Standards Catalogue

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.

Wrong-direction movements

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

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.…

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.…

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.…

ETCS stop marker

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

Position Light Subsidiary Signals

Cable Terminations - A Wrong Side Failure

Instruction for Maintenance work on Asbestos Based ARC Chutes Fitted to Fixed Equipment

Procedure for the Production and Modification of Bonding Plans for Electrified Lines Except Southern Region

Procedure for Dealing with Notices from Outside Authorities on their Proposals to Install Cathodic Protection to Their Own Buried Structures Crossing or Adjacent to Electrified Lines

Specification for Transformer-Rectifier Units for General Railway Signalling Purposes

Level Crossing Circuits: Capacitor/Resistor Slugging Networks

Automatic Level Crossings Fitted with BR843 MK2 Barrier Machines - Made by Smiths Industries LTD

Axle Counters: Electro Magnetic Interference

Instructions for the Installation and Removal of Traction Bonding on All Electrified Lines

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.

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.

Speeds

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

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.

Duties of the person in charge of the possession (PICOP)

You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of the PICOP.

General signalling regulations

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

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,…

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.

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.

Temporary Speed Restriction Repeater Warning Board

This document provides design details for AF03 sign - Temporary speed restriction repeater warning board.

Signs at access points - information

This document provides design details for BC01 sign - Signs at access points - information.

Danger from passing trains

This document provides design details for CA01 sign - Danger from passing trains.

Danger - No unauthorised access

This document provides design details for CA03 sign - Danger - no authorised access.

Supplementary sign at crossings where trains pass in excess of 100 mph

This document provides design details for CC01 sign - Supplementary sign at crossings where trains pass in excess of 100 mph.

Warning sign for a non-vehicular crossing (PCR diagram 101)

This document provides design details for CC03 sign - Warning sign for a non-vehicular crossing (PCR diagram 101).

Private level crossings: operating instructions for barrier (PCR diagram 104)

This document provides design details for CC06 sign - Private level crossings: operating instructions for barrier (PCR diagram 104).

Signs for use with miniature red / green lights with and without a telephone (PCR diagrams 107 and 108)

This document provides design details for CC08 sign - Signs for use with miniature red / green lights with and without a telephone (PCR diagrams 107…

Instructions for Use at a Crossing with Miniature Stop Lights and User-Operated Barriers (PCR diagram 110)

This document provides design details for CC10 sign - Instructions for Use at a Crossing with Miniature Stop Lights and User-Operated Barriers (PCR…

Reminder at a crossing with user-operated barriers (PCR diagram 112)

This document provides design details for CC12 sign - Reminder at a crossing with user-operated barriers (PCR diagram 112).

Code of Practice for Plant Modules on Rail Wagons and Trailers

This Code of Practice identifies the process to be undertaken when plant modules are attached to rail wagons or trailers. This covers the use of plant…

Code of Practice for the Storage and Recommissioning of OTP

This Code of Practice is to define the actions that should be taken for any OTP designated as Out of Service recommending a minimum level of…

Code of Practice for Piling using OTP

This Code of Practice details guidance on the arrangements for controlling the risks when planning and undertaking piling operations on the railway…

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…

Code of Practice for Re-railing Kirow Cranes using Outriggers

This Code of Practice provides guidance in the re-railing of Kirow cranes utilising the crane’s outriggers.

Manually propelled equipment in a line blockage

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry of the additional measures to take to use manually propelled equipment in a…

Code of Practice for Haulage Capabilities of On Track Machines

This Code of Practice details the haulage capabilities of on track machines (OTM), it should be followed by any route or operator control when…

Code of Practice for Safe Use of Remote Controls

This Code of Practice identifies the safe use of wired and wireless remote controls for OTP, OTM and other machines in the railway environment. The…

Code of Practice for Action following Hydraulic Pump and/or Motor Failure

This Code of Practice details the details the action to be taken following the failure of an hydraulic pump and/or motor on an on-track machine (OTM).

Code of Practice for M&EE Documents

This Code of Practice details the process by which the M&EE Networking Group produces documentation and is intended for internal use of the M&EE…