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Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Issue Date
From: To: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…
Rule Book Handbook Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book handbook issues (GERT8000).
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…
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…
Medical Fitness Assessment
This document sets out requirements and guidance for the management of medical fitness assessment for safety critical workers on the GB mainline…
GOGN3655 Iss 2
March 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
RIS-3451-TOM Iss 1
March 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
RIS-3452-TOM Iss 1
March 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
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
Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:ERTMS National Identities Management
This document sets out the requirements for arrangements for the management of the ERTMS National Identities on the GB mainline railway.
GERT8072 Iss 1
March 2017
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
- Amendments: 1
AC Energy Subsystem and Interfaces to Rolling Stock Subsystem
This document sets out requirements and guidance for new, renewed and upgraded ac energy subsystem, and the interfaces to rolling stock and operation…
GLRT1210 Iss 2
March 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 52
GLGN1610 Iss 2
March 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 2
Rolling Stock Subsystem and Interfaces to AC Energy Subsystem
This document sets out interface requirements and guidance for the alternating current (ac) energy subsystem for all rolling stock operating over…
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
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
Withdrawn
- 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
Withdrawn
- 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
Train front-end visibility requirements and safe integration
This technical note clarifies the application of standards and legislation for front-end visibility and safe integration of rolling stock within the…
Process for Adding, Removing or Modifying Lettered Differential Permissible Speeds
This document sets out requirements and guidance to support the process of adding, removing or modifying a Lettered Differential Permissible Speed…
Route Level Assessment of Technical Compatibility between Vehicles and Infrastructure
This document sets out requirements and responsibilities for the assessment of technical compatibility at route level for vehicles and infrastructure.
RIS-8270-RST Iss 1
September 2022
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
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…
AC 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 or person…
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…
Rule Book Handbook Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book handbook issues (GERT8000).
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…
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.…
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.…
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).
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To: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…
MEWP Planning
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry that all MEWP activities must be properly planned and site specific - even if…
Code of Practice for Route Conductor Assurance
This Code of Practice is to assist Duty Holders to identify, assess and control risks which may arise from the activities of supplying and engaging in…
OTP Tandem Lifting and Indication
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind planners to use the latest planning information/tools provided by the RCI suppliers for…
Lifting Accessories Misuse
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind planners and users of plant about the dangers associated with the misuse of lifting…
Lift and Carry Using OTP In Road Mode
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind the operator of road-rail excavator cranes of the need for caution because lift and…
RCI Motion Cut
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind the industry that the RCI function automatically stops further movement of the machine…
Crane Controller Competence for Twin Jib Cranes
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry that when using a twin jib crane under the control of one operator then there…
Using Outriggers / Stabilisers on Plant
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to reminder planners and users of plant with outriggers that stability can be seriously affected…