1. Redesign of the International Timetabling Process (TTR)
PCS-TTR Day 2018
Vienna, 21 November 2018

2. Why TTR?

3. The need for a redesigned TT process
Out-dated timetabling process
One static path request deadline does not fit to various market needs (e.g. freight traffic)
Lack of harmonisation and cooperation
Increasing national constraints
Problem of coordination of works
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4. Timeline of TTR creation
2014: RNE and FTE joined forces to reconsider the path allocation process for freight traffic: Start of the TTR project
2015: Support by ERFA and new approach: The complete capacity approach
2017: RNE and FTE approval of the redesigned timetabling process and start of implementation; TTR results considered in recast Annex VII of Directive 2012/34
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5. The TTR vision
Clear focus on freight and passenger market needs with optimised request deadlines
Improved reliability, consistency and stability incl. planning and execution of Temporary Capacity Restrictions (TCRs)
Binding implementation and application of the redesigned timetabling process TTR
Improvement of efficiency (capacities, resources, IT) in order to avoid multiple planning/work
Making best use of existing Infrastructure capacity
The goal is the implementation of the complete process (i.e. all process components as agreed by RNE and FTE) latest by the end of 2024 (Timetable 2025)

6. What is TTR?

7. The redesigned timetabling process
Temporary Capacity Restrictions (TCRs)
Capacity Model / Capacity Partitioning
Request method „Annual planning“
Request method „Rolling planning“
Capacity Strategy
TTR is a new capacity planning and allocation process, created by the railway sector, which is:
Market oriented
Efficient
Reliable

8. New and innovative product: Rolling Planning
To serve a volatile market:
Request at any time between 4 and 1 month before the first operation day
To provide stability:
Valid for any period of time (max. 36 months)
To ensure high quality paths:
Answers based on safeguarded capacity

9. Example of Capacity Model (Rotterdam – Antwerp)
It contains:
View on expected traffic volumes
Partitioning in Annual Requests and Rolling Planning Request capacity
View on capacity for maintenance in 2020
View on TCRs in 2020

10. Example of Capacity Model (Munich-Verona)

11. Example of Capacity Model (Mannheim-Miranda de Ebro)

12. How will we implement TTR?

13. Timetable period 2020
3 pilot lines run a first test of innovative TTR elements
Rough timeline:
Creation of capacity model (2018)
Capacity publication and path requests (2019)
Active timetable with further requests (2020)
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14. Timetable period 2021 ÖBB INFRA will pilot TTR on its core network
Neighbouring IMs will be asked to (partially) join the pilot
The existing 3 pilot lines will continue
Implementation of Commercial Conditions
Potential improvement of detected pressure points
Further development of IT systems
Test of multi-annual aspects
Rough timeline:
Creation of capacity model (2019)
Capacity publication and path requests (2020)
Active timetable with further requests (2021)
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15. Between timetable periods 2021 and 2024
Neighbouring IMs will be asked to gradually include their lines in the pilot
Enablers (e.g. IT systems, Commercial Conditions) will be created, adopted and improved simultaneously
Based on findings from previous pilot activities, the process itself will also be improved continuously
Quick wins will be implemented European wide immediately, if feasible
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16. Preparation of enablers: Building blocks for TTR IT
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Definition of TTR IT Landscape (i.e. modules for a capacity tool)
TCR tool pilot on RFCs
Deployment of BigData Graphic User Interface (GUI)
Start of IT provision for TTR pilots
Start of creation of TSI compliant PCS mandatory interfaces
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Further TTR modules
Further TTR modules
TTR pilot tools
TTR pilot tools
TCR tool
TCR tool
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Endorsement of TTR IT Landscape
Envelope Concept deployed in PCS
Conclusion of TAF/TAP-TSI Short Term Path Request Pilot
New PaP Product implemented in PCS
BigData network model available
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Projected start of development of further TTR modules
Final roll-out of TCR tool
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TAF TAP TSI
TAF TAP TSI
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Finalization of TSI compliant PCS mandatory interfaces
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Full TTR implementation with IT systems ready
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17. Preparation of enablers: Commercial Conditions
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First version of 3 variants of Commercial Conditions available
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Conduction of interviews with stakeholders
Improvement and inclusion in Network Statements of IMs participating in pilots
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Test of improved Commercial Conditions in TTR pilots
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Final improvement of Commercial Conditions based on pilot results
Start of endorsement
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Full TTR implementation with Commercial Conditions and Allocation Rules in place
Simulation
Test in TTR pilots
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18. Preparation of enablers: Legal framework
Achievements:
Legal analysis of the European legal framework concluded
Legal framework for TTR pilots (timetable 2020) checked
Ongoing analysis until end of 2018:
Pressure points in national legal frameworks
Clear positioning of TTR in the context of the European legal framework (“hooks”)
Close cooperation with:
CER, EIM and CIT
DG MOVE and NExBo
IRG Rail
Options to support the implementation of TTR:
Annexes to EU Directives (similar to Annex VII regarding TCRs)
FCA (currently under evaluation)
Bi- and multilateral contracts
Inclusion in Network Statements
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Options for implementation
Network Statements
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Other Measures
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Bilateral Contracts
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19. New implementation project to be launched
EUROPE
NATIONAL
Change needs to be triggered on European and national level
Enablers must be available in time: IT
Commercial Conditions
Legal framework
Additionally, internal organizations must be adapted
Budgets must be provided
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20. Approach: National TTR Project Management
The national implementation must be done via IM projects
Challenges:
IMs and their stakeholders must provide respective resources
Subsequent large number of national projects to be steered
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Stakeholder Management
Provision of enablers
Internal organizational changes
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21. It‘s NOT THEM who need to change, it‘s US! And that means YOU too!
…or else it‘s status quo
…or worse
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22. Starting timetable period 2025
Starting with timetable period 2025, TTR will be fully implemented
Therefore, all preconditions shall be available by the end of 2024:
IT Systems
Commercial Conditions and Allocation Rules
Legal framework
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23. What will be the outcome?

24. Benefits of TTR for the sector
Benefits for the sector detected in Business Case:
The complete implementation of all components will provide access to large financial benefits due to:
Improved usage of available infrastructure (increased capacity/quality) and subsequent higher marked share of railways in the modal split
Increased efficiency of IMs and applicants when planning and allocating capacity with minimization of redundant work steps

25. What does that mean for you?
More reliability with better harmonized TCRs!
Earlier offer for customers by increasing working speed (digitalization, removed redundancies in the process)
Flexible timetabling products for freight, based on safeguarded capacity
Increased efficiency in the complete process for all stakeholders

26. Thank you! TTR Deputy Programme Manager TTR Programme Manager
Philipp Koiser
RNE Sales & Timetabling Manager
TTR Deputy Programme Manager
Peter Jäggy
Acting FTE Secretary General