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Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on rail passengers’ rights and obligations| Legal instrument | Regulation |
|---|---|
| Number legal act | Regulation 2007/1371 |
| Original proposal | COM(2004)143  |
| CELEX number i | 32007R1371 |
| Document | 23-10-2007 |
|---|---|
| Publication in Official Journal | 03-12-2007; Special edition in Croatian: Chapter 07 Volume 010,OJ L 315, 3.12.2007 |
| Effect | 03-12-2009; Entry into force See Art 37 |
| End of validity | 06-06-2023; Repealed by 32021R0782 |
3.12.2007 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 315/14 |
REGULATION (EC) No 1371/2007 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
of 23 October 2007
on rail passengers’ rights and obligations
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 71(1) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),
Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions (2),
Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty, in the light of the joint text approved by the Conciliation Committee on 31 July 2007 (3),
Whereas:
(1) |
In the framework of the common transport policy, it is important to safeguard users’ rights for rail passengers and to improve the quality and effectiveness of rail passenger services in order to help increase the share of rail transport in relation to other modes of transport. |
(2) |
The Commission’s communication ‘Consumer Policy Strategy 2002-2006’ (4) sets the aim of achieving a high level of consumer protection in the field of transport in accordance with Article 153(2) of the Treaty. |
(3) |
Since the rail passenger is the weaker party to the transport contract, passengers’ rights in this respect should be safeguarded. |
(4) |
Users’ rights to rail services include the receipt of information regarding the service both before and during the journey. Whenever possible, railway undertakings and ticket vendors should provide this information in advance and as soon as possible. |
(5) |
More detailed requirements regarding the provision of travel information will be set out in the technical specifications for interoperability (TSIs) referred to in Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 on the interoperability of the conventional rail system (5). |
(6) |
Strengthening of the rights of rail passengers should build on the existing system of international law on this subject contained in Appendix A — Uniform rules concerning the Contract for International Carriage of Passengers and Luggage by Rail (CIV) to the Convention concerning International Carriage by Rail (COTIF) of 9 May 1980, as modified by the Protocol for the modification of the Convention concerning International Carriage by Rail of 3 June 1999 (1999 Protocol). However, it is desirable to extend the scope of this Regulation and protect not only international passengers but domestic passengers too. |
(7) |
Railway undertakings should cooperate to facilitate the transfer of rail passengers from one operator to another by the provision of through tickets, whenever possible. |
(8) |
The provision of information and tickets for rail passengers should be facilitated by the adaptation of computerised systems to a common specification. |
(9) |
The further implementation of travel information and reservation systems should be executed in accordance with the TSIs. |
(10) |
Rail passenger services should benefit citizens in general. Consequently, disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility, whether caused by disability, age or any other factor, should have opportunities for rail travel comparable to those of other citizens. Disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility have the same right as all other citizens to free movement, freedom of choice and to non-discrimination. Inter alia, special attention should be given to the provision of information to disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility concerning the accessibility of rail services, access conditions of rolling stock and the facilities on board. In order to provide... |
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