Standards Catalogue

Track circuit block regulations

ERTMS Handbook

You will need this handbook if you need to understand how the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) operates on the GB network.

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…

Signaller's Form for Working Single and Bi-Directional ERTMS Lines by Pilot

Signaller's form for working of single and bi-directional ERTMS lines by pilot.

Driver’s Ticket for Working Single and Bi-Directional Lines by Pilot

This form is issued by the pilot to drivers and records the details for the working of trains over a single or bi-directional line by pilot, during a…

Written Order 04 Permission to Make a Wrong-Direction Movement Form

This form is dictated by the signaller to the driver of fitted trains, on ERTMS level 2 lines.

Pilot's form for working of single and bi-directional ERTMS lines by pilot

Pilot's form for working of single and bi-directional ERTMS lines by pilot.

Driver’s Ticket for Working Single and Bi-Directional Lines by Pilot

This form is issued by the pilot to drivers and records the details for the working of trains over a single or bi-directional line by pilot, during a…

Signaller's Single Line Working Form

This form is used by the signaller to record the arrangements for implementing single line working.

Written Order 05 Permission To Proceed Under Modified Working Arrangements on Single and Bi-Directional Lines Form

This form is dictated by the signaller to the driver of fitted trains, on ERTMS level 2 lines.

Application of Standard Vehicle Gauges

This document defines standard vehicle gauges and the associated application rules for rolling stock and for infrastructure.

Application of the Entity in Charge of Maintenance Regulations

This document gives guidance on the application of regulations on entities in charge of maintenance (ECM) with respect to freight wagons that are used…

Verification of Conformity of Engineering Change to Rail Vehicles

The document sets out a process for verification of conformity of engineering change against applicable requirements. This process can be adopted by…

Size of Vehicles and Position of Equipment

This document sets out Great Britain (GB) requirements in scope of National Technical Rules for the methods of determining the swept envelope of rail…

Crashworthiness risk assessment for mainline passenger rolling stock

This Technical Note aims to address Recommendation 19 c) of RAIB’s Carmont report. This required RSSB, in consultation with operators of pre-1994…

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. 

On-Track Plant, Trolleys and Associated Equipment

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

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…

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.

AWS and TPWS Handbook

You will need this document if you carry out the duties of a driver or signaller. Information on changes to this issue can be found in the Rule Book…

Proceed-on-Sight Authority (PoSA)

You will need this module if your duties require you to identify and understand the meaning of PoSA signals. This document has be updated as part of…

Trains or shunting movements detained on running lines

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

IWA or COSS setting up safe systems of work within possessions on ERTMS lines where lineside signals are not provided

You will need this handbook if you are an IWA or COSS setting up safe systems of work within ERTMS possessions. This document has been updated as part…

Instructions for track workers who use emergency protection equipment

This handbook is for those personnel who need to go on the operational railway to carry out their duties, and have been trained to carry out emergency…

Duties of the person in charge of the possession (PICOP) on ERTMS lines where lineside signals are not provided

You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of the person in charge of the possession (PICOP) on ERTMS lines. This document has been…

Engineering Supervisor's Certificate

Engineering supervisor's certificate for use on ERTMS level 2 without lineside signals routes.

Duties of a level crossing attendant

You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of a level crossing attendant. This document has be updated as part of the December 2015 Rule…

Possession arrangements form (T3 ERTMS)

Possession arrangements form (T3 ERTMS) for use on ERTMS level 2 without lineside signals routes.

Pink Pages Briefing Leaflet

Permanently installed AWS cancelling indicator

This document provides design details for AA05 sign - Permanently installed AWS cancelling indicator

Warning of the start of cab-signalling

This document provides design details for AB01 sign - Warning of the start of cab-signalling.

Indication of start of cab-signalling

This document provides design details for AB02 sign - Indication of start of cab-signalling.

Indication of end of cab-signalling

This document provides design details for AB03 sign - Indication of end of cab-signalling.

TVM block marker

This document provides design details for AB04 sign - TVM block marker.

Cab signalling shunt entry board

This document provides design details for AB05 sign - Cab signalling shunt entry board.

Radio electronic token block: loop clear marker

This document provides design details for AB06 sign - Radio electronic token block: loop clear marker.

Start / end of cab signalling directional arrows

This document provides design details for AB07 sign - Start / end of cab signalling directional arrows.

ETCS block marker passable plate

This document provides design details for AB09 sign - ETCS block marker passable plate.

Controlled signal identification plate

This document provides design details for AC01 sign - Controlled signal identification plate.

Misuse of MEWPs

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry not to misuse MEWPs during work activities.

Plant Exclusion Zones

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry about the necessity to keep personnel clear from areas around working…

Emergency Haulage by OTMs

This Code of Practice details the haulage capabilities of on-track machines (OTM). It should be followed by any route or operator control when…

Use and Maintenance of Full Electric/Hybrid Powered OTP

This Code of Practice details best practice for use and maintenance of battery or hybrid powered OTP. It defines best practice and industry guidance…

Injection Injury

This poster details the actions to be taken following a hydraulic injection injury.

Cross Tracking of On Track Plant

OTP must only be on/off tracked within a Possession. OTP is not permitted to cross track under Line Blocks.

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.…

RRV Braking

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry is a reminder that road-rail vehicles when in rail mode take a lot longer to…

Piling using OTP

This Code of Practice details guidance on the arrangements for controlling the risks when planning and undertaking piling operations on the railway…

Plant Activities with Any Line Open

All plant activities that could foreseeably foul an open line require a documented ALO Plan, which must be approved by a Responsible ALO Manager.