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From: To:FTAP Flexible Train Arrival Point
A set of four signs to direct engineering trains or on-track machine to locate the required stopping point within a possession or protection zone when…
Possession Arrangements Form
This form is used by the PICOP to record the arrangements for a possession of a running line.
Work-site Certificate
This form is used by the Engineering Supervisor to record arrangements for setting up work sites within a possession of a running line.
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From: To:DC Conductor Rail Energy Subsystem and Interfaces to Rolling Stock Subsystem
This document defines the requirements for the DC conductor rail energy system and the interfaces to rolling stock operating over the DC electrified…
GERT8025 Iss 1
June 2017
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 3
- Impact Assessments 3
- Amendments: 1
- Deviations 3
GMRT1041 Iss 1
December 2015
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
GLRT1254 Iss 1
December 2015
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 3
- Impact Assessments 3
Rolling Stock Subsystem and Interfaces to DC Conductor Rail Energy Subsystem
This document defines the interface requirements to the DC conductor rail energy system for all rolling stock operating over the DC electrified…
GERT8025 Iss 1
June 2017
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 3
- Impact Assessments 3
- Amendments: 1
- Deviations 3
GMRT2304 Iss 3
June 2017
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 3
- Impact Assessments 3
- Amendments: 1
- Deviations 4
Guidance on DC Conductor Rail Energy Subsystem and Interfaces to Rolling Stock Subsystem
This document gives guidance on interpreting the requirements of Railway Group Standard GLRT1212 Iss 1 DC Conductor Rail Energy Subsystem and…
Guidance on Rolling Stock Subsystem and Interfaces to DC Conductor Rail Energy Subsystem
This document gives guidance on interpreting the requirements of Railway Group Standard GMRT2113 Iss 1 Rolling Stock Subsystem and Interfaces to DC…
Guidance on 'Signals, Railway Track, Explosive' (also known as 'Detonators')
This guidance is intended to assist infrastructure managers and railway undertakings in understanding their responsibilities in relation to…
GEGN8532 Iss 4
September 2015
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
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.…
End of Emergency special Working
This document provides design details for sign AK215 - End of Emergency Special Working
Temporary Speed Restriction Repeater Warning Board
This document provides design details for AF03 sign - Temporary speed restriction repeater warning board.
Permissible speed warning indicators (mph) for limited clearance
This document provides design details for AD04m sign - Permissible speed warning indicators (mph) for limited clearance.
Permissible speed directional arrows
This document provides design details for AD05 sign - Permissible speed directional arrows.
Enhanced permissible speed indicators
This document provides design details for AE01m sign - Enhanced permissible speed indicators.
Enhanced permissible speed indicators (limited clearance)
This document provides design details for AE02m sign - Enhanced permissible speed indicators (limited clearance).
Enhanced permissible speed warning indicators
This document provides design details for AE03m sign - Enhanced permissible speed warning indicators.
Enhanced permissible speed warning indicators (limited clearance)
This document provides design details for AE04m sign - Enhanced permissible speed warning indicators (limited clearance).
Emergency indicator
This document provides design details for AF01 sign - Emergency indicator.
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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.