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Issue Date: December 2025

​Virtual platform edges

This technical note aims to clarify the attributes used for calculating clearances and stepping distances with respect to real and virtual platform…

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Issue Date: December 2025

Application of Probabilistic Gauging Methods

This document sets out requirements for the application of probabilistic gauging based on Monte Carlo methods to calculate clearances between rolling…

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Issue Date: December 2025

Operation of Urban Rail Vehicles on or adjacent to GB Mainline Infrastructure

This document gives guidance for the introduction and operation of urban rail vehicles on or adjacent to the GB mainline railway. This guidance is…

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Issue Date: December 2025

Interface between Station Platforms, Track, Trains and Buffer Stops​

This document sets out requirements for the design and maintenance of station platforms for their safe interface with trains, track and buffer stops.

Interface between Station Platforms, Track, Trains and Buffer Stops
RIS-7016-INS Iss 2
December 2025
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​Application of the Accessibility NTSN​

This document contains guidance on the application of the Accessibility (ACC) NTSN, particularly when undertaking work that would not necessarily…

Application of the PRM NTSN
GEGN8615 Iss 1
December 2025
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Functionality and Management of Track Circuit Assisters (TCAs) on Rail Vehicles

This document sets out requirements for the functionality, testing and management of failures of TCAs on rail vehicles.

Functionality and Management of Track Circuit Assisters (TCAs) on Rail Vehicles
RIS-2777-RST Iss 1
December 2025
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Use of Portable Ramps for Boarding and Alighting at Station Platforms

This TN provides guidance on the use of portable ramps and background information on the relevant requirements in the Accessibility National Technical…

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Issue Date: December 2025

Operation of Heritage Trains​

This document sets out requirements for managing the planning and operation of heritage train services on the GB mainline railway.

Operation of Heritage Trains
RIS-3440-TOM Iss 2
December 2025
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Reporting of Safety Related Information

The document sets out requirements for entering information into the Safety Management Intelligence System (SMIS). SMIS has been replaced by the Safe…

Reporting of Safety Related Information
RIS-8047-TOM Iss 2
December 2025
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Guidance on the Infrastructure National Technical Specification Notice (INF NTSN)​

This document gives guidance on interpreting the requirements of the Infrastructure National Technical Specification Notice (INF NTSN) for application…

Guidance on the Infrastructure Technical Specification for Interoperability
GIGN7608 Iss 2
December 2025
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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…

Lineside Operational Signs
RIS-0733-CCS Iss 1.3
September 2025
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Train Service and Path Identifiers

This document sets out requirements and guidance on how to uniquely identify train services and paths in telematic messages used on the Great Britain…

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Issue Date: September 2025

Guidance Note on Competence and Training for Guards

This document provides a framework to assist railway undertakings in the management of training, competence and assessment of staff who undertake the…

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Issue Date: September 2025

Requirements for Speed Restrictions and Managing Overspeed Events

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the implementation of speed restrictions below the normal permissible speed of the line and the…

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Issue Date: September 2025

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…

Defective On-Train Equipment
RIS-3437-TOM Iss 3
September 2025
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Issue Date: July 2025

Crashworthiness risk assessment for mainline passenger rolling stock

This technical note aims to inform the industry about assessment against GMRT2100 issue one in relation to the Carmont rail accident, the process set…

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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…

ERTMS/ETCS DMI National requirements
GERT8402 Iss 3
July 2025
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Issue Date: June 2025

Traction batteries in rolling stock depots

The technical note aims to inform the industry on handling, storage and the safe maintenance practices of lithium-ion traction battery packs within…

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Issue Date: June 2025

Fire compartmentation and Li-ion traction batteries

The technical note aims to inform the industry on adequate design considerations for crashworthiness and fire barrier considerations to minimise the…

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Issue Date: June 2025

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…

Verification of Conformity of Engineering Change to Rail Vehicles
RIS-2700-RST Iss 2
June 2025
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Issue Date: March 2026

Rule Book Handbook Issue History

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

Rule Book Handbook Issue History
GERT8000 Issue HB Iss 20
September 2025
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Rule Book Briefing Leaflet

Each issue of the Rule Book Briefing Leaflet contains a summary of the changes being introduced to GERT8000.

Rule Book Briefing Leaflet
GERT8000-RBBL Iss 42
September 2025
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Dealing with a train accident or train evacuation

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

Dealing with a train accident or train evacuation
GERT8000-M1 Iss 8
September 2025
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Changes to National Operations Publications for March 2026

This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…

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Issue Date: March 2026

Rule Book Module Issue History

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

Rule Book Module Issue History
GERT8000 Issue Iss 39
September 2025
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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.…

Master Manual
GERM8000-master-module Iss 16
March 2026
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Train stopped by train failure

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

Train stopped by train failure
GERT8000-M2 Iss 8
September 2025
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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.…

Signaller and Signalling Technician Manual
GERM8000-signallersignallingtechnician Iss 16
March 2026
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AC Electrified Lines

This module is required if you carry out the duties of a train driver, guard, shunter, designated person (DP), signaller, crossing keeper in DC…

AC Electrified Lines
GERT8000-AC Iss 9
September 2025
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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…

AC Electrified Lines
GERT8000-HB16 Iss 6
March 2025
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Issue Date: September 2025

End of Degraded Working

This document provides design details for sign AK215 - End of degraded working.

End of Emergency special Working
Sign AK215 Iss 1
September 2025
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Advance lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)

This document provides design details for sign AJ12 - Advance lower pantograph (temporary power changeover).

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Issue Date: March 2025

Power changeover not applicable

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

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Warning of Traction System Changeover

This document provides design details for sign AJ04 - Warning of traction system changeover.  

Warning of traction system changeover
Sign AJ04 Iss 1
March 2025
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Raise pantograph (temporary power changeover)

This document provides design details for sign AJ14 - Raise pantograph (temporary power changeover).

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Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)

This document provides design details for sign AJ13 - Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover).  

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Indication of route

This document provides design details for sign AJ11 - Indication of route.

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Changeover to or from self-powered

This document provides design details for sign AJ08 - Changeover to or from self-powered.

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Changeover to Overhead Electric Traction

This document provides design details for sign AJ07 - Changeover to Overhead Electric Traction.

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Issue Date: March 2025

Do not raise pantograph

This document provides design details for sign AJ09 - Do not raise pantograph.  

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OTP Mechanical Movement Limiting Device

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind the industry about the use of mechanical movement limiting devices and the restrictions…

OTP Mechanical Movement Limiting Device
Poster L8 Iss 3
March 2026
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Consequences of Lifting Whilst in "Dig Mode" or RCI Inactive / Overridden

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry about the serious consequences of lifting whilst in “Dig Mode” or if the RCI…

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Issue Date: February 2026

Rail Handling – Rail Turner Awareness

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry about the competence requirements necessary for the Crane Controller and…

Rail Handling – Rail Turner Awareness
Poster L9 Iss 3
March 2026
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Using Outriggers / Stabilisers on Plant

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to reminder planners and users of plant with outriggers that stability can be seriously affected…

Using Outriggers / Stabilisers on Plant
Poster L5 Iss 4
March 2026
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Lifting Accessories Misuse

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind planners and users of plant about the dangers associated with the misuse of lifting…

Lifting Accessories Misuse
Poster L6 Iss 3
March 2026
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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…

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Issue Date: February 2026

OTP Tandem Lifting and Indication

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind planners to use the latest planning information/tools provided by the RCI suppliers for…

OTP Tandem Lifting and Indication
Poster L2 Iss 4
March 2026
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RCI Motion Cut

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind the industry that the RCI function automatically stops further movement of the machine…

RCI Motion Cut
Poster L1 Iss 3
March 2026
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Lift and Carry Using OTP in Road Mode

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind the operator of road-rail excavator cranes of the need for caution because lift and…

Lift and Carry Using OTP In Road Mode
Poster L4 Iss 3
March 2026
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Twin Jib Crane Competence

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry that when using a twin jib crane under the control of one operator then there…

Crane Controller Competence for Twin Jib Cranes
Poster L3 Iss 3
March 2026
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