Network Statement 2014 - Slovenske železnice

Slovenske železnice - Infrastruktura d.o.o. – Network Statement of the Republic of Slovenia 2014 – 9.12.2012 – 01.4. Legal Status1.4.1. General RemarksThe Network Statement is an act adopted by the Public Railway Infrastructure Manager ofthe Republic of Slovenia, which in cooperation with the Agency and after consultation withthe regulatory body, RUs and other concerned stakeholders is elaborated by the PublicRailway Infrastructure Manager for each individual timetable period.The Network Statement presents general information on the Public Railway Infrastructurecapacity and indicates all restrictions relating to the capacity usage. It specifically definesrules, deadlines, criteria and procedures for train path allocation and Railway Infrastructurecapacity, as well as specifies the charging system for the use of infrastructure. The NetworkStatement also includes information on additional and auxiliary services available in theRepublic of Slovenia for full delivery of the rail transport services.1.4.2. LiabilityThe Network Statement is a document without any contractual power. The informationpublished in the Network Statement has no influence on the national legislation.The PRI Manager shall not be responsible for any false information in the NetworkStatement regarding the Infrastructure and the services that is out of his competence.The Network Statement is prepared on the basis of available information and applicablelegislation as of 15th November 2012. The legislation under preparation has not beenconsidered. In case of incompatibility of the Network Statement’s provisions with theapplicable legislation, the provisions of the legislation shall be applied. While interpretingthe provisions of the Network Statement all regulations and technical documents that comeinto force after the publication of the Network Statement shall be considered.The information in the Network Statement on the planned changes to the PRI and/or theterms of its use may be applied for individual timetabled period for information purposes, aswell as for assisting the train paths allocation process; however the PRI Manager is notobliged to also carry out those changes.1.4.3. Appeals ProcedureThe Applicants may ask for any explanation or additional information about the NetworkStatement from the PRI Manager (the contact points are indicated in Section 1.8.1) inwritten form, by e-mail or fax. The PRI Manager shall respond to the request no later than 15(fifteen) days.Appeals filed in regard to the Network Statement and its criteria shall be resolved by theregulatory body at the Post and Electronic Communications Agency of the Republic ofSlovenia, Railway traffic department.1.5. Structure of the Network StatementWith the purpose to standardise the Network Statements of all RNE members a CommonStructure and Implementation Guide has been published for the Network Statement'spreparation that provides a precise prescription to its structure and contents. Thus, theNetwork Statement is divided into six core chapters:PAGE 8