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Jvgnätsbeskrivning

DVVJ Foundation Dal-Western Värmland Railway

NETWORK DESCRIPTION 2006-12-01

Table of Contents
The first General Information
The second Conditions of access and traffic
The third Infrastructure
The fourth Capacity Allocation
The fifth Services
The sixth Charges


1 General Information
1.1 Introduction
DVVJ carries tourist traffic on the route Bengtsfors - Mellerud and trolley traffic on the Bengtsfors - Årjäng.

1.2 Liability
DVVJ responsible for the content of this document.

1.3 Validity
The contents of the document applies to the working timetable comes into force on 10 December 2006 and until further notice.

1.4 Publishing
Network Statement is available on DVVJ's website, www.dvvj.se

Changes 1.5
Network Statement may be changed if necessary.

Contacts 1.6
For more detailed information contact Frank Hagman, Tel: 0531-52 68 00 for further information.

1.7 Co-operation between infrastructure managers
DVVJ working with Banverket in connection with the allocation of capacity of national and international traffic.

2 Conditions for those who want to operate the infrastructure
2.1 Traffic Law
In order to run the rail network DVVJ nominee is required and access agreement with DVVJ, and permission in the form of license and safety certificate or special permit.

2.2 Traffic Contracts
The parties establish access agreement when the path is assigned to regulate the traffic to be carried on DVVJ's facility. Times, shifting movements, etc. should be included in the contract. Please also refer to this document if conditions for traffic.

2.3 Operational control
DVVJ applying BVF 900.3

3 Infrastructure
3.1 Rail Scope of the network
DVVJ infrastructure ranging from 38 785 km in Billingsfors to 43 800 km in Bengtsfors.

3.2 Connect the low rail
DVVJ's trails connect to networks which are managed by the State (Railways), at km 38 785 Billingsfors.

3.3 Characteristics
o Front track 1435 mm.
o Gauge A (maximum width 3400 mm and maximum height 4650 mm).
o The maximum permissible axle load is 16 tonnes (STAX A) for the entire plant.
o Maximum speed is 30km / h on the line, 20km / h for Bengtsfors station.
o Maximum incline of 20 ‰.
o Maximum train lengths are 300 m
o Maximum weight per meter is 3 tons / m
o The track is not electrified.
o The course has no ATC.
o Dangerous goods are not allowed.
o Bengtsfors is normally unattended.
o Runout Track missing in Bengtsfors, the course is primarily intended for motor car traffic.

03.04 Special transport
Shipments exceeding the gauge A, STAX A meter weight of 3 tons / m or longer than 300 m are counted as special transportation. While test driving of vehicles counted as special transportation. For such transport should especially seek permission of DVVJ. DVVJ notifies the applicant of the shipment can be executed or not.

3.5 Traffic
The web traffic is headed by Banverket Traffic on behalf of DVVJ

3.6 availability of the infrastructure
o Trace facility snöröjs not normally
o De-icing agents are not
o Track 1 and Track 2 north of the S-chart in Bengtsfors station is not open for whereby driving during times that trolley traffic occurs.

3.7 Places where other services are provided
No other services are offered.

4 Capacity Allocation
4.1 Application for capacity
Railway companies that have operating rights in accordance with paragraph 2.2, has the right to request capacity on DVVJ's track facility, in accordance with the terms of this document. Application is made ​​by Banverket Traffic. Traffic signs an agreement after the award of capacity directly with DVVJ. Railway companies should be free to apply for capacity on Banverket's network (see Banverket's Network Statement, (www.banverket.se) and any additional infrastructure.

4.2 Timetable for the application and allocation of capacity
The schedule follows Banverket specified process for the award.

4.3 Priority rules
The lack of capacity to prioritize requests occur according to the following criteria:
The first Trains connecting to canal boats
The second Other rail

4.4 Allocation of capacity
Capacity allocation in consultation with the applicant or unilaterally by DVVJ if no agreement is reached

4.5 Congested infrastructure
If the capacity allocation can not be resolved through either voluntary coordination and dispute resolution can DVVJ explain the infrastructure for the congestion.

5 Services
5.1 The exchange and other services
The RU assigned path is responsible for all exchange movements related to the path at the facility.

6 Fees
6.1 Charging principles
Charging regulated access agreement and based on DVVJ's cost to operate the tracks.