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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
Withdrawn
- 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
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
GEGN8608 Iss 1
December 2017
Withdrawn
- 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
Withdrawn
- 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Withdrawn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Withdrawn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.…
Electrical hazard: warnings to the public
This document provides design details for CB01 sign - Electrical hazard: warnings to the public.
White diamond with 'X'
This document provides design details for DA03 sign - White diamond with 'X'.
Emergency telephone
This document provides design details for DB04 sign - Emergency telephone.
National radio network channel change marker
This document provides design details for DC03 sign - National radio network channel change marker.
GSM-R common shunt group access code
This document provides design details for DD01 sign - GSM-R common shunt group access code.
Deviation for countdown markers
This document provides design details for DEV-AK102-02 sign - Deviation for platform countdown markers at ¾, ½ and ¼ mile on the approach to a…
Text signs
This document provides design details for BB01 sign - Text signs.
Access prohibited sign
This document provides design details for BA03 sign - Access prohibited sign.
Temporary speed restriction termination indicator
This document provides design details for AF06 sign - Temporary speed restriction termination indicator.
Worksite entrance marker
This document provides design details for AG02 sign - Worksite entrance marker.
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From: To:Misuse of MEWPs
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry not to misuse MEWPs during work activities.
Plant Exclusion Zones
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry about the necessity to keep personnel clear from areas around working…
Emergency Haulage by OTMs
This Code of Practice details the haulage capabilities of on-track machines (OTM). It should be followed by any route or operator control when…
Use and Maintenance of Full Electric/Hybrid Powered OTP
This Code of Practice details best practice for use and maintenance of battery or hybrid powered OTP. It defines best practice and industry guidance…
Injection Injury
This poster details the actions to be taken following a hydraulic injection injury.
Cross Tracking of On Track Plant
OTP must only be on/off tracked within a Possession. OTP is not permitted to cross track under Line Blocks.
AFFF Fire Extinguishers
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry about the potential for AFFF fire extinguishers to freeze in cold weather.…
RRV Braking
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry is a reminder that road-rail vehicles when in rail mode take a lot longer to…
Piling using OTP
This Code of Practice details guidance on the arrangements for controlling the risks when planning and undertaking piling operations on the railway…
Plant Activities with Any Line Open
All plant activities that could foreseeably foul an open line require a documented ALO Plan, which must be approved by a Responsible ALO Manager.