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From: To:Maintaining the Visibility of Signals and Operational Signs
This document sets out requirements and guidance to ensure that the visibility of signals and operational signs are not adversely affected during the…
RIS-8034-CCS Iss 1
March 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Train Driver 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.…
Raise pantograph (temporary power changeover)
This document provides design details for sign AJ14 - Raise pantograph (temporary power changeover).
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.…
GERM8000-signallersignallingtechnician Iss 14.1
June 2025
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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…
Psychometric Assessment in Train Driver Selection
This document sets out requirements and guidance on the psychometric assessment used during the selection process for train driver candidates who will…
RIS-3751-TOM Iss 3
December 2024
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- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Guidance on the Common Safety Method for Risk Evaluation and Assessment
This document gives guidance on application of the principles in the Common Safety Method for Risk Assessment and Evaluation.
GEGN8646 Iss 1
December 2024
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- Briefing Notes: 1
Identification of roller bearing defects
This document sets out requirements and guidance for the identification and recording of roller bearing defects at overhaul, for taper, cylindrical…
RIS-2709-RST Iss 1
December 2024
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- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Technical Notes 1
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From: To:Advice to Train Crews - Conveyance of Containers
This form is a Network Rail maintained document and is provided as a stand-alone version of the form originally reproduced as an Appendix to GORT3407…
Advice to Train Crews - Conveyance of Exceptional Loads
This form is a Network Rail maintained document and is provided as a stand-alone version of the form originally reproduced as an Appendix to GORT3407…
Advice to Train Crew - Conveyance of Heavy Axle Weight
This form is a Network Rail maintained document and is provided as a stand-alone version of the form originally reproduced as an Appendix to GORT3407…
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).