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From: To:Preparation for and Operation during Winter
This document gives guidance on the preparation of infrastructure and rolling stock for winter and their subsequent operation during frost, ice and…
GEGN8628 Iss 1
June 2020
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
Non-Railborne Plant Used for Infrastructure Work
This document sets out engineering requirements and guidance for non-railborne plant designed or adapted for railway use and also for other…
RIS-1701-PLT Iss 4
June 2020
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
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From: To:Compatibility Requirements for Braking Systems of Rail Vehicles
This document defines the compatibility and performance requirements for the braking systems of rail vehicles for operation in trains on the mainline…
GMRT2040 Iss 1
June 2016
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
GMRT2041 Iss 2
June 2016
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
- Deviations 1
GMRT2042 Iss 2
June 2016
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
- Deviations 5
GMRT2043 Iss 2
June 2016
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
GMRT2044 Iss 4
June 2016
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 2
- Deviations 15
GMRT2045 Iss 3
June 2016
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
- Technical Notes 2
- Deviations 2
GMRT2046 Iss 1
June 2016
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
Managing Drivers on Routes Undergoing Significant Change - Good Practice Guide
This Good Practice Guide (GPG) on managing drivers on routes undergoing sifnificant change represents a collation of RSSB research and good practice…
Guidance on the Use of On-Train Satellite Positioning Technology Based Locator for Railway Applications
This document provides guidance on good practice for the specification, selection, implementation, and installation of on-train satellite positioning…
GEGN8578 Iss 2
December 2015
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Amendments: 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.…
Distant signal sign and identification plate
This document provides design details for AC02 sign - Distant signal sign and identification plate.
Automatic signal sign and identification plate
This document provides design details for AC03 sign - Automatic signal sign and identification plate.
Semi-automatic signal sign and identification plate
This document provides design details for AC04 sign - Semi-automatic signal sign and identification plate.
Intermediate block home signal sign and identification plate
This document provides design details for AC05 sign - Intermediate block home signal sign and identification plate.
CSR alias plate
This document provides design details for AC06 sign - CSR alias plate.
SPAD indicator sign and identification plate
This document provides design details for AC07 sign - SPAD indicator sign and identification plate.
Points indicator sign
This document provides design details for AC08 sign - Points indicator sign.
Ground position light signal identification plate
This document provides design details for AC09 sign - Ground position light signal identification plate.
ETCS identification plate
This document provides design details for AC11 sign - ETCS identification plate.
GSM-R alias plate
This document provides design details for AC12 sign - GSM-R alias plate.
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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.