Standards Catalogue

Vehicle Registration, Marking and Numbering

Data Recorders on Trains

Management of Route Knowledge

This document sets out requirements and guidance relating to the route knowledge of staff. This includes training, development, monitoring and…

Managing Train Accident Risk Arising from Infrastructure Assets and Train Operations

Passenger Train Dispatch and Platform Safety Measures

Changes to National Operations Publications for March 2020

On-Train Camera Monitoring Systems

Rail Vehicle Structures

Rail Vehicle Structures and Passive Safety

Track to Train RFID Compatibility

Recording of Rolling Stock Data

This document provides a standard on rolling stock shared data. Recording of some data is mandatory to register a vehicle; other data may be useful,…

CCS System Transitions

This standard sets out requirements for controlling the hazards that arise when a train changes from using one type of signalling system, or train…

Application of the PRM NTSN

This document contains guidance on the application of the PRM NTSN, particularly when undertaking work that would not necessarily constitute an…

Rail Vehicle Structures

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the design of rail vehicle structures. A related document (SD001 issue two) contains all the…

System Requirements for the Introduction and Operation of Multi-Mode Rolling Stock

This document sets out requirements and guidance to support the introduction and operation of multi-mode rolling stock onto the Great Britain (GB)…

Rail Vehicle Structures and Passive Safety

AWS and TPWS Application Requirements

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the application of the United Kingdom (UK) Class B train protection system ‘TPWS’, which…

AWS and TPWS Interface Requirements

This document defines the track/train interface requirements for the United Kingdom (UK) Class B train protection system ‘TPWS’, which comprises the…

Application of human factors within safety management systems

This document provides guidance on the application of human factors principles for railway organisations. It has been developed to support…

ERTMS/ETCS DMI National requirements

This document sets out requirements for European Rail Traffic Management System/ European Train Control System (ERTMS/ETCS) Driver Machine Interface…

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.

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).

Lower Pantograph

This document provides design details for sign AJ03 - Lower pantograph

Code of Practice for Safety Critical Maintenance Elements of Small Plant and Equipment

Code of Practice for OTP Recovery

Have you had your brief

Code of Practice for Handling Serviceable Rail with RRV Excavator Cranes including Thimbling

Code of Practice for Tandem Lifting with Two Excavator Cranes

Code of Practice for Safety Related Defect Reporting for OTP and Plant & Equipment

Audit Protocol for Supply of Possession-only Rail Vehicles with and without Operators

Code of Practice for Maintenance, Operation and Testing of Track Jacks

Code of Practice for Operator Competency Standards for On Track Plant

Distributor Isolating Cock (DIC)