Old regulations - Decrees in the Council of State

This section applies to the staff of companies providing catering on trains and companies operating sleeping accommodation on trains.

Drivers are entitled to periodic single rest periods of at least thirty-five hours, or double rest periods of at least fifty-nine hours. The number of rest days per twenty-eight day period is set by company agreement under conditions laid down by decree. These rest days may be given on a day other than Sunday. However, full-time drivers are entitled to at least two rest days on Sundays in any two…

Train crews working for companies providing in-train catering or refuelling services may not be employed more than five days a week. Train crews working for companies providing sleeping accommodation and associated catering services may not be employed for more than six days a week.

For sedentary staff, weekly rest may be granted on a day other than Sunday for staff whose activities are linked to transport schedules. If they are employed full time, they will benefit from at least two weekly rest periods on Sunday over two consecutive periods of twenty-eight days.