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From: To: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.
GERT8000-TW8 Iss 9.1
November 2022
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
Wrong-direction movements
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver or signaller.
GERT8000-TW7 Iss 9
September 2022
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 4
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.…
GERM8000-signallersignallingtechnician Iss 13.1
November 2023
Live Pending Withdrawal
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.…
GERM8000-trackworkers Iss 12
September 2023
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 3
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.…
GERM8000-trainoperationsstaff Iss 13
September 2023
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 3
Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To: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…
Rail Traffic Loading Requirements for the Design of Railway Structures
GCGN5612 gives guidance on the background and application of the rail traffic loading requirements for the design of railway structures set out in BS…
GCGN5612 Iss 2
September 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Vehicle Registration, Marking and Numbering
This document sets out requirements for the registration, marking and numbering of rail vehicles operating on the Great Britain (GB) mainline network.
RIS-2453-RST Iss 2.1
September 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
Rolling Stock Electromagnetic Compatibility with Trackside CCS Subsystems
This document gives guidance on achieving rolling stock electromagnetic compatibility with control, command and signalling (CCS) subsystems, through…
Operation of Route- and Line-Proving Trains
This standard sets out a framework to identify the need for, plan, and operate trains for the purposes of route proving on routes that have previously…
Lineside Operational Signs
This document sets out requirements, rationale and guidance for the application of lineside operational signs published in the RSSB catalogue. It also…
RIS-0733-CCS Iss 1
September 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 1
Signing of Temporary and Emergency Speed Restrictions
This document sets out requirements, rationale and guidance for signing of Temporary Speed Restrictions (TSRs) and Emergency Speed Restrictions (ESRs)…
RIS-0735-CCS Iss 1
September 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Signing of Permissible Speeds
This document sets out requirements, rationale and guidance for signing of permissible speeds applicable to trains operated on the Great Britain (GB)…
RIS-0734-CCS Iss 2
September 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Clarification on drugs and Alcohol testing for safety-critical workers
This technical note aims to provide a greater understanding of the importance of drugs and alcohol testing for safety-critical workers by providing…
Managing Low Adhesion
This standard sets out a framework to develop, implement, monitor and review the effectiveness of site-specific plans to manage low adhesion at…
Working of on-track machines (OTM)
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver of an on-track machine, an operator of an on-track machine or a signaller.
GERT8000-OTM Iss 11
September 2023
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
Changes to National Operations Publications for September 2024
This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…
Failure of, or work on, signalling equipment - signallers' regulations
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller.
GERT8000-TS11 Iss 6
September 2023
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
Duties of the engineering supervisor (ES) in a possession
You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of the ES in a possession.
GERT8000-HB12 Iss 9
September 2022
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 15
Duties of the person in charge of the possession (PICOP)
You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of the PICOP.
GERT8000-HB11 Iss 10
September 2022
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 13
General signalling regulations
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller.
GERT8000-TS1 Iss 17
September 2023
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 2
General duties and track safety for track workers
This handbook is for those personnel who need to go on the operational railway to carry out their duties, with the exception of a train driver, guard,…
GERT8000-HB1 Iss 7
September 2021
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
IWA, COSS or PC blocking a line
You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of a IWA, COSS or PC blocking a line.
GERT8000-HB8 Iss 9
September 2022
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 1
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.
GERT8000-TS9 Iss 4.1
November 2022
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
25 kV AC electrification boundary - entering
This document provides design details for AJ05 sign - 25 kV AC electrification boundary - entering.
Signal reminder board
This document provides design details for AK101 sign - Signal reminder board.
Line identification board
This document provides design details for AK103 sign - Line identification board.
Kilometre Posts
This document provides design details for AK201k sign - Kilometre posts.
Gradient sign
This document provides design details for AK202 - Gradient sign
Spring catch board
This document provides design details AK204 sign - Spring catch board.
Train class specific instruction
This document provides design details for AK206 sign - Train class specific instruction.
Coasting board
This document provides design details for AK208 sign - Coasting board.
Warnings for train crew
This document provides design details for AK210 sign - Warnings for train crew.
Infrastructure location names, information and references
This document provides design details for AK212 sign - Infrastructure location names, information and references.
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:Code of Practice for Safety Critical Maintenance Elements of Small Plant and Equipment
This Code of Practice details the arrangement for, and safety critical work implications of, the maintenance of small plant and equipment. This has…
COP0010 Iss 2
December 2012
Withdrawn