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From: To:Single Line Working
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, pilot or signaller.
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.
GERT8000-P2 Iss 6
December 2022
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
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…
Form RT3155 12-03
December 2022
Withdrawn
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…
Form RT3154 12-03
December 2022
Withdrawn
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.
GERT8000-HB12 ERTMS Iss 2
December 2022
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
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…
RIS-3437-TOM Iss 2
September 2022
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 1
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.
GEGN8650 Iss 1
September 2022
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
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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Withdrawn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Withdrawn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Withdrawn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).
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:Code of Practice for Safety Critical Maintenance Elements of Small Plant and Equipment
This Code of Practice details the arrangement for, and safety critical work implications of, the maintenance of small plant and equipment. This has…
COP0010 Iss 2
December 2012
Withdrawn
Code of Practice for Audit Protocol for Supply of Machine / Crane Controllers
This Audit Protocol provides a comprehensive list of questions for an auditor to ask and detailed guidance of what is expected of an auditor whilst…