109 July 2009CER The Voice of European Railways Cross Acceptance CER Expectations ERA Seminar, Lille, Libor Lochman

209 July 2009CER The Voice of European Railways Involvement of CER members in the authorisation processes  RUs: – customer of a manufacturer applying for authorisation or – Applicant for authorisation  Concerned about current prohibitive cost and time for vehicle authorisation, which are affected by current differing national processes and non-transparent rules  IMs: – Currently making efforts to provide rules for technical compatibility between vehicles and the network – Sometimes involved in testing  Concerned about reliability and impact (wear) of vehicles running on its network

309 July 2009CER The Voice of European Railways Current problems with XA  The classification of national rules in advance of projects not always available; the first applicant has to carry more cost and risk than subsequent applicants  In some authorization process our members face practical problems to apply the limits related to re-checking. – Some NoBo Certificates are considered to be more trustworthy than others, hence some are re-checked by NSAs  A vehicle type authorisation and a common approach for modifications requiring re-authorisation is not available

409 July 2009CER The Voice of European Railways The way forward  To issue a recommendation, based on the works of the ERA on cross-acceptance, for the systematic use of TSI requirements in place of the National Notified Technical Rules, each time they cover the same parameter or hazard.  To identify what are the possible legal obstacles to the application of such recommendations on a European level as well as (if applicable) on national level  To issue a recommendation for the implementation of a “platform authorisation” concept

509 July 2009CER The Voice of European Railways DV29 – the step in the right direction General  CER strongly supports the idea to provide a common understanding amongst the Member States and the stakeholders. DV29 provides a good basis for a common understanding.  CER supports the basic principles outlined in DV29 – separation of authorization from operation/maintenance – rules-based approach – limit to re-checks

609 July 2009CER The Voice of European Railways DV29 – proposals for an improvement  In order to prevent further diverging interpretations of Dir 2008/57 and of DV29, we would propose the incorporation of a process flowchart for first and additional authorizations clarifying the sequence, maximum duration, input and output, tools, roles and responsibilities related to each step  Clarification on requirements to related modifications of authorized vehicles  Time limits for the full implementation of the new regime, especially the tools: – Completion of National Notified Rules including improved classification – Completion of Registers: RINF and ERATV

709 July 2009CER The Voice of European Railways Further options – ERA mapping the national rules to hazards and vehicle functions – Systematic analysis of national rules for the closure of TSI open points – ERA role in NSA auditing to guarantee comparable authorisation processes – Reduction of the on-track testing (CER would contribute to the on-track testing study by reviewing and completing the already collected information)

809 July 2009CER The Voice of European Railways CER vision  Lower approvals costs and time  Faster introduction of new train designs  Less on track testing in individual countries  Less barriers imposed by IMs to new train introductions  Easier fleet cascades - moving around and between countries after first delivery

909 July 2009CER The Voice of European Railways Thank you for your attention! For further information, visit our website:  Libor Lochman CER Deputy Executive Director Tel: 