RID – OTIF Rail Regulations 2025 – Code DETRRID with Download in PDF The Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail (RID) forms Appendix C to OTIF, and has an annex. This Regulation applies to international traffic. Directive 2008/68/EC transposes RID into the EU’s internal law, including for national transport. OTIF and the Commission have put in place the necessary coordination. As a result of coordination work between the UNECE in Geneva and OTIF – RID, the provisions on the carriage of dangerous goods by rail are also harmonised with the provisions for road transport (ADR) and inland waterways transport (ADN). If you require training in advance of the SQA DGSA exams please visit our DGSA Training page. RID • OTIF/CIV UR (OTIF) and SMPS (OSJD) – comparable legal systems, today close to each other • The few differences that still exist are not critical SMPS has a broader subject matter: it also covers express parcels, while in the OTIF legal system, express parcels are covered by the CIM UR CIV UR are more stable (SMPS is amended every year) The principles of carrier’s liability are the same in both sets of rules (CIV UR contain certain harmonised rules regarding damages to be paid in case of bodily harm to passengers, although there is no full harmonisation and national law applies as well; SMPS does not contain any provisions regarding damages in case of personal injuries, but only a reference to national law) COTIF/CIV and SMPS 7 Application of CIV – PRR – SMPS Awareness of applicable legal regimes and practical solutions – cooperation with CIT and OSJD CIT CIV/SMPS working group • Leaflet on OTIF/CIV-PRR-SMPS liability regimes • Interactive map on CIT’s website • Data protection issues • Standardisation of contractual solutions for cooperation of railway undertakings OTIF • SG supports all projects towards facilitation of the operation of passenger trains between EU/OTIF RID Member States and OSJD Member States outside the EU • OTIF’s Secretariat regularly contributes to the work as a member of CIT’s CIV/SMPS working group • Legal support for the CIT on OTIF/CIV issues Labeline DG COTIF Rail Regulations COTIF Rail Regulations
