Standards Catalogue

Evidence conservation of failed axle bearings in service

This technical note sets out a methodical approach to collecting data at the point of failure and preserving the failed bearings for further analysis…

Level crossings - drivers' instructions

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver.

Wrong-direction movements

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver or signaller.

Master manual

The Rule Book manuals have been produced to provide end-users with access to the content of the Rule Book that is relevant to their roles, e.g.…

Possession Workers Manual

The Rule Book manuals have been produced to provide end-users with access to the content of the Rule Book that is relevant to their roles, e.g.…

Signaller and Signalling Technician Manual

The Rule Book manuals have been produced to provide end-users with access to the content of the Rule Book that is relevant to their roles, e.g.…

Train Driver Manual

The Rule Book manuals have been produced to provide end-users with access to the content of the Rule Book that is relevant to their roles, e.g.…

Track Workers Manual

The Rule Book manuals have been produced to provide end-users with access to the content of the Rule Book that is relevant to their roles, e.g.…

Train Operations Staff Manual

The Rule Book manuals have been produced to provide end-users with access to the content of the Rule Book that is relevant to their roles, e.g.…

ETCS stop marker

This document provides design details for sign AB08 - ETCS stop marker.

AC Energy Subsystem and Interfaces to Rolling Stock Subsystem

This document sets out requirements and guidance for new, renewed and upgraded ac energy subsystem, and the interfaces to rolling stock and operation…

Rolling Stock Subsystem and Interfaces to AC Energy Subsystem

This document sets out interface requirements and guidance for the alternating current (ac) energy subsystem for all rolling stock operating over…

Application of Standard Vehicle Gauges

This document defines standard vehicle gauges and the associated application rules for rolling stock and for infrastructure.

ERTMS National Identities Management

This document sets out the requirements for arrangements for the management of the ERTMS National Identities on the GB mainline railway.

Infrastructure Based Train Detection Interface Requirements

Train front-end visibility requirements and safe integration

This technical note clarifies the application of standards and legislation for front-end visibility and safe integration of rolling stock within the…

Defective On-Train Equipment

This document sets out requirements to be applied when on-train equipment becomes defective and provides guidance to assist the railway undertakings…

Route Level Assessment of Technical Compatibility between Vehicles and Infrastructure

This document sets out requirements and responsibilities for the assessment of technical compatibility at route level for vehicles and infrastructure.

Process for Adding, Removing or Modifying Lettered Differential Permissible Speeds

This document sets out requirements and guidance to support the process of adding, removing or modifying a Lettered Differential Permissible Speed…

Passenger Train Dispatch and Platform Safety Measures

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the development, review and implementation of passenger train dispatch processes and measures to…

TW5 - Preparation and movement of trains. Defective or isolated vehicles and on-train equipment

G2 - Personal safety when walking on or near the line, or when on the lineside

AC2 - AC Electrified lines: Working on or near the OLE

AC3 - AC Electrified lines: Working of trains

TS4 - Electric token block regulations

TS5 - Tokenless block regulations

TS6 - Instructions for out-of-gauge loads

TS7 - No-signaller token regulations

TS8 - One-train working regulations

TS2 - Track circuit block regulations

ETCS stop marker

This document provides design details for sign AB08 - ETCS stop marker.

ETCS Location Marker

This document provides design details for sign AB10 - ETCS location marker.

Permissible speed acceleration indicator

This document provides design details for sign AD06 - Permissible speed acceleration indicator.

Temporary speed restriction termination - Acceleration indicator

This document provides design details for sign AF09 - Temporary speed restriction termination - Acceleration indicator.

Supplementary sign where crossing is used for animal traffic (PCR diagram 118)

This document provides design details for CC16 sign - Supplementary sign where crossing is used for animal traffic (PCR diagram 118).

Car Stop Markers on Station Platforms

Car Stop Markers on Station Platforms

FTAP Flexible Train Arrival Point

A set of four signs to direct engineering trains or on-track machine to locate the required stopping point within a possession or protection zone when…

Car Stop Markers on Station Platforms

No refuges sign

This document provides design details for BA05 sign - No refuges sign.

End of Emergency special Working

This document provides design details for sign AK215 - End of Emergency Special Working

Code of Practice for Audit Protocol for Supply of Machine / Crane Controllers

This Audit Protocol provides a comprehensive list of questions for an auditor to ask and detailed guidance of what is expected of an auditor whilst…

Code of Practice for Flailing Operations Using OTP

Code of Practice for OTP Recovery

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Code of Practice for Safety Related Defect Reporting for OTP and Plant & Equipment

Code of Practice for Handling Serviceable Rail with RRV Excavator Cranes including Thimbling

Code of Practice for Tandem Lifting with Two Excavator Cranes

Audit Protocol for Supply of Possession-only Rail Vehicles with and without Operators

Code of Practice for Maintenance, Operation and Testing of Track Jacks

Code of Practice for Operator Competency Standards for On Track Plant