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From: To: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.…
Code of Practice for Management of Siding Safety Surveys
This Code of Practiceprovides guidance to enable the effective setting up of a safe system of work within all sidings allocated for stabling and…
Seasonal Operating of OTP
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind operators when adhesion is low, keep it slow.
OTP Mechanical Movement Limiting Device
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind the industry about the use of mechanical movement limiting device and the restrictions…
Rail Handling – Rail Turner Awareness
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry about the competence requirements necessary for the Crane Controller and…
Code of Practice for Route Knowledge within Possessions
This Code of Practice contains guidance and generic good practice for the management of route knowledge for train drivers within a possession. It sets…
Code of Practice for Brake Testing of OTP
This Code of Practice details the testing of the braking system of OTP excluding Trolleys during operations and routine maintenance examination…
Driver-controlled operation and driver-only operation on-train camera monitoring systems
This technical note will help industry in the design and operation of on-train camera monitoring systems. It provides guidance on the applicable…
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.…
Signalling layout and signal aspect sequence requirements
This document sets out requirements for the lineside signalling system to be compatible with train operations and guidance on their application.
RIS-0703-CCS Iss 1.1
September 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 2
- Amendments: 1
- Deviations 1
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From: To:Public address interface to GSM-R
This technical note will help industry to determine GSM-R cab radio public address announcement priorities when integrated with the onboard public…
Fire safety of refurbished passenger seats
This technical note provides guidance on the application of fire standards to existing vehicles undergoing refurbishment which affects passenger…
Guidance on the Application of the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations
This document gives guidance on the application of the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations in the railway environment, and…
GLGN1620 Iss 1
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
On-Train Camera Monitoring Systems
This document sets out requirements for the installation and use of modern camera systems for the purposes of recording, storing, and accessing video…
RIS-2712-RST Iss 1.1
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
Infrastructure Based Train Detection Interface Requirements
This standard specifies the infrastructure based train detection system parameters that are necessary to support technical compatibility with GB…
GKRT0028 Iss 3.1
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
On-Track Plant, Trolleys and Associated Equipment
This document sets out requirements and guidance for engineering of on-track plant, trolleys and associated equipment.
RIS-1530-PLT Iss 7
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Technical Notes 1
Compliance with noise and vibration legislation
This technical note sets out the relevant railway-specific legislation on noise and vibration. It will help familiarise organisations with their…
Track System Requirements
This document sets out Great Britain (GB) requirements in scope of the national technical rules for track geometry, track systems and track components…
GCRT5021 Iss 5
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 2
- Deviations 8
Switches and Crossings
This document sets out requirements and guidance for new, renewed, and upgraded switches and crossings (S&C) to provide for identification and safe…
GCRT5021 Iss 5
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 2
- Deviations 8
Rolling stock – cyber security essentials
This technical note will help industry to identify cyber security control measures, which may be put in place when designing a new component or…
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).
Instructions to non-vehicular traffic at a crossing with miniature stop lights (PCR diagram 114)
This document provides design details for CC14 sign - Instructions to non-vehicular traffic at a crossing with miniature stop lights (PCR diagram…
Bridge strike information
This document provides design details for CD02 sign - Bridge strike information.
White diamond
This document provides design details for DA02 sign - White diamond.
Signal post telephone
This document provides design details for DB01 sign - Signal post telephone.