RFC North Sea - Med begins a newsfeed on this page.
The principle is to disseminate to all the information gathered from the different partners.           
We will give priority to efficiency, so don't be surprised if the information transmitted is "raw", i.e. written in the form of notes.

We will keep you updated on this page when the available information changes.

 

Here an update on Wednesday 13/05/2020:

Because it seems that the situation on our entire Corridor network is recovering to 'normal' operation (given the circumstances), we have decided to stop the newsfeed from today until further notice.

Should the need arise, we will only let you know in specific cases if there are problems, and if necessary, reactivate the newsfeed (hoping that this does not happen).

We wish you all to stay healthy and we wish you all a prosperous return to normal life.

 

Here an update on Tuesday 12/05/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + Flash News click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file on top of the page)

1.SNCF RESEAU TELCO Operational Tuesday 12/05/2020

/!\ the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

National Director of Operations

• No modification since yesterday about the French Network traffic management.
• Consequences of the storm registered this week end in the South West of France : the line Bordeaux-Toulouse was reopened to the traffic this morning at 10:45.
• Transport plan for this week : based on the feedback received from RUs, no difficulties registered by SNCF Réseau about freight traffic forecasted for this week.

Service platform for railway companies

• Fuel facilities : only Montlucon and Portet Valence stay closed until the 18^th.05.20 (REMINDER)

Questions / Answers

• No request.
•  

Here an update on Monday 11/05/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + Flash News click here)

1.SNCF RESEAU TELCO Operational Monday 06/05/2020

/!\ the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

National Director of Operations

·         The normal situation 3x8 is back on the principal network, except the Lorraine region staying in 2x8 for COVID contamination reasons  .

·         According to yesterday’s TELCO with RUs CEOs, the coordination of works and capacity offer is on progress in order to give to the RUs a clear and transparent picture of the network access in the next weeks and months. A position paper will be sent today by SNCF Réseau; nevertheless, urgent maintenance works need to be achieved for the 26^th.06 in order to recover the normal traffic on the full rail network.

·         Sanitary measures : no additional sanitary measures are requested today. It is important to remind the loc drivers and land operators to be careful when they will apply land processes (like radio and keys switches exchange with signaling boxes operators) in order to respect sanitary barriers.

·         Consequences of the storm registered this week end in the West of France and Paris region : trees falled on catenary and tracks, cleaning and catenary repairing will be achieved tonight.

·         Transport plan for this week : SNCF Réseau has sent today their constraints and would like to receive RUs feedback for tomorrow.

·         After a final coordination with the South East production zone of SNCF Réseau, TCR finally planned this week won’t have any impact on freight traffic.

Service platform for railway companies

·         Fuel facilities : only Montlucon and Portet Valence stay closed until the 18^th.05.20.

Questions / Answers

·         No request.

 

Here an update on Friday 08/05/2020:

only the Flash news as update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network: click here to open it.

No telco’s are foreseen the coming days.

Expected next update will be sent out after the telco of next Monday 11^th of May.

 

Here an update on Wednesday 06/05/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + click here for: Flash news + Processus Travaux + Etat des lieux chantiers)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file attached)

1.SNCF RESEAU TELCO Operational Wednesday 06/05/2020

/!\ the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

Director of Operations

• Topic " Childcare ":
  • 14 regions with no childcare topic for young parents referrals.
  • 2 regions already with identified difficulties:
    • South-East Paris: impact on work programming.
    • Lorraine Champagne Ardenne: Line 4 "Paris - Basel" and Line 5 "Châlons/Marne - Thionville" opening in 2x9h.
  • Other regions :
    • Haut de France: situation in Ostricourt and Lens to be monitored.
    • Languedoc Roussillon: situation in Bézier to be monitored.
    • Rhône-Alpes : St Etienne in 2x8.
    • Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur : alert on the Regional Timetable Office.
    • Aquitaine Poitou Charente : alert on Périgueux.
• Weekly meeting with the EF CEOs scheduled for tonight.

Freight Key Accounts Department

• The file of recommendations to be filled in by the RUs will be sent tomorrow morning.
• For future work on the network, SNCF Réseau has today sent an initial list of worksites and a process for exchange with the RUs.

Questions/Answers

RU1 : The traffic this night in the Maurienne valley would be impossible because of works scheduled simultaneously (on both lanes).

> SNCF Réseau département grand compte fret will examine the two subjects in relation with the RUs concerned.

 

Here an update on Tuesday 05/05/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + no newsflash)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file attached)

1.SNCF RESEAU TELCO Operational Tuesday 05/05/2020

/!\ the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

National Director of Operations

• Updated information: the Paris - Strasbourg line will finally be opened as normal from 11 May.
• SNCF Réseau reports that it has a greater representation of young parents in certain regions who are in the signal boxes, young parents who could be faced with childcare problems and therefore risk being absent. This is a point that is closely monitored by the EICs.

Service platform for railway undertakings

• No changes today.

Large Account Freight Department

• Transmission today of a document that will explain the work management system that will start on 11 May (with visibility over 3 weeks).

Questions / Answers

• none
•  

Here an update on Monday 04/05/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + newsflash click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file attached)

1.SNCF RESEAU TELCO Operational Monday 04/05/2020

/!\ the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

National Director of Operation

-          Risk of Covid 19 near Marseille (Fos sur Mer), no change for the forecasts.

-          All the main lines are opening in 3x8, except in Alsace and line 1 (Paris-Strasbourg) and 4 (Paris-Bale) in Lorraine, no improvement planned on the 11/05.

-          Still awaiting national guidelines for the childcare that could changes in the signal boxes opening

-          Works on the network the next long week end (8 to 10/05) on the line Paris-Limoges-Toulouse

-          The communication protocol with RUs for the work will be send this afternoon.

Service platform for railway companies

No change

Questions / Answers

-          Nothing

Here an update on Saturday 02/05/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + click here for perspectives d'ouverture + click here for principes d'échange)

1.SNCF RESEAU TELCO Operational Saturday 02/05/2020

/!\ the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

National Director of Operation

• Alert in the Provence Alpes Cote d’Azur with an agent contaminated COVID but no consequence for the signal boxes opening
• Some difficulties in Alsace and in Lorraine (line 1 and 4) closure for the nights
• No problem elsewhere, therefore transport plan in accordance with the proposals
• Hendaye Bordeaux will be open from the 4^th of May
• For the network’s work, DGCS is working for a simple process for the beginning of the next week
• Normandy a demining operation will take place on May 6th in Touville la Riviere (Oissel Elbeuf and Oissel Val de Reuil line) need 2 hours during the afternoon

Service platform for railway companies

• No change

Questions / Answers

• Nothing

Here an update on Thursday 30/04/2020 for the following: Attention: No update tomorrow

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + News flash click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file on top of the page)
3. Update from Infrabel concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder)

1.SNCF RESEAU TELCO Operational Thursday 30/04/2020

/!\ the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

National Director of Operations

• The normal situation 3x8 on the principal network will be back on the 11.05.20, except the Lorraine region staying in 2x8 for COVID contamination reasons  .
• According to yesterday’s TELCO with RUs CEOs, the coordination of works and capacity offer is on progress in order to give to the RUs a clear and transparent picture of the network access in the next weeks and months.
• Sanitary measures : as it was reminded yesterday to RUs CEOs, no additional sanitary measures will enter in force on the 11^th.05. It is important to remind the loc drivers and land operators to be careful when they will apply land processes (like radio and keys switches exchange with signaling boxes operators) in order to respect sanitary barriers.
• Transport plan for next week : SNCF Réseau has sent yesterday their constraints and would like to receive RUs feedback ASAP.
• Next TELCO on Saturday 2.05 at 14:30

Service platform for railway companies

• Fuel facilities : Toulouse Peyronal is opened again every day from 8:00 to 16:00

Questions / Answers

• No request.

3.Update from Infrabel concerning the situation on their network: Telco on 30/04/2020

/!\ the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

Infrabel

• The expectation is that the signal boxes can be fully staffed next week with the normal train service back in place from 4^th of May on ;
• Presentation of the evolution of the traffic has been given, presentation will be sent out later;
• The updated file with the cancelled and replanned works will be published on Business Corner shortly.

Round table of RU’s

• In general, same as last week, all participating RU’s face a decline of volume around 20 to 30%;
• Some RU’s expect a small increase the coming weeks;
• Absenteeism of train drivers seems stable across all RU’s.

SPF Mobilité  

SPF Mobilité gave a state of play regarding open questions:

• Regarding the certification of train drivers: The Bill has been discussed in the commission and is expected to be voted in plenary session today for as long as the advice of the regions is considered as sufficient;
• Regarding the inspection and validity of rolling stock: there seems not an regulatory obligation regarding this, this is an agreement between the RU and its rolling stock contracting company.

DVIS/SSICF

• Points out that this morning, the European Commission reported on its website several legislative initiatives which have yet to be adopted: https://ec.europa.eu/transport/media/news/2020-04-29-coronavirus-package-measures-support-transport-sector_en  .

Questions/Answers

None

 

Here an update on Wednesday 29/04/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + News flash click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file attached)

1.SNCF RESEAU TELCO Operational Wednesday 29/04/2020

/!\ the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

National Director of Operations

• Following the Prime Minister's announcements yesterday, services must be reorganized for the recovery. The subject of nursing the children of employees  is being discussed internally.
• Objective for the network is to be open everywhere by 04/05
• The CDG Express works in the Paris Nord area during the WE of May, the 1st will not take place BUT the trains remain rerouted to lighten the boxes around the Amiens area.
• The recommendation sheets will be sent out tomorrow morning with the network's opening update. ( Friday: public holiday.)

Service platform for railway companies

• No change.

Questions / Answers

• EF1 asks for more details on the rerouting of the Paris Nord area

 

Here an update on Tuesday 28/04/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + News flash click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file attached)

1.SNCF RESEAU TELCO Operational Tuesday 28/04/2020

/!\ the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

National Director of Operations

• Opening of the network : No change compare to yesterday.
• Signal Boxes:
  • There is still a sanitary alert in the Eastern Region region the situation will remain like today after 11^th.05.20
  • Aquitaine region: a reopening of the Bordeaux-Hendaye axis in 3*8 is planned for May 4th.
• Long trains > 750m : back to the nominal process as of today. The procedure for declaring long trains must be followed.
• Lengthening of the cleaning time of the driving cabs: from 4 minutes to 10 minutes. SNCF will specify whether to move driver changeover locations to avoid congesting strategic sites (e.g. Perrigny or GOV) after May 11th and with the recovery of some passenger traffic

Service platform for railway companies

• No change.

Questions / Answers

• EF1 asked for more precision about the lengthening of cleaning time
• SNCF Reseau wil give more precisions in the coming days

Here an update on Monday 27/04/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + News flash click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file on top of the page)

1.SNCF RESEAU TELCO Operational Monday 27/04/2020

/!\ the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

National Director of Operations

• In the Alsace region, due to new contamination of people working in signaling boxes, the prospect of a return to normal operation is delayed : the situation will remain like today after 11^th.05.20
• On Bordeaux – Hendaye route, prospect of return to a normal situation from May 11th.

/!\ Beware, this information is subject to future government recommendations. There is for example the subject of childcare & school issues, on which the provisions are not yet known.

• Traffic of trains 850m : normal conditions will be operational starting tomorrow 28^th.04
• Due to limited human resources, the itinerary via the right side of the Rhone river will be closed the next week ends (1^st and 8^th.05) : traffic will be rerouted via the left side of the Rhone river.
• Concerning the works:
  • For the weekend of May 1, May 8, major operations mainly in the Ile-de-France region

> Specific telco tomorrow 28.04 at 15:30 with the SNCF RESEAU teams and the RUs concerned

• • Works planned at night on the section Reding-Remilly : list of train affected to be listed tomorrow between RUs and SNCF Réseau

Service platform for railway companies

• No change.

Questions / Answers

• EF1: are the 850m trains able to run also from/to Le Havre ?
• SNCF RESEAU : yes, all part of the network able to run this type of train return on normal condition tomorrow.

 

Here an update on Saturday 25/04/2020 for the following: ATTENTION: No update foreseen tomorrow

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + News flash click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file attached)

 

1.SNCF RESEAU TELCO Operational Saturday 25/04/2020

/!\ the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

National Director of Operations

• Confirmation of the elements provided yesterday:
  • This weekend, the network remains closed at night.
  • Return to normal operation next week (3x8) except on Hendaye-Bordeaux, Paris-Strasbourg and Strasbourg-Mulhouse which will be open only during the day.
• In the Alsace region, the prospect of a return to normal operation from May 11.
• On Bordeaux – Hendaye route, prospect of return to a normal situation from May 4.

/!\ Beware, this information is subject to future government recommendations. There is for example the subject of childcare & school issues, on which the provisions are not yet known.

• Concerning the works:
  • For the weekend of May 1, May 8, major operations mainly in the north of Ile-de-France (EOLE project for example)

> Specific telco next Tuesday with the SNCF RESEAU teams and the RUs concerned (3.30pm)

• • Still works programmed to anticipate the "hot weather" period.
  • Note the subject of the treatment of muddy areas in Burgundy - Franche Comté Regions. Heavy and imperative work to be done.

Service platform for railway companies

• No change.

Questions / Answers

• EF1: when you make recommendations in the SONAR file with a request of "12 hours in advance", are there any train paths traced?
• SNCF RESEAU : Indeed, the train path is traced again.

 

Here an update on Friday 24/04/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + News flash click here + Perspectives d’ouverture click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file link on top)

1.SNCF RESEAU TELCO Operational Friday 24/04/2020

/!\ the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

National Director of Operations

• This weekend, the network remains closed at night.
• It will be back in normal operation next week (3x8) except on Hendaye-Bordeaux, Paris-Strasbourg and Strasbourg-Mulhouse which are closed at nigh (detail in the attached file).
• For the weekend of 1 May, prospect of returning to a "normal" opening of the Network for a weekend.

Service platform for railway undertakings

No change at service stations

Questions / Answers

None

 

Here an update on Thursday 23/04/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + News flash click here and Perspectives d'ouverture click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file attached)

1.SNCF RESEAU TELCO Operational Thursday 23/04/2020

/!\ the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

Director, National Operations Centre

- No change since last night on the signal boxes and electric track circuits

- Inquiry on childcare, pending government direction

- Work on the repositioning of slots still in progress for next week's Dijon work

- Heavy heat, fire along some lines, following brake application, beware for brake tests and driving test for EFs, the weather will be hot in May.

Service platform for railway companies:

• No change for service track
• Modification service station at Laon

Questions / answers

- RU: info on the line between Montauban and Agen following the current works will they take place next week?

- SNCF R : No work planned next week

 

Here an update on Wednesday 22/04/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + News flash click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file attached)

 

1.SNCF RESEAU TELCO Operational Wednesday 22/04/2020

/!\ the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

Director, National Operations Centre

• Tonight meeting by phone with the RU managers and the SNCF R commercial management (A Sohier and P Sablier)
• No discrepancies in the outfits of signal boxes in accordance with the forecast.
• Line 1 (Paris Strasbourg) and 4 (Paris Basel) still in difficulty, the same for Alsace.
• Bordeaux Hendaye forecast in 3x8 from 04/05
• Childcare by the French government not yet decided, still questions for the Aquitaine, Nord and Grand Est regions for the signal boxes
• Dijon Perrigny and Gevrey work in progress to postpone train paths in preparation for the network work from 27/04 to 04/05 from 10.00 to 18.00
• Nuisement - Chaumont, difficulties due to the high heat, normally between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm drop in temperature and response if traffic possible or not
• For 11/05, gradual resumption of passenger flows with rules not currently established, passenger movements will take place during 8 and 9 May for the installation of trains.
• Until the end of May gradual recovery up to 30-50% of the transport plan, 6 weeks needed to bring 100% of the transport plan back into service
• Need for Freight train schedules until the end of August

 

Service platform for railway companies.

• No changes on service stations and service lanes

Questions / answers

- RU: following the interruption of traffic in Dijon during the day, conductors shifts are prohibited or no traffic is possible.

- SNCF R: no traffic possible during the period.

 

- RU: Dijon Porte Neuve (station) open at 8:00 am,  can be opened before the station for service

- SNCF R: Study in progress by the sales department

 

- RU: Always Dijon, planned or unannounced work

- SNCF R : Yes urgent work planned, postponed due to the epidemic, no more possible to delay now, train paths are being retraced.

Here an update on Tuesday 21/04/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + News flash click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file attached)

 

1.SNCF RESEAU TELCO Operational Tuesday 21/04/2020

/!\ the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

Director, National Operations Centre

• Works from 27/04 to 04/05 from 10am to 6pm on working days between Gevrey and Perigny (muddy zone work); Around thirty train paths are involved and will be worked on between SNCF RESEAU and customers.
• Bank holiday in Mai : traffic will be in the classic holiday and weekend schedule. The @bord map will be updated.
• The maintenance of track circuits is still in progress.
• A major periodic track work operation (GOP) will take place at the beginning of May on the right bank of the Voulte with the possibility of running through the left bank.

Service platform for railway companies.

No changes on fuel stations and sidings tracks.

Questions / answers

No

Here an update on Monday 20/04/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + News flash click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file attached)
3. Update from Network Rail concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder)

1.SNCF RESEAU TELCO Operational Monday 20/04/2020

/!\ the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

Director, National Operations Centre

• No alert on the structuring network axes except :
  • Alsace region: open from 5H to 23H at least until May 11th.
  • LORCA (Lorraine)  2x9 at least until 11 May
  • o Axis Hendaye Bordeaux: 2X8 until the end of the month.
• Works on the Montauban Agen axis for the nights of Tuesday to Wednesday from 21h to 5h, Wednesday / Thursday from 21h to 5h and Thursday to Friday from 22h to 5h. Other night closure will be expected next week (forecasts to come)

Service platform for railway companies.

No changes on fuel stations and sidings tracks.

Questions / answers

• EF1 : about the service delivery of Luzenac? SNCF R : the answer will be provided this afternoon
• SNCF RESEAU Sales Director reminds customers to send in information on traffic planned for the beginning of May.

3.Update from Network Rail concerning the situation on their network

Network Rail want to inform about the following:

In recent weeks we have been operating c.2000 freight services each week (60% of normal traffic) and hauling 1.1Mt of goods each week.

In terms of the corridor lines, these remain open and available although all freight volumes to/from Europe has fallen. Connected intermodal terminals such as Wembley, Hams Hall, Daventry, Trafford Park and Mossend are all open and operational and are expected to remain so.

Also to note is the commencement of a Valencia to Ripple Lane Transfesa flow last week using HS1.

 

Here an update on Sunday 19/04/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + News flashes click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file attached)

No Update concerning the Terminal list, the list sent on Tuesday 31/03/2020 is still valid (see file attached again).

Kind reminder: please do not hesitate to send me updates regarding your terminal openings.

1.SNCF RESEAU TELCO Operational Sunday 19/04/2020

/!\ the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

Director, National Operations Centre

-          No specific alert on the management of the signalling boxes, no deviation from the planned program.

-          Next week, the whole of the structuring network will be open in 3x8 (REMINDER), EXCEPT :

·         The Bordeaux - Hendaye axis in 2x8 (prospect of a 3x8 shift from 27 April).

·         The Alsace region, which remains on an extended 2x8 shift route with no prospect of a return to normal for the moment.

·         The node of St Pierre des Corps still in 2x8.

-          For the 2 long weekends to come (1, 2, 3 May and 8, 9, 10 May): night closure is maintained but this time essentially linked to "punch" operations all over the network. Please let SNCF Réseau know your traffic prospects for these weekends in order for you to run it under the best possible conditions (REMINDER). All “punch” operations on Alsace region planned for these week end have been cancelled, others TCR need to be confirmed ASAP.

-          Increase of international traffic : many request from RUs for the 27^th.04, SNCR Réseau will check carefully the answers for the 21^st.04.20.

Service platform for railway companies.

No changes on fuel stations and sidings tracks.

Q/A

No request

Here an update on Saturday 18/04/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder +flash news click here )
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file attached)

No Update concerning the Terminal list, the list sent on Tuesday 31/03/2020 is still valid (see file attached again).

Kind reminder: please do not hesitate to send me updates regarding your terminal openings.

1.SNCF RESEAU TELCO Operational Saturday 18/04/2020

/!\ the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

Director, National Operations Centre

• No specific alert on the management of the signalling boxes, no deviation from the planned program.
• This weekend, as in the previous weeks, all signal boxes will be closed at night (SA/SU and SU/MO night) (REMINDER)

Between Gevrey and Perrigny, a track cleaning will be done next night for removing little mudslide with no traffic iimpact.

• Next week, the whole of the structuring network will be open in 3x8 (REMINDER), EXCEPT :
  • The Bordeaux - Hendaye axis in 2x8 (prospect of a 3x8 shift from 27 April).
  • The Alsace region, which remains on an extended 2x8 shift route with no prospect of a return to normal for the moment.
  • The node of St Pierre des Corps still in 2x8.

Section Agen-Montauban : track maintenance is planned next week without impact on the freight traffic planned

• For the 2 long weekends to come (1, 2, 3 May and 8, 9, 10 May): night closure is maintained but this time essentially linked to "punch" operations all over the network. Please let SNCF Réseau know your traffic prospects for these weekends in order for you to run it under the best possible conditions (REMINDER). All “punch” operations on Alsace region planned for these week end have been cancelled.

Service platform for railway companies.

No changes on fuel stations and sidings tracks.

Q/A

RU1 : confirmation needed from SNCF Réseau for the access to the terminal of VOUTRE for basalt traffic restarting on the 20^th.04 ? if needed, RU can help for the track circuit maintenance.

                SNCF R : the answer will be provided this afternoon nothing is against the restarting traffic as it was planned.

 

Here an update on Friday 17/04/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + news flash click here)
2. Corrigendum on the update from Infrabel concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder)
3. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file attached)

No Update concerning the Terminal list, the list sent on Tuesday 31/03/2020 is still valid (see file attached again).

Kind reminder: please do not hesitate to send me updates regarding your terminal openings.

1.SNCF RESEAU TELCO Operational Friday 17/04/2020

/!\ the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

Director, National Operations Centre

• This weekend, as in the previous weeks, all signal boxes will be closed at night (SA/SU and SU/MO night).
• Next week, the whole of the structuring network will be open in 3x8, EXCEPT :
  • The Bordeaux - Hendaye axis in 2x8 (prospect of a 3x8 shift from 27 April).
  • The Alsace region, which remains on an extended 2x8 shift route with no prospect of a return to normal for the moment.
  • The node of St Pierre des Corps still in 2x8.
• Week-end of 25th and 26th April: the night network closure is maintained.
• For the 2 long weekends to come (1, 2, 3 May and 8, 9, 10 May): night closure is maintained but this time essentially linked to "punch" operations all over the network. Please let SNCF Réseau know your traffic prospects for these weekends in order for you to run it under the best possible conditions.

Service platform for railway companies.

No changes on fuel stations and sidings.

Q/A

none

2.Corrigendum on the update from Infrabel concerning the situation on their network: Telco of 16/04/2020

SPF mobilité corrected the following:  it’s the aim to make a Bill rather than a Royal Decree. This proposal will go on beforehand to the mobility committee in parliament next week. The debate and vote in plenary is expected to take place in the next few weeks, if all goes well.

 

Here an update on Thursday 16/04/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + news flash click here and perspectives d’ouverture click here)
2. Update from Infrabel concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder)
3. Update from SBB concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder)
4. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file on top of the page)

 

No Update concerning the Terminal list, the list sent on Tuesday 31/03/2020 is still valid (see file attached again).

Kind reminder: please do not hesitate to send me updates regarding your terminal openings.

1.SNCF RESEAU TELCO Operational Thursday 16/04/2020

/!\ the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

Director of Operations

• No significant developments since yesterday.
• SNCF Réseau would need the RUs' traffic projections for the next long weekends 1, 2 and 3 May and 8, 9 and 10 May in order to examine the major work that can be carried out on these weekends.
• For the upcoming weekend: work on PLM Line (between Dijon & Lyon) from Friday to Saturday night. The trains will be diverted by the Bresse line. Being processed in the timetable tools.

Service Platform for Railway Undertakings (PSEF) :

• Small time change at the Nice petrol station: 8am-12pm and 2pm-4pm. The file will be updated accordingly

Questions / Answers

None

2.Update from Infrabel concerning the situation on their network: Telco on 16/04/2020

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Infrabel

• Absenteeism figures are stable, the expectation is that the signal boxes can be fully staffed the coming weeks ;
• Presentation of the evolution of the traffic has been given, presentation will be sent out later;
• The file with the cancelled works will be published on Monday on Business Corner.

Round table of RU’s

• In general, same as last week, all participating RU’s face a decline of volume around 30%;
• Some RU’s expect a small increase again after the Easter holidays;
• Absenteeism of train drivers seems stable across all RU’s.

On the subject works

Infrabel expect that the coming weeks some works that were foreseen to be cancelled, will resume.

SPF Mobilité  

SPF Mobilité stated that regarding the legal framework of the special powers Royal Decree, they expect a solution and vote next week. 

Questions/Answers

None

3.Update from SBB concerning the situation on their network

In Switzerland as for 27 April 2020 will be done the first little step towards normality. SBB will run more regional and interregional trains and will reopen some of the most urgent constructions sites.

Next steps with more trains are foreseen for 10 Mai 2020.

 

Here an update on Wednesday 15/04/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + news flash click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file attached)

 

No Update concerning the Terminal list, the list sent on Tuesday 31/03/2020 is still valid (see file attached again).

 

Kind reminder: please do not hesitate to send me updates regarding your terminal openings.

 

SNCF TELCO Network Operational Wednesday 15/04/2020

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Director of Operations

·        contrary to what was announced yesterday, Bordeaux-Hendaye route stay in 2x8 until the end of this month (no need for running during the night)

·         Good trend for the signal boxes

·         Carefull to long train (850m). One has stopped in Dijon with no announce with consequences on traffic.

·        Daytime work to ensure the maintenance of the network and traffic speed is planned for the upcoming weeks.

·         Fuel station in Bodeaux, additionnal closure between 10.00pm to 4.00am

·         Forecasts signal boxes opening will be send tomorrow for the next week

·         Today evening telco with the RUs CEO à 18h30

 

Questions / Answers

RU1: Day work on the network what will be the impact and information?

SNCF R: Information each day and week will be back in service next week, the train paths will be adapted.

 

Here an update on Tuesday 14/04/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + news flash click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file attached)

 

No Update concerning the Terminal list, the list sent on Tuesday 31/03/2020 is still valid (see file attached again).

 

Kind reminder: please do not hesitate to send me updates regarding your terminal openings.

 

SNCF TELCO Network Operational Tuesday 14/04/2020

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Director of Operations

• The South Transverse (Marseille-Bordeaux) is open in 2x8 with the objective of reopening in 3x8 next week.
• Since yesterday evening we have been driving on Cerbere and in Languedoc-Roussilon, the right line of the Rhône and the Alps, and we are now back in the furrow schedule. 
• Be careful to advise when an RU has a train suppression, yesterday held stations in Lorraine when the train did not run.
• Solicitation of SNCF R from 11/05 with passengers back in service, no more traffic to be expected.
• Campaign to upgrade the network, ballast and rail replacement (high heat) to be carried out within a short period of time.
• Petrol station: no change, please inform the station 12 hours in advance (order to be made otherwise risk of absence of staff).

• Anticipation of Timetabling sent for the weekend

 

Questions / Answers

RU1: Bordeaux Hendaye line open in 3x8 next week ?

SNCF R : yes next week, good hope for Bordeaux Hendaye, will be confirmed at the end of this week.

 

RU2 : Who do we order fuel directly from at the station or at the PSEF?

SNCF R : directly at the station concerned at least 12 hours before and RAS for Service Routes.

 

RU3 : Maurienne Valley open night from Friday to Saturday this week?

SNCF R : Check to be done and answer to the interested party.

 

RU4 : Following the works at Noisy Villemonble, is it possible to divert ?

SNCF R : We are looking with the IDF establishments for another itinerary, perhaps via Bobigny with locomotive end change, answer during the day

Here an update on Tuesday 14/04/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + news flash click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file attached)

 

No Update concerning the Terminal list, the list sent on Tuesday 31/03/2020 is still valid (see file attached again).

 

Kind reminder: please do not hesitate to send me updates regarding your terminal openings.

 

SNCF TELCO Network Operational Tuesday 14/04/2020

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Director of Operations

• The South Transverse (Marseille-Bordeaux) is open in 2x8 with the objective of reopening in 3x8 next week.
• Since yesterday evening we have been driving on Cerbere and in Languedoc-Roussilon, the right line of the Rhône and the Alps, and we are now back in the furrow schedule. 
• Be careful to advise when an RU has a train suppression, yesterday held stations in Lorraine when the train did not run.
• Solicitation of SNCF R from 11/05 with passengers back in service, no more traffic to be expected.
• Campaign to upgrade the network, ballast and rail replacement (high heat) to be carried out within a short period of time.
• Petrol station: no change, please inform the station 12 hours in advance (order to be made otherwise risk of absence of staff).

• Anticipation of Timetabling sent for the weekend

 

Questions / Answers

RU1: Bordeaux Hendaye line open in 3x8 next week ?

SNCF R : yes next week, good hope for Bordeaux Hendaye, will be confirmed at the end of this week.

 

RU2 : Who do we order fuel directly from at the station or at the PSEF?

SNCF R : directly at the station concerned at least 12 hours before and RAS for Service Routes.

 

RU3 : Maurienne Valley open night from Friday to Saturday this week?

SNCF R : Check to be done and answer to the interested party.

 

RU4 : Following the works at Noisy Villemonble, is it possible to divert ?

SNCF R : We are looking with the IDF establishments for another itinerary, perhaps via Bobigny with locomotive end change, answer during the day

 

 

Here an update on Monday 13/04/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + no news flash )
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file on top of the page)

 

No Update concerning the Terminal list, the list sent on Tuesday 31/03/2020 is still valid (see file attached again).

 

Kind reminder: please do not hesitate to send me updates regarding your terminal openings.

 

SNCF TELCO Network Operational Monday 13/04/2020

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Director of Operations

• No difficulties on the network or in the switchboxes.
• Reminder to ensure the maintenance of the locos.
• The opening of the network for next week (20/04)is being implemented.
• Hourcade :Difficulties on switchbox 12 for night shift.
• Alsace : opening 5H/21H on the weekend and 5H/23H during the week.

 

Platform of Services to Railway Companies (PSEF) :

• No change on fuel supply stations and service track accesses.

 

Questions / Answers

• None

 

Here an update on Sunday 12/04/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + no news flash )
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file attached)

 

No Update concerning the Terminal list, the list sent on Tuesday 31/03/2020 is still valid (see file attached again).

 

Kind reminder: please do not hesitate to send me updates regarding your terminal openings.

 

SNCF TELCO Network Operational Sunday 12/04/2020

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Director of Operations

 

• The situation in the EICs and on the network is the same as it was yesterday.
• There are still difficulties in Alsace and in the Centre of France.
• The 3x8 takeover is gradually taking place throughout the network.
• Hourcade: difficulties on switchbox 12.

 

Platform of Services to Railway Companies (PSEF) :

• No change on fuel supply stations and service track accesses.

 

Questions / Answers

• None

 

Here an update on Saturday 11/04/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + news flash click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file attached)

 

No Update concerning the Terminal list, the list sent on Tuesday 31/03/2020 is still valid (see file attached again).

 

Kind reminder: please do not hesitate to send me updates regarding your terminal openings.

 

SNCF TELCO Network Operational Saturday 11/04/2020

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Director of Operations

• SNCF RESEAU maintains the daily telco throughout the Easter weekend because the situation can change very quickly.
• Alsace and St Pierre des Corps under control. This means that we maintain our commitments and the planned timetables.
• Coming week: improvements planned with 3x8 returns in many areas.
• Start of work campaign to prepare for the hot season. Major operations will start from the week of 20.04.

 

Platform of Services to Railway Companies (PSEF) :

• No change on fuel supply stations and service track accesses.

 

Questions / Answers

• None

 

Here an update on Friday 10/04/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + news flash click here and perspective d’ouverture click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file top of the page)

 

No Update concerning the Terminal list, the list sent on Tuesday 31/03/2020 is still valid (see file attached again).

 

Kind reminder: please do not hesitate to send me updates regarding your terminal openings.

 

SNCF TELCO Network Operational Friday 10/04/2020

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Director of Operations

• Health situation still complicated in Alsace and St Pierre.
• From 20 April, SNCF RESEAU believes it will be able to improve the opening period of signal boxes on many routes. On the latter, traffic will have to return to its allocated path. This will enable SNCF RSEAU to regain some capacity for work, particularly to prepare for the coming "hot period”. There should be no increase in passenger traffic before the beginning of May at the earliest; this leaves capacity and room for manoeuvre for freight.

 

Questions / Answers

• RU1: In the PACA region, on 6 and 9 April we had 2 trains penalized for nonopening of the Menton signal box. This was not mentioned in the "@bord" application. We have the same trains next week. Can you see with the local traffic department so that we do not face the same problem.
• SNCF RESEAU: Noted. The subject will be looked at with the local traffic department.

 

 

Here an update on Thursday 09/04/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder +news flash click here)
2. Update from Infrabel concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder)
3. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file attached)

 

No Update concerning the Terminal list, the list sent on Tuesday 31/03/2020 is still valid (see file attached again).

 

Kind reminder: please do not hesitate to send me updates regarding your terminal openings.

 

1.SNCF RESEAU TELCO Network Operational Thursday 09/04/2020

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Director of Operations

-          The objective is still to associate the running trains with their paths to be able do the minimum work required to ensure the maintenance of the network from next week onwards.

-          Alps (Modane) : agreement for 3x8 from Monday evening to Saturday morning

-         Traffic on the right bank of the Rhône between Lyon and Avignon Ok on the 13th in the evening too.

-          anguedoc Roussilon in 3x8 from Monday to Saturday morning 2x8 the WE, Cerbère and Le Boulou opening according to requests, anticipation and requests to be made to SNCF RESEAU Freight key account department

-          Transversal South (Narbonne Bordeaux) Ok in 3x8, but be careful on certain dates

-          Midi Pyrénées et Aquitaine Poitou Charentes remains in 2x8 (Bordeaux Hendaye), visibility mid or end of next week.  3x8 could be possible from April 20th.

-          St Pierre open from 4pm to 9am today, no better for the moment and unknown for next week.

-          Alsace, open from 5.00 am to 11.00 pm from Monday to Saturday morning and 9.00 pm on weekends, it can't be better.

-          Angers-Saumur, study in progress.

 

Market and Sales dpt

• Transmission of recommendation files this afternoon for next week.
• Mulhouse Nord service station closure.

 

Questions / Answers

-          RU1 : Is traffic possible between Dijon and Macon tonight.

-          SNCF R : Commercial department checks and answers directly

 

2. Update from Infrabel concerning the situation on their network: Telco 09/04/2020

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Infrabel

• Absenteeism figures are stable, personnel on standby is increasing, so in case of a COVID-19 outbreak in a signalbox, this can be handled ;
• Presentation of the evolution of the traffic has been given, presentation will be sent out later;
• Some subcontractors mentioned they are ready to resume the works.

 

Round table of RU’s

• In general, same as last week, all participating RU’s face a decline of volume of at least 20%, with Easter period coming will probably be more the coming weeks;
• Some RU’s expect a small increase again after the Easter holidays;
• Absenteeism of train drivers seems stable across all RU’s.

 

On the subject works

SPF Mobilité points out that for some critical sectors, there are exemptions on the sanitary restrictions. This is applicable to Infrabel personnel as well as subcontractors (confirmed).

 

SPF Mobilité  - DVIS/SSICF

DVIS points out the need for a legal solution, Belgian or European, regarding the driver licences.

SPF Mobilité stated that it was foreseen within the legal framework of the special powers Royal Decree, but this wasn’t voted last week. There must be looked for a political solution now.  

 

Questions/Answers

An RU asks if there is already a view on the suspension of the cancellation fees. Infrabel will come back to the RU’s next Tuesday when a decision has been taken.

One of the RUs alerts Infrabel about the difficulties of neighbouring IMs to take into account the train path modifications induced by Infrabel's work (especially SNCF Réseau, which has a shortage of train paths shedulers). Infrabel is taking up the question and will come back to the partners on this subject. If need be, RFC NSM, even if it does not intervene in this timeframe, could be associated to organise coordination between IMs if necessary.  

 

 

Here an update on Wednesday 08/04/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + news flash click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file attached)

 

No Update concerning the Terminal list, the list sent on Tuesday 31/03/2020 is still valid (see file attached again).

 

Kind reminder: please do not hesitate to send me updates regarding your terminal openings.

 

SNCF RESEAU TELCO Network Operational Wednesday 07/04/2020

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Commercial director

-          Nothing, teleconference this afternoon at 18h00 with the EFs CEO.

 

Director of Operations

-          Stabilization of the signal boxes, correct situation, still difficult in Alsace.

-          Objective for next week (Tuesday or Wednesday of next week) to reinforce the opening of the network and to put trains back in their train paths by putting the lines and signal boxes back in 3x8 and to resume work progressively.

-          Imperative to do work to maintain the network, Bayonne Hourcade Marseille axis in 3x8 (5 days out of 7), opening the Alps and Bresse line (Monday evening to Saturday morning), right and left lines of the Rhone (Lyon to Avignon), St Pierre according to the available agents.

-          Precise visibility from Friday 10/04 for next week.

-          Train paths are valid until 13/04

 

Market and Sales dpt

-          More restriction the night at Rennes for the opening fuel station.

 

Questions / Answers

-          Nothing

 

 

Here an update on Tuesday 07/04/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + news flash click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file attached)

 

No Update concerning the Terminal list, the list sent on Tuesday 31/03/2020 is still valid.

 

Kind reminder: please do not hesitate to send me updates regarding your terminal openings.

 

SNCF RESEAU TELCO Network Operational Tuesday 07/04/2020

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Commercial director

-          2^nd TELCO with CEOs of RUs planned on the 8^th.04.20 at 18:00.

Director of Operations

-          Planning of traffic forecasted on the Easter week-end including Monday 13^th.04: list of trains on progress according to RUs needs, including technical circulation for keeping track circuit operational. SNCF Réseau will send the preconisation file to RUs on Thursday 9.04 for the next week.

-          “Hot period” starting in the south of France : SNCF Réseau is finishing the maintenance plan per section and will come back to the RUs next week.

-          Urgent maintenance works planned on the Tunnel of MOISSAC (line Bordeaux-Toulouse) confirmed for WE 8.03 from 10:00AM to 18:00PM (with 5 hours of full closure).

-          No additional information about signalling boxes management.

Market and Sales dpt

-          Fuel supply: no changes, list of available sites updated regularly, in case of important problem contact the PSEF or SNCF Combustibles.

Head of the operational centre

- Following today's TELCO with the EICs :

o Maintenance works on the right part of Rhone river this week, left part of Rhone river will be partly opened for traffic deviation

o Trains 850m : traffic reopened today, be careful about punctuality in order to keep the rail network opened.

o Grand Est region ; no changes due to important COVID19 contamination REMINDER

Questions / Answers

No additional request.

 

Here an update on Monday 06/04/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + news flash click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file attached)

 

No Update concerning the Terminal list, the list sent on Tuesday 31/03/2020 is still valid.

 

SNCF RESEAU TELCO Network Operational Monday 06/04/2020

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Director of Operations

-         Planning of traffic forecasted on the Easter week-end including Monday 13^th.04: SNCF Réseau will send the preconisation file this afternoon in order to receive RUs request for tomorrow evening. SNCF Réseau will come back to RUs on Thursday 9.04. Be careful on the planning including night 13^th to 14^th.04.

-         Hot period starting in the south of France : obligatory track maintenance to be scheduled per section (3 to 5 hours) ASAP without freight traffic impact in order to avoid train speed limitation (10 km/h !!!). SNCF Réseau is already closing the analysis par section and will come back to the RUs next week.

-          Urgent maintenance works planned on the Tunnel of MOISSAC (line Bordeaux-Toulouse) confirmed for WE 8.03 from 10:00 to 18:00 (with 5 hours of full closure).

-          No additional information about signalling boxes management, except the big pressure on the Alsace region very much affected by COVID 19.

Market and Sales dpt

-          Siding track access : please communicate your needs by e-mail (no answer by phone starting this week due to limited ressources)

-          Fuel supply: list of available sites updated regularly (new access restricted : Ambérieu and Metz), in case of important problem contact the PSEF or SNCF Combustibles.

Head of the operational centre

- Following today's TELCO with the Local traffic departments :

o Longueau poste 1 : alert on limited human resources (no margin) REMINDER

o Grand Est region ; no changes due to important COVID19 contamination REMINDER

Questions / Answers

No additional request.

 

Here an update on Sunday 05/04/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + news flash click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file attached)

 

No Update concerning the Terminal list, the list sent on Tuesday 31/03/2020 is still valid.

 

SNCF RESEAU TELCO Network Operational Sunday 05/04/2020

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Director of Operations.

Operations

• The situation at the signal boxes remains stable.
• However, particular vigilance in Alsace: Staff very affected (family, friends, groups in signal boxes...). SNCF RESEAU has taken measures to extend the opening period for the nights of TU/WE, WE/TH, TH/FR and FR/SA with a possible traffic period from 05:00 to 00:00. However, it will be impossible to go beyond that. Above all, there is no margin in case of unexpected quarantine.
• Accident Auggen: The rerouted trains following the accident on the right bank of the Rhine are all well taken care of.
• Bresse: For the rerouting linked to the closure of the "Bresse", the train paths have all been traced.
• Béziers: Be careful, there are no more agents in the Béziers signal box. Routes on diverted tracks are impossible. So parking or overtaking is impossible. You have to plan for driver relief in Narbonne.
• Long trains : Resumption of the circulation of 850m trains from Monday ; parking of 750m trains in Venissieux possible again from the 14^th of april.

 

Gas station

• No change

 

Works :

• On the ParisOrléans-Limoge-Toulouse route, all works during the next long weekends are cancelled. SNCF Réseau is waiting for a definitive response from its teams in the Toulouse region. Information will be given tomorrow during the daily teleconference at 2.30 pm.

 

 

Here an update on Saturday 04/04/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + news flash click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file attached)

 

No Update concerning the Terminal list, the list sent on Tuesday 31/03/2020 is still valid.

 

SNCF RESEAU TELCO Network Operational saturday 04/04/2020

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Director of Operations.

Operations :

• Opening positions: Situation stable but SNCF R remains vigilant. Requests for quarantine may occur at any time.
• Route through Bresse: open next week on the nights of TU/WE, WE/TH and TH/FR. On nights when it is not possible to pass through Bresse, trains will be diverted by the "PLM" line and processed by SONAR process (path tracing). However, WARNING, in the Dijon-Lyon direction, SNCF Réseau will not be able to give a diversion form due to lack of staff.
• Diversion Longuyon - Metz: Please, Inform SNCF Réseau of your delays, if your trains arrive between 4am and 8pm, they will be diverted by the route via Conflans-Jarny. However, some trains were planned to do rail rust removal for track circuits on the normal route, so SNCF Réseau must make arrangements accordingly.
• Fuel stations: no change.

 

Works :

• Compulsory maintenance work related to the hot season should start in 15 days.
• The major POLT [Paris-Orléans-Limoge-Toulouse] works operation (multiplicity of worksites during the long weekends along the entire route) is suspended in the Paris-Rive-Gauche, Centre and Limousin regions. We are waiting for confirmation from the Toulouse region (normally next Monday).
• Work in Moissac could be postponed due to lack of staff. Consequence: Risk of limitation to 10km/h on a section of a 100m. More information next week.
• Works Aulnay - Mitry night of April 13 to 14: We would like to carry out works. No impact detected so far but if you thought you would have traffic that night on this route, notify SNCF RESEAU in order to work together on an alternative solution.

 

Questions / Answer RU

None

 

 

Here an update on Friday 03/04/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + news flash click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file on top of the page)

 

No Update concerning the Terminal list, the list sent on Tuesday 31/03/2020 is still valid.

 

SNCF RESEAU TELCO Network Operational Friday 03/04/2020

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Director of Operations

-          For this weekend and next week, same opening and line as the current week.

-          Need RUs forecasts for the Easter WE to allow the maintenance of the track circuits

-          From 06/04, resumption of 850 M long trains between Bettembourg and Le Boulou.

-          From 14/04, resumption of 750 M trains to and from Venissieux.

-          Difficulty in Longueau this week end, nights of SA-DI and DI- LU closed for this weekend.

-          Following the accident in Germany SNCF R is ready to divert trains.

 

Market and Sales dpt

-          TKF tomorrow and Sunday to keep in touch and possibly give news

 

Questions / Answers

 

RU1 : Wish realized Forbach Modane trains tomorrow afternoon, Sunday and Monday

SNCF R : Ok give precise info

 

RU2 : 850 M Le Boulou, is this OK for Valenton Avignon, Dourges ...

SNCF R : Yes for the whole network where it is allowed

 

RU3: recommendations received but protected file, so it is not possible to add comments, e.g. advanced or delayed reference path.

SNCF R: yes, the file has been industrialized so that it can be sent to all the local traffic department more quickly, try to find a solution so that more comments can be added.

 

 

Here an update on 02/04/2020  for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + files hereunder)
2. Update from Infrabel concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder)
3. Update from Port of Marseille/Fos concerning the situation in their installations (see files news, click here and relance fluviale, click here)

 

No Update concerning the Terminal list, the list sent on Tuesday 31/03/2020 is still valid.

 

No Update file about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network.

 

1. SNCF RESEAU TELCO Network Operational Thursday 02/04/2020

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Attachment :

SNCF RESEAU general Info (FR) : 20200401 Flash Covid19 SNCF RESEAU 17.pdf

SNCF RESEAU coordination Process with RUs (FR): principes d’échange mis en placeV1 do 02 04 2020.pdf

SNCF RESEAU Perspective of opening up the network (FR) : perspective d’ouverture du Réseau V3 du 02 04 2020.pdf

 

Director of commercial dpt

-          Yesterday's TKF meeting was held with the CEOs of the RUs with the aim of reformulating certain principles, particularly for recommendations, Last Minute Train Paths and Non-Conformities.

-          Decision to send RUs recommendations earlier, on Thursday for the following week.

-      Prospect opening for signal boxes up to the 10^th of April will be sent to the RUs (subject to the evolution of the pandemic).

-          In preparation for the hot weather period, work will be necessary to keep some lines in service.

-          TKF every Wednesday with the CEOs of the RUs

 

Director of Operations

-          The sanitary situation is maintained but not optimal, the containment measures in case of illness or suspicion are the same for all (14 days delay,........).

-          Priority on the maintenance of track circuits, request for help from the RUs for assistance.

-          Possibility of line reopening if sufficient anticipation, request to be made as soon as possible.

 

Market and Sales dpt

-          Sidings available for train parking are on the PSEF website.

-          Petrol station statu quo

-          Closed Fuel stations: Montluçon, Toulouse Périole, Carhaix, Capdenac, Portes les Valences

-         Restricted fuel stations : Blainville, Périgueux , Mulhouse Ville , Strasbourg , Besançon (8h-12H), Sibelin, Belfort, Nevers, Achères, Pau, Chalons-en Champagne, Longueau, SPDC, Sotteville, Mohon, Toulouse Raynal, Pantin.

 

Head of the operational Centre Val de Loire (P Duret)

• Focus on the Centre Val de Loire region, daily meeting with the RUs on specific Grain services, all the lines are currently open to allow services to be provided.
• TKF in the morning with EF to prepare the next day's services TKF at 1.30 pm to confirm the possibilities
• Binomial with the bordering regions to ensure continuity of routing
• Following a sick Covid agent chooses to cover the St Pierre des Corps site in 2x8 extended

 

Questions / Answers

None.

 

2. Update from Infrabel concerning the situation on their network: Telco 02/04/2020

/!\ Caution: the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

 

Infrabel

• Absenteeism figures are stable;
• We guarantee traffic on the network;
• Presentation of the evolution of the traffic has been given, presentation will be sent out later;
• Scenario’s matching the RU’s requests is ongoing, Infrabel will communicate directly to the concerned RU’s;

 

Round table of RU’s

• In general, all participating RU’s face a decline of volume of at least 20%, with Easter period coming will probably be more the coming weeks;
• Absenteeism of train drivers seems stable across all RU’s.

 

Infrabel on the subject works

Strong dropdown of the number of TCR’s due to cancellation by the concerned subcontractors.

A replanification exercise has to be done, minimising the impact on the TCR’s planified in 2021.

RU’s stress on the importance on keeping as much as planned works to be executed, Infrabel mentions that for some planned works, the imposed sanitary restrictions (1.5m social distancing) makes it not possible to execute these works.

SPF Mobilité points out that for some critical sectors, there are exemptions on the sanitary restrictions. To be further clarified.

 

SPF Mobilité

Points out it’s looking for a solution regarding the driver licences, within the legal framework of the upcoming special powers Royal Decree.

 

Questions/Answers

An RU asks if there is already a view on the suspension of the cancellation fees as in France and Germany. Infrabel is looking for valuable solutions to propose to the Executive committee and will come back to the concerned RU’s once a decision is made.

Infrabel stresses the importance that the RU’s mention clearly in Book-In as reason ‘Covid-19’ when cancelling the trainpaths in the system.

 

 

Here an update on Wednesday 01/04/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + news flash click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file on top of the page)

 

No Update concerning the Terminal list, the list sent on Tuesday 31/03/2020 is still valid.

 

SNCF RESEAU TELCO Network Operational Wednesday 01/04/2020

/!\ Caution: the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

 

Director of commercial dpt

-          Today at 18:00 : a dedicated TELCO is planned with the CEOs of Railway Undertakings running on the French network in order to keep them informed about the situation.

-          Good rate of freight traffic running on the French network (more than 600 trains yesterday)

Director of Operations

-          Planning of traffic forecasted on the Easter week-end to be checked carefully with RUs forecast on one side, and the risk of track circuit corrosion (without no traffic) on the other side,

-          Hot period starting in the south of France : obligatory track maintenance to be scheduled per section (3 to 5 hours) ASAP without freight traffic impact in order to avoid train speed limitation (10 km/h !!!)

-          No additional information about signalling boxes management, except the closure 1 day / 2 for the right side of Rhone river (left side of Rhone river stay fully open) and closure of Saint Pierre des Corps on day.

Market and Sales dpt

-          Capacity offer : a hard work is on progress for rescheduling trains running in advance by checking carefully all TCR cancelled on the network

-          Fuel supply: list of available sites updated regularly (no changes from yesterday), in case of important problem contact the PSEF or SNCF Combustibles.

Head of the operational centre

- Following today's TELCO with the Local traffic departements :

o Longueau poste 1 : alert on limited human resources (no margin) REMINDER

o Grand Est region ; no changes due to important COVID19 contamination REMINDER

Questions / Answers

RU1: possibility to open Saint Pierre des Corps only the morning from 8:45 to 13:00 ?

SNCF Réseau : list of trains to be send by RU1 for a quick check with available human resources

 

RU2: traffic refused on the GC line even TCR cancelled weren’t known by local traffic manager of SNCF Réseau ?,

SNCF Réseau : a cleaning of all cancelled TCR is on progress in the IT system of SNCF Réseau

 

 

Here an update on Tuesday 31/03/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + news flash attached)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file on top of the page)
3. Update of the terminals openings (see file on top of the page – Update Europe Container Terminals - Rotterdam)

 

SNCF RESEAU TELCO Network Operational Tuesday 31/03/2020

/!\ Caution: the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

 

Director of Operations

-          Urgent works for tunnel of Moissac (line Bordeaux-Toulouse) forecasted next Monday from 8:00 to 20:00 with a full closure between 10:00 and 15:00 : 1 freight train to be reschuled.

-          As it was the case for Dijon few days ago, RUs are requested to check carefully their needs on line with SNCF Réseau preconisation.

-          Cereals traffic have a high priority at the moment; if some RUs have an additional urgent traffic, please inform the Commercial dpt of SNCF Réseau.

Market and Sales dpt

- List of available siding tracks will be sent tomorrow to the RUs, access depending on people available for the nearest signalling box

- Fuel supply: list of available sites updated regularly (5 new sites with restricted access), in case of important problem contact the PSEF or SNCF Combustibles.

Head of the operational centre

- Following today's TELCO with the local traffic departments :

o Longueau poste 1 : alert on limited human resources (no margin)

o Grand Est region ; no changes due to important COVID19 contamination, all main lines stayed opened until 23:00 and are closed at night

Questions / Answers

RU1: possibility to start traffic earlier on Alsace region ?

SNCF Réseau : not for the moment

 

RU2: Uckange signalling box closed at night ?,

SNCF Réseau : closure confirmed in the evening

 

 

Here an update on Monday 30/03/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + news flash click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file on top of the page)
3. Update of the terminals openings (see file on top of the page)

 

SNCF RESEAU TELCO Network Operational Monday 30/03/2020

/!\ Caution: the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

Operations Director

• The schedule for opening the network this week should be the same as that of the previous week, including the total closure of the network on WE nights (SA/SU & SU/MO).
• SNCF Réseau is setting up a "track circuit" transport plan with the regional trains and Infrarail (IM trains) to ensure proper derousting. SNCF Réseau may possibly ask for a contribution from the Freight RUs.
• SNCF Réseau is working on the conformity of the track. In particular, there are ballasting issues to hold the geometry and keep the track in line with the RUs' needs.

 

Commercial management

• For information: there is a daily TELCO at 5pm (except Saturday and Sunday) specifically on the subject of the routing of grain trains. It is a specific TELCO because there are very particular problems on these trains, and the tracks they use. The TELCO was intended for shippers; SNCF Réseau now invites the RUs to attend.

 

SNCF Combustible : 5 closed fuel stations + 12 stations with time restrictions (all for health reasons).

 

Q&A

RU1: We have no feedback on our traffic recommendations for the coming week?

SNCF RESEAU: If you have made recommendations within the framework of the planned openings then there should be no problem. On the other hand, the treatment on the SNCF RESEAU side is done over 2 to 3 rolling days and not over the next 5 days.

 

RU2: Is it possible to take over drivers in closed passenger stations?

SNCF RESEAU : Yes, but only if you specify it in the request.

 

 

Here an update on Sunday 29/03/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + news flash click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file on top of the page)

 

No Update concerning the Terminal list, the list sent on Wednesday 25/03/2020 is still valid.

 

Kind reminder to the terminals: please feel free to send me any updates so I can send an updated file on regular basis.

 

SNCF RESEAU TELCO Network Operational Sunday 29/03/2020

/!\ Caution: the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not official minutes.

 

Director of Operations

• Signal boxes stand is in line with forecasts for this weekend.
• In spite of the sanitary difficulties in the East part of FR, we are managing to honour our commitments.
• We are very attentive to the evolution of the situation. For the time being, we plan to carry out the same program next week as last week. We are particularly vigilant in the Îlede-France region next week, where we expect the epidemic to peak. We will pay particular attention to the "Grande Ceintue" route around Paris.
• Do not hesitate to suggest solutions. SNCF Réseau is listening to the RUs' proposals.

 

Commercial Department

• An invitation will be extended next Wednesday to the CEOs of the RUs for a teleconference with the Commercial Director and the Director of Operations.

The objective will be to share the situation.

 

Q&A

• ECR: we are able to help SNCF Réseau to ensure rerouting steps for track circuits. Thank you to the Réseau team for being present.

 

 

Here an update on Saturday 28/03/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + Newsflash, Click here + News ‘Perspectives ouvertures’, click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file on top of the page)

 

No Update concerning the Terminal list, the list sent on Wednesday 25/03/2020 is still valid.

 

Kind reminder to the terminals: please feel free to send me any updates so I can send an updated file on regular basis.

 

1. SNCF RESEAU TELCO Network Operational Saturday 28/03/2020

/!\ Caution: the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

 

Director Operations

State of the traffic

Signal boxes are held open and respond to the offer made.

Still a decline in passenger traffic to meet freight demands.

Works to be monitored on certain routes: ballast delivery and safety checks on certain points of the network during the week: we will be informed day by day. The recommendations must be precise to enable maintenance work to be carried out at the optimum speed and level for the trains.

Région Centre: 95% opening of the network and 100% for cereals and other foodstuffs.

Région West: maintenance of track circuits between two runs. No degradation on the signal boxes.

 

Account management and others info

The recommendation files have been transmitted for SA SU night and next week. Waiting for the return of the clients.

The process is being industrialized.

 

Arnaud Sohier to complete: importance of maintaining track circuits. The RU transport plan is supported even if it is down 40% / at nominal. The majority of trains are running . Consultation seems to be working well with good quality forecasts (thanks to the RUs)

 

PSEF : carburant

No change / what was communicated

 

Questions / Answers

Sibelit : Knowing the night closing in Alsace, Sibelit also organizes to transfer the night loads on the day trains. How do you fill in the table for night trains ?

Indicate in the file " SUPP " on the night train path. The day train path to which the train is carried over must be indicated in the "CIRCULE" file with a comment indicating that it is the train carried over at night.

Fabrice Imbert: indicate the ability of the RU to "vibrate" the path to adapt “late departure” as in the combined.

 

 

 

Here an update on 27/03/2020  for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + flash news click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file on top of the page)
3. Update from SBB concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder)

 

No Update concerning the Terminal list, the list sent the day before on 25/03/2020 is still valid.

 

Kind reminder to the terminals: please feel free to send me any updates so I can send an updated file on regular basis.

 

1.SNCF RESEAU TELCO Network Operational Friday 27/03/2020

/!\ Caution: the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

 

Director of Operations

• Traffic point : Passenger trains < 7% (high speed trains, intercity, regional & commuter trains)

Objective : Maintain maximum capacity on priority freight routes and maintain it as much as possible on secondary routes.

Difficulties on LONGUEAU poste 2 (sick agents) will be closed 1 hour earlier for the nights SA / SU and SU/MO because it is no longer possible to work overtime.

• Attention: Peak epidemic Grand Est and IDF expected in 2 to 3 days. Vigilance.
• “Strong heat” dispositions: classic disposition of the local traffic departments of the climatic taking into account. For the impacted regions, teams are also on duty for these difficulties.
• “Service Platform" and "Fuel Service": no more stations blocked than announced.
• CEREALS: no special feedback from customers.

Stephane Mialot : point at 5pm every day of the week.

 

Head of the Freight Key Accounts department.

• Transmission of files for next week : recommendation files for SA/SU nights have been transmitted . Difficulty in transmitting SU files and next week's files causes slowness of the IT tools. They will be transmitted this afternoon at 5pm.

 

Questions from clients / Answers

ECR: received no feedback on their recommendations. Should we consider that without feedback it is 100% valid.

> YES The information received is taken into account and if difficulties are encountered, SNCF RESEAU will call back each RU / AB bilaterally. If there are difficulties on the local traffic departments side, everyone goes back to the key account freight department, which goes back to the clients.

 

3.Update from SBB concerning the situation on their network

Caution: Due to water seepage in the Lötschberg Base Tunnel, CFF SBB FFS is in reduced capacity on the North-South-North axis Basel - Domodossola. Freight trains are diverted via the mountain line. As a result, trains cannot drive more than 5 RID wagons at a time. The RUs have been notified to this effect by means of an international traffic restriction notice. If necessary, the wagons will be withdrawn from the marshalling yards, without any guarantee that the timetable will be adhered to. The situation is expected to last until the end of April 2020.

 

 

Here an update on 26/03/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + flash news click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file on top of the page)
3. Update from Infrabel concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder)
4. Update from SBB concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder)
5. Update from ProRail concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder)
6. Update from CFL concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder)

 

No Update concerning the Terminal list, the list sent yesterday 25/03/2020 is still valid

 

1. SNCF RESEAU TELCO Network Operational Thursday 26/03/2020

/!\ Caution: the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

 

Director of Operations

• Maintenance of correct signal boxes as planned

 

Market and Sales dpt

• Freight priority, passenger traffic limited to 10% and important freight needs, especially food and chemicals.
• 3x8 on the main axes and 2x8 on the smaller axes, opening according to needs, work and agents present.
• Implementation of longterm organization because there is no visibility on the end of this situation, it is necessary to have the most precise lists of trains to be run to meet needs and maintain track circuits.
• Acknowledgement for the quality and volume of the forecasts
• Tension always on the cereal flows, S Mialot is the referent on this subject.
• Work on Culmont Vesoul and in the Morvan to make circulations following the demand for cereals (return early next week by the DAC).
•  

Questions / Answers

• Lineas, next week in April, VUTR will be in high heat so circulation outside this period.

> Work on it and need to have reliable forecasts to deal with and not losing resources.

 

> Bruno Michelin (Rhone Alpes traffic department), alert on the track circuits of the de Bourg en Bresse to make a traffic tomorrow and to make regular traffic

 

• ECR, will there be a specific “sonar” file

> Yes will be sent in the late afternoon or tomorrow morning at the latest.

 

• Infrarail, running 2x8 this weekend?

> Yes on the nights of SA-SU and SU-MO

 

• Sibelit, night from Ve to Sa, the plain of Alsace opens until 23h30 but Lorraine closes at 21h00 so 6 trains concerned do not pass.

> Market an sales department checks and informs

 

• Naviland, 50480 operate today and tomorrow?

> Yes, it should be good, duplication in progress at the NOC.

 

• ECR, Toury works maintained overnight

> Market an sales department checks and informs

 

• VFLI,  @bor up to date for Maurienne and Bresse

> from next week opening 3 nights a week for Bresse and Night from Tuesday to Friday morning held in 3x8 for Maurienne (Modane) then in 2x8

> Marseille Canet opening Saturday morning

> Sending out the preemies for next week?

> Sending for next week by tomorrow morning at the latest.

 

• Lineas, what do you want to see about the preliminaries?

> Indicate all the circulations that circulate, deletions, requests for SDM

 

• ECR, info from Lorraine traffic department that train path application in Gesico no longer processed, only in SDM

> Yes, aim to work in delayed or advanced regular train paths, to limit the number of short term requestes.

 

> Serving platform, “SIB” grill closed 28 to 29

 

• ECR, many Short term requests with no return

> Yes the stock is going up, tomorrow the CAD timetables will be present to speed up the processing and remove passenger trains from the graph.

> Please remove all unnecessary train paths, otherwise it will clog up the timetable (use existing train paths with + or - ), timetable members have to move to the equinox building to do this from tomorrow.

 

• Regio rail, no return of SDMs on the little lines where there are no train paths.

> Send priorities to Hengameh (market and sales department)

 

• Fret SNCF work still on the chart and not possible to run on some lines

> Information was given to prioritize circulations, not possible to remove all the work from the graph because it is too long and focus on priorities, send the specific cases to Hengameh.

 

3.Update from Infrabel concerning the situation on their network: Telco 26/03/200

/!\ Caution: the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

 

Infrabel

• Absenteeism figures are stable.
• We guarantee traffic on the network.
• We have staff on standby in case of unexpected absence in the signal boxes.

 

Round table of RUs

• Railtraxx: 86% of the trains were running, a 10% drop is expected next week for the trains with cars removed. Ask the DVIS about the situation of driver certificates.
• SNCF Fret: We are trying to get as many trains running as possible, but customer cancellations are occurring on an ad hoc basis. It is difficult to plan for more than 3 days.
• RTB Cargo: normal absenteeism, drop in car trains.
• DB Cargo: end of car trains, sharp drop in chemical trains
• Thalys: 2 AR Bxl-Amsterdam 2 AR Bxl-Paris. But it is possible to further reduce the number of vehicles as few are used.
• Eurostar : 1AR London Bxl
• SNCB : 23 March 1 to 2 train/hour for ICs, 2 to 3/hour on omnibus axis. Try to serve all 550 stations. Reduce the hourly range.
• CrossRail: few sick people, complete closure of car trains (decrease in volume), decrease towards Italy (15% loss of volume)
• Europorte: Like Fret SNCF, we have barely 1 week of visibility. We have a subject on the availability of hotels; it's getting difficult. Another subject concerns the renewal of driver certifications. We have no clear answer. We could have drivers suspended. Notably on the three-year authorisation (specific to Belgium). The request is that we should be able to maintain the certifications not until the end of the crisis but until the training centers can absorb the delay.

 

• Ministry (SPF) :
  • The government has special powers. Parliament will be able to take emergency measures for 3 months.
  • We have in hand the subject of certifications but we are pushing the subject at the European level. For the moment, we will deal with the subject at the Belgian level. The aim is to maintain the certification, including on the subject of the triennial review.
  • Hotels: we foresee a provision for requisitioning hotels. Still to be submitted to the parliament.

• DVIS:
  • The Royal Decree on special powers is in preparation and will provide for an extension of the validity of driver's certificates, but everyone is well aware that a solution at European level is needed.
  • Railtraxx announces that the Netherlands has already sent a letter announcing the extension.

 

Infrabel on the subject works

We will focus on work with a safety issue, such as at railway crossings.

We are preparing the recovery scenario that we should be able to discuss at next week's Telco, including the subjects of diversion for works. The train paths already planned will no longer be rescheduled, however.

 

Sibelit asks for a view of the post-crisis situation of the works, Infrabel takes note of the request and will come back to the subject in due course (see below answer to Thalys).

 

Thalys is asking for consultation in the re-planning in order to limit the impact on booked trains.

Infrabel: we are in fact taking up a huge puzzle that will have an impact over several years. Preparatory work for 2020 that has not been carried out may lead to the elimination of operations planned for 2021, for example. But yes, we will consult with the RUs.

 

4.Update from SBB concerning the situation on their network

 

Passenger Services

Since 19 March 2020 Switzerland has a new Timetable with reduced capacity on the whole network of trains, buses and boats.

Reduced train schedule planned until 26 April. Cross border traffic is very limited. Online Timetable is updated.

Check before travelling.

Actual information is available on SBB Homepage at:  

 

www.sbb.ch

 

Freight Services

The Freight trains can run normal in Switzerland under the general health restrictions set by the government.

Actual information about operations management and construction works with an interactive map is available on:

 

http://fahrplan.sbb.ch/bin/help.exe/fn?tpl=showmap_external&tracking-marketingurl=166

 

Lines, terminals and shunting yards are open normal and no restrictions are published so far.

Maybe reduced capacity in borders station, especially Chiasso. Lack of staff in shunting yard -

delays are possible.

Track maintenance and construction works reduced due lack of working staff - delays possible.

Additional information are available from the OneStopShop homepage:

 

https://company.sbb.ch/fr/les-cff-comme-partenaire-commercial/prestations-eft/onestopshop.html

 

Ceneri base tunnel

Tests in tunnel are delayed due to lack of resources.

Opening still possible - but uncertain for the moment.

 

Opening ceremony and Rail Summit FoT will decide in mid may.

 

5.Update from ProRail concerning the situation on their network

 

A big reduced passenger train service has been installed, leading to a potential increase of capacity for freight trains.

All foreseen freight trains can run up to now.

 

6.Update from CFL concerning the situation on their network

 

Some absenteeism occurs, but till now with no impact on the working of the signalboxes and traffic control.

All freight trains are running as foreseen trough Luxemburg.

 

 

Here an update on 25/03/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + flash news click here)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file on top of the page)
3. Update about the terminals openings (see file on top of the page– simple update)

 

1. SNCF RESEAU TELCO Network Operational Wednesday 25/03/2020

/!\ Caution: the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

 

Director of Operations

 

• Difficulties in the Central region on small routes serving cereals Singletrack and UPTVs that are highly labour-intensive
• Need train lists for next week
• Difficulties on Hourcade P12, Marseille
• Right lines of the Rhone closed at certain periods but open always Left lines
• Closing south of Bordeaux at night
• Work maintained only if safety, others removed
• Sorting and relay always open
• For next weekend, freeze the nights SASU 28/29 and SU-MO 29/30, same as last week.
• For the Alpes Modane, held in 3x8 at the beginning of the week and in 2x8 at the end of the week (according to the needs sent by the RUs).
• Border points open except Hendaye during the nights

 

Market and Sales dpt

 

• Demand from the Freight sector remains strong, with priority given to all freight traffic, specially cereals.

• Transmission of recommendations for tomorrow's WE
• Thursday and Friday sending recommendations for next week.

 

Questions / Answers

 

• ECR Peyraud station Right Lines request opening for P400s (impossible Left Lines)
• Rive Droite open MondayTuesday, Wednesday-Thursday and Friday-Saturday from 5:00 am to 4:00 am (Hengameh re check)
• Novatrans incidence of difficulties Hourcade P12
• anticipate departures before 8:00 pm for today and tomorrow
• ECR Perpignan open 5h0021h00
• Cerbere held in 3x8
• Fret SNCF, Sillons Rouen Chartres rejected
• Closed Verrier Station (RP), search for a solution to ensure service. Not much chance tonight.

 

Here an update on 24/03/2020 for the following:

1. Update from Infrabel regarding the L.166 re-opening (see hereunder)
2. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + flash news click here)
3. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see link at the begin of the page)
4. Update by SBB concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder)
5. Update about the terminals openings (see link at the begin of the page – Update port of Brussels)

 

1.Infrabel: L.166 re-opening

 

Infrabel informed us about the following:

Due to complications during the repair works on the bridge over the Lesse in Anseremme, the end of the works has been postponed.

At the moment, we expect that on Tuesday evening 24 March, from 10 p.m. onwards, there will be renewed train traffic on L. 166 between Anseremme and Gendron-Celles.

 

2. SNCF RESEAU TELCO Network Operational Tuesday 24/03/2020

/!\ Caution: the information below is notes taken during the sitting and not an official minutes.

 

Director of Operations

- Continuity of the measures adopted last weekend, some local difficulties, RU transport plan generally respected.

- Reminder of the need to have a precise knowledge of the RUs' needs as soon as possible in order to adapt/optimise SNCF Réseau's means accordingly, and in particular for long-distance trains (REMINDER)

- Network closure planned for next weekend (nights 28/29 & 29/30.03)

 

Market and Sales dpt

- Priority to cleaning up the current timetabling (all passenger trains cancelled by RUs in consultation with the regional authorities) in order to be able to offer more last minute train paths,

- List of trains scheduled in week 13 communicated by the RUs.

- SNCF Réseau's recommendations for week 14 will be sent tomorrow to the RUs.

- Fuel supply : Villeneuve St Georges will be closed tonight and no parking locos possible in general, in case of important problem contact the PSEF or SNCF Combustibles.

 

Head of the operational centre

- Following today's TELCO with the EICs :

o Main axes of the network remain open in 3x8 for the moment, adaptation if necessary on a case-by-case basis.

o North-East artery: remains open tonight, work will resume in the coming days if work between Longuyon and Aulnoye is completed by Infrabel. Otherwise, daytime passage via Tourcoing.

o Bordeaux Hourcade P12 will be opened on day (2x8) as of Wed.

o Only the ALSACE and NORMANDY regions have been converted to 2x8 at the moment (REMINDER).

o Coordination of border points with foreign IMs planned for this afternoon.

 

Questions / Answers

Naviland Cargo: train path 50380 cancelled by SNCF Réseau on Thu and Fr ?

SNCF Réseau : to be checked by the Sales Department

 

SNCF Logistics: serving grain silos is a priority and critical for the nation

SNCF Réseau : specific point scheduled for today.

 

4.Update by SBB

 

Passenger Services

Since 19 March 2020 Switzerland has a new Timetable with reduced capacity on the whole network of trains, buses and boats.

Actual information is available on SBB Homepage at:   www.sbb.ch

 

Freight Services

The Freight trains can run normal in Switzerland under the general health restrictions set by the government.

Actual information about operations management and construction works with an interactive map is available on: 

http://fahrplan.sbb.ch/bin/help.exe/fn?tpl=showmap_external&tracking-marketingurl=166

 

Lines, terminals and shunting yards are open normal and no restrictions are published so far.

Additional information are available from the OneStopShop homepage: 

https://company.sbb.ch/fr/les-cff-comme-partenaire-commercial/prestations-eft/onestopshop.html

 

 

Here an update on 23/03/2020 for the following:

1. Update from Infrabel regarding the L.166 re-opening (see hereunder)
2. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + Flash news, Click here)
3. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see file on top of the page)
4. Update about the terminals openings (see file on top of the page, update Port of Rotterdam, Strasbourg and Ambrogio at the end of the list)

 

1.Update from Infrabel regarding the L.166 re-opening

Infrabel informed us of the following: As a result of complications during the repairs to the bridge over the Lesse in Anseremme, we currently expect that the traffic can resume on Tuesday morning, March 24th, from 6am onwards, on L. 166 between Anseremme and Gendron-Celles.

 

2.SNCF RESEAU TELCO Network Operational Monday 23/03/2020

/!\ Caution: the information below is notes taken during the sitting and are not official minutes.

 

Director of Operations

- Continuity of the measures adopted last weekend, hot spots to be dealt with on a case-by-case basis according to the containment of infected agents on the orders of the medical authorities,

- Reminder of the need to have a detailled knowledge of the RUs' needs as soon as possible in order to adapt/optimise SNCF Réseau's resources accordingly, particularly for long-distance trains.

Market and Sales dpt

- List of trains scheduled in week 13 communicated by the RUs, some ECR trains are missing.

- Fuel supply: list of available sites updated regularly, in case of important problem contact the PSEF or SNCF Combustibles.

Head of the operational centre

- Following today's TELCO with the EICs :

o Marseille Maritime : open from 12:00 to 20:00 from Mon to Fri, open from 5:00 to 12:00 on Wed.

o North-South link via PLM: La Bresse line closed at night from Wed. (as well as the Dijon station in connection with La Bresse line), passage through Macon with compulsory route knowledge for drivers,

o Sucy Bonneuil closed as of tonight.

o Bordeaux Hourcade P12 goes 2x8 from Wed., to be confirmed with EIC

o Reminder: only the ALSACE and NORMANDY regions have gone to 2x8.

 

Questions / Answers

Naviland Cargo: departure train 50570 from FOS to be advanced, to be confirmed by SNCF Réseau

SNCF Réseau: to be checked with local teams

 

LINEAS : Ambérieu connexion with recommendation to delay the trains

SNCF Réseau: no problem so far, open at night. The Maurienne Valley passes in 2x8 from Wed. and Forbach remains open every night.

 

ECR : impact of train arrivals/departures due to changes in the PRCI signalling box in Perpignan.

SNCF RESEAU: adaptation to be seen with local teams.

 

 

 

Here an update on 22/03/2020 for the following:

 

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + attachment)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network (see attachment)

 

SNCF RESEAU TELCO Network Operational Sunday 22/03/2020

 

Director of Operations

Tonight, network freeze as planned.

Monday and Tuesday, SNCF RESEAU will do its utmost to hold the stations in 3x8 except, of course, health problems.

From Wednesday: SNCF RESEAU will adapt as best as possible on the routes indicated by the sales manager (See attached .pdt). This is why it is important that SNCF RESEAU has the most accurate visibility of your real train paths.

For the moment the bundles and shunting are working relatively well.

 

Market and Sales Director

See the document I have sent which gives the prospects for opening up the network.

Your forecasts are extremely important: the objective is to meet 100% of your freight needs while being economical in agent resources in the posts in order to last over the long term.

 

Head of the operational centre

Be careful to do the Transport aptitude test. Many line stations are closed, therefore weakness of the surveillance of running trains.

 

Questions / Answers

Fret SNCF : Post 2 ARENC is closed on @Bord.

SNCF RESEAU : indeed, the sanitary subject of Marseille is not settled.

 

SIBELIT : Risk of closure of the Artère Nord Est (ANE) at 8pm (Charleville-Mezière). For Lorraine Traffic department, it is a problem that trains run in advance. Can you look at this point?

SNCF RESEAU : 7 trains planned to run tonight on the ANE. We are looking with Lorraine Traffic department to be able to circulate it's train in advance.

o 40369/8 (confirmed)

o 47905/4 (confirmed)

o 40308/9 (confirmed)

o 60475 ( ?)

o 458631 ( ?)

o 41321 (suppressed)

o 71284. ( ?)

 

Here an update on 21/03/2020 for the following:

1. Update from SNCF R concerning the situation on their network (see hereunder + mails attached)
2. Update about the fuelling stations on the SNCR R network
3. Update about the terminals openings (attached, update Port of CH and UK terminals at the end of the list)

 

Note from the SNCF operational TELCO Network of 21/03/2020 14h30 - 14h50

General situation.

Director of Operations

• In the current period, IMs may be faced with critical situations that arise unexpectedly. For example, in the Marseilles area, the manager was detected positive at Covid-19. As a result, his entire switchman team was confined and immediately put into a 14 days lockdown. This is the type of situation that SNCF Réseau will increasingly be faced with. A similar situation arises in the Pays de la Loire Region.

 

• SNCF Réseau is putting itself in working order to respond as closely as possible to the requests of the Freight RUs. The installations are disinfected as soon as possible in order to resume activity as soon as possible.

 

• The main lines of the French network will be closed during the nights of Saturday 21/03 to Sunday 22/03 and Sunday 22/03 to Monday 23/03.

(detail in mail [SONAR coronavirus : point de situation au 20/03])

 

• Some info on the situation as of Monday:
  • Modane sector : reopening at night and in 3x8 until Wednesday.
  • Left bank of the Rhône : until Wednesday in 3x8
  • Right bank of the Rhone: from Monday 5.00 AM to Tuesday 4.00 AM
  • Adaptation of the production from Wednesday.

 

• For the management of the trains in advance no need to make a request for non-conformity.

 

• SNCF Réseau's concern is also to maintain track circuits.

 

• Need to have the list of trains that REALLY run so that the presence of staff in the signal boxes can be adjusted as closely as possible.

 

Questions and Answers :

• ECR: Our concern is surprise. We learned after the departure of the train that a signal boxe was closed. If I had been warned, I wouldn't have started this train which is running under a ATE-regime.

RESEAU: The message is passed on to the local Traffic department on the importance of updating the @Bord data but the local Traffic department are also facing resource problems and may find themselves surprised and unable to enter the information in time. In any case, please contact the "Freight Account" department (Hengameh PANAHI).

 

• Openrail: Which signal box in Marseille is closed because of Covid-19?

RESEAU : Marseille-Canet. 100% of the agents have been put into a 14 days lockdown. We are looking at how to be a bit innovative by finding someone to do periods from Monday according to the customers' just need.

 

Market and Sales Director

• Our goal is to give you visibility. An email will be sent to the RUs to give you a summary of the organisation set up to date. Thanks to the RUs on the traffic forecasts transmitted.

 

In this first thread (20/03/2020), you will find:

1. The notes of the SNCF Réseau Operational Telco of 20 March 2020 at 2.30 p.m.
2. The notes of the telco commercial department of Infrabel of 19 March 2020 at 4 pm.
3. The "Terminal operations" file (See file attached)
4. The opening of fuelling stations on the French network (see file attached)

 

1.SNCF Network -Telco operational with RUs (20/03/2019)

General Info

National Director of Operations :

The “Alpes operation department” is in a position to hold the Bresse tonight (30 trains involved).

The overall state of the network is at 20% passenger traffic with a further decrease from MO.

 

Commercial director, strategy next week:

Passenger traffic goes down sharply: TGV 15%, TER 20% due to reduced travel.

FREIGHT: This is a key priority for the country and SNCF Réseau. As many trains as possible should be run as long as possible. We must ensure the nation's vital trains. Resources at SNCF R are quite scarce with dedicated but also worried staff. We are committed to the long term, so it is very important to show solidarity and share a clear vision of traffic.

Please fill in/adjust and return tonight the file of the traffic planned for next week. To be able to "save" our own resources to make them last over time.

NETWORK strategy: wish to keep the network open for a long time and in an extended way. This we: SA/SU and SU/MO suspension of night traffic. Beginning of the week: main structuring axes with open stations in 3/8. From WE, RESEAU is working on "innovative" operating modes. Example: extreme morning and extreme evening work in 2/8 type with a break in the middle of the day. Everything is based on the quality of forecasts.

The Timetable department is not closed but just confined. The Timetablers work with the implementation of a task force of Timetablers to do spot traffic. Use of existing train paths with adjustment of the timetables.

 

Questions and Answers

ECR: Beware, it is complicated to do time repositioning with a partner abroad since they too are constrained. (Ex: Forbach)

 

SNCF FREIGHT: Are the border points understood?

RESEAU: Yes.

 

SIBELIT: Access problems in Belgium with closure of Athus Meuse and postponement of flows at border points in the North. If these are closed at night or if Mont St Martin is not kept open at night then the corridor will be closed and Sibelit will not be able to run its trains.

RESEAU: Sibelit's remark has been taken into account.

 

CFL C: PLM remains open on Sunday for 24 hours?

RESEAU : Closed this WE in the provinces: 20H / 4H, and in Ile de France: 22H / 6H.

 

VFLI : what about Annemasse ?

RESEAU : Open tonight. Closed SA/DI and DI/LU. Then 3/8 until ME morning and after adaptation according to customer needs.

 

VFLI : will there be an official mail for penalties ?

RESEAU: Suspension of penalty arrangements.

 

Operational information

- SNCF combustible (Francine Antony for fuel and service station supplies): insurance for oil tankers that ensure continuity of service, some problems for the supply of diesel stations but not major. Sites with sick people and not possible to cover opening hours.

Definitive closures: Toulouse Porte Montluçon Capdenac station (+ 1: name not included) and 3 partially open stations. (cf. PSEF site) and Périgueux and Blainville open on request through the PSEF.

See also file attached.

 

- PSEF : (Jean Lorrain) contact PSEF by mail. Update of the table as the water goes by will be sent to the telco contacts.

If EF have any difficulties or questions please inform Anne Valente.

 

- Service Tracks: A table will be sent this afternoon to express the need for additional service tracks to stall trains in places not foreseen in the production plans. Customers to fill in and respond quickly directly to the generic PSEF box.

 

 

2. Situation for Infrabel

• Till now, all foreseen freight trains could run on the Infrabel network. All signalboxes are staffed as foreseen;

• From Monday 23/03 on a train service of ‘national interest’ will be put in place, reducing the number of passenger train, and free up capacity for freight trains. Also, freight trains will be prioritised in a list;
• Infrabel organised a confcall,  with the major RU’s, with RFC NSM as observer, and was held on 19/03 in the afternoon. Most of the RU’s mentioned they are full operational up to now;
• Also, concering the disruption on the Infrabel line 166 ‘AthusMeuse’, Infrabel announced to reopen the line on Monday 23th of March at 20h.