.17 of this TSI is implemented. ................................................................... 4136

7.3. Application of this TSI to existing lines .............................................................. 4136

7.3.1. Introduction ............................................................................................... 4136

7.3.2. Upgrading/renewal of the OCL and/or the traction power supply ............ 4236

7.3.3. Parameters related to maintenance ............................................................ 4237

7.3.4. The procedure to be used for the demonstration of the level of compliance of
existing lines with the basic parameters of this TSI shall be in accordance with
Recommendation 2014/881/EU. ............................................................................... 4237

7.3.5. Route compatibility checks before the use of authorised vehicles ............ 4237

7.4. Specific cases ....................................................................................................... 4338

7.4.1. General....................................................................................................... 4338

7.4.2. List of specific cases .................................................................................. 4338

7.4.2.1. Particular features on the Estonian network .............................................. 4338

7.4.2.1.1. Voltage and frequency (4.2.3) ............................................................... 4338

7.4.2.2. Particular features on the French network ................................................. 4338

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7.4.2.2.1. Voltage and frequency (4.2.3) ............................................................... 4338
7.4.2.2.2. Phase separation sections — lines with speed v ≥ 250 km/h (4.2.15.2) 4439

7.4.2.3. 7Particular features on the Italian network ................................................ 4439

7.4.2.3.1. Phase separation sections — lines with speed v ≥ 250 km/h (4.2.15.2) 4439

7.4.2.4. Particular features on the Latvian network ................................................ 4439

7.4.2.4.1. Voltage and frequency (4.2.3) ............................................................... 4439

7.4.2.5. Particular features on the Lithuanian network ........................................... 4439

7.4.2.5.1. Dynamic behaviour and quality of current collection (4.2.12).............. 4439

7.4.2.6. Particular features on the Polish network .................................................. 4439

7.4.2.6.1. Electrical protection coordination arrangements (4.2.7) ....................... 4439

7.4.2.7. Particular features on the Spanish network ............................................... 4439

7.4.2.7.1. Contact wire height (4.2.9.1) ................................................................. 4439
7.4.2.7.2. Phase separation sections — lines with speed v ≥ 250 km/h (4.2.15.2) 4540

7.4.2.8. Particular features on the Swedish network .............................................. 4540

7.4.2.8.1. Assessment of mean useful voltage (6.2.4.1) ........................................ 4540

7.4.2.9. Particular features on the UK network for Great Britain........................... 4540

7.4.2.9.1. Voltage and frequency (4.2.3) ............................................................... 4540
7.4.2.9.2. Contact wire height (4.2.9.1) ................................................................. 4540
7.4.2.9.3. Maximum lateral deviation (4.2.9.2) and pantograph gauge (4.2.10) ... 4641
7.4.2.9.4. Protective provisions against electric shock (4.2.18) ............................ 4641
7.4.2.9.5. Conformity assessment of OCL as component ..................................... 4641

7.4.2.10. 7 Particular features on the Eurotunnel network ....................................... 4641

7.4.2.10.1. Contact wire height (4.2.9.1) ............................................................... 4641

Appendix A.................................................................................................. 470

Appendix B .................................................................................................. 490

Appendix C .................................................................................................. 520

Appendix D.................................................................................................. 530

Appendix E .................................................................................................. 630

Appendix F .................................................................................................. 690

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Appendix G.................................................................................................. 700

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1. INTRODUCTION

 776/2019 Art. 3.6 and Annex

III.1
1.1. Technical Scope

This TSI concerns the energy subsystem and part of the maintenance subsystem of the Union
rail system in accordance with Article 1 of Directive (EU) 2016/797.

The energy and the maintenance subsystems are defined respectively in points 2.2 and 2.8 of
Annex II to Directive (EU) 2016/797.

The technical scope of this TSI is further defined in Article 2 of this Regulation.

 1301/2014
1.2. Geographical scope

The geographical scope of this TSI is defined in Article 2(4) of this Regulation.

1.3. Content of this TSI

 776/2019 Art. 3.6 and Annex

III.2
(1) In accordance with Article 4(3) of Directive (EU) 2016/797, this TSI:

(a) indicates its intended scope (section chapter 2);

(b) lays down essential requirements for the energy and part of the
maintenance subsystems (section chapter 3);

(c) establishes the functional and technical specifications to be met by the

energy and part of the maintenance subsystems and its interfaces vis-à-vis other
subsystems (section chapter 4);

(d) specifies the interoperability constituents and interfaces which must be

covered by European specifications, including European standards, which are
necessary to achieve interoperability within the Union rail system (section
chapter 5);

(e) states, in each case under consideration, which procedures are to be used
in order to assess the conformity or the suitability for use of the interoperability
constituents, on the one hand, or the EC verification of the subsystems, on the
other hand (section chapter 6);

(f) indicates the strategy for implementing this TSI (section chapter 7);

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(g) indicates, for the staff concerned, the professional qualifications and
health and safety conditions at work required for the operation and maintenance
of the energy subsystem, as well as for the implementation of this TSI (section
chapter 4);

(h) indicates the provisions applicable to the existing energy subsystem, in

particular in the event of upgrading and renewal and, in such cases, the
modification work which requires an application for a new authorisation;

(i) indicates the parameters of energy subsystem to be checked by the

railway undertaking and the procedures to be applied to check those parameters
after the delivery of the vehicle authorisation for placing on the market and
before the first use of the vehicle to ensure compatibility between vehicles and
the routes on which they are to be operated.

(2) In accordance with Article 4(5) of the Directive (EU) 2016/797, provisions for
specific cases are indicated in Section chapter 7.

 1301/2014
(3) Requirements in this TSI are valid for all track gauge systems within the scope
of this TSI, unless a paragraph refers to specific track gauge systems or to specific
nominal track gauges.

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENERGY SUBSYSTEM

2.1. Definition

(1) This TSI covers all fixed installations necessary to achieve interoperability that
are required to supply traction energy to a train.

(2) The energy subsystem consists of:

(a) substations : connected on the primary side to the high-voltage grid, with
transformation of the high-voltage to a voltage and/or conversion
to a traction power supply system suitable for the trains. On the
secondary side, substations are connected to the railway contact
line system;

(b) sectioning : electrical equipment located at intermediate locations between

locations substations to supply and parallel contact lines and to provide
protection, isolation and auxiliary supplies;

(c) separation : equipment required to provide the transition between electrically

sections different systems or between different phases of the same
electrical system;

(d) contact line : a system that distributes the electrical energy to the trains running
system on the route and transmits it to the trains by means of current
collectors. The contact line system is also equipped with manually
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sections or groups of the contact line system according to
operational necessity. Feeder lines are also part of the contact line
system;

(e) return circuit : all conductors which form the intended path for the traction return
current. Therefore, so far as this aspect is concerned, the return
circuit is part of the energy subsystem and has an interface with
the infrastructure subsystem.

 868/2018 Art. 1.4 and Annex

I.1
➔1 776/2019 Art. 3.6 and Annex
III.3
(3) In accordance with Annex II, Section 2.2 of ➔1 Directive (EU) 2016/797 ,
the trackside of the electricity consumption measuring system, referred to in this TSI
as on-ground energy data collecting system, is set out in point clause 4.2.17 of this
TSI.

 1301/2014
➔1 776/2019 Art. 3.6 and Annex
III.3
2.1.1. Traction Ppower supply

(1) The objective of the traction power supply system is to supply every train with
power in order to meet the planned timetable.

(2) Basic parameters for traction power supply system are defined in point section
4.2.

2.1.2. Geometry of the overhead contact line (OCL) and quality of current collection

(1) The objective is to ensure reliable and continuous power transfer from the
traction power supply system to the rolling stock. The interaction between the
overhead contact line and the pantograph is an important aspect of interoperability.

(2) Basic parameters referring to the geometry of the OCL and quality of current
collection are set out in point section 4.2.

2.2. Interfaces with other subsystems

2.2.1. Introduction

(1) The energy subsystem interfaces with other subsystems of the rail system in
order to achieve the envisaged performance. These subsystems are listed below:

(a) Rolling stock;

(b) Infrastructure;

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(c) Trackside control command and signalling;

(d) On-board control command and signalling;

(e) Operation and traffic management.

(2) Point Section 4.3 of this TSI sets out the functional and technical specification
of these interfaces.

2.2.2. Interfaces of this TSI with the Safety in railway tunnels TSI

Requirements relating to the energy subsystem for safety in railway tunnels are set out in the
TSI relating to Safety in railway tunnels.

3. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

The following table indicates basic parameters of this TSI and their correspondence to the
essential requirements as set out and numbered in Annex III of ➔1 Directive (EU) 2016/797 .

TSI Title of Safety R&A Health Environ- Tech. Accessibi

pointclaus TSI mental Compati- lity
e pointclaus protection bility
e

4.2.3 Voltage — — — — 1.5 —

and
frequency 2.2.3

4.2.4 Parameter — — — — 1.5 —

s relating
to 2.2.3
Traction
power
supply
system
performa
nce

4.2.5 Current — — — — 1.5 —

capacity,
DC 2.2.3
systems,
trains at
standstill

4.2.6 Regenerat — — — 1.4.1 1.5 —

ive
braking 1.4.3 2.2.3

4.2.7 Electrical 2.2.1 — — — 1.5 —

protection
coordinati

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on
arrangem
ents

4.2.8 Harmonic — — — 1.4.1 1.5 —

s and
dynamic 1.4.3
effects for
AC
traction
power
supply
systems

4.2.9 Geometry — — — — 1.5 —

of the
overhead 2.2.3
contact
line

4.2.10 Pantograp — — — — 1.5 —

h gauge
2.2.3

4.2.11 Mean — — — — 1.5 —

contact
force 2.2.3

4.2.12 Dynamic — — — 1.4.1 1.5 —

behaviour
and 2.2.2 2.2.3
quality of
current
collection

4.2.13 Pantograp — — — — 1.5 —

h spacing
for 2.2.3
overhead
contact
line
design

4.2.14 Contact — — 1.3.1 1.4.1 1.5 —

wire
material 1.3.2 2.2.3

4.2.15 Phase 2.2.1 — — 1.4.1 1.5 —

separation
sections 1.4.3 2.2.3

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4.2.16 System 2.2.1 — — 1.4.1 1.5 —

separation
sections 1.4.3 2.2.3

4.2.17 On- — — — — 1.5 —

ground
energy
data
collecting
system

4.2.18 Protective 1.1.1 — — 1.4.1 1.5 —

provision
s against 1.1.3 1.4.3
electric
shock 2.2.1 2.2.2

4.4 Operating 2.2.1 — — — 1.5 —

rules

4.5 Maintena 1.1.1 1.2 — — 1.5 —

nce rules
2.2.1 2.2.3

4.6 Professio 2.2.1 — — — — —

nal
qualificati
ons

4.7 Health 1.1.1 — — 1.4.1 — —

and safety
condition 1.1.3 1.4.3
s
2.2.1 2.2.2

4. CHARACTERISATION OF THE SUBSYSTEM

4.1. Introduction

(1) The whole rail system, to which ➔1 Directive (EU) 2016/797  applies and of
which the energy subsystem is a part, is an integrated system whose consistency needs
to be verified. This consistency must be checked, in particular, with regard to the
specifications of the energy subsystem, its interfaces vis-à-vis the system in which it
is integrated, as well as the operating and maintenance rules. The functional and
technical specifications of the subsystem and its interfaces, described in points sections
4.2 and 4.3, do not impose the use of specific technologies or technical solutions,
except where this is strictly necessary for the interoperability of the rail network.

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(2) Innovative solutions for interoperability, which do not fulfil requirements
specified in this TSI and are not assessable as stated in this TSI, require new
specifications and/or new assessment methods. In order to allow technological
innovation, these specifications and assessment methods shall be developed by the
process for innovative solutions described in points clauses 6.1.3 and 6.2.3.

(3) Taking account of all the applicable essential requirements, the energy
subsystem is characterised by the specifications set out in points sections 4.2 to 4.7.

(4) Procedures for the EC verification of the energy subsystem are indicated in point
clause 6.2.4 and Appendix B, Table B.1, of this TSI.

(5) For specific cases, see point section 7.4.

(6) Where reference is made to EN standards in this TSI, any variations called
‘national deviations’ or ‘special national conditions’ in the EN standards are not
applicable and do not form part of this TSI.

4.2. Functional and technical specifications of the subsystem

4.2.1. General provisionsNot used

The performance to be achieved by the energy subsystem is specified at least by the required
performance of the rail system with respect to:

(a) maximum line speed;

(b) type(s) of train;

(c) train service requirements;

(d) power demand of the trains at the pantographs.

4.2.2. Basic parameters characterising the energy subsystem

The basic parameters characterising the energy subsystem are:

4.2.2.1. Traction Ppower supply:

(a) Voltage and frequency (4.2.3);

(b) Parameters relating to traction power supply system performance (4.2.4);

(c) Current capacity, DC systems, trains at standstill (4.2.5);

(d) Regenerative braking (4.2.6);

(e) Electrical protection coordination arrangements (4.2.7);

(f) Harmonics and dynamic effects for AC traction power supply systems
(4.2.8).

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4.2.2.2. Geometry of the OCL and quality of current collection:

(a) Geometry of the overhead contact line (4.2.9);

(b) Pantograph gauge (4.2.10);

(c) Mean contact force (4.2.11);

(d) Dynamic behaviour and quality of current collection (4.2.12);

(e) Pantograph spacing for overhead contact line design (4.2.13);

(f) Contact wire material (4.2.14);

(g) Phase separation sections (4.2.15);

(h) System separation sections (4.2.16).

4.2.2.3. On-ground energy data collecting system (4.2.17)

4.2.2.4. Protective provisions against electric shock (4.2.18)

4.2.3. Voltage and frequency

(1) The nominal voltage and nominal frequency of the energy subsystem traction
power supply system shall be one of the four systems, specified in accordance with
Section 7:

(a) AC 25 kV, 50 Hz;

(b) AC 15 kV, 16,7 Hz;

(c) DC 3 kV;

(d) DC 1,5 kV.

For new lines with speed greater than 250 km/h, implementation rules are specified in
clause 7.1.1 of this TSI.

(2) The values and limits of the voltage and frequency shall comply with EN 50163:2004,
clause 4 for the selected system.

4.2.4. Parameters relating to supply systemTraction power supply performance

(1) For newly built subsystems, or in the case the traction power supply system is
changed (e.g. migration from DC to AC), the quality index for the subsystem shall be
according to the specification referenced in appendix E, index index [1] clause 8.2 of
EN 50388-1:2022 that enables every trainset to meet the design timetable.

The following parameters shall be taken in consideration:

(a) maximum train current (4.2.4.1);

(b) power factor of trains and the mean useful voltage (4.2.4.2).

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4.2.4.1. Maximum train current

The energy subsystem design shall ensure the ability of the power supply to achieve the
specified performance and allow the operation of trains with a power less than 2 MW without
power or current limitation.

4.2.4.2. Mean useful voltage

The calculated mean useful voltage ‘at the pantograph’ shall comply with EN 50388:2012,
clause 8 (except clause 8.3 that is replaced by point C.1 of Appendix C). Simulation shall take
into account values of the real power factor of trains. Point C.2 of Appendix C provides
additional information to clause 8.2 of the EN 50388:2012.

 868/2018 Art. 1.4 and Annex

I.2
4.2.5. Current at standstill (DC systems only)

 1301/2014
(1) The OCL shall be designed to sustain as a minimumat least the values of current
at standstill per pantograph, in accordance with the specification referenced in
appendix E, indexindex [2]the table 5 of subclause 7.2 of EN 50367:2020.The OCL of
DC systems shall be designed to sustain 300 A (for a 1,5 kV supply system) and 200
A (for a 3 kV supply system), per pantograph when the train is at standstill.

(2) The current capacity at standstill shall be achieved for the test value of static
contact force given in table 4 of clause 7.2 of EN 50367:2012.

(3) The OCL shall be designed taking into account the temperature limits in
accordance with EN 50119:2009, clause 5.1.2.

4.2.6. Regenerative braking

(1) AC traction power supply systems shall be designed to allow the use of
regenerative braking able to exchange power seamlessly either with other trains or by
any other means.

(2) DC traction power supply systems shall be designed to permit the use of
regenerative braking at least by exchanging power with other trains.

4.2.7. Electrical protection coordination arrangements

Electrical protection coordination design of the energy subsystem shall comply with the
requirements detailed in the specification referenced in appendix E, index index [1a]0EN
50388:2012, clause 11.

4.2.8. Harmonics and dynamic effects for AC traction power supply systems

(1) The interaction of traction power supply system and rolling stock can lead to
electrical instabilities in the system.

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(2) In order to achieve electrical system compatibility, harmonic overvoltages shall
be limited below critical values according to the specification referenced in appendix
E, index index [1]EN 50388-1:2022, subclause 10.3, table 7EN 50388:2012, clause
10.4.

4.2.9. Geometry of the overhead contact line

(1) The overhead contact line shall be designed for pantographs with the head
geometry specified in the LOC & PAS TSI, point clause 4.2.8.2.9.2 taking into account
the rules set out in point clause 7.2.37.1.2 of this TSI.

(2) The contact wire height and the lateral deviation of the contact wire under the
action of a cross-wind are factors which govern the interoperability of the rail network.

4.2.9.1. Contact wire height

(1) The permissible data for contact wire height is given in Table 4.2.9.1.

Table 4.2.9.1

Contact wire height

Description v ≥ 250 [km/h] v < 250 [km/h]

Nominal contact wire height Between 5080 Between 5000 and 5750
[mm] and 5300

Minimum design contact 5080 In accordance with the specification

wire height [mm] referenced in appendix E, index index [3]
EN 50119:2009, clause 5.10.5 depending
on the chosen gauge

Maximum design contact 5300 6200(1)1

wire height [mm]

(1) Taking into account tolerances and uplift in accordance with specification referenced in
appendix E, index [3], the maximum contact wire height shall not be greater than 6500 mm.

(2) For the relation between the contact wire heights and pantograph working
heights see the specification referenced in appendix E, index index [3]EN 50119:2009
figure 1.

(3) At level crossings the contact wire height shall be specified by national rules or
in the absence of national rules, according to the specification referenced in appendix
E, index index [4]EN 50122-1:2011, clauses 5.2.4 and 5.2.5.

(4) For the track gauge system 1520 and 1524 mm the values for contact wire height
are as follows:

1
Taking into account tolerances and uplift in accordance with specification referenced in appendix E, index
3EN 50119:2009 figure 1, the maximum contact wire height shall not be greater than 6500 mm.

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(a) Nominal contact wire height: between 6000 mm and 6300 mm;

(b) Minimum design contact wire height: 5550 mm;

(c) Maximum design contact wire height: 6800 mm.

4.2.9.2. Maximum lateral deviation

(1) The maximum lateral deviation of the contact wire in relation to the track centre
line under action of a cross wind shall be in accordance to table 4.2.9.2.with the
specification referenced in appendix E index [2]

Table 4.2.9.2

Maximum lateral deviation depending on the pantograph length

Pantograph length [mm] Maximum lateral deviation [mm]

1600 400(1)2

1950 550(1)3

(1) The values shall be adjusted taking into account the movement
of the pantograph and track tolerances according to Appendix
D.1.4.

(2) In the case of the multi-rail track, the requirement for lateral deviation shall be
fulfilled for each pair of rails (designed, to be operated as a separated track) that is
intended to be assessed against TSI.

(3) Track gauge system 1520 mm:

For Member States applying the pantograph profile according to LOC&PAS TSI,
point clause 4.2.8.2.9.2.3 the maximum lateral deviation of the contact wire in relation
to the pantograph centre under action of a cross wind shall be 500 mm.

4.2.10. Pantograph gauge

(1) No part of the energy sub-system shall enter the mechanical kinematic
pantograph gauge (see Appendix D figure D.2) except for the contact wire and steady
arm.

(2) The mechanical kinematic pantograph gauge for interoperable lines is shall be
specified using the method shown given in Appendix D.1.2the specification referenced
in Appendix E, index [2] and the pantograph profiles defined in LOC&PAS TSI,
clausespoints 4.2.8.2.9.2.1 and 4.2.8.2.9.2.2.

2
The values shall be adjusted taking into account the movement of the pantograph and track tolerances
according to Appendix D.1.4.
3
The values shall be adjusted taking into account the movement of the pantograph and track tolerances
according to Appendix D.1.4.

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(3) This gauge shall be calculated using a kinematic method, with values:

(a) for the pantograph sway epu of 0,110 m at the lower verification height h
′u = 5,0 m and

(b) for the pantograph sway epo of 0,170 m at the upper verification height h
′o = 6,5 m,

in accordance with point clause D.1.2.1.4 of Appendix D and other values in

accordance with point clause D.1.3 of Appendix D.

(43) Track gauge system 1520 mm:

For Member States applying the pantograph profile according to LOC&PAS TSI,
point clause 4.2.8.2.9.2.3 the static gauge available for pantograph is defined in point
clause D.2 of Appendix D.

4.2.11. Mean contact force

(1) The mean contact force Fm is the statistical mean value of the contact force. Fm
is formed by the static, dynamic and aerodynamic components of the pantograph
contact force.

(2) The ranges of Fm for each of the traction power supply systems are defined in
the specification referenced in appendix E, index [2a]EN 50367:2012 Table 6.

(3) The overhead contact lines shall be designed to be capable to sustain the upper
design limit of Fm given in the specification referenced in appendix E, index [2a]EN
50367:2012 Table 6.

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III.4
(4) The curves apply to speed up to 360 km/h. For speeds above 360 km/h
procedures set out in point clause 6.1.3 shall apply.

 1301/2014
4.2.12. Dynamic behaviour and quality of current collection

(1) Depending on the assessment method, the overhead contact line shall achieve
the values of dynamic performance and contact wire uplift (at the design speed) set out
in Table 4.2.12.

Table 4.2.12

Requirements for dynamic behaviour and current collection quality

Requirement v ≥ 250 250 > v > 160 [km/h] v ≤ 160

[km/h] [km/h]

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Space for steady arm uplift 2S0

Mean contact force Fm See 4.2.11

Standard deviation at maximum line speed σmax 0,3Fm

[N]

Percentage of arcing at maximum line speed, ≤ 0,2 ≤ 0,1 for AC systems ≤ 0,1
NQ [%] (minimum duration of arc 5 ms)
≤ 0,2 for DC systems

(2) S0 is the calculated, simulated or measured uplift of the contact wire at a steady
arm, generated in normal operating conditions with a minimum of two one or more
pantographs operating simultaneously in operation with the upper limit of Fm at the
OCL design maximum line speed. When the uplift of the steady arm is physically
limited due to the overhead contact line design, it is permissible for the necessary space
to be reduced to 1,5S0 (refer to the specification referenced in appendix E, index [3]EN
50119:2009, clause 5.10.2).

(3) Maximum force (Fmax) is usually within the range of Fm plus three standard
deviations σmax; higher values may occur at particular locations and are given in the
specification referenced in appendix E, index [3]EN 50119:2009, table 4, clause
5.2.5.2. For rigid components such as section insulators in overhead contact line
systems, the contact force can increase up to a maximum of 350 N.

4.2.13. Pantograph spacing for overhead contact line design

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I.3
The overhead contact line shall be designed for trains with two pantographs operating
simultaneously.a minimum of two pantographs operating adjacently. The design spacing of the
two adjacent pantograph heads, centre line to centre line, shall be equal or lower than values set
out in the specification referenced in appendix E, index [2]one column ‘A’, ‘B’, or ‘C’
selected from Table 4.2.13:.

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➔1 868/2018 Art. 1.4 and Annex
I.4
Table 4.2.13

Pantograph spacing for OCL design

Design speed [km/h] AC ➔1 ---  3 kV DC ➔1 ---  1,5 kV DC ➔1 --- 

distance [m] distance [m] distance [m]

Type A B C A B C A B C

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v ≥ 250 200 200 200 200 35

160 < v < 250 200 85 35 200 115 35 200 85 35

120 < v ≤ 160 85 85 35 20 20 20 85 35 20

80 < v ≤ 120 20 15 15 20 15 15 35 20 15

v ≤ 80 8 8 8 8 8 8 20 8 8

4.2.14. Contact wire material

(1) The combination of contact wire material and contact strip material has a strong
impact on the wear of contact strips and contact wire.

(2) Permissible contact strip materials are defined in point clause 4.2.8.2.9.4.2 of
LOC&PAS TSI.

(3) Permissible materials for contact wires are copper and copper-alloy. The contact
wire shall comply with the requirements of the specification referenced in Appendix
E, index [5]EN 50149:2012, clauses 4.2, (excluding the reference to annex B of the
standard) 4.3 and 4.6 to 4.8.

4.2.15. Phase separation sections

4.2.15.1. General

(1) The design of phase separation sections shall ensure that trains can move from
one section to an adjacent one without bridging the two phases. Power exchange
between the OCL and the unit shall be brought to zero, by switching off the circuit
breaker or other equivalent means, before entering the phase separation sectionPower
consumption of the train (traction, auxiliaries and no-load current of the transformer)
shall be brought to zero before entering the phase separation section. Adequate means
(except for the short separation section) shall be provided to allow a train that is
stopped within the phase separation section to be restarted.

(2) The overall length D of neutral sections is defined in the specification referenced
in Appendix E, index [2]EN 50367:2012, clause 4. For the calculation of D, clearances
in accordance to the specification referenced in Appendix E, index [3]EN 50119:2009,
clause 5.1.3 and an uplift of S0 shall be taken into account.

4.2.15.2. Lines with speed v ≥ 250 km/h

Two types of designs of phase separation sections may be adopted, either:

(a) a phase separation design where all the pantographs of the longest TSI compliant
trains are within the neutral section. The overall length of the neutral section shall be
at least 402 m.

For detailed requirements see the specification referenced in Appendix E, index index
[2]EN 50367:2012, Annex A.1.2, or

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(b) a shorter phase separation with three insulated overlaps as shown in the
specification referenced in Appendix E, index index [2a]EN 50367:2012, Annex
A.1.4. The overall length of the neutral section is less than 142 m including clearances
and tolerances.

4.2.15.3. Lines with speed v < 250 km/h

The design of separation sections shall normally adopt solutions as described in the
specification referenced in Appendix E, index index [2a]EN 50367:2012, Annex A.1. Where
an alternative solution is proposed, it shall be demonstrated that the alternative is at least as
reliable.

4.2.16. System separation sections

4.2.16.1. General

(1) The design of system separation sections shall ensure that trains can move from
one traction power supply system to an adjacent different traction power supply system
without bridging the two systems. There are two methods for traversing system
separation sections:

(a) with pantograph raised and touching the contact wire;

(b) with pantograph lowered and not touching the contact wire.

(2) The neighbouring Infrastructure Managers shall agree either (a) or (b) according
to the prevailing circumstances.

(3) The overall length D of neutral sections is defined in the specification referenced
in Appendix E, index [2a]EN 50367:2012, clause 4. For the calculation of D
clearances, in accordance to the specification referenced in Appendix E, index [3]EN
50119:2009, clause 5.1.3 and an uplift of S0 shall be taken into account.

4.2.16.2. Pantographs raised

(1) Power exchange between the OCL and the unit consumption of the train
(traction, auxiliaries and no-load current of the transformer) shall be brought to zero
by switching off the circuit breaker or other equivalent means, before entering the
system separation section.

(2) If system separation sections are traversed with pantographs raised to the contact
wire, their functional design is specified as follows:

(a) the geometry of different elements of the overhead contact line shall
prevent pantographs short-circuiting or bridging both power systems;

(b) provision shall be made in the energy subsystem to avoid bridging of

both adjacent traction power supply systems should the opening of the on-board
circuit breaker(s) fail;

(c) variation in contact wire height along the entire separation section shall
fulfil requirements set in the specification referenced in Appendix E, index
[3]EN 50119:2009, clause 5.10.3.

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4.2.16.3. Pantographs lowered

(1) This option shall be chosen if the conditions of operation with pantographs
raised cannot be met.

(2) If a system separation section is traversed with pantographs lowered, it shall be

designed so as to avoid the electrical connection of the two traction power supply
systems by an unintentionally raised pantograph.

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I.5
4.2.17. On-ground energy data collecting system

(1) Point Clause 4.2.8.2.8 of LOC & PAS TSI contains the requirements for on-board
Energy Measurement Systems (EMS) intended to produce and transmit the Compiled Energy
Billing Data (CEBD) to an on-ground energy data collecting system.

(2) The on-ground energy data collecting system (DCS) shall receive, store and
export CEBD without corrupting it, in accordance with the the specification referenced
in Appendix E, index index [6]requirements quoted in clause 4.12 of EN 50463-3:2017.

(3) The on-ground energy DCS shall support all the data exchange requirements as defined
in point clause 4.2.8.2.8.4 of the LOC&PAS TSI and requirements set out in the specification
referenced in Appendix E, index index [7]clauses 4.3.6 and 4.3.7 of EN 50463-4:2017.

 1301/2014
4.2.18. Protective provisions against electric shock

Electrical safety of the overhead contact line system and protection against electric shock shall
be achieved by compliance with the specification referenced in Appendix E, index [4]EN
50122-1: 2011+A1:2011, clauses 5.2.1 (only for public areas), 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 6.1, 6.2 (excluding
requirements for connections for track circuits) and regarding AC voltage limits for the safety
of persons by compliance with 9.2.2.1 and 9.2.2.2 of the standard and regarding DC voltage
limits by compliance with the specification referenced in Appendix E, index [4]9.3.2.1 and
9.3.2.2 of the standard.

4.3. Functional and technical specifications of the interfaces

4.3.1. General requirements

From the standpoint of technical compatibility, the interfaces are listed in subsystem order as
follows: rolling stock, infrastructure, control — command and signalling, and operation and
traffic management.

4.3.2. Interface with Rolling Stock subsystem.

Reference in the ENE TSI Reference in the LOC & PAS TSI

Parameter PointClause Parameter PointClause

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Voltage and frequency 4.2.3 Operation within range 4.2.8.2.2

of voltages and
frequencies

Parameters relating to supply 4.2.4 Max current from OCL 4.2.8.2.4

system Traction power
supply performance: Power factor 4.2.8.2.6

– max train current

– power factor of
trains and the mean
useful voltage

Current capacity, DC 4.2.5 Maximum current at 4.2.8.2.5

systems, trains at standstill standstill

Regenerative braking 4.2.6 Regenerative brake 4.2.8.2.3

with energy to OCL

Electrical protection 4.2.7 Electrical protection of 4.2.8.2.10

coordination arrangements the train

Harmonics and dynamic 4.2.8 System energy 4.2.8.2.7

effects for AC traction power disturbancesHarmonics
supply systems and dynamic effects for
AC systems

Geometry of the overhead 4.2.9 Working range in 4.2.8.2.9.1

contact line height of pantograph
4.2.8.2.9.2
Pantograph head
geometry

Pantograph gauge 4.2.10 Pantograph head 4.2.8.2.9.2

geometry
Appendix D 4.2.3.1
Gauging

Mean contact force 4.2.11 Pantograph static 4.2.8.2.9.5

contact force

Pantograph contact 4.2.8.2.9.6

force and dynamic
behaviour

Dynamic behaviour and 4.2.12 Pantograph contact 4.2.8.2.9.6

quality of current collection force and dynamic
behaviour

Pantograph spacing for 4.2.13 Arrangements of 4.2.8.2.9.7

overhead contact line design pantographs

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Contact wire material 4.2.14 Contact strip material 4.2.8.2.9.4

Separation sections: 4.2.15 Running through phase 4.2.8.2.9.8

or system separation
phase 4.2.16 section

system

On-ground energy data 4.2.17 On-board Energy 4.2.8.2.8

collecting system measurement system

4.3.3. Interface with Infrastructure subsystem

Reference in the ENE TSI Reference in the INF TSI

Parameter PointClause Parameter PointClause

Pantographs gauge 4.2.10 Structure gauge 4.2.3.1

4.3.4. Interface with Control — Command and Signalling subsystems

(1) The interface for power control is an interface between the energy and the rolling
stock subsystems.

(2) However, the information is transmitted between the ETCS trackside and the
ETCS on-board sub-systems as well as between the ETCS on-board and the vehicle
power system. Consequently, the transmission interface is specified in the CCS TSI
and the LOC & PAS TSI.via the control-command and signalling subsystems and
consequently the transmission interface is specified in the CCS TSI and the LOC &
PAS TSI.

(3) The relevant information to perform the switching of the circuit breaker, the
change of maximum train current, the change of the traction power supply system and
the pantograph management shall be transmitted via ERTMS when the line is equipped
with ERTMS ETCS when the line is equipped with ETCS and these trackside
functionalities are implemented.

(4) Harmonic currents affecting control-command and signalling subsystems are set
out in the CCS TSI.

4.3.5. Interface with Operation and traffic management subsystem

Reference in the ENE TSI Reference in the OPE TSI

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Parameter PointClause Parameter PointClause

Traction power supply 4.2.4.1 Train composition 4.2.2.5

performanceMaximum
train current Preparation of the Route Book 4.2.1.2.2.1

Separation sections: 4.2.15 Train composition 4.2.2.5

Phase 4.2.16 Preparation of the Route Book 4.2.1.2.2.1

System

4.4. Operating rules

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III.5
(1) Operating rules are developed within the procedures described in the
infrastructure manager safety management system. These rules take into account the
documentation related to operation, which forms a part of the technical file, as required
in Article 15(4) and as set out in Annex IV of Directive (EU) 2016/797.

 1301/2014
➔1 776/2019 Art. 3.6 and Annex
III.6
(2) In certain situations involving pre-planned works, it may be necessary to
temporarily derogate from the specifications of the energy subsystem and its
interoperability constituents defined in Sections chapters 4 and 5 of thise TSI.

4.5. Maintenance rules

(1) Maintenance rules are developed within the procedures described in the
infrastructure manager safety management system.

(2) The maintenance file for ICs and subsystem elements shall be prepared before
placing a subsystem into service as the part of the technical file accompanying the
declaration of verification.

(3) The maintenance plan shall be drawn up for the subsystem to ensure that the
requirements set out in this TSI are maintained during its lifetime.

4.6. Professional qualifications

The professional qualifications of staff required for the operation and maintenance of the energy
subsystem are covered by the procedures described in the infrastructure manager safety
management system and are not set out in this TSI.

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4.7. Health and safety conditions

(1) The health and safety conditions of staff required for the operation and
maintenance of the energy subsystem shall be compliant with the relevant European
and national legislation.

(2) This issue is also covered by the procedures described in the infrastructure
manager safety management system.

5. INTEROPERABILITY CONSTITUENTS

5.1. List of constituents

(1) The interoperability constituents are covered by the relevant provisions of

➔1 Directive (EU) 2016/797  and they are listed here below for the energy
subsystem.

(2) Overhead contact line:

(a) The interoperability constituent overhead contact line consists of the

components listed below to be installed within an energy subsystem and the
associated design and configuration rules.

(b) 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 pantographs.

(c) The supporting components such as cantilevers, masts and foundations,

return conductors, auto-transformer feeders, switches and other insulators are
not part of the interoperability constituent overhead contact line. They are
covered by subsystem requirements so far as interoperability is concerned.

(3) The conformity assessment shall cover the phases and characteristics as
indicated in point clause 6.1.4 and by X in the Table A.1 of Appendix A to this TSI.

5.2. Constituents' performances and specifications

5.2.1. Overhead contact line

5.2.1.1. Geometry of the OCL

The design of the overhead contact line shall comply with point clause 4.2.9.

5.2.1.2. Mean contact force

The overhead contact line shall be designed by using the mean contact force Fm stipulated in
point clause 4.2.11.

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5.2.1.3. Dynamic behaviour

Requirements for dynamic behaviour of the overhead contact line are set out in point clause
4.2.12.

5.2.1.4. Space for steady arm uplift

The overhead contact line shall be designed providing the required space for uplift as set out in
point clause 4.2.12.

5.2.1.5. Pantograph spacing for overhead contact line design

The overhead contact line shall be designed for pantograph spacing as specified in point clause
4.2.13.

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I.6
5.2.1.6. Current at standstill (DC systems only)

 1301/2014
For DC systems, Tthe overhead contact line shall be designed for the requirements set out in
point clause 4.2.5.

5.2.1.7. Contact wire material

The contact wire material shall comply with the requirements set out in point clause 4.2.14.

6. ASSESSMENT OF CONFORMITY OF THE INTEROPERABILITY

CONSTITUENTS AND EC VERIFICATION OF THE SUBSYSTEMS

Modules for the procedures for assessment of conformity, suitability for use and EC verification
modules are described in the Commission Decision 2010/713/EU.

6.1. Interoperability constituents

6.1.1. Conformity assessment procedures

(1) The conformity assessment procedures of interoperability constituents as

defined in Section chapter 5 of this TSI shall be carried out by application of relevant
modules.

(2) Assessment procedures for particular requirements for interoperability

constituent are set out in point clause 6.1.4.

6.1.2. Application of modules

(1) The following modules for conformity assessment of interoperability

constituents are used:

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(a) CA Internal production control

(b) CB EC type examination

(c) CC Conformity to type based on internal production control

(d) CH Conformity based on full quality management system

(e) CH1 Conformity based on full quality management system plus design
examination

Table 6.1.2

Modules for conformity assessment to be applied for ICs

Procedures Modules

Placed on the EU market before entry in force of this TSI CA or CH

Placed on the EU market after entry in force of this TSI CB + CC or CH1

(2) The modules for conformity assessment of interoperability constituents shall be

chosen from those shown in Table 6.1.2.

(3) In the case of products placed on the market before the publication of relevant
TSIs, the type is considered to have been approved and therefore EC type examination
(module CB) is not necessary, provided that the manufacturer demonstrates that tests
and verification of interoperability constituents have been considered successful for
previous applications under comparable conditions and are in conformity with the
requirements of this TSI. In this case these assessments shall remain valid in the new
application. If it is not possible to demonstrate that the solution is positively proven in
the past, the procedure for ICs placed on the EU market after publication of this TSI
applies.

6.1.3. Innovative solutions for interoperability constituents

(1) If an innovative solution is proposed for an interoperability constituent, the

procedure described in Article 10 of this Regulation shall apply.

6.1.4. Particular assessment procedure for the interoperability constituent — overhead

contact line

6.1.4.1. Assessment of dynamic behaviour and quality of current collection

(1) Methodology:

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

(b) Compliance with the requirements on dynamic behaviour shall be

verified by assessment of:

– Contact wire uplift

and either:

– Mean contact force Fm and standard deviation σmax

or

– Percentage of arcing

(c) The Contracting Entity shall declare the method to be used for
verification.

(d) The design of overhead contact line shall be assessed with a simulation
tool validated according to the specification referenced in Appendix E, index
[8]with EN 50318:2002 and by measurement according to the specification
referenced in Appendix E, index [9]EN 50317:2012.

For OCL with a design speed up to and including 100 km/h, simulation and
measurement of the dynamic behaviour are not required.

(e) If an existing OCL design has been in operation for at least 20 years, then
the requirement for simulation defined in the point (2) is optional. The
measurement as defined in point (3) shall be carried out for the worst case
arrangements of the pantographs regarding the interaction performance of this
particular OCL design.

(f) The measurement can be conducted on a specially constructed test

section or on a line where the overhead contact line is under construction.

(2) Simulation:

(a) For the purposes of simulation and analysis of the results, representative
features (for example tunnels, crossovers, neutral sections etc.) shall be taken
into account.

(b) The simulations shall be made using at least two different TSI compliant
types of pantograph for the appropriate speed 4 and supply system, up to the
design speed of the proposed interoperability constituent overhead contact line.

(c) It is allowed to perform the simulation using types of pantograph that are
under the process of IC certification, provided that they fulfil the other
requirements of LOC&PAS TSI.

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(d) The simulation shall be performed for single pantograph and multiple
pantographs with spacing according to the requirements set in point clause
4.2.13.

(e) In order to be acceptable, the simulated current collection quality shall

be in accordance with point clause 4.2.12 for uplift, mean contact force and
standard deviation for each of the pantographs.

(3) Measurement:

(a) If the simulation results are acceptable, a site dynamic test with a
representative section of the new overhead contact line shall be undertaken.

(b) This measurement can be done before putting into service or under full
operation conditions.

(c) For the above mentioned site test, one of the two types of the pantograph
chosen for the simulation shall be installed on a rolling stock that allows the
appropriate speed on the representative section.

(d) The tests shall be performed at least for the worst case arrangements of
the pantographs regarding the interaction performance derived from the
simulations. If it is not possible to test using spacing between pantographs of 8
m, then it is permissible, for tests at speeds of up to 80 km/h, to increase the
spacing between two consecutive pantographs to up to 15 m.

(e) The mean contact force of each pantograph shall fulfil the requirements
of the point clause 4.2.11 up to envisaged design speed of the OCL under test.

(f) In order to be acceptable, the measured current collection quality shall

be in accordance with point clause 4.2.12, for uplift, and either the mean contact
force and standard deviation or percentage of arcing. Regarding the uplift
measurement tThe uplift of at least two steady arms shall be measured.

(g) If all the above assessments are passed successfully, the tested overhead
contact line design shall be considered to be compliant and may be used on lines
where the characteristics of the design are compatible.

(h) Assessment of dynamic behaviour and quality of current collection for

interoperability constituent pantograph is set out in the point clause 6.1.3.7 of
the LOC & PAS TSI.

 868/2018 Art. 1.4 and Annex

I.7
6.1.4.2. Assessment of current at standstill (DC systems only)

 1301/2014
The conformity assessment for DC systems shall be carried out in accordance with the
specification referenced in Appendix E, index index [2]EN 50367:20122020, Annex A.3 for
the static force defined in point 4.2.5.

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6.1.5. EC declaration of conformity of interoperability constituent OCL

According to Annex IV, Section 3 of Directive 2008/57/EC, the EC declaration of conformity

shall be accompanied by statement setting out the condition of use:

(a) maximum design speed;

(b) nominal voltage and frequency;

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I.8
(c) continuous current rating;

 1301/2014
(d) accepted pantograph profile.

6.2. Energy subsystem

6.2.1. General provisions

 776/2019 Art. 3.6 and Annex

III.7(a)
(1) At the request of the applicant, the notified body carries out EC verification in
accordance with Article 15 of Directive (EU) 2016/797 and in accordance with the
provisions of the relevant modules.

 1301/2014
(2) If the applicant demonstrates that tests or verifications of an energy subsystem
have been successful for previous applications of a design in similar circumstances,
the notified body shall take these tests and verifications into account for the EC
verification.

(3) Assessment procedures for particular requirements for subsystem are set out in
point clause 6.2.4.

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(4) The applicant shall draw up the EC declaration of verification for the energy
subsystem in accordance with Article 15(1) of and Annex IV to Directive (EU)
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6.2.2. Application of modules

For the EC verification procedure of the energy subsystem, the applicant or its authorised
representative established within the Community may choose either:

(a) Module SG: EC verification based on unit verification, or

(b) Module SH1: EC verification based on full quality management system plus
design examination.

6.2.2.1. Application of module SG

In case of module SG, the notified body may take into account evidence of examinations,
checking or tests that have been successfully performed under comparable conditions by other
bodies or by (or on behalf of) the applicant.

6.2.2.2. Application of module SH1

The module SH1 may be chosen only where the activities contributing to the proposed
subsystem to be verified (design, manufacturing, assembling, installation) are subject to a
quality management system for design, production, final product inspection and testing,
approved and surveyed by a notified body.

6.2.3. Innovative solutions

If an innovative solution is proposed for the energy subsystem, the procedure described in
Article 10 of this Regulation shall apply.

6.2.4. Particular assessment procedures for energy subsystem

6.2.4.1. Assessment of voltage and frequencyAssessment of mean useful voltage

(1) The assessment shall be demonstrated in accordance with EN 50388:2012,

clause 15.4.

(2) The assessment shall be demonstrated only in the case of newly build or
upgraded sub-systems.

(1) The applicant shall declare in the technical file which nominal voltage is chosen
for the traction power supply only in the following cases:

• a new energy subsystem is built, or

• the traction power supply system is changed (e.g. migration from DC to AC).

(2) The selected traction power supply system shall be assessed by a document
review in the design phase. An assessment is required only in the following cases:

• a new sub-systems is built, or

• the traction power supply system is changed (e.g. migration from DC to AC).

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6.2.4.1a. Assessment of traction power supply performance

(1) The applicant shall declare:

(a) a quality index as defined in the clause 4.2.4 for the subsystem

(b) that the output of the design study complies with the specification
referenced in Appendix E, index [1]clause 8.3 of EN 50388-1: 2022.

(2) The assessment shall be carried out by verifying only the existence of the
declaration.

6.2.4.2. Assessment of regenerative braking

(1) The assessment for AC traction power supply fixed installations shall be
demonstrated according to the specification referenced in Appendix E, index [1a]0EN
50388:2012, clause 15.7.2.

(2) The assessment for DC traction power supply shall be demonstrated by a design
review.

6.2.4.3. Assessment of electrical protection coordination arrangements

The assessment shall be demonstrated for design and operation of substations in accordance
with the specification referenced in Appendix E, index [1a]0EN 50388:2012, clause 15.6.

6.2.4.4. Assessment of harmonics and dynamic effects for AC traction power supply systems

(1) A compatibility study shall be carried out according to the specification

referenced in Appendix E, index [1a]0EN 50388:2012, clause 10.3.

(2) This study shall be carried out only in the case of introducing converters with
active semi-conductors in the traction power supply system.

(3) The notified body shall assess if criteria of the specification referenced in
Appendix E, index [1a]EN 50388:2012, clause 10.4 are fulfilled.

6.2.4.5. Assessment of dynamic behaviour and quality of current collection (integration into a
subsystem)

(1) The main goal of this test is to identify allocation design and construction errors
but not to assess the basic design in principle.

(2) Measurements of the interaction parameters shall be carried out in accordance

with the specification referenced in Appendix E, index [9]EN 50317:2012.

(3) These measurements shall be carried out with an interoperability constituent

pantograph, exhibiting the mean contact force characteristics as required by point
clause 4.2.11 of this TSI for the design speed of the line considering aspects related to
minimum speed and siding tracks.

(4) The installed overhead contact line shall be accepted if the measurement results
comply with the requirements in point clause 4.2.12.

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(5) For operational speeds up to 120 km/h (AC systems) and up to 160 km/h (DC
systems), measurement of the dynamic behaviour is not mandatory. In this case
alternative methods of identifying construction errors shall be used, such as
measurement of OCL geometry according to point clause 4.2.9.

(6) Assessment of dynamic behaviour and quality of current collection for

integration of the pantograph into rolling stock subsystem are set out in point clause
6.2.3.20 of LOC & PAS TSI.

6.2.4.6. Assessment of the protective provisions against electric shock

(1) For each installation it shall be demonstrated that the basic design of protective
provisions against electric shock is in accordance with point clause 4.2.18.

(2) In addition, the existence of rules and procedures which ensure that the
installation is installed as designed shall be checked.

6.2.4.7. Assessment of maintenance plan

(1) The assessment shall be carried out by verifying the existence of the
maintenance plan.

(2) The notified body is not responsible for assessing the suitability of the detailed
requirements set out in the plan.

6.3. Sub-system containing interoperability constituents not holding an EC

declaration

6.3.1. Conditions

(1) Until 31 May 2021, a notified body is allowed to issue an EC certificate of

verification for a subsystem, even if some of the interoperability constituents
incorporated within the subsystem are not covered by the relevant EC declarations of
conformity and/or suitability for use according to this TSI, if the following criteria are
complied with:

(a) the conformity of the subsystem has been checked against the
requirements of Section chapter 4 and in relation to points sections 6.2 and 6.3
and Section chapter 7, except point section 7.4, of this TSI by the notified body.
Furthermore, the conformity of the ICs to Section chapter 5 and sectionpoint 6.1
does not apply, and

(b) the interoperability constituents, which are not covered by the relevant
EC declaration of conformity and/or suitability for use, have been used in a
subsystem already approved and put in service in at least one of the Member
State before the entry in force of this TSI.

(2) EC Declarations of conformity and/or suitability for use shall not be drawn up
for the interoperability constituents assessed in this manner.

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6.3.2. Documentation

(1) The EC certificate of verification of the subsystem shall indicate clearly which
interoperability constituents have been assessed by the notified body as part of the
subsystem verification.

(2) The EC declaration of verification of the subsystem shall indicate clearly:

(a) which interoperability constituents have been assessed as part of the

subsystem,

(b) confirmation that the subsystem contains the interoperability

constituents identical to those verified as part of the subsystem,

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(c) for those interoperability constituents, the reason(s) why the
manufacturer did not provide an EC declaration of conformity and/or suitability
for use before its incorporation into the subsystem, including the application of
national rules notified under Article 13 of Directive (EU) 2016/797.

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6.3.3. Maintenance of the subsystems certified according to 6.3.1

(1) During and after the transition period and until the subsystem is upgraded or
renewed (taking into account the decision of Member State on application of TSIs),
the interoperability constituents which do not hold an EC declaration of conformity
and/or suitability for use and are of the same type are allowed to be used as
maintenance related replacements (spare parts) for the subsystem, under the
responsibility of the body responsible for maintenance.

(2) In any case the body responsible for maintenance must ensure that the
components for maintenance related replacements are suitable for their applications,
are used within their area of use, and enable interoperability to be achieved within the
rail system while at the same time meeting the essential requirements. Such
components must be traceable and certified in accordance with any national or
international rule, or any code of practice widely acknowledged in the railway domain.

7. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ENERGY TSI

7.1. National implementation plan

(1) Member States shall develop a national plan for the implementation of this TSI,
considering the coherence of the entire rail system of the European Union. This plan
shall include all projects regarding new, renewal and upgrading of energy subsystem
and shall ensure a gradual migration within a reasonable timescale onwards an
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(2) By 1 January 2022, Member States shall ensure that an on-ground energy data collecting
system capable to exchange compiled energy billing data in accordance with clause
4.2.17 of this TSI is implemented.

7.1.1. Implementation rules for voltage and frequency

New lines with speed greater than 250 km/h shall be supplied with one of the AC systems as
defined in clause 4.2.3.

7.1.2. Implementation rules for OCL geometry

7.1.2.1. Implementation rules for 1435 mm track gauge system

The OCL shall be designed taking into account the following rules:

(a) New lines with speed greater than 250 km/h shall accommodate both pantographs as
specified in the LOC & PAS TSI clauses 4.2.8.2.9.2.1 (1600 mm) and 4.2.8.2.9.2.2
(1950 mm).
If this is not possible, the OCL shall be designed for use by at least a pantograph with
the head geometry specified in the LOC & PAS TSI clause 4.2.8.2.9.2.1 (1600 mm).
(b) Renewed or upgraded lines with speed equal or greater than 250 km/h shall
accommodate at least a pantograph with the head geometry specified in the LOC & PAS
TSI clause 4.2.8.2.9.2.1 (1600 mm).
(c) Other cases: the OCL shall be designed for use by at least one of the pantographs with
the head geometry specified in the LOC & PAS TSI clauses 4.2.8.2.9.2.1 (1600 mm) or
4.2.8.2.9.2.2 (1950 mm).

7.1.2.2. Track gauge systems different than 1435mm

The OCL shall be designed for use by at least one of the pantographs with the head geometry
specified in the LOC & PAS TSI clause 4.2.8.2.9.2.

7.2. Application of this TSI to a new energy subsystem

(1) For a new energy subsystem, the application of this TSI shall be compulsory.

(2) For the purpose of this TSI a ‘new energy subsystem’ means an energy subsystem
placed into service after this TSI enters into force, which is or will be created where no
traction power supply and OCL previously existed.

Any other energy subsystem shall be considered as an ‘existing energy subsystem’.

(3) The following situations at least, but not restricted to, are not a “new” line (new energy
subsystem), but “upgrading”:
(a) the realignment of part of an existing route,

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(c) the addition of one or more tracks on an existing route, regardless of the
distance between the original tracks and the additional tracks.

7.3. Application of this TSI to an existing energy subsystem

7.3.1. Performance criteria of the subsystem

“Upgrading” is a major modification work of an existing energy subsystem resulting in an

increase of the line speed of more than 30km/h or fall in the cases that are included in 7.2 (3).

7.3.2. Application of the TSI

(1) The conformity with this TSI is mandatory for a subsystem or part(s) of it which are
upgraded or renewed. However, this TSI recognizes that due to the characteristics of the
inherited railway system, compliance of existing energy subsystem with this TSI may
be achieved through a gradual improvement of interoperability, as below.

(2) For the upgraded energy subsystem, the application of this TSI shall be compulsory,
and applied fully to the upgraded subsystem within the geographical coverage of the
upgrading. The geographical coverage of the upgrading shall be defined based on
locations and shall result in the compliance of all basic parameters of the energy
subsystem associated with the tracks that are subject to the upgrading.

(3) In the event of a change other than an upgrading of the energy subsystem, the application
of this TSI for each of the basic parameters (established in clause 4.2.2) affected by a
change shall be compulsory when the change requires carry out a new ‘EC’ verification
procedure. Provisions defined in the Articles 6 and 7 of the Commission Implementing
Regulation 2019/250 shall be applied.
In the abovementioned event and for those basic parameters not affected by a change,
or when the change does not require carry out a new ‘EC’ verification procedure, the
demonstration of the level of compliance with this TSI is voluntary.

(4) For substitution in the framework of maintenance the formal verification in accordance
with this TSI, is not required. However, maintenance replacements should be, as far as
it is reasonably practicable, undertaken in accordance with the requirements of this TSI.

(5) ‘Renewal’ differs from a substitution undertaken in the framework of maintenance,

since it gives the opportunity to achieve a TSI compliant subsystem. For this purpose,
‘major substitution’ in the framework of ‘renewal’ should be interpreted as a project
undertaken to systematically replace elements on a subsystem or part of it.

(6) ‘Substitution in the framework of maintenance’ means any replacement of components

by parts of identical function and performance in the framework of maintenance.

(7) For the existing energy subsystem, in any event other than an upgrading, for the
maximum lateral deviation of the OCL, it is permitted to deviate from the requirement
given in clause 4.2.9.2. as long as it has been proven that any TSI compliant rolling
stock with a TSI compliant pantograph (as described in clause 7.1.2.1 of this TSI) has
already operated under the same OCL design installed in the network without occurring
any incident.

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7.3.3. Existing lines that are not subject to a renewal or upgrading project

The demonstration of the level of compliance of existing lines with the basic parameters of the
TSI is voluntary. The procedure to be used for the demonstration of the level of compliance of
existing lines with the basic parameters of this TSI shall be in accordance with
Recommendation 2014/881/EU.

7.3.4. Route compatibility checks before the use of authorised vehicles

The procedure to be applied and the parameters of the energy subsystem to be used by the
railway undertaking, for the purpose of route compatibility check are described in point 4.2.2.5
and appendix D1 of the OPE TSI.

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Member States shall develop a national plan for the implementation of this TSI, considering the
coherence of the entire rail system of the European Union. This plan shall include all projects
regarding new, renewal and upgrading of energy subsystem, in line with the details mentioned
in points sections 7.1 to 7.4 here below.

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7.1. Application of this TSI to railway lines

Sections chapters 4 to 6 and any specific provisions in points sections 7.2 to 7.3 here below
apply in full to the lines within the geographical scope of this TSI, which will be placed in
service as interoperable lines after this TSI enters into force.

7.2. Application of this TSI to new, renewed or upgraded railway lines

7.2.1. Introduction

(1) For the purpose of this section, a ‘new line’ means a line that creates a route
where none currently exists.

(2) The following situations may be considered as an upgrade or renewal of existing

lines:

(a) the realignment of part of an existing route;

(b) the creation of a bypass;

(c) the addition of one or more tracks on an existing route, regardless of the
distance between the original tracks and the additional tracks.

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7.2.2. Implementation plan for voltage and frequency

(1) The choice of power supply system is a Member State's competence. The
decision should be taken on economic and technical grounds, taking into account at
least the following elements:

(a) the existing power supply system in the Member State;

(b) any connection to railway line in neighbouring countries with an existing

electrical power supply;

(c) power demand.

(2) New lines with speed greater than 250 km/h shall be supplied with one of the
AC systems as defined in point clause 4.2.3.

7.2.3. Implementation plan for OCL geometry

7.2.3.1. Scope of the implementation plan

Member States' implementation plan shall take into account the following elements:

(a) closing gaps between different OCL geometries;

(b) any connection to the existing OCL geometries in neighbouring areas;

(c) existing certified ICs OCL.

7.2.3.2. Implementation rules for 1435 mm track gauge system

The OCL shall be designed taking into account the following rules:

(a) New lines with speed greater than 250 km/h shall accommodate both
pantographs as specified in the LOC & PAS TSI points clauses 4.2.8.2.9.2.1 (1600
mm) and 4.2.8.2.9.2.2 (1950 mm).

If this is not possible, the OCL shall be designed for use by at least a pantograph with
the head geometry specified in the LOC & PAS TSI point clause 4.2.8.2.9.2.1 (1600
mm).

(b) Renewed or upgraded lines with speed equal or greater than 250 km/h shall
accommodate at least a pantograph with the head geometry specified in the LOC &
PAS TSI point clause 4.2.8.2.9.2.1 (1600 mm).

(c) Other cases: the OCL shall be designed for use by at least one of the pantographs
with the head geometry specified in the LOC & PAS TSI points clauses 4.2.8.2.9.2.1
(1600 mm) or 4.2.8.2.9.2.2 (1950 mm).

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7.2.3.3. Track gauge systems different than 1435mm

The OCL shall be designed for use by at least one of the pantographs with the head geometry
specified in the LOC & PAS TSI point clause 4.2.8.2.9.2.

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7.2.4. By 1 January 2022, Member States shall ensure that an on-ground energy data
collecting system capable to exchange compiled energy billing data in accordance
with point clause 4.2.17 of this TSI is implemented.

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7.3. Application of this TSI to existing lines

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7.3.1. Introduction

In case this TSI shall apply to existing lines and without prejudice to point section 7.4 (specific
cases), the following elements shall be considered:

(a) The scope of the upgrading or renewal of the energy subsystem may cover the
entire subsystem on a given line or only certain parts of the subsystem. In accordance
with Article 18(6) of Directive (EU) 2016/797 the national safety authority shall
examine the project and decide whether a new authorisation for placing in service is
needed.

(b) Where a new authorisation is required, parts of the energy subsystem falling
under the scope of the upgrading or renewal shall comply with this TSI and shall be
subject to the procedure established in Article 15 of Directive (EU) 2016/797, unless
a permission for non-application of TSI is granted according to Article 7 of Directive
(EU) 2016/797.

(c) Where a new authorisation for placing in service is required, the Contracting
Entity shall define the practical measures and different phases of the project, which
are necessary to achieve the required levels of performance. These project phases may
include transition periods for placing equipment into service with reduced levels of
performance.

(d) Where a new authorisation for placing in service is not required, compliance
with this TSI is recommended. Where compliance is not possible, the contracting
entity shall inform the Member State of the reasons thereof.

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7.3.2. Upgrading/renewal of the OCL and/or the power supply

(1) It is possible to gradually modify all or part of the OCL and/or the power supply
system — element by element — over an extended period of time to achieve
compliance with this TSI.

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(3) The process of upgrading/renewal should take into consideration the need of
maintaining compatibility with the existing energy subsystem and other subsystems.
For a project including elements not being TSI compliant, the procedures for the
assessment of conformity and EC verification to be applied should be agreed with the
Member State.

7.3.3. Parameters related to maintenance

While maintaining the energy subsystem, formal verifications and authorisations for placing
into service are not required. However, maintenance replacements may be undertaken, as far as
reasonably practicable, in accordance with the requirements of this TSI contributing to the
development of interoperability.

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7.3.4. The procedure to be used for the demonstration of the level of compliance of existing
lines with the basic parameters of this TSI shall be in accordance with
Recommendation 2014/881/EU.

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7.3.5. Route compatibility checks before the use of authorised vehicles

The procedure to be applied and the parameters of the energy subsystem to be used by the
railway undertaking, for the purpose of route compatibility check are described in point clause
4.2.2.5 and appendix D1 of the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU)
2019/773OPE TSI5.

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/773 of 16 May 2019 on the technical specification for
interoperability relating to the operation and traffic management subsystem of the rail system within the European
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7.4. Specific cases

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7.4.1. General

(1) The specific cases, as listed in point clause 7.4.2, describe special provisions that are
needed and authorised on particular networks of each Member State.

(2) These specific cases are classified as:

– ‘P’ cases: ‘permanent’ cases,

– ‘T’ cases: ‘temporary’ cases, where the target system shall be reached by 31 December
2035.

All specific cases and their relevant dates shall be re-examined in the course of future revisions
of the TSI with a view to limiting their technical and geographical scope based on an assessment
of their impact on safety, interoperability, cross border services, TEN-T corridors, and the
practical and economic impacts of retaining or eliminating them. Special account shall be given
to availability of EU funding.

Specific cases shall be limited to the route or network where they are strictly necessary and
taken account of through route compatibility procedures.

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7.4.2. List of specific cases

7.4.2.1. Particular features on the Estonian network

7.4.2.1.1. Voltage and frequency (4.2.3)

P case

Maximum allowed voltage of overhead contact line in Estonia is 4 kV (3 kV DC networks).

7.4.2.2. Particular features on the French network

7.4.2.2.1. Voltage and frequency (4.2.3)

T case

The values and limits of the voltage and frequency at the terminals of the substation and at the
pantograph of the 1,5 kV DC electrified lines:

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may extend the values set out in EN50163:2004, clause 4 (Umax2 close to 2000 V).

7.4.2.2.2. Phase separation sections — lines with speed v ≥ 250 km/h (4.2.15.2)

P case

In case of upgrading/renewal of high speed lines LN 1, 2, 3 and 4 special design of phase

separation sections is allowed.

7.4.2.3. 7Particular features on the Italian network

7.4.2.3.1. Phase separation sections — lines with speed v ≥ 250 km/h (4.2.15.2)

P case

In case of upgrading/renewal of high speed line Rome-Naples special design of phase

separation sections is allowed.

7.4.2.4. Particular features on the Latvian network

7.4.2.4.1. Voltage and frequency (4.2.3)

P case

Maximum allowed voltage of overhead contact line in Latvia is 4 kV (3 kV DC networks).

7.4.2.5. Particular features on the Lithuanian network

7.4.2.5.1. Dynamic behaviour and quality of current collection (4.2.12)

P case

For existing overhead contact line designs the space for steady arm uplift is calculated according
to national technical rules notified for this purpose.

7.4.2.6. Particular features on the Polish network

7.4.2.6.1. Electrical protection coordination arrangements (4.2.7)

P case

For Polish DC 3 kV network the note c in the table 7 of the standard EN 50388: 2012 is replaced
by note: The tripping of the circuit breaker should be very rapid for high short-circuits currents.
As far as possible, the traction unit circuit breaker should trip in order to try to avoid the
substation circuit breaker tripping.

7.4.2.7. Particular features on the Spanish network

7.4.2.7.1. Contact wire height (4.2.9.1)

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On some sections of the future lines v ≥ 250 km/h the nominal contact height is allowed 5,60
m.

7.4.2.7.2. Phase separation sections — lines with speed v ≥ 250 km/h (4.2.15.2)

P case

In case of upgrading/renewal of existing high speed lines special design of phase separation
sections shall be kept.

7.4.2.8. Particular features on the Swedish network

7.4.2.8.1. Assessment of mean useful voltage (6.2.4.1)

P case

Alternatively to assessment of mean useful voltage according to EN 50388:2012, clause 15.4,

the power supply performance is also allowed to be assessed by:

– A comparison with a reference where the power supply solution has been used for a
similar or more demanding train schedule. The reference shall have a similar or larger:

– distance to the voltage controlled bus bar (frequency converter station),

– impedance of the OCL system.

– A rough estimation of Umean useful for simple cases resulting in an increased additional
capacity for future traffic demands.

7.4.2.9. Not usedParticular features on the UK network for Great Britain

7.4.2.9.1. Voltage and frequency (4.2.3)

P case

It is permissible to continue to upgrade, renew and extend networks equipped with the
electrification system operating at 600/750 V DC and utilising conductor rails in a three and/or
four rail configuration in accordance with the national technical rules notified for this purpose.

Specific case for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, applying only to
the mainline network in Great Britain.

7.4.2.9.2. Contact wire height (4.2.9.1)

P case

For new, upgrade or renewal of the energy subsystem on existing infrastructure it is allowed to
design the overhead contact line wire height in accordance with the national technical rules
notified for this purpose.

Specific case for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, applying only to
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7.4.2.9.3. Maximum lateral deviation (4.2.9.2) and pantograph gauge (4.2.10)

P case

For new, upgrade or renewal of the energy subsystem on existing infrastructure it is allowed to
calculate the adjustment to the maximum lateral deviation, the verification heights, and
pantograph gauge in accordance with the national technical rules notified for this purpose.

Specific case for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, applying only to
the mainline network in Great Britain.

7.4.2.9.4. Protective provisions against electric shock (4.2.18)

P case

For upgrade or renewal of the existing energy subsystem or the construction of new energy
subsystems on existing infrastructure, in place of the reference to EN50122-1:2011+A1:2011
clause 5.2.1, it is allowed to design the protective provisions against electric shock in
accordance with the national technical rules notified for this purpose.

Specific case for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, applying only to
the mainline network in Great Britain.

7.4.2.9.5. Conformity assessment of OCL as component

P case

The national rules may define the procedure for conformity related to points clauses 7.4.2.9.2
and 7.4.2.9.3 and associated certificates.

The procedure may include the conformity assessment of parts which are not subject to a
specific case.

7.4.2.10. 7 Particular features on the Eurotunnel network

7.4.2.10.1. Contact wire height (4.2.9.1)

P case

For, upgrade or renewal of the existing energy subsystem it is allowed for the overhead contact
line wire height to be designed in accordance with the technical rules notified for this purpose.

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Appendix A

Conformity assessment of interoperability constituents

A.1 SCOPE

This Appendix indicates the conformity assessment of interoperability constituent (overhead

contact line) of the energy subsystem.

For existing interoperability constituents, the process described in point clause 6.1.2. shall be
followed.

A.2 CHARACTERISTICS

The characteristics of the interoperability constituent to be assessed applying modules CB or

CH1 are marked by an X in Table A.1. The production phase shall be assessed within the
subsystem.

Table A.1

Assessment of the interoperability constituent: overhead contact line

Assessment in the following phase

Characteristic — point Design and development phase Production phase

Design Manufacturing Test(1) Product quality

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review process review
(series production)

Geometry of the OCL — X N/A N/A N/A

5.2.1.1

Mean contact force — X N/A N/A N/A

5.2.1.2(2)7

Dynamic behaviour — X N/A X N/A

5.2.1.3

Space for steady arm uplift X N/A X N/A

— 5.2.1.4

Pantograph spacing for X N/A N/A N/A

overhead contact line
design — 5.2.1.5

Current at standstill — X N/A X N/A

5.2.1.6 (only
for DC
6
Test as defined in Section 6.1.4. on particular assessment procedure for the interoperability constituent
— overhead contact line.
7
The measurement of the contact force is integrated with the process of assessment of dynamic behaviour
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system
s)

Contact wire material — X N/A N/A N/A

5.2.1.7

(1) Test as defined in Sectionclause 6.1.4. onabout “Pparticular assessment procedure for the
interoperability constituent — overhead contact line”.

(2) The measurement of the contact force is integrated with the process of assessment of
dynamic behaviour and quality of current collection.

N/A: not applicable

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Appendix B

EC verification of the energy subsystem

B.1 SCOPE

This Appendix indicates the EC verification of the energy subsystem.

B.2 CHARACTERISTICS

The characteristics of the subsystem to be assessed in the different phases of design, installation
and operation are marked by X in Table B.1.

Table B.1

EC verification of the energy subsystem

Basic parameters Assessment phase

Design Production phase

develop.
phase

Design Construction, Assembled, Validation under

review assembly, before putting full operating
mounting into service conditions

Voltage and frequency X N/A N/A N/A

— 4.2.3

Parameters relating to X N/A N/A N/A

Traction power supply
system performance —
4.2.4

DC systems only: X(1)8 N/A N/A N/A

Current capacity, DC
systems, trains at
standstill — 4.2.5

Regenerative braking X N/A N/A N/A

— 4.2.6

Electrical protection X N/A X N/A

coordination
arrangements — 4.2.7

Harmonics and X N/A N/A N/A

dynamic effects for AC

8
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traction power supply
systems- 4.2.8

Geometry of the X(1)9 N/A N/A(3)10 N/A

overhead contact line
— 4.2.9

Pantograph gauge — X N/A N/A N/A

4.2.10

Mean contact force — X(1)11 N/A N/A N/A

4.2.11

Dynamic behaviour X(1)12 N/A X(2) (3)1314 N/A(2)15

and quality of current
collection — 4.2.12

Pantograph spacing for X(1)16 N/A N/A N/A

overhead contact line
design — 4.2.13

Contact wire material X(1)17 N/A N/A N/A

— 4.2.14

Phase separation X N/A N/A N/A

sections — 4.2.15

System separation X N/A N/A N/A

sections — 4.2.16

On-ground energy data N/A N/A N/A N/A

collecting system —
4.2.17

Protective provisions X X(4)18 X(4)19 N/A

against electric shock
— 4.2.18

9
Only to be carried out if the overhead contact line has not been assessed as interoperability constituent.
10
To be carried out as an alternative assessment method in case the dynamic behaviour of the OCL
integrated into subsystem is not measured (see point 6.2.4.5)
11
Only to be carried out if the overhead contact line has not been assessed as interoperability constituent.
12
Only to be carried out if the overhead contact line has not been assessed as interoperability constituent.
13
Validation under full operating conditions shall only be done when the validation in the phase ‘Assembly
before putting into service’ is not possible.
14
To be carried out as an alternative assessment method in case the dynamic behaviour of the OCL
integrated into subsystem is not measured (see point 6.2.4.5)
15
Validation under full operating conditions shall only be done when the validation in the phase ‘Assembly
before putting into service’ is not possible.
16
Only to be carried out if the overhead contact line has not been assessed as interoperability constituent.
17
Only to be carried out if the overhead contact line has not been assessed as interoperability constituent.
18
To be carried out in case the check is not done by another independent body.
19
To be carried out in case the check is not done by another independent body.

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Maintenance rules — N/A N/A X N/A

4.5
(1) Only to be carried out if the overhead contact line has not been assessed as
interoperability constituent.
(2) Validation under full operating conditions shall only be done when the validation in the
phase ‘Assembly before putting into service’ is not possible.
(3) To be carried out as an alternative assessment method in case the dynamic behaviour of
the OCL integrated into subsystem is not measured (see clause 6.2.4.5)
(4) To be carried out in case the check is not done by another independent body.
N/A : not applicable

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Appendix C

Mean useful voltage

C.1 VALUES FOR U MEAN USEFUL AT THE PANTOGRAPH

The minimum values for mean useful voltage at the pantograph under normal operating
conditions shall be as given in Table C.1.

Table C.1

Minimum U mean useful at pantograph

traction Ppower Line speed v > 200[km/h] Line speed v ≤ 200 [km/h]
supply system
Zone and train Zone and train

AC 25 kV 50 Hz 22500 22000

AC 15 kV 16,7 Hz 14200 13500

DC 3 kV 2800 2700

DC 1,5 kV 1300 1300

C.2 SIMULATION RULES

Zone used for simulation to calculate U mean useful

– Simulations shall be carried out on a zone which represents a significant part of a line
or a part of the network, such as the relevant feeding section(s) in the network for the
object to be designed and assessed.

Time period used for simulation to calculate U mean useful

– For simulation of U mean useful (train) and U mean useful (zone) only trains that are part of
the simulation during a relevant time, such as the time needed to go through a complete
feeding section, have to be considered.

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Appendix D

Specification of the static pantograph gauge (track gauge system 1520mm)

D.1 SPECIFICATION OF THE MECHANICAL KINEMATIC PANTOGRAPH

GAUGE

D.1.1 General

D.1.1.1Space to be cleared for electrified lines

In the case of lines electrified by an overhead contact line, an additional space should be cleared:

– to accommodate the OCL equipment,

– to allow the free passage of the pantograph.

This Appendix deals with the free passage of the pantograph (pantograph gauge). The electrical
clearance is considered by the Infrastructure Manager.

D.1.1.2Particularities

The pantograph gauge differs in some aspects from the obstacle gauge:

– The pantograph is (partly) live and, for this reason, an electrical clearance is to be
complied with, according to the nature of the obstacle (insulated or not),

– The presence of insulating horns should be taken into account, where necessary.
Therefore a double reference contour has to be defined to take account of the
mechanical and electrical interference simultaneously,

– In collecting condition, the pantograph is in permanent contact with the contact wire
and, for this reason, its height is variable. So is the height of the pantograph gauge.

D.1.1.3Symbols and abbreviations

Symbol Designation Unit

bw Half-length of the pantograph bow m

bw,c Half-length of the pantograph bow conducting length (with insulating m

horns) or working length (with conducting horns)

b′o,mec Width of mechanical kinematic pantograph gauge at upper verification m

point

b′u,mec Width of mechanical kinematic pantograph gauge at lower verification m

point

b′h,mec Width of mechanical kinematic pantograph gauge at intermediate height, m

h

dl Lateral deviation of contact wire m

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D′0 Reference cant taken into account by the vehicle for the pantograph m
gauge

ep Pantograph sway due to the vehicle characteristics m

epo Pantograph sway at the upper verification point m

epu Pantograph sway at the lower verification point m

fs Margin to take account of the raising of the contact wire m

fwa Margin to take account of the wear of the pantograph contact strip m

fws Margin to take account of the bow trespassing the contact wire due to m
the pantograph sway

h Height in relation to the running surface m

h′co Reference roll centre height for the pantograph gauge m

h′ Reference height in the calculation of the pantograph gauge m

h′o Maximum verification height of the pantograph gauge in a collecting m

position

h′u Minimum verification height of the pantograph gauge in a collecting m

position

heff Effective height of the raised pantograph m

hcc Static height of the contact wire m

I′0 Reference cant deficiency taken into account by the vehicle for the m
pantograph gauging

L Distance between rail centres of a track m

l Track gauge, distance between the rail running edges m

q Transverse play between axle and bogie frame or, for vehicles not fitted m
with bogies, between axle and vehicle body

qs′ Quasi-static movement m

R Horizontal curve radius m

s′o Flexibility coefficient taken into account by agreement between the

vehicle and the infrastructure for the pantograph gauging

S′i/a Allowed additional overthrow on the inside/outside of the curve for m

pantographs

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w Transverse play between bogie and body m

➔1 Σj  ➔1 Sum of the (horizontal) safety margins covering some random 1m

phenomena (j = 1, 2 or 3) for the pantograph gauge  

Subscript a : refers to the outside of the curve

Subscript i : refers to the inside of the curve

D.1.1.4Basic principles

 868/2018 Art. 1.4 and Annex

I.13
Figure D.1

Pantograph mechanical gauges

1301/2014
Caption:

Y : Centre line of the track

Y′ : Centre line of the pantograph — for deriving the free passage reference profile

Y″ : Centre line of the pantograph — for deriving the mechanical kinematic

pantograph gauge

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1 : Pantograph profile

2 : Free passage reference profile

3 : Mechanical kinematic gauge

The pantograph gauge is only met if the mechanical and electrical gauges are complied with
simultaneously:

– The free passage reference profile includes the pantograph collector head length and
the pantograph sway ep, which applies up to the reference cant or cant deficiency,

– Live and insulated obstacles shall remain outside the mechanical gauge,

– Non insulated obstacles (earthed or at a potential different from the OCL) shall remain
outside the mechanical and electrical gauges.

D.1.2 Specification of the mechanical kinematic pantograph gauge

D.1.2.1Specification of the width of the mechanical gauge

D.1.2.1.1 Scope

The width of the pantograph gauge is mainly specified by the length and displacements of the
pantograph under consideration. Beyond specific phenomena, phenomena similar to those of
the obstacle gauge are found in the transverse displacements.

The pantograph gauge shall be considered at the following heights:

– The upper verification height h′o

– The lower verification height h′u

Between those two heights, it can be considered that gauge width varies in a linear way.

The various parameters are shown in figure D.2.

D.1.2.1.2 Calculation methodology

The pantograph gauge width shall be specified by the sum of the parameters defined below. In
the case of a line run by various pantographs, the maximum width should be considered.

For the lower verification point with h = h′u:

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For the upper verification point with h = h′o:

Note i/a = inside/outside curve.

For any intermediate height h, width is specified by means of an interpolation:

D.1.2.1.3 Half-length bw of the pantograph bow

The half-length bw of the pantograph bow depends on the type of pantograph used. The
pantograph profile(s) to be considered are defined in LOC&PAS TSI, point clause 4.2.8.2.9.2.

D.1.2.1.4 Pantograph sway ep

The sway mainly depends on the following phenomena:

– Play q + w in the axle boxes and between bogie and body.

– The amount of body inclination taken into account by the vehicle (depending on the
specific flexibility s0′, the reference cant D′0 and the reference cant deficiency I′0).

– The mounting tolerance of the pantograph on the roof.

– The transverse flexibility of the mounting device on the roof.

– The height under consideration h′.

Figure D.2

Specification of the width of the mechanical kinematic gauge of the pantograph at different
heights

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Caption:

Y : Centre of the track

1 : Free passage reference profile

2 : Mechanical kinematic pantograph gauge

D.1.2.1.5 Additional overthrows

The pantograph gauge has a specific additional overthrows. In case of standard track gauge the
following formula applies:

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For other track gauges the national rules apply.

D.1.2.1.6 Quasi-static effect

Since the pantograph is installed on the roof, the quasi-static effect plays an important role in
the calculation of the pantograph gauge. That effect is calculated from the specific flexibility s0
′, reference cant D′0 and reference cant deficiency I′0:

Note: Pantographs are normally mounted on the roof of a power unit, whose reference flexibility
s0′ is generally smaller than that of the obstacle gauge s0.

D.1.2.1.7 Allowances

According to gauge definition, the following phenomena should be considered:

– Loading dissymmetry;

– The transverse displacement of the track between two successive maintenance actions;

– The cant variation occurring between two successive maintenance actions;

– Oscillations generated by track unevenness.

 Corrigendum, OJ L 013,
20.1.2015, p. 13
The sum of the abovementioned allowances is covered by Σj.

 1301/2014
D.1.2.2Specification of the height of the mechanical gauge

Gauge height shall be specified on the basis of the static height hcc, of the contact wire at the
local point under consideration. The following parameters should be considered:

– The raising fs of the contact wire generated by the pantograph contact force. The value
of fs depends on the OCL type and so shall be specified by the Infrastructure Manager
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– The raising of the pantograph head due to the pantograph head skew generated by the
staggered contact point and the wear of the collector strip fws + fwa. The permissible
value of fws is shown in LOC & PAS TSI and fwa depends on maintenance
requirements.

The height of the mechanical gauge is given by the following formula:

D.1.3 Reference parameters

Parameters for the kinematic mechanical pantograph gauge and for Specification of the
maximum lateral deviation of the contact wire shall be as follows:

– l — according to track gauge

– s′o = 0,225

– h′co = 0,5 m

– I′0 = 0,066 m and D′0 = 0,066 m

– h′o = 6,500 m and h′u = 5,000 m

D.1.4 Calculation of maximum lateral deviation of contact wire

The maximum lateral deviation of the contact wire shall be calculated by taking into
consideration the total movement of the pantograph with respect to the nominal track position
and the conducting range (or working length, for pantographs without horns made from a
conducting material) as follows:

 Corrigendum, OJ L 013,
20.1.2015, p. 13

 1301/2014
➔1 868/2018 Art. 1.4 and Annex
I.14
bw,c — defined in points 4.2.8.2.9.1 and 4.2.8.2.9.2 of LOC&PAS TSI

D.2 SPECIFICATION OF THE STATIC PANTOGRAPH GAUGE (TRACK

GAUGE SYSTEM 1520 mm)

This appendix is applicable for Member States accepting the pantograph profile in accordance
with LOC&PAS TSI point clause 4.2.8.2.9.2.3.

The pantograph gauge shall conform to Figure D.3 and Table D.1.

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Figure D.31

Static pantograph gauge for 1520mm track gauge system

Table D.1

Distances between live parts of OCL and pantograph and earthed parts of rolling stock and
fixed instalations for 1520mm track gauge system

Volt Vertical air Vertical air Lateral air Vertical space δ for the
age clearance A1 clearance A2 clearance α live parts of the OCL
of between the between live between live (mm)
the rolling stock and parts of OCL and parts of the
cont lowest position of earthed parts pantograph and
act the contact wire [mm] earthed parts
syst [mm] [mm]
em
in
resp
ect
of
the
gro
und
[kV
]

1 Normal Mini Nor Nor Without With

mal mal mal catenary catenary
allo wire wire
wed
for
plain
and
main
statio
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track

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s on
whic
h
train
hotel
ing is
not
fores
een

Plai Oth 4 Nor Min 5 Nor Min 7 Nor Min Nor Min
n er mal imal mal imal mal imal mal imal
and stati allo allo allo allo
mai on wed wed wed wed
n trac
stati ks
on
trac
ks
on
whi
ch
trai
n
hote
ling
is
not
fore
seen

2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

1,5- 450 950 250 200 150 200 150 150 100 300 250
4

6- 450 950 300 250 200 220 180 150 100 300 250
12

25 450 950 375 350 300 250 200 150 100 300 250

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Appendix E

List of referenced standards

Table E.1

List of referenced standards

Index Reference Document name Version BP(s) concerned

No.

Index Parameter TSI Clause Standard

Clause

[1] Railway Applications - Fixed EN 50388-1 2022

installations and rolling stock - Technical
criteria for the coordination between
electric traction power supply systems
and rolling stock to achieve
interoperability - Part 1: General

[1.1] Traction power supply performance 4.2.4 8.2

[1.2] Harmonics and dynamic effects for AC 4.2.8 (2) 10.23 – Table 67
traction power supply systems

[1.3] Assessment of traction power supply 6.2.4.1a 8.43

performance

[1a] Railway Applications – Power supply EN 50388 2012

and rolling stock - Technical criteria for
the coordination between power supply
(substation) and rolling stock to achieve
interoperability

[1a.1] Electrical protection coordination 4.2.7 11

arrangements

[1a.2] Assessment of regenerative braking 6.2.4.2 (1) 15.7.2

[1a.3] Assessment of electrical protection 6.2.4.3 15.6

coordination arrangements

[1a.4] Assessment of harmonics and dynamic 6.2.4.4 (1) 10.3

effects for AC traction power supply
systems

[1a.5] Assessment of harmonics and dynamic 6.2.4.4 (3) 10.4

effects for AC traction power supply
systems

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Index Parameter TSI Clause Standard

Clause

[2] Railway Applications - Fixed EN 50367 2020

installations and rolling stock - Criteria
to achieve technical compatibility
between pantographs and overhead
contact line

[2.1] Current at standstill 4.2.5 7.2, table 5

[2.2] Maximum lateral deviation 4.2.9.2 (1) 5.2.5

[2.3] Mechanical kinematic pantograph gauge 4.2.10 (2) 5.2.2

[2.4] Mean contact force 4.2.11 (2) and (3) Table 6

[2.5] Pantograph spacing for overhead contact 4.2.13 Table 9

line design

[2.6] Phase separation sections - General - length 4.2.15.1 (2) 4

D of neutral section

[2.7] Lines with speed v ≥ 250 km/h 4.2.15.2 (a) Annex A.1.2

[2.8] Lines with speed v ≥ 250 km/h 4.2.15.2 (b) Annex A.1.4

[2.9] Lines with speed v < 250 km/h 4.2.15.3 Annex A.1

[2.10] System separation sections - General - 4.2.16.1 (3) 4

length D of neutral section

[2.11] Assessment of current at standstill (DC 6.1.4.2 Annex A.3

systems only)

[3] Railway Applications - Fixed EN 50119 2020

installations – Electric traction overhead
contact lines

[3.1] Minimum design contact wire height 4.2.9.1 (1) 5.10.4

[3.2] Maximum design contact wire height 4.2.9.1 (1) Note figure 3
(1)

[3.3] Relation with pantograph working height 4.2.9.1 (2) figure 3

[3.4] Dynamic behaviour and quality of current 4.2.12 (2) 5.10.2

collection

[3.5] Dynamic behaviour and quality of current 4.2.12 (3) 5.2.5.2, table 4
collection

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Index Parameter TSI Clause Standard

Clause

[3.6] Phase separation sections - calculation of D, 4.2.15.1 (2) 5.1.3

clearances

[3.7] System separation sections -– General - 4.2.16.1 (3) 5.1.3

calculation of D, clearances

[3.8] System separation sections - pantographs 4.2.16.2 (2) 5.10.3

raised

[4] Railway Applications - Fixed EN 50122-1 2011+A1:2011

installations – Electrical safety, earthing +AC:2012+A2:
and the return circuit – Part 1: Protective 2016+A3:2016+
provisions against electric shock A4:2017

[4.1] Contact wire height 4.2.9.1 (3) 5.2.4 and 5.2.5

[4.2] Protective provisions against electric shock 4.2.18 5.2.1 (only for
public areas),
5.3.1, 5.3.2, 6.1,
6.2 (excluding
requirements for
connections for
track circuits)

[4.3] AC voltage limits 4.2.18 9.2.2.1 and

9.2.2.2

[4.4] DC voltage limits 4.2.18 9.3.2.1 and

9.3.2.2

[5] Railway Applications - Fixed EN 50149 2012

installations – Electric traction – Copper
and copper alloy grooved contact wire

[5.1] Contact wire material 4.2.14 (3) 4.2 (excluding

the reference to
annex B of the
standard), 4.3
and 4.6 to 4.8

[6] Railway Applications – Energy EN 50463-3 2017

measurement on board trains – Part 3:
Data handling

[6.1] On-ground energy data collecting system 4.2.17 (2) 4.12

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Index Parameter TSI Clause Standard

Clause

[7] Railway Applications – Energy EN 50463-4 2017

measurement on board trains – Part 4:
Communication

[7.1] On-ground energy data collecting system 4.2.17 (3) 4.3.6 and 4.3.7

[8] Railway Applications – current EN 50318 2018+A1:2022

collection systems – Validation of
simulation of the dynamic interaction
between pantograph and overhead
contact line

[8.1] Assessment of dynamic behaviour and 6.1.4.1 (1)

quality of current collection – Simulation
tool

[9] Railway Applications – current EN 50317 2012

collection systems – Requirements for
and validation of measurements of the
dynamic interaction between pantograph
and overhead contact line

[9.1] Assessment of dynamic behaviour and 6.1.4.1 (1)

quality of current collection - Measurement

[9.2] Assessment of dynamic behaviour and 6.2.4.5 (2)

quality of current collection (integration
into a subsystem)

1 EN 50119 Railway applications — 2009 Current capacity, DC

Fixed installations — systems, trains at standstill
Electric traction (4.2.5), Geometry of
overhead contact lines overhead contact line (4.2.9),
Dynamic behaviour and
quality of current collection
(4.2.12), Phase separation
sections (4.2.15) and System
separation sections (4.2.16)

2 EN 50122- Railway applications — 2011 Geometry of the overhead

1:2011+A1: Fixed installations — contact line (4.2.9) and
2011 Electrical safety, Protective provisions against
earthing and the return electric shock (4.2.18)
circuit — Part 1:
Protective provisions
against electric shock

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3 EN 50149 Railway applications — 2012 Contact wire material

Fixed installations — (4.2.14)
Electric traction —
Copper and copper alloy
grooved contact wires

4 EN 50163 Railway applications — 2004 Voltage and frequency

Supply voltages of (4.2.3)
traction systems

5 EN 50367 Railway applications — 2012 Current capacity, DC

Current collection systems, trains at standstill
systems — Technical (4.2.5), Mean contact force
criteria for the (4.2.11), Phase separation
interaction between sections (4.2.15) and System
pantograph and separation sections (4.2.16)
overhead line (to
achieve free access)

5a EN 50367 Railway applications — 2020 Current at standstill (4.2.5)

Fixed installation and
rolling stock — Criteria
to achieve technical
compatibility between
pantographs and
overhead contact line

6 EN 50388 Railway applications — 2012 Parameters relating to

Power supply and supply system performance
rolling stock — (4.2.4), Electrical protection
Technical criteria for the coordination arrangements
coordination between (4.2.7), Harmonics and
power supply dynamic effects for AC
(substation) and rolling systems (4.2.8)
stock to achieve
interoperability

7 EN 50317 Railway applications — 2012 Assessment of dynamic

Current collection behaviour and quality of
systems — current collection (6.1.4.1
Requirements for and and 6.2.4.5)
validation of
measurements of the
dynamic interaction
between pantograph and
overhead contact line

8 EN 50318 Railway applications — 2002 Assessment of dynamic

Current collection behaviour and quality of
systems — Validation current collection (6.1.4.1)
of simulation of the

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dynamic interaction
between pantograph and
overhead contact line

➔1 9 ➔1 EN ➔1 Railway application ➔1 2017 ➔1 On-ground energy data

 50463-3  — Energy measurement  collecting system (4.2.17) 
on board trains — Part
3: Data handling 

➔1 10 ➔1 EN ➔1 Railway application ➔1 2017 ➔1 On-ground energy data

 50463-4  — Energy measurement  collecting system (4.2.17) 
on board trains — Part
4: Communication 

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Appendix F

List of open points

 868/2018 Art. 1.4 and Annex

I.15
Intentionally deleted

 1301/2014
➔1 868/2018 Art. 1.4 and Annex
I.16

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Appendix G

Glossary

Table G.1

Glossary

Defined term Abbr. Definition

AC Alternative current

DC Direct current

Compiled energy CEBD Dataset compiled by the Data Handling System (DHS)
billing data suitable for energy billing

Contact line system System that distributes the electrical energy to the trains
running on the route and transmits it to the trains by
means of current collectors

Contact force Vertical force applied by the pantograph to the OCL

Contact wire uplift Vertical upward movement of the contact wire due to the
force produced from the pantograph

Current collector Equipment fitted to the vehicle and intended to collect

current from a contact wire or conductor rail

Gauge Set of rules including a reference contour and its

associated calculation rules allowing defining the outer
dimensions of the vehicle and the space to be cleared by
the infrastructure.

NOTE: According to the calculation method implemented,

the gauge will be a static, kinematic or dynamic

Lateral deviation Lateral stagger of contact wire in maximum crosswind.

Level crossing An intersection at the same elevation of a road and one or

more rail tracks

Line speed Maximum speed measured in kilometres per hour for

which a line has been designed

Maintenance plan A series of documents setting out the infrastructure

maintenance procedures adopted by an infrastructure
manager

Mean contact force Statistical mean value of the contact force

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Mean useful voltage Voltage identifying the dimensioning train and enables the
train effect on its performance to be quantified

Mean useful voltage Voltage giving an indication of the quality of the traction
zone power supply in a geographic zone during the peak traffic
period in the timetable

Minimum contact A minimum value of the contact wire height in the span in
wire height order to avoid the arcing between one or more contact
wires and vehicles in all conditions
➔1 ---  ➔1 --- 
Nominal contact wire A nominal value of the contact wire height at a support in
height the normal conditions

Nominal voltage Voltage by which an installation or part of an installation

is designated

Normal service Planned timetable service

On-ground energy DCS On-ground service collecting the CEBD from an Energy
data collecting system Measurement System
(data collecting
service)

Overhead contact line OCL Contact line placed above (or beside) the upper limit of
the vehicle gauge and supplying vehicles with electric
energy through roof-mounted current collection
equipment

Reference contour A contour, associated to each gauge, showing the shape of

a cross-section and used as a basis to work out the sizing
rules of the infrastructure, on the one hand and of the
vehicle, on the other hand

Return circuit All conductors which form the intended path for the
traction return current

Static contact force Mean vertical force exerted upwards by the pantograph
head on the OCL, and caused by the pantograph-raising
device, whilst the pantograph is raised and the vehicle is
standstill

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