1. Mixing mainline and urban systems
how to combine system and subsystem approaches for safety demonstration
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2. 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
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3. Introduction on mixed systems
What are we talking about ?
Why ?
New transport demand ;
New constraints ;
Building new rules.
Urban infrastructure
Mainline infrastructure
Vehicle
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4. 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

5. French institutional and regulatory framework (1/5)
Safety objectives :
GAME principle ;
Similar objectives for urban and mainline part ;
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6. 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 :
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7. French institutional and regulatory framework (3/5)
Subsystem approach for safety demonstration :
Mainline systems ;
Interoperability (TSIs) ;
Allocation process :
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8. 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.
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9. French institutional and regulatory framework (5/5)
EPSF :
French railway safety authority ;
Subsystem approach ;
Mainline network :
km ;
35 railway undertakings ;
16 infrastructure managers (including harbours) ;
registered vehicles in the national register ;
Passagers :
80 billion passager-km annually approximatively ;
Freight :
30 billion ton-kilometer annually approximatively.
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10. 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

11. 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.
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12. Common vehicle application file (2/2)
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13. 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.
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14. Interlinking subsystem (2/2)
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15. 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

16. IRSC 2017 – Regulations Challenges
Building the new rules
A regulatory body based on three texts :
Decree n° ;
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.
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17. IRSC 2017 – Regulations Challenges
Coming soon in English
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18. Thank you for your attention !
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