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From: To:Corrosion of rail vehicles
This technical note will help those maintaining or repairing rolling stock in detecting, and if appropriate, remedying corrosion. It covers current…
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Withdrawn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Withdrawn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Withdrawn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Withdrawn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Withdrawn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
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Withdrawn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Withdrawn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
Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:Controlling the Speed of Tilting Trains through Curves
This document sets out the means by which tilting trains may be operated at higher speeds than non-tilting trains around curves.
GERC8517 Iss 1
December 2017
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
GERT8012 Iss 1
December 2017
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 2
- Deviations 2
Low Voltage Power Supplies in Electrified Areas
This document includes requirements for earthing, bonding and the control of traction currents in low voltage power supplies in areas of the GB…
GLRT1255 Iss 1
June 2017
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
ERTMS Key Management
This document contains requirements for the management of cryptographic keys on the mainline railway to facilitate secure European Rail Traffic…
GEGN8603 Iss 1
March 2017
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
Guidance on the Energy TSI
This document gives guidance on interpreting the requirements of the Energy Technical Specification for Interoperability 2014 (ENE TSI) Commission…
GEGN8600 Iss 1
March 2017
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Amendments: 1
GSM-R Train Voice Radio Systems
This document sets out the requirements for the application of GSM-R train voice radio systems, specifically interface requirements for the…
RIS-0794-CCS Iss 1
March 2017
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 1
GKRT0094 Iss 1
March 2017
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
- Deviations 3
GKGN0694 Iss 1
March 2017
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
Functioning and Control of Exterior Doors on Passenger Vehicles
This document provides GB requirements for exterior doors and Selective Door Operation (SDO) systems.
GMRT2473 Iss 2
March 2017
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
- Deviations 14
GEGN8577 Iss 3
March 2017
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- 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…
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…
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…
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…
Rule Book Handbook Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book handbook issues (GERT8000).
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.…
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.…
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).
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Issue Date
From: To:Misuse of MEWPs
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry not to misuse MEWPs during work activities.
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.…