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PartiesParties with a link have a reservation.
| Party | Signature | RatificationS=Signature without reservation or requirement of ratification R=Ratification, Acceptance, Approval or Notification A=Accession Su=Succession NK=Not Known | Entry into force | Renunciation | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | 05-06-2007 (A) | 03-09-2007 | |||
| Austria | 01-10-2001 (A) | 30-12-2001 | |||
| Belarus | 27-08-1986 | 01-04-1987 (R) | 27-04-1989 | ||
| Belgium | 06-08-1999 (A) | 04-11-1999 | |||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 01-09-1993 (Su) | 06-03-1992 | |||
| Bulgaria | 09-03-1990 (A) | 07-06-1990 | |||
| Croatia | 20-05-1994 (Su) | 08-10-1991 | |||
| Czech Republic | 02-06-1993 (Su) | 01-01-1993 | |||
| Czechoslovakia (<01-01-1993) | 10-05-1990 (A) | 08-08-1990 | |||
| France | 28-08-1986 | 27-01-1989 (R) | 27-04-1989 | ||
| Germany | 29-08-1986 | 23-10-1987 (R) | 27-04-1989 | ||
| Greece | 09-07-1986 | 31-03-1995 (R) | 29-06-1995 | ||
| Hungary | 16-04-1986 | 26-06-1987 (R) | 27-04-1989 | ||
| Italy | 19-08-1986 | 29-11-1991 (R) | 27-02-1992 | ||
| Latvia | 18-05-2006 (A) | 16-08-2006 | |||
| Lithuania | 27-03-2002 (A) | 25-06-2002 | |||
| Luxembourg | 17-07-1986 | 28-10-1996 (R) | 26-01-1997 | ||
| Moldova | 08-07-1996 (A) | 06-10-1996 | |||
| Montenegro | 23-10-2006 (Su) | 03-06-2006 | |||
| North Macedonia | 05-10-1994 (Su) | 17-11-1991 | |||
| Poland | 05-02-1986 | 14-09-1988 (R) | 27-04-1989 | ||
| Portugal | 01-11-1985 | ||||
| Romania | 11-12-1996 (A) | 11-03-1997 | |||
| Russian Federation | 27-08-1986 | 10-03-1987 (R) | 27-04-1989 | ||
| Serbia | 12-03-2001 (Su) | 27-04-1992 | |||
| Slovakia | 28-05-1993 (Su) | 01-01-1993 | |||
| Slovenia | 06-07-1992 (Su) | 25-06-1991 | |||
| Türkiye | 04-01-1993 (A) | 04-04-1993 | |||
| Turkmenistan | 31-08-2020 (A) | 29-11-2020 | |||
| Ukraine | 27-08-1986 | 22-09-1987 (R) | 27-04-1989 | ||
| Yugoslavia (< 25-06-1991) | 31-01-1990 (A) | 01-05-1990 |
Parties with reservations, declarations and objections
| Party | Reservations / Declarations | Objections |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belarus | Yes | No |
| Czechoslovakia (<01-01-1993) | Yes | No |
| Latvia | Yes | No |
| Russian Federation | Yes | No |
| Ukraine | Yes | No |
Austria
01-10-2001
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
01-04-1987
The Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic does not consider 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.
Czechoslovakia (<01-01-1993)
10-05-1990
Czechoslovakia shall not consider itself bound by article 8 of the Agreement.
Latvia
18-05-2006
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
Rïga, LV-1743
Latvia
Phone: +371 7028210
Fax: +371 7217180
E-mail: sat_m@sam.gov.lv
Russian Federation
10-03-1987
The Russian Federation does not consider 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.
Ukraine
22-09-1987
Ukraine does not consider 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.