CFR Network Statement2026

         Compania Nationala de Cai Ferate “CFR” S.A.                                               Romania

CFR answers the ad-hoc requests for individual train paths as quickly as possible, but within 5 working days at the latest. The information regarding the non-used and available infrastructure capacity is made available to all the applicants that might be interested to use this capacity. If necessary, CFR may evaluate the need to keep available a reserve infrastructure capacity in the final working timetable, which could enable it to rapidly respond to the foreseeable ad-hoc requests for capacity. The Reserve Capacity is established in accordance with CFR’s internal procedures.

Revocation of routes

CFR may require the abandonment of a train path (revocation of a train path) that has not been used for a certain period, according to art. 13 of GD. 1696/2006 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacities: "if it has not been used for a certain period: (i) for passenger trains - 45 consecutive days; (ii) for freight trains - less than 20% in the last two months."

Coordination process CFR monitors the fulfillment of allocation procedures and aims to allocate train paths on a fair and non- discriminatory basis and in compliance with legal provisions. If, during the previously provided programming process, CFR is faced with the existence of conflicts, it will try to ensure the best possible harmonization of all requirements through coordination of requests. The principles governing the coordination procedure are defined and are shown in Annex 20.a. For this, CFR will propose to the OTF different paths from those that were requested. The resolution of any path conflicts will be done by consulting CFR with the respective OTFs, in accordance with the provisions of art. 46 paragraph (2) of Law 202/2016 on the integration of the Romanian railway system into the single European railway area, with subsequent amendments and completions. CFR will communicate to the OTF, in writing, the method of resolution within a maximum of 10 working days.

Conflict resolution process

In the event of disputes regarding the allocation of infrastructure capacities, a dispute resolution system is provided for their prompt resolution. The principles governing the dispute resolution process are defined and are shown in Annex 20.b. The OTF may submit a complaint to the CFR regarding the allocation of infrastructure capacities. The CFR will communicate to the OTF, in writing, the resolution method within a maximum of 10 working days.

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