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From: To: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…
Public address interface to GSM-R
This technical note will help industry to determine GSM-R cab radio public address announcement priorities when integrated with the onboard public…
Fire safety of refurbished passenger seats
This technical note provides guidance on the application of fire standards to existing vehicles undergoing refurbishment which affects passenger…
Code of Practice for OTM Driver Communication Review Group (CRG)
This Code of Practice supports the national strategy for improved Safety Critical Communications. It provides a collaborative process (M&EE Group OTM…
Guidance on the Application of the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations
This document gives guidance on the application of the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations in the railway environment, and…
GLGN1620 Iss 1
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
On-Train Camera Monitoring Systems
This document sets out requirements for the installation and use of modern camera systems for the purposes of recording, storing, and accessing video…
RIS-2712-RST Iss 1.1
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
Infrastructure Based Train Detection Interface Requirements
This standard specifies the infrastructure based train detection system parameters that are necessary to support technical compatibility with GB…
GKRT0028 Iss 3.1
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
On-Track Plant, Trolleys and Associated Equipment
This document sets out requirements and guidance for engineering of on-track plant, trolleys and associated equipment.
RIS-1530-PLT Iss 7
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Technical Notes 1
Driver’s Single Line Working Ticket
This form should be used by the driver when single line working applies.
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From: To: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.…
Work on signalling equipment – duties of the signalling technician
You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of a signalling technician.
GERT8000-HB19 Iss 4.1
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
Rule Book Module Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book module issues (GERT8000).
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 5.1
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
Preparation and movement of trains
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, guard, shunter, signaller or train preparer.
Dealing with a train accident or train evacuation
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, guard or signaller.
GERT8000-M1 Iss 6
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
Preparation and working of freight trains
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of the following in relation to freight trains: train driver, guard, shunter, train preparer.
Rule Book Handbook Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book Handbook issues (GERT8000).
GERT8000 Issue HB Iss 16
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
Horse riders to dismount at crossings where there are overhead electric lines
This document provides design details for CC17 sign - Horse riders to dismount at crossings where there are overhead electric lines.
White diamond with 'X'
This document provides design details for DA03 sign - White diamond with 'X'.
Emergency telephone
This document provides design details for DB04 sign - Emergency telephone.
National radio network channel change marker
This document provides design details for DC03 sign - National radio network channel change marker.
GSM-R common shunt group access code
This document provides design details for DD01 sign - GSM-R common shunt group access code.
Deviation for countdown markers
This document provides design details for DEV-AK102-02 sign - Deviation for platform countdown markers at ¾, ½ and ¼ mile on the approach to a…
Text signs
This document provides design details for BB01 sign - Text signs.
Access prohibited sign
This document provides design details for BA03 sign - Access prohibited sign.
Temporary speed restriction termination indicator
This document provides design details for AF06 sign - Temporary speed restriction termination indicator.
Worksite entrance marker
This document provides design details for AG02 sign - Worksite entrance marker.