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From: To: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.
Form RT3155 ERTMS Iss 06-13
December 2022
Withdrawn
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…
Form RT3156 Iss 3
December 2022
Withdrawn
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.
Form RTWO04 Iss 12-13
December 2022
Withdrawn
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.
Form RT3154 ERTMS Iss 06-13
December 2022
Withdrawn
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…
Form RT3156 ERTMS Iss 06-13
December 2022
Withdrawn
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.
Form RTWO05 Iss 12-13
December 2022
Withdrawn
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From: To:Changes to National Operations Publications for June 2025
This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…
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.…
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.…
Rule Book Briefing Leaflet
Each issue of the Rule Book Briefing Leaflet contains a summary of the changes being introduced to GERT8000.
Rule Book Module Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book module issues (GERT8000).
Rule Book Handbook Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book handbook issues (GERT8000).
Signals, Handsignals, Indicators and Signs Handbook
You will need this handbook if you need to understand the meaning of signals, handsignals, indicators and signs.
RS521 Iss 7
June 2025
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 2
- Deviations 2
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…
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.…
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).
Warning of Traction System Changeover
This document provides design details for sign AJ04 - Warning of traction system changeover.
Indication of route
This document provides design details for sign AJ11 - Indication of route.
Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)
This document provides design details for sign AJ13 - Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover).
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.
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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From: To:Focus on the Rules – Brief RS521
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind drivers about how to proceed when starting from a yellow PLS.
When to use your warning horn
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind staff about when to use the warning horn.
Rated Capacity Indicator (RCI) Status Indicator Lights
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry about coloured indicator lights fitted to RRV excavator cranes and the…
Riding on OTP
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind the industry no one must ride on OTP or any vehicle attached to it unless the OTP has…
Securing of Loads
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind the industry to ensure that the most appropriate method of securing/retention is…
OTP Speeds
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind operators about movement authority and associated speeds within an engineering…