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Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Issue Date
From: To:Switches and Crossings
This document sets out requirements and guidance for new, renewed, and upgraded switches and crossings (S&C) to provide for identification and safe…
GCRT5021 Iss 5
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 2
- Deviations 8
Rolling stock – cyber security essentials
This technical note will help industry to identify cyber security control measures, which may be put in place when designing a new component or…
Rule Book Briefing Leaflet
Each issue of the Rule Book Briefing Leaflet contains a summary of the changes being introduced to GERT8000.
Possession of a running line for engineering work
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver or signaller.
GERT8000-T3 Iss 11
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 7
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.…
GERM8000-possessionworkers Iss 9
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 3
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.…
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.…
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
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 3
Code of Practice for Management of Siding Safety Surveys
This Code of Practiceprovides guidance to enable the effective setting up of a safe system of work within all sidings allocated for stabling and…
Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:Freight coupler loads
This technical note will help industry assess the ability of a locomotive to haul loads over a route. It focuses on coupler load capacity and…
Fire-related properties of batteries
This technical note sets out options for improving fire performance of batteries in use on GB mainline rolling stock, and the factors which may need…
Requirements for the Position of Infrastructure and for Defining and Maintaining Clearances
This document sets out requirements for positioning infrastructure and maintaining the position of track relative to infrastructure to achieve gauge…
GIRT7073 Iss 2
March 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 2
- Deviations 10
Rail Industry Standard for Wheelsets
This document supports GMRT2466 and sets out requirements for the design, manufacture and maintenance of wheelsets and their components.
RIS-2766-RST Iss 1
March 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Railway Wheelsets
This document sets out requirements for the design, manufacture and maintenance of wheelsets and their components. Access the tread profile…
Managing Train Accident Risk Arising from Train Operations
This document sets out requirements and guidance for the management of train accident risk arising from train operations as part of the GB rail…
RIS-3704-TOM Iss 1
March 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Corrosion of rail vehicles
This technical note will help those maintaining or repairing rolling stock in detecting, and if appropriate, remedying corrosion. It covers current…
Application of Standard Vehicle Gauges
This document defines standard vehicle gauges and the associated application rules for rolling stock and for infrastructure.
GERT8073 Iss 4
December 2022
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 1
AC Energy Subsystem and Interfaces to Rolling Stock Subsystem
This document sets out requirements for the alternating current (ac) energy subsystem and the interfaces to rolling stock operating over the ac…
GLRT1210 Iss 2
March 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 52
GLGN1610 Iss 2
March 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 2
Rolling Stock Subsystem and Interfaces to AC Energy Subsystem
This document sets out interface requirements to the alternating current (ac) energy subsystem for all rolling stock operating over the Great Britain…
GMRT2111 Iss 2
March 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 3
GMGN2611 Iss 2
March 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 2
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
Activation of TPWS or ERTMS tri
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…
Form RT3188 02-05
December 2023
Withdrawn
Observing and obeying signalling indications. Train warning systems. Reporting signalling failures and irregularities
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, person controlling train movements, shunter or signaller.
GERT8000-S7 Iss 5
December 2023
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- Impact Assessments 1
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.…
Duties of the COSS and person in charge when using a hand trolley
You will need this handbook if you are the COSS or SWL and person in charge when using a hand trolley.
GERT8000-HB10 Iss 4.1
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
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
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.…
Reporting a signal / AWS / TPWS / ATP / TVM failure or irregularity
For use by drivers in all cases of signal, AWS or TPWS irregularities and signallers when the following is reported: A wrong side signalling failure,…
Form RT3185 Iss 12-15
December 2023
Withdrawn
White diamond with 'X'
This document provides design details for DA03 sign - White diamond with 'X'.
Signal post telephone - limited clearance label
This document provides design details for DB02 sign - Signal post telephone - limited clearance label.
Mid-platform train berth markers
This document provides design details for AK105 sign - Mid-platform train berth markers.
Countdown markers
This document provides design details for AK102 sign - Countdown markers.
Commencement of AWS gap
This document provides design details for AA01 sign - Commencement of AWS gap.
750 V DC electrification boundary - entering
This document provides design details for AJ06 sign - 750 V DC electrification boundary - entering.
Entering and leaving an IVRS zone marker
This document provides design details for DC06 sign - Entering and leaving an IVRS zone marker.
Termination of AWS gap
This document provides design details for AA02 sign - Termination of AWS gap.
GSM-R signal box phone number sign
This document provides design details for DD02 sign - GSM-R signal box phone number.
Commencement of special AWS working
This document provides design details for AA03 sign - Commencement of special AWS.