Train formation data to be transmitted electronically: 

• train path ID 
• train number 
• operating day or traffic period 
• timetable period 
• RU 
• formation journeys with start and end operating points including arrival and departure times. 
• coupling of the formation element (inward train, outward train) at the start or end of the formation journey 
• productive power (vehicles of the same rotation that are assigned together) 
• direct run of the wagons (coupling of formation elements between trains without the passengers having to leave the vehicles) 
• drive type (code) incl. assignment to the vehicle type in the ZIS-FOS master data 
• vehicle type per coach body (All wagon bodies that are part of a specific articulated vehicle must be provided under the same movement type)  
• equipment features (seats 1st and 2nd class, wheelchair spaces; air- conditioning and other) 
• wagon number for reservations 
• whether the locomotive is towed. Optional, for deduction from train-path costs 
• vehicle condition for customers: open, closed 
• EVN of the vehicles, mandatory for locomotives and articulated trains (The EVN is the 12-digit vehicle number registered in the register of vehicles for energy billing according to Section 5.) 
• operating power of the locomotive 
• role of the locomotive 
• train sequence (optional) 
• brake sequence (optional) 
• precise length of the hauled load (wagons plus towed traction units) for trains with an overall length > 500 m (optional, for claiming the long trains bonus) 

The correct formation data for passenger trains and all light engine trains (passenger and freight services) must be supplied to SBB Infrastructure via the IT system ZIS-FOS. This can be done in the following ways: 

• Data provision to ZISFOS via an electronic interface using defined messages (XML) according to the interface specifications in consultation with SBB Infrastructure. The interface can be set up for a fee. 
• Direct data entry in the ZIS-FOS user interface. 
• Importing the formations stored in NeTS for annual and daily data into ZIS-FOS.The RU shall be responsible for checking that the data imported from FOS is correct and complete.  
• Since ZIS-FOS does not contain a data field for the length of the hauled load, the correct data as per section 3.1 must be reported by e-mail to onestopshop@sbb.ch. 
• ZIS-FOS transmits the freight service tractions to ZIS-Formations for all supply channels and can be checked/updated during train inspection. If the locomotive type, number of locomotives and route are identical to the data confirmed during train inspection, the EVN number is updated in the production calendar once train inspection is complete. 

The RU must send data to SBB Infrastructure as follows:

1. Provision of complete annual data at the latest one week after provisional train path allocation (for the SBB Infrastructure annual planning).
    
2. Subsequent provision of complete annual data at a two-week interval (even if no changes have been made) so that it can be ensured that the annual data is up to date.
    
3. The daily data may be sent from 40 days prior to the journey. However, the data must be sent no later than 3 operating days after the journey. This still applies if the daily data does not deviate from the annual data. Alternatively, generation of the daily formations from NeTS can be requested in ZIS-FOS.
    
4. Any change to the SMS-RU must be reported via ZIS before the train departs. 

ZIS-FOS contact for any questions, problems and requests for access rights: 

SBB Infrastruktur
zis@sbb.ch

The sales contacts will be happy to advise on the purchase of IT services from SBB Infrastructure (use of the IT systems and access to data): 

SBB Infrastruktur (I-ESP-VK, Hilfikerstrasse 3, 3000 Bern 65, Schweiz)
verkauf@sbb.ch

The correct formation data for freight trains must be delivered to SBB Infrastructure's ZIS (Zug-Informations-System). 

For transmitting data to ZIS, the following options are available to RUs at no cost: 

• Data acquisition via internet/Citrix emulation using the "Train Control" application. (The further use of other ZIS applications is described in section 4.5).
• Data transfer via UIC Hermes train pre-notification

If requested by the RU, operationally essential data can be agreed via a different interface, subject to a charge.

The correct formation data for freight trains defined by the RU and the infrastructure manager must be entered into SBB Infrastructure's ZIS (Zug-Informations-System) before the departure or border crossing of the train.

ZIS contact for any questions, problems and requests for access rights: 
 
SBB Infrastruktur 
zis@sbb.ch

The sales contacts will be happy to advise on the purchase of IT services from SBB Infrastructure (use of the IT systems and access to data): 

SBB Infrastruktur
I-ESP-VK
Hilfikerstrasse 3
3000 Bern 65
Schweiz
verkauf@sbb.ch

In order that the actual amount of energy consumed can be billed, the readings from the energy measurement systems and the relevant EVN (12-digit vehicle number) must be transmitted in a timely manner. Provision of the EVN forms part of the data that is to be supplied for each train in accordance with Sections 3.1 and 4.1 of this Appendix. 

Irrespective of which measurement service provider is chosen, the RU is responsible for measuring electricity consumption in accordance with Article 20a, para. 3, Rail Network Access Ordinance.

The energy readings are to be transmitted to the infrastructure manager's billing system in accordance with IRS 90930. The infrastructure manager uses the system EREX Exchange for this. The RU is responsible for implementing the relevant interfaces with EREX Exchange.

The measurements and the associated EVN must be provided to the infrastructure manager daily (no later than the operating day of the train path + 3 days at 22:00).

Should you have any questions about the provision of energy measurement data, please contact onestopshop@sbb.ch.