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From: To: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Withdrawn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
Withdrawn
- 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
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- Briefing Notes: 1
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
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 8
Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:Guidance on the Safety in Railway Tunnels Technical Specification for Interoperability
This document gives guidance on interpreting the requirements of the Safety in Railway Tunnels Technical Specification for Interoperability (SRT TSI).…
GIGN7619 Iss 1
September 2018
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- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
Signalling Lockout Systems to Protect Railway Undertaking Personnel
This document sets out requirements and guidance for signalling lockout systems provided or railway undertaking personnel to use.
GKRT0212 Iss 1
December 2018
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- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
- Deviations 2
GKGN0612 Iss 1
December 2018
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
Provision of Information and Signs for Access on the Railway
This document sets out requirements for the provision of information about access to and alongside the railway. It specifies where operational safety…
RIS-3413-TOM Iss 1
September 2018
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
Guidance for the Development and Design Considerations of Passenger Rolling Stock Depots
This document provides guidance to industry to inform the development and design of passenger rolling stock depots. From the point at which a depot is…
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).
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From: To:Inspection of Demountable MEWP and Lifting Equipment
This Code of Practice details the arrangements for inspecting MEWPs and lifting equipment in accordance with legislation when attaching to the base…
MEWP Planning
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry that all MEWP activities must be properly planned and site specific - even if…
Code of Practice for Route Conductor Assurance
This Code of Practice is to assist Duty Holders to identify, assess and control risks which may arise from the activities of supplying and engaging in…
OTP Tandem Lifting and Indication
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind planners to use the latest planning information/tools provided by the RCI suppliers for…
Lifting Accessories Misuse
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind planners and users of plant about the dangers associated with the misuse of lifting…
Lift and Carry Using OTP In Road Mode
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind the operator of road-rail excavator cranes of the need for caution because lift and…
RCI Motion Cut
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind the industry that the RCI function automatically stops further movement of the machine…
Crane Controller Competence for Twin Jib Cranes
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry that when using a twin jib crane under the control of one operator then there…
Using Outriggers / Stabilisers on Plant
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to reminder planners and users of plant with outriggers that stability can be seriously affected…