2.1. Network

The network of the trans-European high-speed rail system shall be that of the high-speed lines of the trans-European transport network identified in Decision No 1692/96/EC. The high-speed lines shall comprise: specially built high-speed lines equipped for speeds generally equal to or greater than 250 km/h, specially upgraded high-speed lines equipped for speeds of the order of 200 km/h, specially upgraded high-speed lines which have special features as a result of topographical, relief or town-planning constraints, on which the speed must be adapted to each case. This category also includes interconnecting lines between the high-speed and conventional networks, lines through stations, accesses to terminals, depots, etc. travelled at conventional speed by ‘high-speed’ rolling stock. This network includes traffic management, tracking and navigation systems, technical installations for data processing and telecommunications intended for services on these lines in order to guarantee the safe and harmonious operation of the network and efficient traffic management.

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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.