Guidance and FAQs

Guidance

DfT is currently revising its guidance on the implementation of the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2006.

In the meantime, if you have any questions or difficulties with interoperability or any of the TSIs, if you are contemplating an innovative project, if your project is for renewal of upgrade of an existing subsystem, or if you need any other information or help about interoperability, please contact the DfT Interoperability Team at interoperability@dft.gsi.gov.uk.

Noise TSI - Critical Error

The pass-by testing requirements specified in the noise TSI are not appropriate for rail vehicles designed for electric third-rail infrastructure.  View and download the derogation arrangement (PDF, 112KB) that DfT has put in place to resolve this Error.

The pass-by testing requirements specified in the noise TSI are not appropriate for rail vehicles designed for electric third-rail infrastructure.  View and download the derogation arrangement that DfT has put in place to resolve this Error.

Freight Wagon TSI - critical errors in UK specific cases

DfT, in negotiation  with the European Commission, has achieved a recognition of 3 issues which have caused difficulties for UK freight wagon contracting entities.  The following solutions are now available for use by Contracting Entities.

View and download a letter (PDF, 42KB) specifying the solutions that are now available for use in the UK.

Frequently Asked Questions

Interoperability FAQs

Our FAQs deal with a range of common queries, and we are always glad to receive suggestions for new questions which users would like us to answer.

Published:

10 September 2007