interoperability constituents

Defined in Article 2, Directive 2008/57/EC

Definitions over time (1)

1. 06/11/2009 – today applies on 13/11/2026 Article 2, Directive 2008/57/EC Scope: Whole act

   ‘interoperability constituents’ means any elementary component, group of components, subassembly or complete assembly of equipment incorporated or intended to be incorporated into a subsystem, upon which the interoperability of the rail system depends directly or indirectly. The concept of a ‘constituent’ covers both tangible objects and intangible objects such as software;

Used in (44 places in 17 provisions on 13/11/2026)

Directive 2008/57/EC (44 in 17)

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