Mixing mainline and urban systems how to combine system and subsystem approaches for safety demonstration IRSC 2017 – Regulations Challenges
IRSC 2017 – Regulations Challenges Synopsis Introduction on mixed systems French institutional and regulatory framework Interlinking subsystem and common vehicle application file Building the new rules with all the stakeholders IRSC 2017 – Regulations Challenges
Introduction on mixed systems What are we talking about ? Why ? New transport demand ; New constraints ; Building new rules. Urban infrastructure Mainline infrastructure Vehicle IRSC 2017 – Regulations Challenges
IRSC 2017 – Regulations Challenges Synopsis Introduction on mixed systems French institutional and regulatory framework Interlinking subsystem and common vehicle application file Building the new rules with all the stakeholders IRSC 2017 – Regulations Challenges
French institutional and regulatory framework (1/5) Safety objectives : GAME principle ; Similar objectives for urban and mainline part ; IRSC 2017 – Regulations Challenges
French institutional and regulatory framework (2/5) System approach for safety demonstration : Urban systems ; Specific requirements : Environment (pedestrians, motor vehicles, tunnel) ; Level of service ; Allocation process : IRSC 2017 – Regulations Challenges
French institutional and regulatory framework (3/5) Subsystem approach for safety demonstration : Mainline systems ; Interoperability (TSIs) ; Allocation process : IRSC 2017 – Regulations Challenges
French institutional and regulatory framework (4/5) STRMTG : Cableways and guided transport systems safety ; System approach ; Tramways : 74 lines in France ; 1 billion people transported annually approximatively ; Underground systems : 30 lines in France ; 2 billion people transported annually approximatively ; ISO 9001 Certified. IRSC 2017 – Regulations Challenges
French institutional and regulatory framework (5/5) EPSF : French railway safety authority ; Subsystem approach ; Mainline network : 30 000 km ; 35 railway undertakings ; 16 infrastructure managers (including harbours) ; 110 000 registered vehicles in the national register ; Passagers : 80 billion passager-km annually approximatively ; Freight : 30 billion ton-kilometer annually approximatively. IRSC 2017 – Regulations Challenges
IRSC 2017 – Regulations Challenges Synopsis Introduction on mixed systems French institutional and regulatory framework Interlinking subsystem and common vehicle application file Building the new rules with all the stakeholders IRSC 2017 – Regulations Challenges
Common vehicle application file (1/2) Specific issues regarding the vehicle : Authorized twice ; Opposite requirements may occur. Example : Light rail vehicle (French tram-train) ; Mainline – Crashworthiness targets ; Urban – Visibility requirements. IRSC 2017 – Regulations Challenges
Common vehicle application file (2/2) IRSC 2017 – Regulations Challenges
Interlinking subsystem (1/2) Specific issues : Cross-risks ; Location of mitigating measures. Example : Tram-train system ; Standard rails on the mainline part ; Grooved rails on the urban part ; Risk : derailment on the urban part ; Mitigating measure : specific signalling device on the mainline part. IRSC 2017 – Regulations Challenges
Interlinking subsystem (2/2) IRSC 2017 – Regulations Challenges
IRSC 2017 – Regulations Challenges Synopsis Introduction on mixed systems French institutional and regulatory framework Interlinking subsystem and common vehicle application file Building the new rules with all the stakeholders IRSC 2017 – Regulations Challenges
IRSC 2017 – Regulations Challenges Building the new rules A regulatory body based on three texts : Decree n°2017-440 ; An implementing act (Arrêté du 30 mars 2017) ; A non-mandatory guide. Involving the sector : At the early stages ; Working group coordinated by EPSF and STRMTG ; With representatives involved in the authorization process ; With a responsive sector. Designing details : Within the same timeframe of the general principles ; To make sure they are applicable and efficient. IRSC 2017 – Regulations Challenges
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