Train path application

The Path Coordination System is a common web application implemented by the infrastructure operators that are members of RailNetEurope (RNE). PCS supports the coordination processes for international train path applications between the applicants, and enables the submission of harmonised international train path applications in one single process for all involved infrastructure managers. Correct and complete data input is required to ensure smooth further processing of the PCS train path application at DB Netz AG. The One-Stop Shop will be happy to support you in preparing and submitting your international train path application.

Please note that PCS DB Netz can currently be used in the first instance for international path requests in the working timetable. Due to technical IT reasons, using PCS for amendments to the annual timetable during the year and for ad hoc services is not yet recommended at present.

Exhaustive information on the application of PCS is available on the RNE website. The link on the right-hand side will take you directly there.

DB Netz AG train path portal - the DB Netz AG train path ordering and offer tool

Please find our application forms for railway tracks here.

Applications for ad hoc services involve:

• Applications outside of the working timetable or outside of the working timetable
• Amendment applications for train paths in the working timetable
• Amendment applications for ad hoc service train paths

Train paths for ad hoc services are designed within the framework of the surplus infrastructure capacity.

Detailed data such as the intended rolling stock, the desired running period and the planned course of the journey, for instance, are required in the train path application to design a high-quality train path that meets the customers' requirements.

DB Netz AG provides the train path portal train path portal (TPN) for train path applications; it is connected to internal IT system by means of an interface, and is also accessible from the Internet. The use of electronic data exchange must be agreed between DB Netz AG and the Access Parties. For all other cases, binding forms are issued for facilitating and structuring the data required for designing train paths. If forms are used for the train path applications, they can be transferred using an electronic data medium, by e-mail or using other agreed channels of communication. Verbal or telephone train path applications are ruled out in all cases.

• Explanations on the train path applications can be found in (Guideline 402.0202)
• Guideline for the train path application for ad hoc services (GL 402.0202A02)
• Guideline for the working timetable train path application (GL 402.0202A01)
• Guideline for train path applications for engineering vehicles / special vehicles(GL 402.0202A03)
• Guideline for the braking regime of trains (GL 402.0202A04)
• Application form for ad hoc services (GL 402.0202V02)
• Working timetable application form (GL 402.0202V01)
• Application form for engineering machines and other special vehicles (GL 402.0202V03)
• Application form for special consignments with Bza no. (GL 402.0202V04)
• Requirement profile form for dynamic traction unit data (GL 402.0202V05)

The downloads can be found on the Application forms page.

DB Netz AG designs the working timetable train paths on the basis of train path applications. Detailed data such as the intended rolling stock, the desired running period and the planned course of the journey, for instance, are required to design a high-quality train path that meets the customers' requirements.

The respective train path application deadlines for the working timetables are listed in Chapter 4.2 of the Network Statement (SNB).

DB Netz AG provides the train path portal (TPN) for train path applications; it is connected to internal IT system by means of an interface, and is also accessible from the Internet. The use of electronic data exchange must be agreed between DB Netz AG and the Access Parties.

Train path applications and data or actions that are required in the working timetable within the framework of assignment in the sense of the Network Statement must be carried out using the TPN. Train path applications can be submitted by e-mail or fax using the respectively valid application form, particularly in the case of a TPN system technical failure or transmission disturbances or in the event that an IT system is not available at the applicant.The application forms and guidelines that are binding in this case are available for downloading in the following. Verbal or telephone train path applications are ruled out in all cases.

Train path applications can be submitted by e-mail or fax using the respectively valid application form, particularly in the case of a TPN system technical failure or transmission disturbances or in the event that an IT system is not available at the applicant.The application forms and guidelines that are binding in this case are available for downloading in the following. Verbal or telephone train path applications are ruled out in all cases.

The following application forms and guidelines for train path applications for the working timetable are available for downloading:

• Explanations on the train path applications can be found in (Guideline 402.0202)
• Guideline for the working timetable train path application (GL 402.0202A01)
• Guideline for the braking regime of trains (GL 402.0202A04)
• Working timetable application form (GL 402.0202V01)
• Requirement profile form for dynamic traction unit data (GL 402.0202V05)

Train path application in the working timetable

DB Netz AG designs the working timetable train paths on the basis of train path applications. Detailed data such as the intended rolling stock, the desired running period and the planned course of the journey, for instance, are required to design a high-quality train path that meets the customers' requirements.

The respective train path application deadlines for the working timetables are listed in Chapter 4.2 of the Network Statement (SNB).

The required application forms and guidelines for train path application in the working timetable can be found here.

Train path application for ad hoc services

Applications for ad hoc services involve:

• Applications outside of the working timetable or outside of the working timetable
• Amendment applications for train paths in the working timetable
• Amendment applications for ad hoc service train paths

Train paths for ad hoc services are designed within the framework of the surplus infrastructure capacity. Detailed data such as the intended rolling stock, the desired running period and the planned course of the journey, for instance, are required in the train path application to design a high-quality train path that meets the customers' requirements.

The required application forms and guidelines for train path application for ad hoc services can be found here.

DB Netz AG provides the DB Netz AG train path portal (TPN) for train path applications; it is connected to internal IT systems by means of an interface, and is also accessible from the Internet. The use of electronic data exchange must be agreed between DB Netz AG and the Access Parties. For all other cases, binding forms are issued for facilitating and structuring the data required for designing train paths. If forms are used for the train path applications, they can be transferred using an electronic data medium, by e-mail or using other agreed channels of communication. Verbal or telephone train path applications are ruled out in all cases.

Please forward train path applications via e-mail or fax to the regional train path receiving offices specified at the side. At present, you can submit your train path application to the regional unit in which the desired departure station is located. The respective processing always starts there.