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Network Statement 2021 Validity period13. December 2020 - 11. December 2021
Bane NOR
Network Statement 2021
Contents
Part 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................................................... 9
1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 9
1.1.1 Bane NOR’s organisation ....................................................................................................................... 9
1.1.2 The railway sector in Norway .............................................................................................................. 10
1.2 Objective ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.3 Legal framework ......................................................................................................................................... 10
1.4 Legal status ................................................................................................................................................. 11
1.4.1 General remarks .................................................................................................................................. 11
1.4.2 Liability ................................................................................................................................................ 11
1.4.3 Appeals procedure .............................................................................................................................. 11
1.5 Structure of Network Statement ................................................................................................................ 12
1.6 Validity and updating process..................................................................................................................... 12
1.6.1 Validity period ..................................................................................................................................... 12
1.6.2 Updating process ................................................................................................................................. 12
1.7 Publishing.................................................................................................................................................... 12
1.8 Contacts ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
1.8.1 Bane NOR ............................................................................................................................................ 13
1.8.2 OSS, Norway ........................................................................................................................................ 13
1.8.3 OSS, international ................................................................................................................................ 13
1.9 Rail freight corridors ................................................................................................................................... 14
1.10 RailNetEurope – international cooperation between Infrastructure Managers ...................................... 14
1.10.1 One Stop Shop OSS ............................................................................................................................ 14
1.10.2 RNE tools ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Part 2 – ACCESS CONDITIONS....................................................................................................................... 16
2.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 16
2.1.1 Access provisions by section ............................................................................................................... 16
2.2 General access requirements ..................................................................................................................... 16
2.2.1 Conditions for applying for capacity.................................................................................................... 16
2.2.2 Conditions for access to the railway infrastructure (passenger and/or freight trains) ....................... 18
2.2.3 Licences ............................................................................................................................................... 18
2.2.4 Safety certificate.................................................................................................................................. 19
2.2.5 Cover of liabilities ................................................................................................................................ 19
2.3 General business/commercial conditions................................................................................................... 19
2.3.1 Agreement on Track Access and Use of Services (ATS) ....................................................................... 19
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2.3.2 Contracts with non-RU applicants ....................................................................................................... 19
2.3.3 Framework agreement ........................................................................................................................ 20
2.4 Operational rules ........................................................................................................................................ 20
2.4.1 RUs’ obligation to apply TJN ................................................................................................................ 21
2.4.2 Requirements for permanently available transport management ..................................................... 21
2.5 Exceptional transports ................................................................................................................................ 21
2.6 Dangerous goods ........................................................................................................................................ 22
2.7 Rolling stock acceptance process guidelines .............................................................................................. 22
2.7.1 Requirements for equipment in traction units.................................................................................... 22
2.7.2 Gas and smoke protection equipment on trains ................................................................................. 22
2.8 Staff acceptance process ............................................................................................................................ 23
2.9 Emergency response plan for accidents ..................................................................................................... 23
2.10 Logging and storage of communications in the Bane NOR train radio network ..................................... 23
Part 3 – INFRASTRUCTURE ........................................................................................................................... 25
3.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 25
3.2 Extent of network ....................................................................................................................................... 25
3.2.1 Limits ................................................................................................................................................... 25
3.2.2 Connected railway networks ............................................................................................................... 25
3.2.3 Supplementary information ................................................................................................................ 27
3.3 Network description ................................................................................................................................... 27
3.3.1 Geographic identification .................................................................................................................... 27
3.3.2 Capabilities .......................................................................................................................................... 27
3.3.3 Traffic control and communication systems ....................................................................................... 29
3.4 Traffic restrictions ....................................................................................................................................... 31
3.4.1 Specialised infrastructure .................................................................................................................... 31
3.4.2 Environmental restrictions .................................................................................................................. 32
3.4.3 Dangerous goods ................................................................................................................................. 32
3.4.4 Tunnel restrictions............................................................................................................................... 32
3.4.5 Bridge restrictions ............................................................................................................................... 33
3.4.6 Other ................................................................................................................................................... 33
3.5 Availability of the infrastructure ................................................................................................................. 33
3.5.1 The Valdres Line .................................................................................................................................. 33
3.6 Service facilities .......................................................................................................................................... 33
3.6.1 Passenger stations ............................................................................................................................... 33
3.6.2 Freight terminals ................................................................................................................................. 34
3.6.3 Marshalling yards and train formation facilities, including shunting facilities .................................... 34
3.6.4 Storage sidings .................................................................................................................................... 34
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3.6.5 Maintenance facilities ......................................................................................................................... 34
3.6.6 Other technical facilities, including cleaning and washing facilities.................................................... 34
3.6.7 Maritime and inland port facilities ...................................................................................................... 36
3.6.8 Relief facilities ..................................................................................................................................... 36
3.6.9 Refuelling facilities .............................................................................................................................. 36
3.6.10 Other facilities ................................................................................................................................... 36
3.7 Service facilities not managed by Bane NOR .............................................................................................. 36
3.8 Infrastructure development ....................................................................................................................... 37
Part 4 – CAPACITY ALLOCATION ................................................................................................................... 38
4.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 38
4.1.1 Stakeholders involved in the capacity allocation process ................................................................... 38
4.2 Description of process ................................................................................................................................ 38
4.2.1 Long-term capacity investigation and planning ................................................................................. 38
4.2.2 Annual Capacity Allocation .................................................................................................................. 39
4.2.3 Operative Capacity Allocation ............................................................................................................. 41
4.2.4 Requirements for applications ............................................................................................................ 42
4.2.5 Requirements for route application contents ..................................................................................... 42
4.3 Schedule for path requests and allocation process .................................................................................... 44
4.3.1 Schedule for working timetable .......................................................................................................... 44
4.3.2 Schedule for train path requests outside the timetabling process (ad hoc requests) ........................ 45
4.4 Allocation process ....................................................................................................................................... 45
4.4.1 Coordination process .......................................................................................................................... 47
4.4.2 Dispute resolution process .................................................................................................................. 47
4.4.3 Congested infrastructure: definition, priority criteria and process..................................................... 49
4.4.4 Impact of framework agreements ....................................................................................................... 49
4.4.5 Capacity analysis ................................................................................................................................. 50
4.4.6 Capacity improvement plan ................................................................................................................ 50
4.4.7 Established timetable .......................................................................................................................... 50
4.5 Allocation of capacity for maintenance, renewal and enhancements ....................................................... 50
4.5.1 Technical planning requirements for track ......................................................................................... 50
4.6 Non-usage/cancellation rules ..................................................................................................................... 51
4.6.1 Cancellation of allocated infrastructure capacity................................................................................ 51
4.6.2 Returning of train paths from RUs to Bane NOR ................................................................................. 51
4.7 Exceptional transports and dangerous goods ............................................................................................ 52
4.7.1 Exceptional transports......................................................................................................................... 52
4.7.2 Dangerous goods ................................................................................................................................. 52
4.8 Special measures to be taken in the event of disturbance ......................................................................... 52
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4.8.1 Principles ............................................................................................................................................. 53
4.8.2 Operational regulation ........................................................................................................................ 53
4.8.3 Foreseen problems .............................................................................................................................. 54
4.8.4 Unforeseen problems .......................................................................................................................... 54
4.9 Allocation of capacity for service facilities.................................................................................................. 55
Part 5 – SERVICES ........................................................................................................................................ 56
5.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 56
5.2 Minimum access package ........................................................................................................................... 56
5.2.1 GSM-R equipment for vehicles ............................................................................................................ 57
5.2.2 Bane NOR’s electronic distribution system ......................................................................................... 57
5.2.3 Route diagrams ................................................................................................................................... 57
5.2.4 Access to condition monitoring systems for rolling stock ................................................................... 57
5.3 Access to service facilities and supply of services ...................................................................................... 57
5.3.1 Access to service facilities ................................................................................................................... 57
5.3.2 Supply of services at service facilities.................................................................................................. 62
5.4 Additional services ...................................................................................................................................... 62
5.4.1 Traction current (power supply for train operation) ........................................................................... 62
5.4.2 Services for trains ................................................................................................................................ 63
5.4.3 Services for exceptional transports and dangerous goods ................................................................. 64
5.4.4 Other additional services..................................................................................................................... 64
5.5 Ancillary services......................................................................................................................................... 64
5.5.1 Access to telecommunications network ............................................................................................. 64
5.5.2 Provision of supplementary information ............................................................................................ 64
5.5.3 Technical inspection of rolling stock ................................................................................................... 64
5.5.4 Ticketing services at passenger stations ............................................................................................. 64
5.5.5 Specialised heavy maintenance services ............................................................................................. 65
5.5.6 Other ancillary services ....................................................................................................................... 65
Part 6 – CHARGES ........................................................................................................................................ 69
6.1 Charging principles ..................................................................................................................................... 69
6.1.1 Basic service package .......................................................................................................................... 70
6.1.2 Access to service facilities ................................................................................................................... 70
6.1.3 Services at service facilities ................................................................................................................. 70
6.1.4 Additional services .............................................................................................................................. 70
6.1.5 Ancillary services ................................................................................................................................. 71
6.1.6 Other services...................................................................................................................................... 71
6.2 Charging system.......................................................................................................................................... 71
6.2.1 Minimum access package .................................................................................................................... 71
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6.2.2 Charging model for other service categories ...................................................................................... 75
6.3 Tariffs .......................................................................................................................................................... 75
6.3.1 Minimum access package .................................................................................................................... 75
6.3.2 Track access to service facilities .......................................................................................................... 77
6.3.3 Supply of services ................................................................................................................................ 79
6.3.4 Additional services .............................................................................................................................. 83
6.3.5 Ancillary services ................................................................................................................................. 83
6.3.6 Other services...................................................................................................................................... 83
6.4 Financial penalties and incentives .............................................................................................................. 83
6.4.1 Non-usage/cancellation fees and charges .......................................................................................... 83
6.4.2 Reservation charges ............................................................................................................................ 84
6.4.3 ERTMS discounts ................................................................................................................................. 84
6.5 Performance scheme .................................................................................................................................. 85
6.5.1 Bane NOR’s Performance scheme ....................................................................................................... 85
6.5.2 The Norwegian Railway Directorate’s support scheme for freight services ....................................... 86
6.5.3 Alternative transport compensation ................................................................................................... 87
6.6 Changes to charges ..................................................................................................................................... 87
6.6.1 Annual charge adjustments ................................................................................................................. 87
6.6.2 Other changes to charges .................................................................................................................... 88
6.7 Billing arrangements ................................................................................................................................... 88
Annexes ...................................................................................................................................................... 90
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Glossary
Below is a glossary of abbreviations and defined terms used in the Network Statement.
The RNE website offers a more extensive glossary of terms in English that are relevant to the Network
Statement. See http://www.rne.eu/organisation/network-statements/
The definitions are for information only and are not legally binding.
Abbreviations
ATS Agreement on Track Access and Use of Services
Bane NOR Bane NOR SF
TPRT Technical planning requirements for track
DSB Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection
IM Infrastructure Manager
JBD Ministry of Justice and Public Security
RU Railway Undertaking
JDIR Norwegian Railway Directorate
ORV Operational rules for traffic personnel
OSS One Stop Shop
RFC Rail Freight Corridor
RNE RailNetEurope
MoT Ministry of Transport and Communications
SJN Route description for the rail network
NRA Norwegian Railway Authority
TJN Traffic Rules for the Rail Network
TRASÉ Traffic-related route information
Definitions
ARBIS Bane NOR’s electronic system for reviewing technical planning requirements for track (TPRT)
Agreement on Track Access and the Use of Services Agreement between Bane NOR and the RU on the use of
Bane NOR’s rail network and services, see the Railway Regulations, § 10-1 and Network Statement annex 2.3.1
BEST-K Bane NOR’s electronic system for infrastructure capacity applications (routes and infrastructure work)
during the applicable timetable period (operational capacity allocation)
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BEST-L Bane NOR’s electronic system for infrastructure capacity applications (routes) for annual capacity
allocation
Firefighting train A trainset equipped with fire extinguishing equipment and intended for extinguishing fires
Evacuation train A trainset intended for the evacuation of passengers from wrecked trains
FIDO Bane NOR’s electronic system for allocation of routes and announcements
Border crossing The point or station where a cross-border railway connection crosses to another infrastructure
manager. The expression is only used when crossing national borders.
Model of pre-planned train paths A model consisting of train paths in the system, developed so as to be able
to keep traffic flowing on stretches of track with very high capacity utilisation. Due to the structure of the
national railway network, with Oslo Central Station as the “hub” of a wheel and long stretches of single track,
changes in the model of pre-planned train paths will affect train timetables throughout Norway. In addition to
the Oslo area, models of pre-planned train paths have been developed for the Stavanger and Bergen areas.
Assisting train A train that goes out to collect a train that is stationary on the line.
Rail network The rail network managed by Bane NOR. The Norwegian rail network is the same as the rail
network managed by Bane NOR.
Capacity allocation Process for annual allocation of infrastructure capacity
The (Norwegian) National Transport Plan A Report (White Paper) to the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget)
prepared by the Ministry of Transport and Communications. This report presents the Norwegian government’s
transport policy. It is also a strategic plan for the development of the comprehensive system for road, rail, air
and sea transport.
Operative Capacity Allocation Allocation of infrastructure capacity in the applicable timetable. Operative
Capacity Allocation involves allocation of residual capacity, see Residual Capacity.
Salvage train Trainset intended for salvaging wrecked trains. The salvage train usually consists of an
equipment wagon and a crew coach. The equipment wagon contains equipment for lifting and rerailing trains,
extra couplings, etc.
Residual capacity Unoccupied (free) track capacity in the network that has not been allocated for running
trains or as an access track for infrastructure work in the established timetable
Rush-hour train Train arriving on the train route between 07:00 and 09:00 or departing between 15:00 and
17:00 in major towns and cities on weekdays (not Saturdays or Sundays)
Rail-mounted maintenance machines Machines that are employed to perform infrastructure work
Exceptional transport A train can be regarded as an exceptional transport when the load’s and/or the rolling
stock’s total weight, weight per metre, the profile of the load or other circumstances require special
precautionary rules to be applied when running the train. See UIC Code 502
Maximum line speed The maximum speed that is permitted on a particular stretch of track
Applicant A railway company or international consortium of railway companies or physical or legal entities,
such as competent authorities in accordance with Regulation (EC) no. 1370/2007 on public passenger transport
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services by rail and by road, which have a non-profit or business interest in being allocated infrastructure
capacity, see the Railway Regulations, § 1-3, letter j)
Wagon record A list identifying the wagon units in a train, see Traffic Rules for the Rail Network, Ch. 4.
Performance scheme A scheme intended to help improve the performance of the IM and RU. See the Railway
Regulations, § 6-6 and ATS section 12
For definitions related to train operation, see TJN Ch. 1.
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Part 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Introduction
Bane NOR is the IM on the Norwegian rail network and has prepared and published Network Statement 2021,
the 18th edition.
1.1.1 Bane NOR’s organisation
Bane NOR is arranged into five divisions, each of which is responsible for its own areas, and four group staff
teams with specialist responsibility across the divisions:
• Development: Planning and implementation of projects linked with new infrastructure
• Infrastructure: Administration, operation and maintenance, plus refurbishment of infrastructure
• Customers and traffic: Traffic management, customer and traffic information, capacity allocation,
operation and administration of traffic-related systems, contact with customers and contracts with
railway undertakings
• Property: Administration and development of property and hubs, plus operation and maintenance of
stations, workshops and other service facilities
• Digitisation and technology: Development and deliveries in the fields of digitisation and technology to
the entire company, plus introduction and use of modern, customer-friendly solutions for passengers
and operators
The group staff teams bear overall responsibility for targets and strategies, frameworks and steering
documents within their specialist fields across the divisions.
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1.1.2 The railway sector in Norway
1.2 Objective
The objective of the Network Statement is to provide the RU and other applicants with necessary information
on access to and use of the Norwegian rail network, as well as other railway-related services provided to the
RU.
Directive 2012/34/EU has been implemented in Norwegian law by means of the Railway Regulations and the
Licensing Regulations.
The Network Statement consists of a main document which describes the infrastructure in addition to the
general conditions for operating services on the rail network. The Network Statement also includes annexes
containing further detailed information.
The Network Statement also includes useful links to publications and other relevant websites.
1.3 Legal framework
The requirement for establishment of a Network Statement is stipulated in the Railway Regulations, § 5-1.
More detailed requirements for the contents of the Network Statement are stipulated in the Railway
Regulations, § 5-2.
Requirements concerning access to and use of the Norwegian rail network, including the IM’s other railway-
related services, are specified in the Railway Regulations.
Norwegian laws and regulations applicable to the railways are available on the NRA website at www.sjt.no
Some of these laws and regulations have been translated into English. These translations are not official. Other
Norwegian laws and regulations are available at www.lovdata.no
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1.4 Legal status
1.4.1 General remarks
As far as Norwegian legislation is concerned, the Network Statement is purely for information. This means that
information in the Network Statement does not constitute legally binding obligations for Bane NOR.
When the ATS refers to specific sections in the Network Statement, this is not a legally binding obligation for
Bane NOR unless the ATS specifically indicates that it is a legally binding obligation for Bane NOR.
The Network Statement is issued in two languages – Norwegian and English. Document content is the same in
both languages. If there is any conflict between the Norwegian version and the English version, the Norwegian
text takes precedence.
Reference is made in a number of sections to Norwegian legislation and traffic rules issued by Bane NOR. Parts
of the legislation, as well as the traffic rules, are only available in Norwegian.
1.4.2 Liability
The information provided by Bane NOR in the Network Statement must be correct. Bane NOR nevertheless
assumes no liability as a consequence of errors.
Any errors that may be detected during the period of validity of the Network Statement will be corrected and
announced on the Bane NOR website as described in Ch. 1.6.2.
Bane NOR’s objective is to provide services in compliance with the service description provided in the Network
Statement.
The Network Statement may include information on planned changes during the period following the expiry of
the document’s validity period, see Ch. 1.6 below. Such information is not binding for Bane NOR.
The Network Statement refers to a certain extent to descriptions provided in other documents issued by Bane
NOR. If Bane NOR is to make changes to documents which affect the rights or obligations of the RU, such
changes must be sent to the RU for consultation before these changes are implemented.
1.4.3 Appeals procedure
The RU and any other applicants that feel they have been treated unfairly, subjected to discrimination or have
otherwise had their interests violated in any other way may submit an appeal to the NRA in accordance with
the Railway Regulations, § 11-2. This is particularly applicable to decisions made by the IM, the RU or the party
running service facilities with regard to:
a) the draft and final version of the Network Statement
b) criteria established in the Network Statement
c) annual and operational capacity allocation
d) the charging scheme
e) the level or structure of infrastructure charges which the applicant must or may have to pay
f) schemes for access in accordance with the Railway Regulations, §§ 2-1, 2-5 and 2-6
g) access to services, collection of charges and payment for services in accordance with the Railway
Regulations, § 12-2 and the Railway Regulations, Ch. 4
h) framework agreements concluded
Pursuant to the Railway Regulations, § 11-2 (2), the NRA must notify relevant parties of its decision on the
matter within six weeks of having received all relevant information.
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1.5 Structure of Network Statement
RNE has compiled a common structure for the structure and content of Network Statement’s (the Network
Statement Common Structure). This Network Statement is compliant with RNE’s Network Statement Common
Structure.
The latest version of the Network Statement Common Structure is dated 5 March 2019 and can be found at
www.rne.eu
1.6 Validity and updating process
1.6.1 Validity period
Network Statement 2021 is applicable to:
▪ Access to and use of infrastructure, delimited by Timetable R21
▪ Processing of capacity-demanding programmes for Timetable R21; this is also applicable if processing takes
place before the start of Timetable R21
The Network Statement is published 12 months prior to the timetable period to which it applies and is valid for
one timetable period.
Timetable R21 commences on Sunday, 13 December 2020 and ends on Saturday, 11 December 2021.
These dates have been established in accordance with the provisions of EU Directive 2012/34/EU1.
1.6.2 Updating process
Bane NOR will use a supplement to Network Statement 2021 to announce any amendments or additions
occurring after the publication of this Network Statement. See Change log
Amendment of a public regulation referred to in the Network Statement will only be announced by means of a
supplement to the Network Statement if:
▪ the amendment is not published in2, and
▪ The amendment may lead to restrictions in the use of railway infrastructure according to the basic
service package, see the Railway Regulations, § 4-1 – see Ch. 6.1.1.
1.7 Publishing
Network Statement 2021 and annexes will be available in both hardcopy format and electronically on the Bane
NOR website, where it can be downloaded for free. The Network Statement will always be available in two
languages, both Norwegian and English. Document content is the same in both languages. If the two versions
do not match, the Norwegian version will take precedence.
The Network Statement will be sent free of charge to RUs that have concluded ATSs with Bane NOR.
1 DIRECTIVE 2012/34/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
of 21 November 2012 establishing a single European railway area
2
ref. http://www.lovdata.no/info/lovtidend.html
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The annual publication of the Network Statement is announced in Norsk Lysningsblad and EU official journals.
1.8 Contacts
1.8.1 Bane NOR
Bane NOR can provide RUs with more detailed information on topics referred to in Network Statement 2021
upon request.
Bane NOR’s contact address:
Bane NOR
Postal address Postboks 4350, NO-2308 Hamar,
Norway
Office address Schweigaards gate 33, NO-0191 Oslo,
Norway
Email postmottak@banenor.no
Internet www.banenor.no
1.8.2 OSS, Norway
Railway infrastructure administrators and railway capacity allocation authorities in EU member states have
worked together to compile an OSS function that acts as a network of customer contact points within the scope
of RNE. An RU can get in touch with an OSS with a view to applying for infrastructure capacity in an
international rail network, and the OSS will then start the entire international coordination process.
The OSS will work on the basis of contact with an RU and after a meeting with the managers involved:
1. Coordinate the handling of capacity-demanding applications for each requested international section
within RNE in such a manner as to ensure that the applications are included correctly in the annual
capacity allocation process.
2. Oversee and safeguard the customer’s optimum infrastructure capacity for the entire international
infrastructure. Coordination of this process will mainly be carried out by means of simulation with
RNE’s PCS system.
Bane NOR’s OSS:
Bane NOR
Postal address Postboks 4350, NO-2308 Hamar,
Norway
Office address Schweigaards gate 33, NO-0191 Oslo,
Norway
Email oss@banenor.no
Telephone 05280/+47 22 45 50 00
1.8.3 OSS, international
Link to international OSS: http://www.rne.eu/organisation/oss-c-oss/
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1.9 Rail freight corridors
Regulation 913/2010/EU concerning establishment of a European rail network for competitive freight came
into force on 9 November 2010. This regulation requires the member states to establish international, market-
oriented rail freight corridors in order to meet the following targets:
- to strengthen cooperation between infrastructure managers in important areas such as allocation of train
paths, interoperability, interoperable systems and infrastructure development
- to find the right balance between freight and passenger services along the freight corridors, provide sufficient
capacity for freight in compliance with market needs, and ensure that common punctuality targets for freight
trains are met
- to promote intermodality between railways and other forms of transport by integrating terminals in the
corridor management process
Bane NOR is participating in freight corridor 3; Scandinavian-Mediterranean Rail Freight Corridor – ScanMed
RFCtogether with Banedanmark, DB Netz, RFI, the Swedish Transport Administration, ÖBB Infrastruktur and the
Øresund Bridge.
Eleven international rail freight corridors (RFCs) have been established in the EU’s rail network, see
http://www.rne.eu/rfc-corridors
1.10 RailNetEurope – international cooperation between
Infrastructure Managers
RailNetEurope (RNE) was created in January 2004 at the initiative of a number of European railway
infrastructure managers that wished to establish a common European organisation in order to facilitate
international services. To achieve this objective, RNE offers its members, railway undertakings, applicants and
other stakeholders solutions and support with regard to compliance with the European legal framework. This
involves developing and harmonising international railway processes, templates, handbooks and guidelines. It
also involves developing the necessary IT tools that are streamlined and harmonised.
More information on RNE can be found at http://www.rne.eu/organisation/rne-approach-structure/
1.10.1 One Stop Shop OSS
One Stop Shop (OSS) is a network of contact points representing IMs operating international services. They
constitute a single point of contact for railway services for the entire international route, from the first queries
linked with access to the infrastructure to international queries and performance assessment following the
running of a train.
Bane NOR’s OSS oss@banenor.no
A list of OSS contacts in Europe is available at: http://www.rne.eu/organisation/oss-c-oss/
1.10.2 RNE tools
PCS
PCS is an international coordination system for searching for train paths for RUs and other applicants, IMs,
allocation bodies and rail freight corridors (RFCs). The Internet-based application optimises coordination of
international train paths by ensuring that queries and tenders are harmonised with all parties involved. PCS is
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the only tool for publishing allocated train paths and residual capacity, and for administering international track
queries for the rail freight corridors (RFCs).
PCS can be accessed for free. If you would like a user account, please send your enquiry to RNE PCS Support:
support.pcs@rne.eu.
More information can be found at http://pcs.rne.eu.
CIS
CIS is an infrastructure charges information system for applicants, supplied by IMs and allocation bodies (ABs).
This Internet-based application provides quick information and indications of costs related to the use of
European railway infrastructure, as well as estimating the charges for using international train paths. CIS is an
umbrella application for the various railway infrastructure charge systems.
CIS can be accessed for free and users do not need to register.
More information can be found at http://cis.rne.eu, or contact RNE CIS Support: support.cis@rne.eu.
TIS
TIS is a network-based program that supports international administration of railway traffic by supplying real-
time data relating to international trains. Relevant data is obtained directly from Bane NOR systems. IMs send
data to TIS, where all the information from the various IMs is collated and combined so that it is possible to
track the running of a train from departure or the initial destination to the final destination. This permits
transboundary monitoring of the train, from start to finish.
RUs and terminal operators are also able to access TIS. They are invited to participate in the RNE TIS Advisory
Board: all members of this board are given full access to TIS data if they are involved in the same train running
operation. If RUs and the terminal operators are not members of the RNE TIS Advisory Board, mutual
agreements may be signed between the individual RUs and between the RUs and terminal operators.
TIS can be accessed for free. If you would like a user account, please send your enquiry to RNE TIS Support:
support.tis@rne.eu.
More information can be found at http://tis.rne.eu
The RailNetEurope website includes information on the systems (tools) below:
Path Coordination System (PCS) PCS is a system for application for and
coordination of international train paths.
http://pcs.rne.eu
Charging Information System (CIS) CIS is a system for supplying charging
information in accordance with customers’
needs.
http://cis.rne.eu/
Train Information System (TIS) TIS is a system which provides real-time
information on international trains
http://tis.rne.eu/
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Part 2 – ACCESS CONDITIONS
2.1 Introduction
See the Railway Regulations, Ch. 2.
Other relevant regulations can be found at www.lovdata.no and the NRA website at https://www.sjt.no/andre-
valg/regelverk/ see section 1.3.
2.1.1 Access provisions by section
2.1.1.1 COTIF
Norway is affiliated to the Convention concerning International Carriage by Rail (COTIF), see the COTIF Act.
CIM lines:
▪ All railway lines in the Norwegian rail network
CIV lines:
▪ All railway lines in the Norwegian rail network.
OTIF (www.otif.org) has updated lists of all railway and ferry lines where CIM and CIV are applicable to
international railway transport.
2.1.1.2 TEN – the trans-European conventional railway system
See the Interoperability Regulations, Annex 1. Range of application
The Norwegian part of the trans-European conventional rail network includes the following lines:
▪ The Østfold Line (Oslo – Moss – Kornsjø)
▪ The Vestfold Line (Oslo – Drammen – Skien)
▪ The Bratsberg Line (Nordagutu – Skien)
▪ The Kongsvinger Line (Oslo – Kongsvinger – Charlottenberg)
▪ The Sørlandet Line (Oslo – Hokksund – Stavanger)
▪ The Bergen Line (Oslo – Hokksund – Hønefoss – Bergen) (Oslo–Roa–Hønefoss)
▪ The Dovre Line (Oslo – Dombås – Trondheim)
▪ The Meråker Line (Trondheim – Storlien)
▪ The Nordland Line (Trondheim – Bodø)
▪ The Ofoten Line (Narvik – Vassijaure)
2.2 General access requirements
See the Railway Regulations, Ch. 2.
2.2.1 Conditions for applying for capacity
The following enterprises meet the conditions to apply for infrastructure capacity in Norway:
1. RUs which have access to service operation on the Norwegian rail network, provided that the
company has a licence and a safety certificate for the type of transport and section in question.
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Enterprises that may be given access to service operation on tracks that form part of the Norwegian rail
network can also apply for infrastructure capacity. The intention is to help ensure that potential RUs that are in
the process of acquiring licences and safety certificates are able to participate in the capacity allocation
process. Bane NOR permits such enterprises to apply for train paths. For the application to be taken into
account when the timetable is established, Bane NOR can require the enterprise to substantiate the fact that it
will have received permission prior to the consultation deadline for proposals for the timetable, see Ch. 4.4.
2. RUs and other applicants – an RU or an international Federation of RUs or physical or legal
entities, such as competent authorities in accordance with Regulation (EC) no. 1370/2007 on
public passenger transport services by rail and by road, which have a non-profit or business
interest in being allocated infrastructure capacity, ref. the Railway Regulations, § 1-3, letter j).
Such permission can be given either when the annual capacity allocation process begins or when applications
for train paths have to be sent before which RU is to provide the services has been clarified.
Any applicant that is not an RU must appoint an RU that will run the services and that must conclude or have
concluded an agreement with Bane NOR in accordance with the Railway Regulations, § 10-1. The deadline for
appointing an RU is 30 days before the planned departure time from the departure station.
In accordance with the Railway Regulations, § 8-1 (2), transferring allocated capacity to others or another type
of transport service is prohibited. When an RU provides a transport service on behalf of an applicant that is not
an RU, this is not to be regarded as a transfer.
2.2.1.1 Access to space in the driver’s cab
Personnel carrying out inspections of track sections for Bane NOR must be given access to driver’s cabs to the
necessary extent. Bane NOR cannot demand such access if the RU has to reject this as a consequence of
requirements in laws or regulations, or internal procedures that implement requirements in laws or
regulations.
RUs must formulate their procedures for access to driver’s cabs in such a way that it is possible to conclude an
agreement providing an inspector with space in a driver’s cab at short notice (less than one hour).
For its part, Bane NOR is responsible for ensuring that the inspector does not disrupt the train crew
unnecessarily.
The reason for this requirement is to avoid reserving more infrastructure capacity than necessary for inspection
and maintenance, and also to ensure that Bane NOR has a realistic view of visibility conditions for the train
crew.
2.2.1.2 Bane NOR’s primary operating responsibility
See the Working Environment Act, Ch. 2.
When several employers operate at the same work site simultaneously, employees may be subject to
additional risk as a result of the activities being run by employers other than their own. Therefore, each
employer must ensure that their own activities are arranged in such a manner that other employees are also
protected in accordance with the rules stipulated in the Working Environment Act. Responsibility for
coordination of protection and environmental work rests with the principal enterprise.
Primary operating responsibility relating to railway activities:
▪ When personnel employed by RUs perform tasks relating to sections administered by Bane NOR, Bane
NOR is to be considered the principal enterprise. For example, Bane NOR carries out section
inspections with RUs.
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▪ The primary operating responsibility for parts of the Bane NOR rail network, which constitute a natural
part of terminals, workshop areas and shunting areas and where no regular passenger and freight
services operate, rests with the company responsible for the main activity in the area.
▪ The principal enterprise at freight terminals is the company with the most employees at the terminal,
or the company that is responsible for the main activity on the terminal site. If there is any doubt,
emphasis is also placed on which company has a right to manage, and on any relationship that may be
established between superior and subordinate.
2.2.2 Conditions for access to the railway infrastructure (passenger and/or freight
trains)
See the Railway Regulations, §§ 2-1 and 2-2.
A RUs that have access to operate services on the rail network, see the Railway Regulations, § 2-1
This is applicable to RUs that have access to service operation on routes that are part of the rail network,
provided that the RU has a licence and a safety certificate pursuant to the Licensing Regulations.
The Railway Regulations, § 2-1 (1), letters a) to e) state which RUs have access to operate services on the rail
network.
To be able to exercise access rights to the rail network, RUs have to be affiliated to a joint trade association
specified by the JDIR, see the Railway Regulations, § 2-1 (5).
This access also includes necessary transport of vehicles on the rail network, as well as test running and running
in connection with training, see the Railway Regulations, § 2-1 (2).
B RUs that can apply to the MoT for access to operate services on the rail network in order to provide
passenger transport, see the Railway Regulations, § 2-2
The following RUs may, in special cases, be given access to service operation on routes that are part of the rail
network beyond the instances referred to in section A, provided that the RU has a licence and a safety
certificate pursuant to the Licensing Regulations for the activity to be performed.
▪ RUs that only provide passenger transport in towns and suburban areas or regional passenger
transport using their own infrastructure
▪ RUs wishing to provide passenger transport on parts of the rail network where Vy has suspended such
services
▪ RUs wishing to run museum train businesses or other limited passenger transport and that do not
wish to compete with regular scheduled services
Access according to the first two points is given in instances where this will help to bring about appropriate
traffic flow, see the Railway Regulations, § 2-2 (2).
2.2.3 Licences
Licences pursuant to the Licensing Regulations are issued by the NRA. See www.sjt.no for contact information
for the NRA
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