Commission Decision of 29 October 2009 on the adoption of basic parameters for registers of train driving licences and complementary certificates provided for under Directive 2007/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document C(2009) 8278) (Text with EEA relevance)

The basic parameters for the National Register of Train Driving Licences (hereinafter ‘NLR’) set out in Annex I are adopted.

The basic parameters for the Register of Complementary Certificates (hereinafter ‘CCR’) set out in Annex II are adopted.

1 Within 24 months from the taking effect of this Decision, the European Railway Agency (hereinafter ‘the Agency’) shall carry out a feasibility study for a computer-based application fulfilling the basic parameters for the NLR and CCR and facilitating the exchange of information among competent authorities, railway undertakings and infrastructure managers. The feasibility study shall in particular consider the functional and technical architecture, operating modes and rules for data input and consultation. The feasibility study shall be discussed and approved within the cooperation between the representatives of the competent authorities specified in Article 35 of the Directive 2007/59/CE.

2 Where appropriate, on the basis of the results of the study referred to in paragraph 1, the Agency shall set up a pilot application of a network with at least three NLRs and nine CCRs. The Agency shall monitor the pilot application for at least one year, and issue a report to the Commission with, where appropriate, a recommendation to amend this Decision.

Within one year of this Decision taking effect, Member States shall inform the Commission and the other Member States: (a) of the body designated to deliver train driving licences in accordance with Article 19(1)(a) of Directive 2007/59/EC, (b) of the body designated to keep and update the NLR in accordance with Article 19(1)(f) of Directive 2007/59/EC.

This Decision is addressed to the Member States. It shall not apply to Cyprus and Malta as long as no railway system is established within their territory.