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ERTMS/ETCS DMI National Requirements

This document sets out requirements for European Rail Traffic Management System/European Train Control System (ERTMS/ETCS) Driver Machine Interface…

ERTMS/ETCS DMI National Requirements
GERT8402 Iss 3.1
July 2025
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Issue Date: March 2026

Key Plant Principles

This technical note is aimed at manufacturers of on-track machines (OTMs), manufacturers and converters of on-track plant (OTP), manufacturers of…

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Issue Date: March 2026

Rule Book Handbook Issue History

This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book module issues (GERT8000).

Rule Book Handbook Issue History
GERT8000 Issue HB Iss 20
September 2025
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Rule Book Briefing Leaflet

Each issue of the Rule Book Briefing Leaflet contains a summary of the changes being introduced to GERT8000.

Rule Book Briefing Leaflet
GERT8000-RBBL Iss 42
September 2025
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Dealing with a train accident or train evacuation

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, guard or signaller.

Dealing with a train accident or train evacuation
GERT8000-M1 Iss 8
September 2025
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Changes to National Operations Publications for March 2026

This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…

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Issue Date: March 2026

Rule Book Module Issue History

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Rule Book Module Issue History
GERT8000 Issue Iss 39
September 2025
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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.…

Master Manual
GERM8000-master-module Iss 16
March 2026
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Train stopped by train failure

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver or signaller.

Train stopped by train failure
GERT8000-M2 Iss 8
September 2025
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Guidance Note on Management of Electrical Risk Related to Operational Tasks on Electrified Lines

This document provides railway undertakings and infrastructure managers (station operators) with guidance on the management and assessment of…

Guidance Note on the Management of Electrical Risk Related to Operational Tasks on Electrified Lines
GEGN8575 Iss 1
March 2026
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Use of Portable Ramps for Boarding and Alighting at Station Platforms

This TN provides guidance on the use of portable ramps and background information on the relevant requirements in the Accessibility National Technical…

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Issue Date: December 2025

Operation of Heritage Trains​

This document sets out requirements for managing the planning and operation of heritage train services on the GB mainline railway.

Operation of Heritage Trains
RIS-3440-TOM Iss 2
December 2025
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Reporting of Safety Related Information

The document sets out requirements for entering information into the Safety Management Intelligence System (SMIS). SMIS has been replaced by the Safe…

Reporting of Safety Related Information
RIS-8047-TOM Iss 2
December 2025
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Guidance on the Infrastructure National Technical Specification Notice (INF NTSN)​

This document gives guidance on interpreting the requirements of the Infrastructure National Technical Specification Notice (INF NTSN) for application…

Guidance on the Infrastructure Technical Specification for Interoperability
GIGN7608 Iss 2
December 2025
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GB Requirements for Platform Height, Platform Offset and Platform Width

This document sets out Great Britain (GB) requirements in scope of National Technical Rules for platform height, platform offset and platform width. 

GB Requirements for Platform Height, Platform Offset and Platform Width
GIRT7020 Iss 2
December 2025
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Code of Practice for Management of Points within Engineering Work Sites

This Code of Practice provides guidance on the arrangements for the Management of Points within Engineering Worksites. It applies to all railborne…

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Issue Date: October 2025

Traction capacitor safety awareness

This technical note aims to provide an understanding of good design and maintenance practices for capacitors, to reduce the risks of explosions caused…

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Issue Date: September 2025

Extended Block Working

This technical note will assist industry with the introduction of extended block working.

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Issue Date: September 2025

Hauling Unbraked Fixed Formations in Freight Trains

This document gives guidance on the braking requirements for hauling unbraked multiple units and other fixed formations in a freight train. This…

Hauling Unbraked Fixed Formations in Freight Trains
GMGN2607 Iss 2
September 2025
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Passenger Train Dispatch and Platform Safety Measures

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the development, review and implementation of passenger train dispatch processes and measures to…

Passenger Train Dispatch and Platform Safety Measures
RIS-3703-TOM Iss 5
September 2025
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Rule Book Handbook Issue History

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GERT8000 Issue HB Iss 20
September 2025
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Rule Book Briefing Leaflet

Each issue of the Rule Book Briefing Leaflet contains a summary of the changes being introduced to GERT8000.

Rule Book Briefing Leaflet
GERT8000-RBBL Iss 42
September 2025
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Dealing with a train accident or train evacuation

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, guard or signaller.

Dealing with a train accident or train evacuation
GERT8000-M1 Iss 8
September 2025
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Issue Date: March 2026

Changes to National Operations Publications for March 2026

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Live
Issue Date: March 2026

Rule Book Module Issue History

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Rule Book Module Issue History
GERT8000 Issue Iss 39
September 2025
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Master Manual

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Master Manual
GERM8000-master-module Iss 16
March 2026
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Train stopped by train failure

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver or signaller.

Train stopped by train failure
GERT8000-M2 Iss 8
September 2025
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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.…

Signaller and Signalling Technician Manual
GERM8000-signallersignallingtechnician Iss 16
March 2026
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AC Electrified Lines

This module is required if you carry out the duties of a train driver, guard, shunter, designated person (DP), signaller, crossing keeper in DC…

AC Electrified Lines
GERT8000-AC Iss 9
September 2025
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AC Electrified Lines

This handbook is for those personnel who need to go on the operational railway in an AC electrified area to carry out their duties, with the exception…

AC Electrified Lines
GERT8000-HB16 Iss 6
March 2025
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End of Degraded Working

This document provides design details for sign AK215 - End of degraded working.

End of Emergency special Working
Sign AK215 Iss 1
September 2025
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Advance lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)

This document provides design details for sign AJ12 - Advance lower pantograph (temporary power changeover).

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Power changeover not applicable

This document provides design details for sign AJ16 – Power changeover not applicable.

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Warning of Traction System Changeover

This document provides design details for sign AJ04 - Warning of traction system changeover.  

Warning of traction system changeover
Sign AJ04 Iss 1
March 2025
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Raise pantograph (temporary power changeover)

This document provides design details for sign AJ14 - Raise pantograph (temporary power changeover).

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Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)

This document provides design details for sign AJ13 - Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover).  

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Indication of route

This document provides design details for sign AJ11 - Indication of route.

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Changeover to or from self-powered

This document provides design details for sign AJ08 - Changeover to or from self-powered.

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Changeover to Overhead Electric Traction

This document provides design details for sign AJ07 - Changeover to Overhead Electric Traction.

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Issue Date: March 2025

Do not raise pantograph

This document provides design details for sign AJ09 - Do not raise pantograph.  

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OTP Professional Driving Guidance

The instructions within this guidance booklet prescribe the professionalism and driving techniques to be applied by OTP operators. They have been…

OTP Professional Driving Guidance
MEE-RPA-OTP-HB01 Iss 1
March 2026
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Misuse of MEWPs

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry not to misuse MEWPs during work activities.

Misuse of MEWPs
Poster P9 Iss 2
March 2026
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RRV Braking

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry is a reminder that road-rail vehicles when in rail mode take a lot longer to…

RRV Braking
Poster P4 Iss 3
June 2025
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Injection Injury

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

Injection Injury
Poster P11 Iss 1
June 2025
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Plant Exclusion Zones

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry about the necessity to keep personnel clear from areas around working…

Plant Exclusion Zones
Poster P10 Iss 1
June 2025
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AFFF Fire Extinguishers

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry about the potential for AFFF fire extinguishers to freeze in cold weather.…

AFFF Fire Extinguishers
Poster P8 Iss 1
June 2025
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Piling using OTP

This Code of Practice details guidance on the arrangements for controlling the risks when planning and undertaking piling operations on the railway…

Code of Practice for Piling using OTP
COP0034 Iss 2
June 2025
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Emergency Haulage by OTMs

This Code of Practice details the haulage capabilities of on-track machines (OTM). It should be followed by any route or operator control when…

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Issue Date: June 2025

Use and Maintenance of Full Electric/Hybrid Powered OTP

This Code of Practice details best practice for use and maintenance of battery or hybrid powered OTP. It defines best practice and industry guidance…

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Issue Date: June 2025

Cross Tracking of On Track Plant

OTP must only be on/off tracked within a Possession. OTP is not permitted to cross track under Line Blocks.