CFR Network Statement2026

NETWORK STATEMENT 14.12.2025 – 12.12.2026  Compania Nationala de Cai Ferate "CFR” S.A. Romania Changes Name of the No. Date Version changed Description of the changes Notes document 1 16.12.2026 15.1.0 Annex 35.a Update 2 19.12.2025 15.0.0 Annex 2.a Update 3 19.12.2025 15.0.0 Annex 2.b Update 4 19.12.2025 15.0.0 Annex 2.c Update 5 19.12.2025 15.1.0 Annex 35.b Update 6 08.01.2026 15.1.0 Annex 21 Update 7 13.01.2026 15.1.0 Annex 7.b Update 8 13.01.2026 15.1.0 Annex18 Update Update Ch.: 1.4, 1.7.2, 2.6, 3.2.3, 3.2.4, 9 13.01.2026 15.1.0 NS Text 3.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.5.3, 5.7, 5.8 10 15.01.2026 15.1.1 NS Text Update Ch.: 7.3.1 11 20.01.2026 15.1.2 NS Text Discharge Ch. 5.6.5, point b 12 20.01.2025 15.1.0 Annex 26.a Update 13 20.01.2026 15.1.1 Annex 27.a Update 14 20.01.2026 15.1.1 Annex 27.b Update 15 21.01.2026 15.1.3 NS Text Update Ch. 5.4.1 16 27.01.2026 15.1.1 Annex 35.b Update 17 03.02.2026 15.1.0 Annex 11 Update 18 03.02.2026 15.1.4 Annex 35.a Update 2026 CFR Network Statement Version: 15.1.6 Update: 29.05.2026 A ii  Compania Nationala de Cai Ferate "CFR” S.A. Romania 19 06.02.2026 15.1.1 Annex 7.b Update 20 09.02.2026 15.1.0 Annex 26.c Update 21 09.02.2026 15.1.0 Annex 29 Update 22 09.02.2026 15.1.4 NS text Update 23 12.02.2026 15.1.2 Annex 35.b Update 24 17.02.2026 15.1.0 Annex 27.b Update 25 17.02.2026 15.1.6 Annex 35.a Update 26 02.03.2026 15.1.7 Annex 35.a Update 27 03.03.2026 15.1.8 Annex 35.a Update 28 04.03.2026 15.1.5 NS text Update ch. 7.3, 7.4 29 10.03.2026 15.1.9 Annex 35.a Update 30 13.03.2026 15.1.3 Annex 35.b Update 31 17.03.2026 15.1.2 Annex 11 Update 32 17.03.2026 15.1.10 Annex 35.a Update 33 18.03.2026 15.1.2 Annex 37.a Update 34 24.03.2026 15.1.3 Annex 37.a Update 35 26.03.2026 15.1.4 Annex 37.a Update 36 30.03.2026 15.1.12 Annex 35.a Update 37 06.04.2026 15.1.13 Annex 35.a Update 38 06.04.2026 15.1.4 Annex 35.b Update 39 20.04.2026 15.1.5 Annex 11 Update 40 20.04.2026 15.0.0 Annex 25.d New annex 2026 CFR Network Statement Version: 15.1.6 Update: 29.05.2026 A iii  Compania Nationala de Cai Ferate "CFR” S.A. Romania 41 21.04.2026 15.1.0 Annex 16 Update 42 21.04.2026 15.1.14 Annex 35.a Update Update ch. abbreviations ,7.3.1 pct. 1a), 43 21.04.2026 15.1.6 NS Text 7.3.8.2 44 23.04.2026 15.1.1 Annex 6 Update 45 24.04.2026 15.1.5 Annex 35.b Update 46 27.04.2026 15.1.6 Annex 11 Update 47 30.04.2026 15.1.5 Annex 37.a Update 48 04.05.2026 15.1.0 Annex 13 Update 49 04.05.2026 15.1.0 Annex 31 Update 50 05.05.2026 15.1.7 Annex 11 Update 51 11.05.2026 15.1.16 Annex 37.a Update 52 19.05.2026 15.1.17 Annex 35.a Update 53 25.05.2026 15.1.6 Annex 35.b Update 54 26.05.2026 15.1.18 Annex 35.a Update 55 27.05.2026 15.1.4 Annex 37.a Update 56 29.05.2026 15.0.0 Annex 26.c Descharge 57 29.05.2026 15.1.1 Annex 26.a Update 58 29.05.2026 15.1.6 NS Text Update Ch. 5.6.5, pct b 2026 CFR Network Statement Version: 15.1.6 Update: 29.05.2026 A iv  Compania Nationala de Cai Ferate "CFR” S.A. Romania Table of Contents CAP. 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................13 1.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 14 1.2 Purpose of the Network Statement ................................................................................... 14 1.3 Legal Aspects .................................................................................................................... 14 Legal Framework.............................................................................................................. 14 Legal Status and Liability .................................................................................................. 16 Appeals Procedure ........................................................................................................... 16 1.4 Structure of the Network Statement.................................................................................. 16 1.5 Validity Period, Updating and Publishing ........................................................................... 17 Validity Period.................................................................................................................. 17 Updating .......................................................................................................................... 17 Publishing......................................................................................................................... 18 1.6 Contacts ........................................................................................................................... 18 1.7 Cooperation Between European IMs ................................................................................. 19 Rail Freight Corridors........................................................................................................ 19 RailNetEurope and Other International Cooperation ....................................................... 21 One Stop Shop - RNE .................................................................................................................... 23 RNE Tools 23 CAP. 2 INFRASTRUCTURE .........................................................................................................25 2.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 26 2.2 Extent of Network ............................................................................................................. 26 Limits ............................................................................................................................... 26 2.2.1.1 Interoperable and non-interoperable railway infrastructure ........................................... 26 A) Interoperable Railway Infrastructure Management ................................................................ 27 b) Management of non-interoperable railway infrastructure ...................................................... 27 Connecting Railway Networks ......................................................................................... 28 2.3 Network Description ......................................................................................................... 28 Track Typologies............................................................................................................... 29 Track Gauges .................................................................................................................... 29 Stations and Nodes .......................................................................................................... 29 Loading Gauge ................................................................................................................. 29 Weight Limits ................................................................................................................... 30 Line Gradients .................................................................................................................. 30 Maximum Line Speed....................................................................................................... 31 Maximum Train Lengths .................................................................................................. 31 Power Supply ................................................................................................................... 31 Signalling Systems ............................................................................................................ 32 Traffic Control Systems .................................................................................................... 32 Communication Systems.................................................................................................. 33 Train Control Systems ...................................................................................................... 34 2026 CFR Network Statement Version: 15.1.6 Update: 29.05.2026 Av  Compania Nationala de Cai Ferate "CFR” S.A. Romania 2.4 Traffic Restrictions ............................................................................................................ 35 Specialized Infrastructure................................................................................................. 35 Environmental Restrictions .............................................................................................. 35 Dangerous Goods ............................................................................................................. 35 Tunnel Restrictions .......................................................................................................... 36 Bridge Restrictions ........................................................................................................... 36 2.5 Availability of the Infrastructure ........................................................................................ 36 2.6 Infrastructure Development .............................................................................................. 37 CAP. 3 ACCES CONDITIONS ......................................................................................................39 3.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 40 3.2 General Access Requirements ........................................................................................... 40 Conditions for Applying for Capacity ................................................................................ 40 Conditions for Access to the Railway Infrastructure......................................................... 40 Licences ............................................................................................................................ 40 Safety Certificate .............................................................................................................. 41 Insurance ......................................................................................................................... 42 3.3 Contractual Arrangements ................................................................................................ 42 Framework Agreement .................................................................................................... 42 Contracts with RUs ........................................................................................................... 42 Contracts with non-RU Applicants ................................................................................... 43 General Terms and Conditions ......................................................................................... 44 3.4 Specific Access Requirements ............................................................................................ 44 Rolling Stock Acceptance ................................................................................................. 44 Staff Acceptance .............................................................................................................. 44 Exceptional Transport ...................................................................................................... 45 Dangerous Goods ............................................................................................................. 46 Test Trains and Other Special Trains ................................................................................ 47 CAP. 4 CAPACITY ALLOCATION ..................................................................................................48 4.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 49 4.2 General Description of the Process .................................................................................... 49 4.3 Reserving Capacity for Temporary Capacity Restrictions..................................................... 50 General Principles ............................................................................................................ 50 Deadlines and Information Provided to Applicants .......................................................... 50 4.4 Impacts of Framework Agreements ................................................................................... 51 4.5 Path Allocation Process ..................................................................................................... 51 Annual Timetable Path Requests ..................................................................................... 51 Late Annual Timetable Path Requests .............................................................................. 51 Ad-Hoc Path Requests ...................................................................................................... 51 Revocation of routes ........................................................................................................ 52 Coordination process ....................................................................................................... 52 2026 CFR Network Statement Version: 15.1.6 Update: 29.05.2026 A vi  Compania Nationala de Cai Ferate "CFR” S.A. Romania Conflict resolution process ............................................................................................... 52 4.6 Congested Infrastructure................................................................................................... 53 4.7 Exceptional Transport and Dangerous Goods ..................................................................... 53 4.8 Rules regarding the modification, cancellation or non-use Path.......................................... 53 Rules for Path Modification by the