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From: To:Code of Practice for Route Knowledge within Possessions
This Code of Practice contains guidance and generic good practice for the management of route knowledge for train drivers within a possession. It sets…
Seasonal Operating of OTP
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind operators when adhesion is low, keep it slow.
Rail Handling – Rail Turner Awareness
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry about the competence requirements necessary for the Crane Controller and…
OTP Mechanical Movement Limiting Device
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind the industry about the use of mechanical movement limiting device and the restrictions…
Code of Practice for Brake Testing of OTP
This Code of Practice details the testing of the braking system of OTP excluding Trolleys during operations and routine maintenance examination…
Driver-controlled operation and driver-only operation on-train camera monitoring systems
This technical note will help industry in the design and operation of on-train camera monitoring systems. It provides guidance on the applicable…
Rule Book Module Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book module issues (GERT8000).
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Withdrawn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Withdrawn
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From: To: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
December 2022
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
Level crossings - drivers' instructions
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver.
GERT8000-TW8 Iss 9
December 2022
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
Absolute block regulations
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller in an absolute block area.
GERT8000-TS3 Iss 7
December 2022
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 3
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…
GERT8000-G1 Iss 9
December 2022
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
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.
No-signaller token regulations
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller in a no-signaller token area. You will also need module TS8 One-train working…
One-train working regulations
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller in a one-train working area, whether or not a train staff is provided, and a…
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.
GERT8000-T3 ERTMS Iss 4
December 2022
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
Indication of end of cab-signalling
This document provides design details for AB03 sign - Indication of end of cab-signalling.
TVM block marker
This document provides design details for AB04 sign - TVM block marker.
Cab signalling shunt entry board
This document provides design details for AB05 sign - Cab signalling shunt entry board.
Emergency telephone
This document provides design details for DB04 sign - Emergency telephone.
Radio electronic token block: loop clear marker
This document provides design details for AB06 sign - Radio electronic token block: loop clear marker.
Start / end of cab signalling directional arrows
This document provides design details for AB07 sign - Start / end of cab signalling directional arrows.
ETCS stop marker
This document provides design details for AB08 sign - ETCS stop marker.
ETCS block marker passable plate
This document provides design details for AB09 sign - ETCS block marker passable plate.
Temporary speed restriction termination indicator
This document provides design details for AF06 sign - Temporary speed restriction termination indicator.
Controlled signal identification plate
This document provides design details for AC01 sign - Controlled signal identification plate.