Standards Catalogue

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…

Changes to National Operations Publications for December 2022

Infrastructure Based Train Detection Interface Requirements

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…

Electric token block regulations

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller in an electric token block area.

Tokenless block regulations

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller in a tokenless block area.

No-signaller token regulations

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller in a no-signaller token area. You will also need module TS8 One-train working…

One-train working regulations

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller in a one-train working area, whether or not a train staff is provided, and a…

Possession of an ERTMS running line for engineering work where lineside signals are not provided

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

Handsignalling duties

This handbook is for those personnel who carry out handsignalling duties

Onboard passenger air quality improvement

This technical note aims to inform the industry about potential solutions for improving air quality in the passenger cabin environment, referred to in…

Overrun Risk Evaluation and Assessment

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the management of risk associated with trains exceeding the end of their movement authority. 

Provision of Signage at Power Changeover Locations

This document sets out requirements and guidance for provision of signage at power changeover locations for multi-mode rolling stock.

Maintaining the Visibility of Signals and Operational Signs

This document sets out requirements and guidance to ensure that the visibility of signals and operational signs are not adversely affected during the…

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…

Reference Limits for Freight Wagon Defects

This document sets out the criteria for addressing defects in freight wagons arising during operation, and the restrictions on their use that apply.

Engineering Design of On-Track Machines in Running Mode

This document sets out requirements for the design of on-track Machines (OTMs) in running mode.

On-Track Plant, Trolleys and Associated Equipment

This document sets out requirements and guidance for engineering of on-track plant, trolleys and associated equipment.

Engineering Design of On-Track Machines in Travelling and Working Modes

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the application of the BS EN 14033:2017 series for on-track Machines (OTMs) in their travelling…

Determination of Aerodynamic Rolling Moment Coefficient

This Guidance Note provides guidance to railway undertakings and infrastructure managers for methods of undertaking wind tunnel tests to determine…

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

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…

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…

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.…

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.…

No refuges sign

This document provides design details for BA05 sign - No refuges sign.

End of Emergency special Working

This document provides design details for sign AK215 - End of Emergency Special Working

Temporary Speed Restriction Repeater Warning Board

This document provides design details for AF03 sign - Temporary speed restriction repeater warning board.

Permissible speed warning indicators (mph) for limited clearance

This document provides design details for AD04m sign - Permissible speed warning indicators (mph) for limited clearance.

Permissible speed directional arrows

This document provides design details for AD05 sign - Permissible speed directional arrows.

Enhanced permissible speed indicators

This document provides design details for AE01m sign - Enhanced permissible speed indicators.

Enhanced permissible speed indicators (limited clearance)

This document provides design details for AE02m sign - Enhanced permissible speed indicators (limited clearance).

Enhanced permissible speed warning indicators

This document provides design details for AE03m sign - Enhanced permissible speed warning indicators.

Enhanced permissible speed warning indicators (limited clearance)

This document provides design details for AE04m sign - Enhanced permissible speed warning indicators (limited clearance).

Emergency indicator

This document provides design details for AF01 sign - Emergency indicator.

Code of Practice for Route Knowledge - Training, Assessment and Retention

Application Note 5 - Relationship of Yellow Book with European Directives

Application Note 4 - Independent Safety Assessment

Application Note 3 - Human Error: Causes, Consequences and Mitigations

Application Note 2 - Software and EN50128

Application Note 1 - Railway-Level Issues

Engineering Safety Management (The Yellow Book) Fundamentals and Guidance