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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
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From: To:General duties of an individual working alone (IWA)
This handbook is for those personnel with general duties of an individual working alone (IWA).
GERT8000-HB6 Iss 7
September 2021
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 1
General duties of a controller of site safety (COSS)
This handbook is for those personnel who have the general duties of a controller of site safety (COSS).
GERT8000-HB7 Iss 8
September 2021
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 10
Duties of the machine controller (MC) and on-track plant operator
You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of the machine controller (MC) and on-track plant operator.
GERT8000-HB15 Iss 6
September 2022
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
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 11.1
November 2023
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Deviations 4
Rule Book Handbook Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book handbook issues (GERT8000)
Defective or isolated vehicles and on-train equipment
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, guard, signaller or train preparer. It sets out the operational instructions to be…
GERT8000-TW5 Iss 12
September 2023
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
- Technical Notes 2
Personnel asking for trains to be stopped form
This form is used by signallers to record the details when personnel ask for a line to be blocked for their own protection when going on or near the…
Rule Book Module Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book module issues (GERT8000)
Signals, Handsignals, Indicators and Signs Handbook
You will need this handbook if you need to understand the meaning of signals, handsignals, indicators and signs.
RS521 Iss 6
September 2020
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 1
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.
Automatic level crossing restriction board
This document provides design details for AH03m sign - Automatic level crossing restriction board.
Neutral section indication board
This document provides design details for AJ02 sign - Neutral section indication board.
750 V DC electrification boundary - entering
This document provides design details for AJ06 sign - 750 V DC electrification boundary - entering.
Mid-platform train berth markers
This document provides design details for AK105 sign - Mid-platform train berth markers.
Whistle board
This document provides design details for GK203 sign - Whistle board.
Rear clear marker
This document provides design details for AK205 sign - Rear clear marker.