Standards Catalogue

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.…

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

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…

DC 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…

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…

Preparation and movement of trains

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, guard, shunter, signaller, train preparer or competent person.

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.…

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.…

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.…

Compatibility Requirements for Track Circuit Assisters (TCAs) on Rail Vehicles

This sets out Great Britain (GB) requirements on where TCAs shall be fitted onto a vehicle and how they shall be set up.

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…

Operation of Heritage Trains​

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

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 SMIS has been replaced by the Safe…

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…

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. 

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…

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…

Extended Block Working

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

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…

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…

Rule Book Handbook 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.

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.

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…

Rule Book Module Issue History

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

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.…

Train stopped by train failure

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

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.…

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

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…

End of Degraded Working

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

Advance lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)

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

Power changeover not applicable

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

Warning of Traction System Changeover

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

Raise pantograph (temporary power changeover)

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

Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)

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

Indication of route

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

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.  

Use of Mobile Devices

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry of the risks posed by using a mobile phone whilst driving a train. Further…

Code of Practice for Control of Mobile Communication Equipment use in Driving Cabs

This Code of Practice contains requirements and guidance for the control of mobile communication equipment use in the driving cabs of trains. It sets…

Code of Practice for OTM Route Conducting Policy

This Code of Practice contains requirements and guidance for OTM driver’s route conducting or being conducted. Also to assist in the improvement of…

Code of Practice for Defective OTP Safety Critical Equipment

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…

Use of warning horn

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind the industry about the use of the warning horn.

Lifting Accessories Misuse

Lift and Carry Using OTP In Road Mode