Standards Catalogue

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).

Possession 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.…

Lower Pantograph

This document provides design details for sign AJ03 - Lower pantograph

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…

Lineside Operational Signs

This document sets out requirements, rationale and guidance for the application of lineside operational signs published in the RSSB catalogue. It also…

Power changeover not applicable

This document provides design details for sign AJ16 – Power changeover not applicable.

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.

Requirements for the operation of freight trains and the conveyance of dangerous goods by any train

This document sets out requirements and guidance relating to the safe operation of freight trains and the safe movement of dangerous goods.

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…

System Requirements for the Introduction and Operation of Multi-Mode Rolling Stock

This document sets out requirements and guidance to support the introduction and operation of multi-mode rolling stock onto the Great Britain (GB)…

Rail Vehicle Structures and Passive Safety

AWS and TPWS Application Requirements

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the application of the United Kingdom (UK) Class B train protection system ‘TPWS’, which…

AWS and TPWS Interface Requirements

This document defines the track/train interface requirements for the United Kingdom (UK) Class B train protection system ‘TPWS’, which comprises the…

Application of human factors within safety management systems

This document provides guidance on the application of human factors principles for railway organisations. It has been developed to support…

ERTMS/ETCS DMI National requirements

This document sets out requirements for European Rail Traffic Management System/ European Train Control System (ERTMS/ETCS) Driver Machine Interface…

Modified Working Arrangements Driver's Ticket

This form has been revised to come in line with the New Approach. This form is issued by the signaller to drivers and records the details for the…

AWS and TPWS Handbook

AM Amendments module

Managing incidents, floods and snow

Train stopped by train failure

Rule Book handbook issue history

Rule Book briefing leaflet

General duties of an individual working alone (IWA)

General duties of a controller of site safety (COSS)

IWA or COSS setting up safe systems of work within possessions

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).

Lower Pantograph

This document provides design details for sign AJ03 - Lower pantograph

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.