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From: To: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,…
RIS-2706-RST Iss 2
June 2021
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
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…
RIS-0036-CCS Iss 1
June 2021
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
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…
RIS-2780-RST Iss 1
June 2021
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
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)…
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…
RIS-0775-CCS Iss 2
March 2021
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
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…
GERT8075 Iss 3
June 2021
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- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 2
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…
RS232 Iss 1
March 2021
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
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…
GERT8402 Iss 2
June 2021
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 8
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.…
Temporary speed restriction directional arrows
This document provides design details for AF05 sign - Temporary speed restriction directional arrows.
Temporary speed restriction spate indicator
This document provides design details for AF07 sign - Temporary speed restriction spate indicator.
Possession limit board
This document provides design details for AG01 sign - Possession limit board.
Worksite exit marker
This document provides design details for AG03 sign - Worksite exit marker.
Open level crossing combined speed restriction / whistleboard
This document provides design details for AH02m sign - Open level crossing combined speed restriction / whistleboard.
Automatic level crossing wrong direction speed restriction board
This document provides design details for AH04m sign - Automatic level crossing wrong direction speed restriction board.
Signal reminder board
This document provides design details for AK101 sign - Signal reminder board.
Line identification board
This document provides design details for AK103 sign - Line identification board.
Neutral section warning board
This document provides design details for AJ01 sign - Neutral section warning board.
Kilometre Posts
This document provides design details for AK201k sign - Kilometre posts.
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From: To: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.