Standards Catalogue
Welcome to the standards catalogue. Search by entering a title, keyword(s) or document number below (e.g. "platform" or 7016 or GERT8000-TW1) or use the filters to narrow down all options. Boolean search operators such as AND, OR, (-) minus sign and ("") quotes for exact match may also be used.
Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Issue Date
From: To:Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To: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.
RIS-3776-TOM Iss 1
March 2019
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
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…
GMGN2607 Iss 1
March 2019
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
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…
RIS-1710-PLT Iss 2
March 2019
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
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…
RIS-0700-CCS Iss 1
December 2018
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
Interface Requirements for Connected Driver Advisory System
This document sets out requirements for the data interfaces between the infrastructure manager (IM) and the railway undertakings (RUs) for an…
Requirements for Minimum Signalling Braking and Deceleration Distances
This document specifies the Minimum Signalling Braking Distance (MSBD) and Minimum Deceleration Distance (MDD) for lineside signal spacings and the…
GKRT0075 Iss 4
December 2018
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 3
- Deviations 4
GKGN0675 Iss 4
December 2018
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
Permissive Working Risk Assessment and Risk Controls
This document sets out the Control, Command and Signalling (CCS) system requirements for authorising a train movement into an occupied section of…
GKRT0044 Iss 3
December 2018
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 3
- Deviations 2
GKGN0644 Iss 2
December 2018
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
Driver Controlled Operation (DCO) On-Train Camera/Monitors (OTCM)
This standard sets out requirements for the functions, design and testing of Driver Controlled Operation (DCO) On-Train Camera/Monitor (OTCM) systems…
RIS-2703-RST Iss 1
December 2018
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
Rule Book Module Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book module issues (GERT8000).
Rule Book Briefing Leaflet
Each issue of the Rule Book Briefing Leaflet contains a summary of the changes being introduced to GERT8000.
Changes to National Operations Publications for March 2025
This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…
AC 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 or person…
AC Electrified Lines
This handbook is for those personnel who need to go on the operational railway in an AC electrified area to carry out their duties, with the exception…
Rule Book Handbook Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book handbook issues (GERT8000).
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
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.…
GERM8000-trainoperationsstaff Iss 14.1
November 2024
Live Pending Withdrawal
Possession 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.…
Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)
This document provides design details for sign AJ13 - Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover).
Warning of Traction System Changeover
This document provides design details for sign AJ04 - Warning of traction system changeover.
Changeover to or from self-powered
This document provides design details for sign AJ08 - Changeover to or from self-powered.
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).
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.
Indication of route
This document provides design details for sign AJ11 - Indication of route.
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:Code of Practice for Safe use of Quick Hitches
This Code of Practice identifies the types of quick hitches as categorised by the HSE and details the safety issues and provides safe systems of work…
Code of Practice for Re-railing Kirow Cranes using Outriggers
This Code of Practice provides guidance in the re-railing of Kirow cranes utilising the crane’s outriggers.
Manually propelled equipment in a line blockage
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry of the additional measures to take to use manually propelled equipment in a…
OTP Mechanical Movement Limiting Device
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind the industry about the use of mechanical movement limiting device and the restrictions…
Rail Handling – Rail Turner Awareness
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry about the competence requirements necessary for the Crane Controller and…
Seasonal Operating of OTP
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind operators when adhesion is low, keep it slow.
Code of Practice for Management of Siding Safety Surveys
This Code of Practiceprovides guidance to enable the effective setting up of a safe system of work within all sidings allocated for stabling and…
Code of Practice for Route Knowledge within Possessions
This Code of Practice contains guidance and generic good practice for the management of route knowledge for train drivers within a possession. It sets…
Code of Practice for Brake Testing of OTP
This Code of Practice details the testing of the braking system of OTP excluding Trolleys during operations and routine maintenance examination…
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…