Standards Catalogue

Single Line Working

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

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

This form is used by the pilot to record the details for the working of trains over single or bi-directional lines by pilot, during a failure or when…

Working single and bi-directional lines by pilot

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

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

This form is used by signallers to record the details for the working of trains over a single or bi-directional line by pilot, during a failure or…

Defective On-Train Equipment

This document sets out requirements to be applied when on-train equipment becomes defective and provides guidance to assist the railway undertakings…

Duties of the engineering supervisor (ES) or safe work leader (SWL) in a possession on ERTMS lines where lineside signals are not provided

You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of the ES or SWL on ERTMS lines.

Client Safety Assurance of High Integrity Software-Based Systems for Railway Applications

This document sets out requirements for safety assurance of high integrity software-based systems for railway applications.

Preparation and movement of trains: Defective or isolated vehicles and on-train equipment

Changes to National Operations Publications for September 2022

Rule Book Briefing Leaflet

Vehicle Fire Safety and Evacuation

This document sets out requirements and guidance for rail vehicle fire safety arrangements, including vehicle design, maintenance and servicing, and…

Verification of Conformity of Engineering Change to Rail Vehicles

This Rail Industry Standard sets out a process which can be adopted by organisations that are undertaking projects that require verification of…

Sanding Equipment

This document sets out requirements for sanding systems fitted to trains and sand types. It also includes guidance on how to achieve technical…

Engineering Design of On-Track Machines in Running Mode

Passenger Train Dispatch and Platform Safety Measures

Interface between Station Platforms, Track, Trains and Buffer Stops

Recording of Rolling Stock Data

This document provides a standard on rolling stock shared data. Recording of some data is mandatory to register a vehicle; other data may be useful,…

CCS System Transitions

This standard sets out requirements for controlling the hazards that arise when a train changes from using one type of signalling system, or train…

Application of the PRM NTSN

This document contains guidance on the application of the PRM NTSN, particularly when undertaking work that would not necessarily constitute an…

Rail Vehicle Structures

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the design of rail vehicle structures. A related document (SD001 issue two) contains all the…

Rule Book Module Issue History

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

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 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…

Rule Book Handbook Issue History

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

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…

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…

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.…

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.…

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.  

Lower Pantograph

This document provides design details for sign AJ03 - Lower 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).

M&EE Networking Group Poster - RRV Braking

M&EE Networking Group Poster - Crane Controller Competence for Twin Jib Cranes

Code of Practice for Trailers and Attachments with RRVs and RMMMs

Code of Practice for Hiring In of Route Conductors

Code of Practice for On and Off Tracking of Road-Rail Vehicles

Code of Practice for Management of Operational Risk and SPAD Avoidance Strategy

Code of Practice for Use and Loading of MEWPs

Code of Practice for the Independence and Competence of LOLER Through Examiners

Code of Practice for Rail Mounted Manually Propelled Equipment

Code of Practice for Planning for the Use of Mobile Operated Plant