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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.
Car Stop Markers Provision on Station Platforms
This document sets out the industry-agreed requirements and guidance for the design, positioning and use of car stop markers on station platforms on…
Axle Bearing Maintenance
This document sets out requirements and guidance for the maintenance of axle bearing with respect to maintenance policies, plans and competence.It…
GMGN2646 Iss 1
December 2020
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
The Management of Packet 44 Applications
This document sets out requirements on the management of packet 44 of the European Train Control System (ETCS) data protocol for national…
RIS-0784-CCS Iss 1
December 2020
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
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From: To:Radio Electronic Token Block System
This specification describes the general requirements of the radio and associated equipment to be employed on British Rail Repeater Based Band III…
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…
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 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.
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
November 2024
Live Pending Withdrawal
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.…
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).
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From: To:Seat belts
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry that wearing the seat belt could save your life.
Safety within depot yards and sidings
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry of the risks posed by train movements within depot yards and sidings.
Code of Practice Planning for the Use of Mobile Operated Plant
This Code of Practice details minimum requirements for planning for the use of mobile operated plant excluding lifting operations. It applies to…
COP0002 Iss 12
September 2023
Withdrawn
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…
Points run through
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry that points run throughs only occur when the rules are not followed.
Code of Practice for Rail Mounted Manually Propelled Equipment
This Code of Practice details the use and some aspects of the design and maintenance of rail mounted manually propelled equipment (trolleys and…
COP0018 Iss 6
September 2023
Withdrawn
Objects left on the line
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry of the measures to take to reduce the hazard of objects being left on the…
Use of Mobile Devices
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry of the risks posed by using a mobile phone whilst driving a train. Further…
Code of Practice for OTM Route Conducting Policy
This Code of Practice contains requirements and guidance for OTM driver’s route conducting or being conducted. Also to assist in the improvement of…
Code of Practice for Control of Mobile Communication Equipment use in Driving Cabs
This Code of Practice contains requirements and guidance for the control of mobile communication equipment use in the driving cabs of trains. It sets…
COP0129 Iss 1
June 2023
Withdrawn