10 Amendments of Jörg LEICHTFRIED related to 2013/0015(COD)
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 37 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 37 a (new)
(37a) 'barrier-free' describes the state of structural and other facilities, means of transport, appliances, information processing systems and other man-made amenities if they are accessible to persons with disabilities and can be used by them in the conventional way, with no particular difficulty, and unaided.
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. So that all Union citizens can enjoy the benefits resulting from the establishment of an area without internal borders, access to the railway system shall be made barrier-free. No-one may be discriminated against, either directly or indirectly, on the basis of a disability. Indirect discrimination shall not be taken to occur if the elimination of circumstances forming the basis for discrimination, and barriers in particular, would be unlawful or, because of the disproportionate burden imposed, unreasonable.
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 10 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 10 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 463(3) concerning the TSIs and their amendments.
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 9 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Member States' non-discriminatory rules on training, labour and health standards and the fitting-out of passenger vehicles shall not be subject to the provisions of paragraphs 2 to 9 of this Article.
Amendment 433 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex 3 – point 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.1 – paragraph 5
Annex 3 – point 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.1 – paragraph 5
In the event of danger devices must enable passengers to inform the driver and/or conductor and accompanying staff to contact him or them.
Amendment 434 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex 3 – point 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.1 – paragraph 6
Annex 3 – point 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.1 – paragraph 6
Amendment 435 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex 3 – point 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.1 – paragraph 10
Annex 3 – point 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.1 – paragraph 10
Trains must be equipped with a public address system which provides a means of communication to the public from on- board staff and/or drivers.
Amendment 436 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex 3 – point 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.1 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Annex 3 – point 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.1 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Passengers must be given easily understandable, comprehensive information about rules applicable both in railway stations and in trains (no-entry points, entrances and exits, instructions concerning conduct, access for persons with reduced mobility, what markings mean, hazard areas, etc.).
Amendment 439 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex 3 – point 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.3 – paragraph 3
Annex 3 – point 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.3 – paragraph 3
The characteristics of the rolling stock must be such as to allow it to travel on any line on which it is expected to operate, taking account of relevant climatic conditions and topography.
Amendment 440 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex 3 – point 2 – point 2.6 – point 2.6.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 3 – point 2 – point 2.6 – point 2.6.1 – paragraph 1
Alignment of the network operating rules and the qualifications of drivers, rolling- stock inspectors, movement controllers and on- board staff and of the staff in the control centres must be such as to ensure safe operation, bearing in mind the different requirements of cross-border and domestic services. Efforts must be made to ensure, across the EU, a high level of training with advanced qualifications.