Standards Catalogue

Specification for Steel Rail Keys

Specification for Resilient Chair or Base Plate Pads (Natural or Synthetic Rubber)

Use of Block in Multi-aspect Signalled Areas

Signal Post Identification Signs

Backgrounds for Yellow Arm Disc Signals

Route Indicators on Ground Shuning Signals

Splitting Distant Signals

Exemption from Rule 55 at Shunting Signals

ATC Vacuum Horn - Diesel & Electric

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Requirements for the operation of freight trains and the conveyance of dangerous goods by any train

This document sets out requirements and guidance relating to the safe operation of freight trains and the safe movement of dangerous goods.

Provision of Signage at Power Changeover Locations

This document sets out requirements and guidance for provision of signage at power changeover locations for multi-mode rolling stock.

Medical Fitness Assessment

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the management of medical fitness assessment for safety critical workers on the GB mainline…

Engineering Design of On-Track Machines in Running Mode

This document sets out requirements for the design of on-track Machines (OTMs) in running mode.

Determination of Aerodynamic Rolling Moment Coefficient

This Guidance Note provides guidance to railway undertakings and infrastructure managers for methods of undertaking wind tunnel tests to determine…

Lineside Operational Signs

Junction signal sighting

This technical note has been issued to help the industry manage the sighting of colour light junction signals. This document is responding to the RAIB…

TPWS receiver aerial location

This technical note will help industry identify the risks associated with mounting the Train Protection and Warning System (TPWS) receiver aerial…

Wheelsets handling and storage

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the handling and storage of wheelsets and their components.

Level Crossing Systems

This document sets out requirements for level crossing systems and guidance on the application of controls to mitigate the risk of collision of a…

Rule Book Handbook 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.

Dealing with a train accident or train evacuation

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, guard or signaller.

Changes to National Operations Publications for March 2026

This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…

Rule Book Module Issue History

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

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.…

Train stopped by train failure

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver or signaller.

Signaller and Signalling Technician 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.…

AC Electrified Lines

This module is required if you carry out the duties of a train driver, guard, shunter, designated person (DP), signaller, crossing keeper in DC…

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…

End of Degraded Working

This document provides design details for sign AK215 - End of degraded working.

Advance lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)

This document provides design details for sign AJ12 - Advance lower pantograph (temporary power changeover).

Power changeover not applicable

This document provides design details for sign AJ16 – Power changeover not applicable.

Warning of Traction System Changeover

This document provides design details for sign AJ04 - Warning of traction system changeover.  

Raise pantograph (temporary power changeover)

This document provides design details for sign AJ14 - Raise pantograph (temporary power changeover).

Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)

This document provides design details for sign AJ13 - Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover).  

Indication of route

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

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.  

OTP Professional Driving Guidance

The instructions within this guidance booklet prescribe the professionalism and driving techniques to be applied by OTP operators. They have been…

Misuse of MEWPs

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry not to misuse MEWPs during work activities.

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…

Injection Injury

This poster details the actions to be taken following a hydraulic injection injury.

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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.