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.

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…

Rail Traffic Loading Requirements for the Design of Railway Structures

GCGN5612 gives guidance on the background and application of the rail traffic loading requirements for the design of railway structures set out in BS…

Vehicle Registration, Marking and Numbering

This document sets out requirements for the registration, marking and numbering of rail vehicles operating on the Great Britain (GB) mainline network.

Rolling Stock Electromagnetic Compatibility with Trackside CCS Subsystems

This document gives guidance on achieving rolling stock electromagnetic compatibility with control, command and signalling (CCS) subsystems, through…

Operation of Route- and Line-Proving Trains

This standard sets out a framework to identify the need for, plan, and operate trains for the purposes of route proving on routes that have previously…

Lineside Operational Signs

This document sets out requirements, rationale and guidance for the application of lineside operational signs published in the RSSB catalogue. It also…

Signing of Temporary and Emergency Speed Restrictions

This document sets out requirements, rationale and guidance for signing of Temporary Speed Restrictions (TSRs) and Emergency Speed Restrictions (ESRs)…

Signing of Permissible Speeds

This document sets out requirements, rationale and guidance for signing of permissible speeds applicable to trains operated on the Great Britain (GB)…

Clarification on drugs and Alcohol testing for safety-critical workers

This technical note aims to provide a greater understanding of the importance of drugs and alcohol testing for safety-critical workers by providing…

Managing Low Adhesion

This standard sets out a framework to develop, implement, monitor and review the effectiveness of site-specific plans to manage low adhesion at…

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.

Ground position light signal identification plate

This document provides design details for AC09 sign - Ground position light signal identification plate.

ETCS identification plate

This document provides design details for AC11 sign - ETCS identification plate.

GSM-R alias plate

This document provides design details for AC12 sign - GSM-R alias plate.

Permissible speed indicators (km/h)

This document provides design details for AD01k sign - Permissible speed indicators (km/h).

Permissible speed indicators (mph)

This document provides design details for AD01m sign - Permissible speed indicators (mph).

Permissible speed indicators (km/h) for limited clearance

This document provides design details for AD02k sign - Permissible speed indicators (km/h) for limited clearance.

Termination of AWS gap

This document provides design details for AA02 sign - Termination of AWS gap.

Commencement of AWS gap

This document provides design details for AA01 sign - Commencement of AWS gap.

Supplementary sign where crossing is used for animal traffic (PCR diagram 118)

No refuges sign

Crane Controller Competence for Twin Jib Cranes

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry that when using a twin jib crane under the control of one operator then there…

Use of warning horn

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind the industry about the use of the warning horn.

Code of Practice for Plant Any Line Open (ALO) Working

Code of Practice Protection of Non PTS Holders at OTM Stabling Points

This Code of Practice concerns all OTM stabling points and can be used when non PTS holders need to visit site. The document has been written to…

Code of Practice for Use and Loading of MEWPs

This Code of Practice details the use of MEWPs, particularly with processes for loads that should safely be permitted in the work platform of a MEWP.…

Injection Injury

This poster details the actions to be taken following a hydraulic injection injury.

Code of Practice Planning for the Use of Mobile Operated Plant

Points run throughs

Code of Practice for Action to be Taken in the Event of an Accident or Incident Involving OTP

This Code of Practice details the actions to be taken, and by whom, following an accident or incident involving OTP.  It deals with the engineering…

Code of Practice for Management of Points within Engineering Work Sites

This Code of Practice is to provide guidance on the arrangements for the Management of Points within Engineering Worksites for all rail borne vehicles…