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From: To:Guidance on wagon maintenance related to recommendations from RAIB reports
This technical note documents findings from all reports, bulletins, and safety digests, published by RAIB, where maintenance of rail wagons has been…
Guidance on Operational Railway Safety Awareness
This document is aimed at Railway Undertakings and any other railway actors operating in or around the railway environment. It gives guidance on…
GOGN3616 Iss 1
October 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
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…
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
Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:Guidance on wagon maintenance related to recommendations from RAIB reports
This technical note documents findings from all reports, bulletins, and safety digests, published by RAIB, where maintenance of rail wagons has been…
Guidance on Operational Railway Safety Awareness
This document is aimed at Railway Undertakings and any other railway actors operating in or around the railway environment. It gives guidance on…
GOGN3616 Iss 1
October 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
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…
GCGN5612 Iss 2
September 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
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.
RIS-2453-RST Iss 2.1
September 2024
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- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
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…
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)…
RIS-0735-CCS Iss 1
September 2024
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- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
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)…
RIS-0734-CCS Iss 2
September 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
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…
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…
RIS-0733-CCS Iss 1
September 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 1
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 4.1
November 2022
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
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)
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)
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,…
GERT8000-HB1 Iss 7
September 2021
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 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
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 signalling regulations
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller.
GERT8000-TS1 Iss 17
September 2023
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 2
25 kV AC electrification boundary - entering
This document provides design details for AJ05 sign - 25 kV AC electrification boundary - entering.
Signal reminder board
This document provides design details for AK101 sign - Signal reminder board.
Line identification board
This document provides design details for AK103 sign - Line identification board.
Kilometre Posts
This document provides design details for AK201k sign - Kilometre posts.
Gradient sign
This document provides design details for AK202 - Gradient sign
Spring catch board
This document provides design details AK204 sign - Spring catch board.
Train class specific instruction
This document provides design details for AK206 sign - Train class specific instruction.
Coasting board
This document provides design details for AK208 sign - Coasting board.
Warnings for train crew
This document provides design details for AK210 sign - Warnings for train crew.
Infrastructure location names, information and references
This document provides design details for AK212 sign - Infrastructure location names, information and references.
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:Safety within depot yards and sidings
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry of the risks posed by train movements within depot yards and sidings.
Code of Practice for Loading of OTP
This Code of Practice gives guidance on the arrangements for loading and securing of typical loads associated with all on-track plant (OTP) whilst on…
Code of Practice for Rail Mounted Manually Propelled Equipment
This Code of Practice details the use and some aspects of the design and maintenance of rail mounted manually propelled equipment (trolleys and…
COP0018 Iss 6
September 2023
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Objects left on the line
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry of the measures to take to reduce the hazard of objects being left on the…
Points run through
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry that points run throughs only occur when the rules are not followed.
Code of Practice Planning for the Use of Mobile Operated Plant
This Code of Practice details minimum requirements for planning for the use of mobile operated plant excluding lifting operations. It applies to…
COP0002 Iss 12
September 2023
Withdrawn
Reporting track defects
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry that any track defects which could affect plant and equipment safely…
Seat belts
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry that wearing the seat belt could save your life.
Code of Practice for OTM Route Conducting Policy
This Code of Practice contains requirements and guidance for OTM driver’s route conducting or being conducted. Also to assist in the improvement of…
Code of Practice for Control of Mobile Communication Equipment use in Driving Cabs
This Code of Practice contains requirements and guidance for the control of mobile communication equipment use in the driving cabs of trains. It sets…
COP0129 Iss 1
June 2023
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