enia ¦ ¦ 6 Jul 1992 d ¦
¦The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia <2>¦ ¦ 5 Oct 1994 d ¦
¦Turkey ¦ ¦ 4 Jan 1993 a ¦
¦Ukraine ¦27 Aug 1986¦22 Sep 1987 A ¦
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DECLARATIONS AND RESERVATIONS
(Unless otherwise indicated, the declarations
and reservations were made upon ratification, accession,
acceptance, approval or succession.)
Austria
Declaration:
"Declaration in respect of Article 8 of the European Agreement on Main International Railway Lines (AGC):
The Federal Government of the Republic of Austria declares herewith in accordance with Article 9 of the European Agreement on Main International Railway Lines (AGC) that the Republic of Austria does not consider herself bound by the provisions of Article 8 of the AGC.
The topographic conditions in Austria do not permit a complete adherence to the parameter "nominal minimum speed" of 160 kph on existing lines and of 250 kph on new lines to be built. Also, when considering the optimal use of resources available for the improvement of railroad infrastructure and the prioritary goal of the lines capacity, the parameter of a "nominal minimum speed" of 250 kph cannot be upheld for all new lines."
Belarus
Reservation made upon signature and confirmed upon acceptance:
The Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic does not condider itself bound by article 8 of the European Agreement on Main International Railway Lines of 31 May 1985 and declares that the agreement of all the parties to a dispute is required, in each specific case, for the submission to arbitrators of any dispute between Contracting Parties relating to the interpretation or application of the European Agreement and that only persons designated by mutual agreement between the parties to a dispute may act as arbitrators.
Czech Republic <3>
Latvia
Notification under article 13:
"In accordance with Article 13 of the European Agreement on Main International Railway Lines (AGC) the Republic of Latvia declares that the administration to which proposed amendments to the annexes to this Agreement are to be communicated in conformity with Articles 11 and 12 is:
Ministry of Transport
Gogola Str. 3
Riga, LV-1743
Latvia
Phone: + 371 7028210
Fax: + 371 7217180
E-mail: sat_m@sam.gov.lv"
Poland <7>
Russian Federation
Reservation made upon signature and confirmed upon acceptance:
[Same reservation, mutatis mutandis, as that made by Belarus.]
Slovakia <3>
Ukraine
Reservation made upon signature and confirmed upon acceptance:
[Same reservation, mutatis mutandis, as that made by Belarus.]
End Note
1. Amendments to the Convention were adopted as follows:
Amendments Proposed by: Date of Date of
to: circulation: entry into
force:
Annex I Germany 30 Mar 1992 10 Mar 1993
Annex I Czech Republic, France, Germany, 20 Jul 1994 14 May 1995
Poland, Russian Federation, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Turkey and Ukraine
Annex I Croatia 28 May 1996 18 Mar 1997
Annex I Italy and Republic of Moldova
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