Standards Catalogue

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Procedures for the Safe Removal of Blood and Human Remains from Vehicles

Radio Electronic Token Block System

This specification describes the general requirements of the radio and associated equipment to be employed on British Rail Repeater Based Band III…

Specification for Dry Plate Capacitors for use with A.C. 50Hz Track Circuits

Warning Indicators for Permanent Speed Restrictions

Specification for Silicone - Rubber Covered Primary" Live Line Insulated Poles"

Painting and Lettering Schedule for British Rail Road Vehicles

Loading Limits of C.E Department Spoil Open Wagons

Specification for British Railways Automatic Warning System

Specification for British Railways Automatic Warning System

Location of Telephones at Signals (Draft)

Train Operation - Exceptional Load Documentation

Requirements for the Weekly Operating Notice, Periodical Operating Notice and Sectional Appendix

Guidance on Low Adhesion between the Wheel and the Rail - Managing the Risk

Lineside Signs

Guidance on Lineside Signs

Index for Lineside Signs

Rail Industry Standard for Wheelsets Handling and Storage

Rail Industry Standard Freight Technical Committee Audit Protocol

This document is of specific application to wagon Entities in Charge of Maintenance (ECMs) embraced by Commission Regulation (EU) number 445/2011 and…

Rail Industry Standard for Train Driver Selection

Guidance on AWS and TPWS Interface Requirements

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.

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).

Lower Pantograph

This document provides design details for sign AJ03 - Lower pantograph

Code of Practice for M&EE Documents

Code of Practice for Handling Serviceable Rail with RRV Excavator Cranes including Thimbling

Code of Practice for Use and Loading of MEWPs

Code of Practice for Action to be Taken in the Event of an Accident or Incident Involving OTP

Code of Practice for Planning for the Use of OTP

Code of Practice for Tandem Lifting with Two Excavator Cranes

Code of Practice for Rail Mounted Manually Propelled Equipment

Code of Practice for Safety Related Defect Reporting for OTP and Plant & Equipment

Code of Practice for Safe use of Quick Hitches

Code of Practice for Loading of On-Track Plant