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Issue Date
From: To: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Withdrawn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
Driver’s Single Line Working Ticket
This form should be used by the driver when single line working applies.
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Withdrawn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Withdrawn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
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Withdrawn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Withdrawn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
Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:Compatibility Requirements for Braking Systems of Rail Vehicles
This document defines the compatibility and performance requirements for the braking systems of rail vehicles for operation in trains on the mainline…
GMRT2040 Iss 1
June 2016
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
GMRT2041 Iss 2
June 2016
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
- Deviations 1
GMRT2042 Iss 2
June 2016
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
- Deviations 5
GMRT2043 Iss 2
June 2016
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
GMRT2044 Iss 4
June 2016
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 2
- Deviations 15
GMRT2045 Iss 3
June 2016
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
- Technical Notes 2
- Deviations 2
GMRT2046 Iss 1
June 2016
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
Managing Drivers on Routes Undergoing Significant Change - Good Practice Guide
This Good Practice Guide (GPG) on managing drivers on routes undergoing sifnificant change represents a collation of RSSB research and good practice…
Guidance on the Use of On-Train Satellite Positioning Technology Based Locator for Railway Applications
This document provides guidance on good practice for the specification, selection, implementation, and installation of on-train satellite positioning…
GEGN8578 Iss 2
December 2015
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Amendments: 1
Audibility and Visibility of Trains
This document mandates requirements for audible and visible warning devices such that an approaching train is clearly visible and audible to members…
GMRT2483 Iss 1
March 2016
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
- Amendments: 3
- Deviations 10
GMRT2484 Iss 2
March 2016
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
- Deviations 11
Rule Book Module Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book module issues (GERT8000).
Rule Book Briefing Leaflet
Each issue of the Rule Book Briefing Leaflet contains a summary of the changes being introduced to GERT8000.
Changes to National Operations Publications for March 2025
This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…
Rule Book Handbook Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book handbook issues (GERT8000).
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 14.1
November 2024
Live Pending Withdrawal
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.…
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.…
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.…
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 14.1
November 2024
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.…
Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)
This document provides design details for sign AJ13 - Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover).
Warning of Traction System Changeover
This document provides design details for sign AJ04 - Warning of traction system changeover.
Changeover to or from self-powered
This document provides design details for sign AJ08 - Changeover to or from self-powered.
Directional arrows
This document provides design details for sign AJ10 - Directional arrows.
Advance lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)
This document provides design details for sign AJ12 - Advance lower pantograph (temporary power changeover).
Changeover to Overhead Electric Traction
This document provides design details for sign AJ07 - Changeover to Overhead Electric Traction.
Do not raise pantograph
This document provides design details for sign AJ09 - Do not raise pantograph.
Indication of route
This document provides design details for sign AJ11 - Indication of route.
Do not raise pantograph (temporary power changeover)
This document provides design details for sign AJ15 – Do not raise pantograph (temporary power changeover).