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From: To: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Withdrawn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
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
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- 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
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…
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.
GERT8000-HB14 Iss 2
June 2021
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GORT3056 Iss 5.1
June 2021
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- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Tools 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
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- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 8
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From: To:Arrangements Concerning the Non-Operation of Track Circuits During the Leaf Fall Contamination Period
This document details the requirements for identifying the need for, introduction and subsequent removal of, restrictions to normal operations to…
RIS-3708-TOM Iss 1
September 2017
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- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
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
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- 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
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- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
- Deviations 2
GKGN0677 Iss 1
December 2017
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
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.…
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).