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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…

Good Practice Guide on Cognitive and Individual Risk Factors
RS232 Iss 1
March 2021
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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 Application Requirements
RIS-0775-CCS Iss 2
March 2021
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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…

AWS and TPWS Interface Requirements
GERT8075 Iss 3
June 2021
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Managing incidents, floods and snow

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver or signaller. You will also need this module if you are likely to be involved in, or…

Managing incidents, floods and snow
GERT8000-M3 Iss 3.1
June 2021
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Duties of the person in charge of loading and unloading rail vehicles during engineering work

You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of the person in charge of loading and unloading rail vehicles during engineering work.

Duties of the person in charge of loading and unloading rail vehicles during engineering work
GERT8000-HB14 Iss 2
June 2021
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Working Manual for Rail Staff - Freight Train Operations
GORT3056 Iss 5.1
June 2021
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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 2
June 2021
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Electromagnetic Compatibility of Train Detection Infrastructure with Rail Vehicles

RIS-0725-CCS Iss 1.1 is a rail industry standard correction release on immunity levels of infrastructure-based train detection systems, to provide…

Electromagnetic Compatibility of Train Detection Infrastructure with Rail Vehicles
RIS-0725-CCS Iss 1
April 2019
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Rail Industry Standard on Control of Mobile communication Equipment use in Driving Cabs

This document contains requirements and guidance for the control of mobile communication equipment use in the driving cabs of trains.

Rail Industry Standard on the Use of Mobile Telephonic Equipment in Driving Cabs
RIS-3776-TOM Iss 1
March 2019
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Hauling Unbraked Fixed Formations in Freight Trains

This document gives guidance on the braking requirements for hauling unbraked multiple units and other fixed formations in a freight train. This…

Guidance on the Braking Requirements for Hauling Unbraked Multiple Units in Freight Trains
GMGN2607 Iss 1
March 2019
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Engineering Certification of Railborne Plant and the Assessment of Non-Railborne Plant

This document is the industry agreed standard for the certification of railborne plant and the assessment of non-railborne plant. It provides an…

Engineering Certification of Railborne Plant and the Assessment of Non-Railborne Plant
RIS-1710-PLT Iss 2
March 2019
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Internet Access on Trains for Customer and Operational Railway Purposes

This document is intended to assist in the procurement of system and services to enable Internet access on trains, and suppliers in pre-empting the…

Rail Industry Standard for Internet Access on Trains for Customer and Operational Railway Purposes
RIS-0700-CCS Iss 1
December 2018
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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…

Changes to National Operations Publications for March 2025
GERT8001 Iss 85
June 2025
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Master Manual

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Master Manual
GERM8000-master-module Iss 14.1
June 2025
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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…

DC electrified lines
GERT8000-HB17 Iss 4
June 2025
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Train Operations Staff Manual

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Train Operations Staff Manual
GERM8000-trainoperationsstaff Iss 14.1
June 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 40.1
June 2025
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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 37
June 2025
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Rule Book Handbook Issue History

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

Rule Book Handbook Issue History
GERT8000 Issue HB Iss 18
June 2025
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Signals, Handsignals, Indicators and Signs Handbook

You will need this handbook if you need to understand the meaning of signals, handsignals, indicators and signs.

Signals, Handsignals, Indicators and Signs Handbook
RS521 Iss 7
June 2025
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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…

DC Electrified Lines
GERT8000-DC Iss 5
June 2025
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Track Workers Manual

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Track Workers Manual
GERM8000-trackworkers Iss 13.1
June 2025
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Directional arrows

This document provides design details for sign AJ10 - Directional arrows.  

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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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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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Indication of route

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

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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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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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Do not raise pantograph

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

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Do not raise pantograph (temporary power changeover)

This document provides design details for sign AJ15 – Do not raise pantograph (temporary power changeover).

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Lower Pantograph

This document provides design details for sign AJ03 - Lower pantograph

Lower pantograph
Sign AJ03 Iss 1
March 2025
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Code of Practice for Audit Protocol for Supply of Machine / Crane Controllers

This Audit Protocol provides a comprehensive list of questions for an auditor to ask and detailed guidance of what is expected of an auditor whilst…

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