Invitations to the 19th session of the working group on tank and vehicle technology (Berne/hybrid, 22 and 23 November 2022)

Commission d’experts du RID RID-Fachausschuss RID Committee of Experts RID-22009-CE 19.09.2022 Original: DE TO DELEGATES OF THE RID COMMITTEE OF EXPERTS' WORKING GROUP ON TANK AND VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY Invitation to the 19th session (Berne/hybrid, 22 and 23 November 2022)  2 1. At its 14th session (Berne, 23 and 24 May 2022), the RID Committee of Experts' standing working group agreed to hold the 19th session of the working group on tank and vehicle technology on 21 and 22 November 2022 (see report OTIF/RID/CE/GTP/2022-A, paragraph 35). 2. The 15th session of the RID Committee of Experts’ standing working group was to have been held directly after the 19th session of the working group on tank and vehicle technology, from 23 to 25 November 2022. 3. Due to the limited number of topics to be dealt with at the session of the standing working group, the Secretariat and the Chairs of both working groups have decided to reduce the duration of both meetings to three days in total. 4. The 19th session of the working group on tank and vehicle technology and the 15th session of the RID Committee of Experts’ standing working group will be held as hybrid meetings, which delegates may attend in person or take part in remotely. The invitation to the standing working group will be sent separately. TIME OF THE SESSION 5. The session will start at 9.30 CET on 22 November 2022 and will end at 12.30 CET on 23 November 2022. 6. The Swiss authorities lifted all restrictions in relation with the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, international conferences are no longer subject to restrictions on access, distance, hygiene, the obligation to wear a mask or data collection. Hosts or organisers may decide to require the wearing of masks or to impose other restrictions on access to certain places or events, in particular if this is necessary to ensure the protection of those present. 7. Currently, no special measures are in place at the designated meeting venue. 8. Depending on the situation in terms of infections, the Swiss health authorities may also impose stricter measures at short notice before the meeting, which may restrict personal participation or make it impossible. If you decide to attend in person, we recommend that you organise your travel in such a way that bookings can be cancelled at any time. 9. The website of the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health contains more information about the current requirements for entering Switzerland. We will inform you of the current status around two weeks before the meeting. At that time, we will also provide you with the access details to attend the meeting remotely.  3 VENUE 10. The meeting will be held at: Universal Postal Union (UPU) Weltpoststrasse 4 CH – 3015 Bern The meeting will be held in the “Montgomery Blair B” room on the ground floor. HOTELS 11. Hotels in Berne are listed on the following website. CHAIR 12. As decided at the 44th session of the RID Committee of Experts (see report OTIF/RID/CE/2007-A, paragraph 108), Mr Rainer Kogelheide (UIP) will chair the working group until further notice. LANGUAGES 13. At the meeting, participants may speak in German, English or French. There will be simultaneous interpretation into English. PROVISIONAL AGENDA 14. Based on the information and proposals available so far, the Secretariat of OTIF proposes the following provisional agenda: ITEM 1: Approval of the agenda ITEM 2: Extra-large tank-containers: – Loading assumptions for extra-large tank-containers to be operated without shunting restrictions like tank-wagons (6.8.2.1.2) (see reports OTIF/RID/CE/GTT/2020-A, paragraphs 43 to 47, OTIF/RID/CE/GTP/2020- A, paragraph 52, and OTIF/RID/CE/GTP/2022-A, paragraph 31) – Implementation of the provisions of 6.8.2.1.29 (minimum distance between the headstock plane and the shell) and of special provisions TE 22 (energy absorption elements) and TE 25 (protection against overriding) in the case of extra-large tank-containers (see reports OTIF/RID/CE/GTT/2018-A, para- graphs 20 to 22 and 35 to 40, OTIF/RID/CE/GTT/2020-A, paragraphs 20 to 24, OTIF/RID/CE/GTP/2020-A, paragraphs 59 to 63, OTIF/RID/CE/GTP/ 2021-A, paragraphs 31 to 36, and OTIF/RID/CE/GTP/2022-A, paragraphs 32 and 33) – Rule on the degree of filling of tank-containers (4.3.2.2.4) in railway transport (see reports OTIF/RID/CE/GTT/2020-A, paragraphs 31 to 36, and OTIF/RID/CE/GTP/2021-A, paragraphs 37 to 39)  4 – Current experience with operating extra-large tank-containers – Signs of fatigue on extra-large tank-containers and carrying wagons (see report OTIF/RID/CE/GTP/2020-A, paragraph 57, and OTIF/RID/CE/GTP/2022-A, paragraph 34) ITEM 3: Definition of protective aims in RID replacing the provisions of 6.8.2.1.29 (minimum distance between the headstock plane and the shell) and special provisions TE 22 (energy absorption elements) and TE 25 (protection against overriding) ITEM 4: Requirements for wagons equipped with digital automatic coupling or requirements for these coupling systems (see report OTIF/RID/CE/GTP/2022- A, paragraphs 23 to 27) – Results of ERA’s workshop of 12 October 2022 ITEM 5: Any other business 15. The following documents are available so far: OTIF/RID/CE/GTT/2018-A Final report of the 15th session of the RID Committee of Experts’ working group on tank and vehicle technology (Hamburg, 30 and 31 January 2018) OTIF/RID/CE/GTP/2018-A Final report of the 9th session of the RID Committee of Experts’ standing working group (Berne, 28 and 29 May 2018) OTIF/RID/CE/GTT/2018-B Final report of the 16th session of the RID Committee of Experts’ working group on tank and vehicle technology (Krakow, 19 and 20 November 2018) OTIF/RID/CE/GTP/2018-B Final report of the 10th session of the RID Committee of Experts’ standing working group (Krakow, 21 to 23 November 2018) OTIF/RID/CE/GTT/2019-A Final report of the 17th session of the RID Committee of Experts’ working group on tank and vehicle technology (Ludwigshafen, 14 and 15 October 2019) OTIF/RID/CE/GTP/2019-A Final report of the 11th session of the RID Committee of Experts’ standing working group (Vienna, 25 to 28 November 2019) OTIF/RID/CE/GTT/2020-A Final report of the 18th session of the RID Committee of Experts’ working group on tank and vehicle technology (Video-conference, 6 and 7 October 2020) OTIF/RID/CE/GTP/2020-A Final report of the 12th session of the RID Committee of Experts’ standing working group (Video- conference, 24 to 26 November 2020) OTIF/RID/CE/GTP/2021-A Final report of the 13th session of the RID Committee of Experts’ standing working group (Geneva/hybrid, 15 to 18 November 2021)  5 OTIF/RID/CE/GTP/2022-A Final report of the 14th session of the RID Committee of Experts’ standing working group (Berne/hybrid, 23 and 24 May 2022) At the 13th session of the standing working group, the representative of Germany indicated that the German Centre for Rail Traffic Research at the Federal Office for Railways (DZSF) was applying for research work on the effects of surge movements in rail transport (see report OTIF/RID/CE/GTP/2021-A, paragraph 38). At the 14th session of the standing working group, the representative of Cefic announced that he would prepare an informal document, in which experience with operating extra- large tank-containers would be described, including experience with hump shunting (see report OTIF/RID/CE/GTP/2022-A, paragraph 34). The representative of ERA offered to report on the results of the workshop on RID requirements for digital automatic coupling (12 October 2022). REGISTRATION 16. Delegates are kindly requested to register their attendance as usual by no later than 4 November 2022 using the online form. This is particularly important, as remote participation is only possible with a personal link that will be sent before the meeting. If you do not register in time, there is a risk that you will not receive the necessary information in time. Yours faithfully, p.p. (Wolfgang Küpper) Secretary General RID Committee of Experts' standing working group RID-22010-CE-GTP15 19.09.2022 Original: DE TO THE MEMBER STATES AND ASSOCIATED MEMBERS OF OTIF AND TO REGIONAL ORGANISATIONS THAT HAVE ACCEDED TO COTIF 15th Session of the RID Committee of Experts’ standing working group (Berne/hybrid, 23 and 24 November 2022)  2 1. At its 14th session (Berne, 23 and 24 May 2022), the RID Committee of Experts’ standing working group agreed to hold its 15th session from 23 to 25 November 2022 (see report OTIF/RID/CE/GTP/2022-A, paragraph 35). 2. Immediately before the 15th session of the standing working group, the 19th session of the working group on tank and vehicle technology was to have been held on 21 and 22 No- vember 2022. 3. Due to the limited number of topics for the standing working group meeting, the Secretariat and the Chairs of both working groups decided to reduce the two meetings to three days in total. 4. The 15th session of the standing working group and the 19th session of the working group on tank and vehicle technology will be held as hybrid meetings which delegates may attend in person or take part in remotely. The invitation to the meeting of the working group on tank and vehicle technology will be sent by separate letter. TIME OF THE MEETING 5. The 15th session of the RID Committee of Experts' standing working group will be held on 23 and 24 November 2022. The meeting will start on 23 November 2022 at 14:30 CET and will end on 24 November 2022 at 17:30 CET. 6. At the moment, all restrictions related to the COVID 19 pandemic have been lifted in Swit- zerland. Thus, international conferences are no longer subject to restrictions on access, dis- tance, hygiene, the obligation to wear a mask or data collection. Hosts or organisers may decide to require the wearing of masks or to impose other restrictions on access to certain places or events, in particular if this is necessary to ensure the protection of those present. 7. Currently, no special measures are in place at the designated meeting venue. 8. Depending on the situation in terms of infections, the Swiss health authorities may also impose stricter measures at short notice before the meeting, which may restrict personal participation or make it impossible. If you decide to attend in person, we recommend that you organise your travel in such a way that bookings can be cancelled at any time. 9. The website of the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health contains more information about the current requirements for entering Switzerland. We will inform you of the current status around two weeks before the meeting. At that time, we will also provide you with the access details to attend the meeting remotely.  3 VENUE 10. The meeting will be held at: Universal Postal Union (UPU) Weltpoststrasse 4 CH – 3015 Bern The meeting will be held in the “Montgomery Blair B” room on the ground floor. HOTELS 11. Hotels in Berne are listed on the following website. RULES OF PROCEDURE 12. In accordance with Article 22 § 3 of the RID Committee of Experts’ Rules of Procedure, the Rules of Procedure will be applied analogously at meetings of the working groups. 13. In connection with Article 5 § 2 of these Rules of Procedure, the RID Committee of Experts decided to invite the same organisations and associations to the meetings of the RID Com- mittee of Experts as are invited to the RID/ADR/ADN Joint Meeting. 14. In accordance with Article 11 § 3 of the Rules of Procedure, official proposals must be submitted by no later than 11 October 2022. LANGUAGES 15. The working languages will be German, English and French. There will be consecutive interpretation into German and French and simultaneous interpretation into English. PROVISIONAL AGENDA 16. Based on the information and proposals available so far, the Secretariat of OTIF proposes the following provisional agenda: ITEM 1: Approval of the agenda ITEM 2: Presence ITEM 3: Interpretation of RID TOP4: Proposals to amend RID a) Pending issues b) New proposals ITEM 5: Report of the working group on tank and vehicle technology ITEM 6: Harmonisation of RID and SMGS Annex 2 ITEM 7: Information from the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA)  4 ITEM 8: Any other business COMMENTS AND DOCUMENTATION 17. The official documents and informal documents for this session of the standing working group can be downloaded from OTIF’s website. 18. The following topics should be discussed under the various items of the agenda. Further topics may be added on the basis of documents still to be received: ITEM 2: Even though Article 20 (Quorum) of the Rules of Procedure does not apply to the meeting of this working group, it is requested that as many RID Con- tracting States as possible take part in order to obtain results that are likely to achieve majority support so that they can be adopted at the 58th session of the RID Committee of Experts in May 2024. At the 6th session, Ms Caroline Bailleux (Belgium) was elected to chair this standing working group until further notice. At the 10th session, Mr Othmar Krammer (Austria) was elected as Deputy Chair until further notice. ITEM 3: So far, no documents are available for this agenda item. ITEM 4 a): So far, no documents are available for this agenda item. ITEM 4 b): The following information and documents have been announced for this agenda item: – Recommendation on involving stakeholders in OTIF’s work adopted by the OTIF ad hoc Committee on Legal Affairs and International Cooper- ation of OTIF ITEM 5: The results of the 19th session of the RID Committee of Experts’ working group on tank and vehicle technology (Berne/hybrid 22 and 23 November 2022) will be discussed under this agenda item. ITEM 6: So far, no documents are available for this agenda item. ITEM 7: ERA will submit information on this standing agenda item in an informal document. The Member States are asked to make any requests concerning the content of the information from ERA via the Secretariat. ITEM 8: So far, no documents are available for this agenda item. 19. Documents with document reference number "OTIF/RID/CE/GTP/...” are available on OTIF’s website.  5 REGISTRATION 20. As usual, delegates are kindly requested to register their attendance by no later than 4 No- vember 2022 using the online form. This is particularly important, as remote participation is only possible with a personal link that will be sent before the meeting. If you do not register in time, there is a risk that you will not receive the necessary information in time. TRAVEL TICKETS 21. Those delegates who intend travelling by train are asked to contact the relevant railway networks directly to obtain any facilitated transport services. Yours faithfully p.p. (Wolfgang Küpper) Secretary General cc: – interested international organisations and associations, as an invitation – railway undertakings, with the request to honour the above-mentioned free travel Saatja: "Burkhard Katarina" <[email protected]> Saaja: [email protected], "Albanie - Ambassade" <[email protected]>, "Alexi Nikolaishvili" <[email protected]>, "Algérie - Ambassade" <[email protected]>, "Andrea Giuseppe Ercole - Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza delle Ferrovie" <[email protected]>, "andreas.schirmer" <[email protected]>, "Andrii Nikitchenko" <[email protected]>, "benedetto.legittimo" <[email protected]>, "Bojan Miljković (Transport opasne robe)" <[email protected]>, "Bolette Daugaard" <[email protected]>, "Claudio Gelli" <[email protected]>, "Colm Farrell" <[email protected]>, "Dan Bärlin" <[email protected]>, "David Shvelidze" <[email protected]>, "disuluslararasiliskiler - TCDD Genel Müdürlüğü Gar- Ankara" <[email protected]>, "Estonie - Ambassade Bruxelles" <[email protected]>, "Eugenio Martino" <[email protected]>, "Gaston Zens" <[email protected]>, "Géorgie - Ambassade" <[email protected]>, "giorgio.morandi" <[email protected]>, "Giovanni Adamo" <[email protected]>, "Grèce - Ambassade" <[email protected]>, "Helena Gizeleza" <[email protected]>, [email protected], "Igor Princic" <[email protected]>, "Iran - Ambassade" <[email protected]>, "Irina Peremota" <[email protected]>, "Irina Peremota" <[email protected]>, "Irlande - Ambassade" <[email protected]>, "Italy - TDG Secretariat" <[email protected]>, "Kunigunde Esser" <[email protected]>, "Lauren Woolvett" <[email protected]>, "Liban - Ambassade" <[email protected]>, "Liubove Meile Vanceviciene" <[email protected]>, "Luboš Knižek" <[email protected]>, "Lucia Pellizzeri" <[email protected]>, "Lyugmila Trygub" <[email protected]>, "Margreet Oprel" <[email protected]>, [email protected], "Mario Babić" <[email protected]>, "Mario Pavić - Ministry of Sea, Transport and Infrastructure, Zagreb" <[email protected]>, "Massimo Costa" <[email protected]>, "Mauro Pastorino" <[email protected]>, "Ministère du Transport" <[email protected]>, "MKM info" <[email protected]>, "Ministry of Infrastructure and Spatial Planning - Slovenia" <[email protected]>, "Ministry of National Development" <[email protected]>, "Mircea Ionescu - Ministry of Transport, Construction and Tourism" <[email protected]>, "Mona Pedersen" <[email protected]>, "Mona Pedersen" <[email protected]>, "Mustafa Kovacevic" <[email protected]>, "olga.dmitrieva" <[email protected]>, "Risto Lappalainen" <[email protected]>, "Romain Hubert" <[email protected]>, [email protected], "Silvia Garcia Wolfrum" <[email protected]>, "Sladana Okolic" <[email protected]>, "Slovénie - Ambassade" <[email protected]>, "Syrian Railways (CFS)" <[email protected]>, "Syrienne - Ambassade de la République Arabe" <[email protected]>, "Tamaz Tsikhelashvili" <[email protected]>, "Tunisie - Ambassade" <[email protected]>, "Umit Sahin" <[email protected]> Teema: 19th session of the working group on tank and vehicle technology and 15th session of the RID Committee of Experts' standing working group; invitations Kuupäev: 2022-09-20 08:39 Ladies and Gentlemen, Please find enclosed the invitations to the 19th session of the working group on tank and vehicle technology (Berne/hybrid, 22 and 23 November 2022) and the 15th session of the RID Committee of Experts' standing working group (Berne/hybrid, 23 and 24 November 2022). 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