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From: To: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Withdrawn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Withdrawn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Withdrawn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
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…
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From: To:Calculation of Enhanced Permissible Speeds for Tilting Trains
This document sets out requirements and guidance for train manufacturers or operators to calculate enhanced permissible speeds for curves on a…
GCRC5521 Iss 1
March 2018
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 1
Guidance Note for Safe Integration of CCS Systems with Train Operations
This document provides guidance on assessment of changes that affect the interfaces between Control Command and Signalling (CCS) systems and train…
Operation of Heritage Trains
This document sets out requirements for managing the planning and operation of heritage train services on the GB mainline railway.
RIS-3440-TOM Iss 1
December 2017
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
- Deviations 1
Post Incident and Post Accident Testing of Rail Vehicles
This document sets out requirements for post incident and post accident examination and testing of rail vehicles, with particular requirements for…
RIS-2273-RST Iss 1
December 2017
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
Certification and Registration of Heritage Rail Vehicles Operating on the GB Mainline Railway
This document defines the certification requirements for heritage rail vehicles (including steam locomotives) to enable them to be registered for…
GMRT2003 Iss 1
March 2018
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Changes to National Operations Publications for June 2025
This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…
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.…
DC Electrified Lines
This handbook is for those personnel who need to go on the operational railway in an DC electrified area to carry out their duties, with the exception…
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.…
Rule Book Briefing Leaflet
Each issue of the Rule Book Briefing Leaflet contains a summary of the changes being introduced to GERT8000.
Rule Book Module Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book module issues (GERT8000).
Rule Book Handbook Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book handbook issues (GERT8000).
Signals, Handsignals, Indicators and Signs Handbook
You will need this handbook if you need to understand the meaning of signals, handsignals, indicators and signs.
RS521 Iss 7
June 2025
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 2
- Deviations 2
DC Electrified Lines
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a train driver, guard, shunter, designated person (DP), signaller, crossing keeper in DC…
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.…
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).
Warning of Traction System Changeover
This document provides design details for sign AJ04 - Warning of traction system changeover.
Indication of route
This document provides design details for sign AJ11 - Indication of route.
Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)
This document provides design details for sign AJ13 - Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover).
Changeover to or from self-powered
This document provides design details for sign AJ08 - Changeover to or from self-powered.
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.
Do not raise pantograph (temporary power changeover)
This document provides design details for sign AJ15 – Do not raise pantograph (temporary power changeover).
Document Type
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From: To:Code of Practice for Handling Servicable Rail with RRV Excavator Cranes Including Thimbling
This Code of Practice details the equipment and working practices for handling and thimbling of serviceable rail, using RRV excavator cranes, to…
COP0005 Iss 5
December 2019
Withdrawn
Code of Practice for OTP Machine ~ Crane Controller Checklists
This Code of Practice details a recommended standard industry checklist for Machine and Crane Controllers when using On-Track Plant. This checklist…
COP0016 Iss 4
December 2019
Withdrawn
Winter Poster 2019
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind OTM operators to be prepared for Winter. Be prepared, keep focused, stay alert and…