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This document constitutes Network Rail's policy with respect to Electromagnetic Compatibility and is applicable to all Network Rail's projects implementing changes to the infrastructure (enhancements and renewals) that affect the electromagnetic properties of the infrastructure.

Purpose

This document defines the strategy and responsibilities for the management of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) related issues for Network Rail.

Adherence to this document will enable Network Rail to demonstrate compliance to the ‘essential protection' requirements of the European Union Directive on EMC 2004/108/EC ("the New EMC Directive"). This Directive has been incorporated into UK legislation by Statutory Instrument 2006 No. 3418 The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations (2006), hereafter referred to as the EMC Regulations (2006). The management responsibilities identified in this standard address Network Rail's legal obligations arising in relation to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, as transposed into UK legislation by SI 2006 No.3418.