Switzerland - Swiss Train Paths Ltd
STP handles requests for any international train path within RNE, makes sure that requests for the next timetable period are duly taken into account in the yearly timetabling process and provides train path offers for the whole international journey.Path planning & access conditions
Deadline for application for annual time table: 09.04.2012
Allocation responsibilities:
Swiss Train Paths Ltd
Schwarztorstrasse 31
CH-3001 Bern
Phone +41 31 384 20 40
www.train-paths.ch
Capacity Allocation Process:
Regulations for applying and allocating train paths
http://www.trasse.ch/en/dienstleistungen/zuteilung/
Safety Certificate:
Swiss Federal Office of Transport
Swiss Federal Office of Transport
CH - 3003 Bern
Phone +41 (0) 31 322 5711
www.bav.admin.ch
General Network Access Conditions
The authorisation of a company to use the Swiss railway network is issued by the Swiss Federal Office of Transport (FOT). The provisions of the Railways Act and the Network Access Ordinance form the basis for the authorisation.
The main provisions in shortened form:
- The train operating company applying for network access must have its registered office in Switzerland or the European Union.
- The access of other foreign companies is subject to the respective bilateral agreements.
- The company must hold a concession or licence to run trains according to the Railway Act.
- The financial bases of the company must be sound.
- The company must have an insurance coverage of at least CHF 100 million per case of damage.
- It must have qualified personnel to guarantee safe operation.
- Its vehicles must meet the legal requirements for safe train operation.
- It must guarantee that the safety regulations applying to the line to be travelled on are respected.
SBB Infrastructure
BLS AG