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Rule Book module GE/RT8000/G1 sets out the personal and general safety requirements for all staff including what to do in the event of a fire, or security alert, and how to send and receive messages involving safety.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/G2 sets out the requirements for anyone whose duties involve them going on or near the lineside.
Amendments to module G2 are published in module AM. Click for an extract of the changes to this module.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/AC1 sets out the general safety requirements for anyone whose duties involve them going on or near the line which is provided with AC overhead electric wires. It also contains the instructions for switching off the electricity in an emergency.
Amendments to module AC1 are published in module AM. Click for an extract of the changes to this module.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/AC2 sets out the requirements for anyone whose duties include them working in the vicinity of AC overhead electric wires.
Amendments to module AC2 are published in module AM. Click for an extract of the changes to this module.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/AC3 sets out the requirements for anyone involved in the working of trains in AC electrified areas.
Amendments to module AC3 are published in module AM. Click for an extract of the changes to this module.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/DC sets out the requirements for staff who work on or close to lines electrified by the DC system.
Amendments to module DC are published in module AM. Click for an extract of the changes to this module.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/M1 sets out the requirements for train crew, signallers and operations controllers involved in any incident of a train stopped by train accident, fire or accidental division.
Amendments to module M1 are published in module AM. Click for an extract of the changes to this module.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/M2 sets out the requirements for train crew, signallers and the pilotman involved in the failure of a train. This module contains instructions on protection for the failed train and arranging assistance.
Amendments to module M2 are published in module AM. Click for an extract of the changes to this module.
A new version of this module is being published in October to come into force on 06 December 2008. Click for a list of all the new modules.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/M4 sets out the requirements for making arrangements to deal with the effects of flooding and clearing of snow. There are also instructions for operating miniature and independent snow ploughs.
Amendments to module M4 are published in module AM. Click for an extract of the changes to this module.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/M5 sets out the requirements for staff in managing serious accidents and bodies on the line.
Amendments to module M5 are published in module AM. Click for an extract of the changes to this module.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/OTP sets out the requirements for the placing and removing OTP from the line and its operation when travelling and working in a possession.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/OTM sets out the requirements for on-track machines when they are working inside and outside of a possession.
Amendments to module OTM are published in module AM. Click for an extract of the changes to this module.
A new version of this module is being published in October to come into force on 06 December 2008. Click for a list of all the new modules.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/P1 sets out the requirements for the pilotman, signallers and drivers when one line of a double line becomes blocked and trains have to travel over the remaining line in either direction.
Amendments to module P1 are published in module AM. Click for an extract of the changes to this module.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/P2 sets out the requirements for the pilotman, signallers and drivers when the normal operation of a single or bi-directional line cannot be maintained.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/S1 explains the meaning of signals, associated indicators and how to identify them.
Amendments to module S1 are published in module AM. Click for an extract of the changes to this module.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/S2 sets out the requirements for drivers, signallers and persons controlling train movements who need to observe and act upon the signal indications applicable to them.
Amendments to module S2 are published in module AM. Click for an extract of the changes to this module.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/S3 sets out the requirements for train crew, signallers, signalling technicians and other associated staff involved with train warning systems (AWS and TPWS) and the reporting of signalling failures and irregularities.
Amendments to module S3 are published in module AM. Click for an extract of the changes to this module.
Amendments to module S3 are published in GE/RT8001. Click for an extract of the changes to this module.
A new version of this module is being published in October to come into force on 06 December 2008. Click for a list of all the new modules.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/S4 sets out the requirements for drivers, shunters and signallers when a train is detained at a signal and when vehicles are left on a running line.
A new version of this module is being published in October to come into force on 06 December 2008. Click for a list of all the new modules.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/S5 sets out the requirements for train crew, signallers and shunters for when a signal can be passed at danger with authority and for when a signal has been passed without authority.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/SP sets out the requirements for recognising lineside speed signs and the duties of drivers and signallers when dealing with speed restrictions on the line. This module also affects people who are responsible for setting up temporary and emergency speed restrictions.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/SS1 sets out the requirements for staff who have the responsibility for the safety of the public and staff on stations and have the duty for the dispatch of trains from a platform.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/SS2 sets out the requirements for train crew, shunters and signallers who have the responsibility for carrying out shunting duties.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/T1A sets out the requirements for signallers, signalling technicians and operations control when signalling equipment is inoperative because of a failure or it is being maintained. It also covers new signalling which is being brought into use.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/T1B sets out the requirements for signallers and operations control when making arrangements for the movement of trains during the time the signalling equipment is not fully operative.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/T2 sets out the requirements for signallers, controllers of site safety (COSS), individual working alone (IWA) and protection controller (PC) in protecting engineering work not under possession. It also includes instructions for protecting a hand trolley on a line not under possession.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/T3 sets out the requirements for signallers, person in charge of a possession (PICOP) and engineering supervisor in making the arrangements for a possession of the line for engineering work.
Amendments to module T3 are published in module AM. Click for an extract of the changes to this module.
Amendments to module T3 are published in GE/RT8001. Click for an extract of the changes to this module.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/T4 sets out the requirements for signallers or ground frame operator, person in charge of a siding and a person in charge of a T4 possession in making the arrangements for the possession of a siding. It also contains instructions when OTP is being on or off tracked in a siding.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/T5 sets out the requirements for signallers, point operators and agent in the operation of power-operated point by hand that cannot be used normally because of a failure.
Amendments to module T5 are published in module AM. Click for an extract of the changes to this module.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/T6 sets out the requirements for anyone who is required to walk as part of a group or work on or near the line or they are acting as a site warden or lookout.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/T7 sets out the requirements for controllers of site safety (COSS) and an individual working alone (IWA) who need to set up safe systems of work when walking or working on or near the line.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/T8 sets out the requirements for anyone who carries out the duties of a handsignaller.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/T9 sets out the requirements for shunters, driver/operator of an engineering train, OTM or OTP and a person in charge of movements and unloading and loading of rail vehicles.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/T10 sets out the requirements for designated persons, rolling stock technicians and any person working on a vehicle or in a siding.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/T11 sets out the requirements for signallers, a person in charge of possession (PICOP), engineering supervisor, driver/operator of an engineering train or OTM, shunter and a person in charge of movements and unloading and loading of rail vehicles within a T3 possession.
Amendments to module T11 are published in module AM. Click for an extract of the changes to this module.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/T12 sets out the requirements for signallers, controllers of site safety (COSS) and individual working alone (IWA) for protecting staff who are carrying out activities on the line that do not affect the safety of the line.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/TS1 sets out the general requirements for signallers irrespective of what type of block signalling they control.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/TS2 sets out the requirements for signallers operating signalling equipment under the track circuit block method of signalling.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/TS4 sets out the requirements for signallers operating signalling equipment under the electric token block method of signalling.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/TS5 sets out the requirements for signallers operating signalling equipment under the tokenless block method of signalling.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/TS7 sets out the requirements for signallers operating signalling equipment under the no-signaller token method of signalling.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/TS8 sets out the requirements for signallers operating signalling equipment under the one train working method of signalling.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/TS9 sets out the requirements for signallers for the operation and monitoring of level crossings.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/TW2 sets out the requirements for train crew and relevant train operating staff, operations controller and signallers involved in the preparation and movement of multiple-unit passenger trains.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/TW3 sets out the requirements for train crew and relevant train operating staff, operations controllers and signallers involved with the preparation and movement of locomotive-hauled trains.
Amendments to module TW3 are published in module AM. Click for an extract of the changes to this module.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/TW5 sets out the requirements for staff dealing with the effects and related actions associated with defective or isolated on-train equipment.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/TW6 sets out the requirements for drivers who work over lines signalled by the following systems: one-train working where a train staff is provided, one-train working where a train staff is not provided, electric token or no-signaller token.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/TW7 sets out the requirements for signaller and drivers when train movements have to travel in the wrong direction.
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/TW8 sets out the requirements for train crew and level crossing attendants involved in the operation and use of level crossings.
Other Rule Book documents
Rule Book module GE/RT8000/GSM-R contains extracts of rules from Rule Book modules G1, G2, M1, S4, T6, TW1 and TW5 with additional requirements on the operation of Global System for Mobile Communications – Railways (GSM-R). These rules set out the additional requirements for staff involved in the GSM-R trial in Strathclyde.
Amendments to module GSM-R are published in GE/RT8001 issue 13
The Rule Book Index is a reference document to help users find the module and section number of particular rules or subject matter. It also contains 2 appendices which list what operational forms apply to particular Rule Book modules and a metric measurement conversion chart.
Operations forms associated with the Rule Book
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This form is used by an Electrical Control Operator (ECO) to record details of an isolation of the AC overhead lines. An example of this form is found in Rule Book module AC2.
This form is used to record details of an isolation of the AC overhead lines. An example of this form is found in Rule Book module AC2.
This form is used to record details of an isolation of the AC overhead lines. An example of this form is found in Rule Book module AC2.
This form certifies overhead line equipment (OLE) including return conductors, and booster transformers, are electrically isolated where necessary and earthed, and constitutes a Permit-to-Work on or near these.
This form is used by the pilotman to record the details for the working of trains over single or bi-directional lines by pilotman, during a failure or when working to and from a point of obstruction. An example of this form is found in Rule Book module P2.
This form is used by signallers to record the details for the working of trains over a single or bi-directional line by pilotman, during a failure or when working to and from a point of obstruction. An example of this form is found in Rule Book module P2.
This form is issued by the pilotman to drivers and records the details for the working of trains over a single or bi-directional line by pilotman, during a failure or when working to and from a point of obstruction. An example of this form is found in Rule Book module P2.
This form is issued by the signaller to drivers and records the details for the working of trains where authorised under special arrangements on single lines. An example of this form is found in Rule Book module P2.
This form is used by the signaller, COSS and an IWA to record the details of a line blockage as set out in modules T2 and T12. An example of this form is found in Rule Book modules T2 and T12.
This form is used by a route setting agent to record the instructions received from a signaller when power operated points are to be operated manually. An example of this form is found in Rule Book module T5.
This form is used by a handsignaller to record the signaller’s instructions for temporary block working. Examples of this form are found in Rule Book modules T8 and S5.
This form is used by drivers and signallers to record details of a signalling failure or irregularity. An example of this form is found in Rule Book module S3.
This form is issued by signallers and signalling technicians to record arrangements for the release of signalling controls. An example of this form is found in Rule Book module T1A.
This form is used by signallers and signalling technicians to record arrangements for and details of work which will interfere with the normal passage of trains or the normal operation of signalling equipment. An example of this form is found in Rule Book module T1A.
This form is used by a signaller to record information obtained from drivers after the activation of TPWS, except when a signal has been passed at danger. An example of this form is found in Rule Book module TS1.
This form is used by a signaller to record information obtained from the driver of a train which has passed a signal at danger (SPAD incident). An example of this form is found in Rule Book module TS1.
This form is used by a pilotman to record the arrangements for single line working. An example of this form is found in Rule Book module P1.
A new version of this module is being published in October to come into force on 06 December 2008. Click for a list of all the new modules.
This form is used by a signaller to record the arrangements for implementing single line working. An example of this form is found in Rule Book module P1.
This form is used by a pilotman to inform the driver of a train of the arrangements during single line working. An example of this form is found in Rule Book module P1.
This form is used by the PICOP to record the arrangements for a possession of a running line. An example of the form is found in Rule Book module T3.
Form 3199, Engineering supervisors certificate, is used to record details of when an engineering supervisor is permitted to start work at a worksite by a PICOP. It is also used for recording the details when a COSS is given authority to start work within the engineering supervisors worksite. An example of this form is found in Rule Book module T3.
This form is used by a COSS to record the arrangements for setting up a safe system of work and briefing the work group. Examples of this form are found in Rule Book modules T6 and T7.
Other operational documents associated with the Rule Book
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This document contains a set of conventions for language, format, design, structure and text used in drafting the new Rule Book (GE/RT8000). These conventions have been collated in this Good Practice Note to provide a resource for people engaged in writing local and special instructions and other Rule Book related documents.
This document brings the COSS rules together, providing helpful guidance and clear diagrams.
Due to changes published in module AM, issue 3, with the re-issue of RT3181, Line blockage form (T2/T12) and changes included in module T7, Safe systems of work when walking or working on or near the line, issue 3, there has been a need to amend the contents of RS/502, the COSS handbook. It is proposed to re-issue the COSS handbook in December2007 when module T2 is revised and re-issued. However, it is not practicable to re-issue the COSS handbook for the small amount of changes at present. Instead a small 4 page leaflet has been produced containing the updates to the COSS handbook. This leaflet is available on the RSSB and NCCA websites and can be printed off by owners of the COSS handbook.
This document is intended for signallers and drivers who use cab secure radio (CSR) and outline the generic instructions for using this equipment.
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