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Issue Date
From: To:Format for Infrastructure Gauging Data
This document sets out requirements for the format of infrastructure data for the purposes of gauging compatibility assessment.
Guidance on the Application of the Locomotives and Passenger Rolling Stock NTSN
This document gives guidance on interpreting the requirements of the Locomotives and Passenger Rolling Stock National Technical Specification Notice…
GMGN2615 Iss 2.1
September 2021
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
Vehicle Fire Safety
This document sets out National Technical Rules for the design of rail vehicles for fire safety.
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…
RIS-2730-RST Iss 1
September 2021
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- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
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…
Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:ERTMS/ETCS National Values
This Rail Industry Strandard (RIS) contains requirements and guidance for a process to determine or revise a set of values of ERTMS/ETCS National…
GERT8408 Iss 1
December 2017
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- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
GEGN8608 Iss 1
December 2017
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
Ground Frames and Shunters' Releases
This document sets out the interface requirements for ground frames and shunters' releases that may be operated by railway undertaking personnel.
GKRT0077 Iss 1
December 2017
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
- Deviations 2
GKGN0677 Iss 1
December 2017
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- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
Guidance on the Operation and Traffic Management Technical Specification for Interoperability
This document provides guidance on interpretation of points within the Operation and Traffic Management TSI (OPE TSI) where, owing to incomplete or…
GOGN3615 Iss 1
September 2017
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- Briefing Notes: 2
Identification of Signalling and Related Equipment
This document sets out the principles for ensuring that signalling and related assets are uniquely identified.
GKGN0609 Iss 1
December 2017
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
GKRT0009 Iss 4
December 2017
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
Tilting Trains: Controlling Tilt Systems to Maintain Clearances
This document sets out the means by which Tilting Trains are permitted to utilise the tilt mechanism over routes, parts of which contain sections…
GERC8517 Iss 1
December 2017
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
GERT8019 Iss 1
December 2017
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
- Deviations 3
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
Engineering Requirements for Dispatch of Trains from Platforms
This document sets out the minimum engineering requirements for the facilities used in dispatching trains from platforms.
GERT8060 Iss 2
December 2017
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
- Amendments: 1
GEGN8560 Iss 1
December 2017
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 1
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
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- 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
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
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- 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.…
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).
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:Seat belts
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry that wearing the seat belt could save your life.
Safety within depot yards and sidings
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry of the risks posed by train movements within depot yards and sidings.
Code of Practice Planning for the Use of Mobile Operated Plant
This Code of Practice details minimum requirements for planning for the use of mobile operated plant excluding lifting operations. It applies to…
COP0002 Iss 12
September 2023
Withdrawn
Code of Practice for Loading of OTP
This Code of Practice gives guidance on the arrangements for loading and securing of typical loads associated with all on-track plant (OTP) whilst on…
Points run through
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry that points run throughs only occur when the rules are not followed.
Code of Practice for Rail Mounted Manually Propelled Equipment
This Code of Practice details the use and some aspects of the design and maintenance of rail mounted manually propelled equipment (trolleys and…
COP0018 Iss 6
September 2023
Withdrawn
Objects left on the line
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry of the measures to take to reduce the hazard of objects being left on the…
Use of Mobile Devices
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry of the risks posed by using a mobile phone whilst driving a train. Further…
Code of Practice for OTM Route Conducting Policy
This Code of Practice contains requirements and guidance for OTM driver’s route conducting or being conducted. Also to assist in the improvement of…
Code of Practice for Control of Mobile Communication Equipment use in Driving Cabs
This Code of Practice contains requirements and guidance for the control of mobile communication equipment use in the driving cabs of trains. It sets…
COP0129 Iss 1
June 2023
Withdrawn