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From: To:Freight coupler loads
This technical note will help industry assess the ability of a locomotive to haul loads over a route. It focuses on coupler load capacity and…
Fire-related properties of batteries
This technical note sets out options for improving fire performance of batteries in use on GB mainline rolling stock, and the factors which may need…
Managing Train Accident Risk Arising from Train Operations
This document sets out requirements and guidance for the management of train accident risk arising from train operations as part of the GB rail…
RIS-3704-TOM Iss 1
March 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Railway Wheelsets
This document sets out requirements for the design, manufacture and maintenance of wheelsets and their components. Access the tread profile…
Requirements for the Position of Infrastructure and for Defining and Maintaining Clearances
This document sets out requirements for positioning infrastructure and maintaining the position of track relative to infrastructure to achieve gauge…
GIRT7073 Iss 2
March 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 2
- Deviations 10
Rail Industry Standard for Wheelsets
This document supports GMRT2466 and sets out requirements for the design, manufacture and maintenance of wheelsets and their components.
RIS-2766-RST Iss 1
March 2023
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- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Corrosion of rail vehicles
This technical note will help those maintaining or repairing rolling stock in detecting, and if appropriate, remedying corrosion. It covers current…
Application of Standard Vehicle Gauges
This document defines standard vehicle gauges and the associated application rules for rolling stock and for infrastructure.
GERT8073 Iss 4
December 2022
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- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 1
AC Energy Subsystem and Interfaces to Rolling Stock Subsystem
This document sets out requirements for the alternating current (ac) energy subsystem and the interfaces to rolling stock operating over the ac…
GLRT1210 Iss 2
March 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 52
GLGN1610 Iss 2
March 2023
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- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 2
Rolling Stock Subsystem and Interfaces to AC Energy Subsystem
This document sets out interface requirements to the alternating current (ac) energy subsystem for all rolling stock operating over the Great Britain…
GMRT2111 Iss 2
March 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 3
GMGN2611 Iss 2
March 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 2
Indication of start of cab-signalling
This document provides design details for AB02 sign - Indication of start of cab-signalling.
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.
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.
Controlled signal identification plate
This document provides design details for AC01 sign - Controlled signal identification plate.
Distant signal sign and identification plate
This document provides design details for AC02 sign - Distant signal sign and identification plate.
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From: To: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…
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
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.
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
Withdrawn
Use of Mobile Devices
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry of the risks posed by using a mobile phone whilst driving a train. Further…
Code of Practice for Defective OTP Safety Critical Equipment
This Code of Practice details what actions should be undertake when On-Track Plant (OTP) is discovered to have defective safety critical equipment…
Inspection of Demountable MEWP and Lifting Equipment
This Code of Practice details the arrangements for inspecting MEWPs and lifting equipment in accordance with legislation when attaching to the base…