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Within the meaning of Article 5 (3) (b), the following are regarded as basic parameters for achieving interoperability: BASIC PARAMETERS Minimum infrastructure gauges Minimum radius of curvature Track gauge Maximum track stressing Minimum platform length Platform height Power-supply voltage Catenary geometry ERTMS characteristics (1*) Axle loading Maximum train length Gauge of rolling stock Minimum braking characteristics Boundary electrical characteristics of rolling stock Boundary mechanical characteristics of rolling stock Operating characteristics linked to train safety Boundary characteristics linked to outside noise Boundary characteristics linked to outside vibrations Boundary characteristics linked to outside electromagnetic interference Boundary characteristics linked to inside noise Boundary characteristics linked to air conditioning Characteristics linked to the carriage of disabled persons. (1*) European Rail Traffic Management System.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-10-29 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.