Standards Catalogue

Route Availability

This technical note describes the standards associated with rail vehicle route availability (RA) numbers, and provides guidance on the application of…

Route Availability Number for Assessment of Compatibility between Rail Vehicles and Underline Bridges

This document sets out requirements for the derivation and use of the Route Availability number for the assessment of compatibility between the static…

Rail Industry Standard for Driving Cabs

This document sets out supplementary requirements for the design, layout and operational equipment in driving cabs of rail vehicles to the Locomotive…

Rail Industry Guidance Note on Vehicle Static Testing

This document gives guidance on meeting the requirements of GMRT2141 'Permissible Track Forces and Resistance to Derailment and Roll-Over of Railway…

Changes to National Operations Publications for June 2024

This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…

Application of the WAG NTSN and NOI NTSN to the Design of Freight Wagons

This document provides guidance on the application of the Rolling Stock - Freight Wagon National Technical Specification Notice (WAG NTSN) and on the…

Route Level Assessment of Technical Compatibility between Rail Vehicles and Underline Bridges

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the assessment of compatibility between rail vehicles and underline bridges at route level on the…

Guidance on evaluating excessive dynamic effects in underline bridges

This document provides guidance on evaluating and managing the risk of excessive dynamic effects in underline bridges resulting from the operating…

Permissible Track Forces and Resistance to Derailment and Roll-Over of Railway Vehicles

This document sets out requirements for railway vehicles regarding permissible track forces, derailment resistance and resistance to roll-over due to…

Rail Industry Standard for NDT Processes on Rail Vehicles

This document sets out requirements and gives guidance for processes and the certification of operatives, equipment, and facilities used to undertake…

Barrow Crossings - Warning Arrangements

Location of Catch Points in M.A.S. Territory

Location of Catch Points in MAS Territory

Painting Schedule: Signal Boxes and Signal Department Equipment

Control of Colour Light Signals in Relation to Possible 'Reading Through'

Emergency Detonator Placers in Colour Light Signalling Areas

Control of AWS Indicators for Permissive Working

Braking Distances

Braking Distances

Specification for Rail Pads Cut from Commercial Vehicle Tyres

Preparation and movement of trains

Changes to National Operations Publications for December 2022

Handsignalling duties

This handbook is for those personnel who carry out handsignalling duties

Possession of an ERTMS running line for engineering work where lineside signals are not provided

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

General safety responsibilities and personal track safety for non-trackworkers

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of: • a train driver • a guard • a shunter • a designated person (DP) • a signaller • a crossing…

Level crossings - drivers' instructions

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

Level crossings - signallers' regulations

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller in an area where there is a level crossing.

Absolute block regulations

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller in an absolute block area.

Electric token block regulations

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller in an electric token block area.

Tokenless block regulations

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller in a tokenless block area.

Indication of start of cab-signalling

This document provides design details for AB02 sign - Indication of start of cab-signalling.

TVM block marker

This document provides design details for AB04 sign - TVM block marker.

Radio electronic token block: loop clear marker

This document provides design details for AB06 sign - Radio electronic token block: loop clear marker.

Cab signalling shunt entry board

This document provides design details for AB05 sign - Cab signalling shunt entry board.

Indication of end of cab-signalling

This document provides design details for AB03 sign - Indication of end of cab-signalling.

Start / end of cab signalling directional arrows

This document provides design details for AB07 sign - Start / end of cab signalling directional arrows.

ETCS block marker passable plate

This document provides design details for AB09 sign - ETCS block marker passable plate.

ETCS stop marker

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

Controlled signal identification plate

This document provides design details for AC01 sign - Controlled signal identification plate.

Distant signal sign and identification plate

This document provides design details for AC02 sign - Distant signal sign and identification plate.

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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

Distributor Isolating Cock (DIC)

Rated Capacity Indicator (RCI) Status Indicator Lights

Code of Practice for Professional Driving of OTM