Standards Catalogue

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

Provisional ERTMS SPAD Data Collection Form (Infrastructure Manager)

Infrastructure managers and railway undertakings shall use the GORT3119 designated Provisional SPAD Data Collection forms when investigating signals…

Provisional SPAD Data Collection Form (Infrastructure Manager)

Infrastructure managers and railway undertakings shall use the GORT3119 designated Provisional SPAD Data Collection forms when investigating signals…

Provisional ERTMS SPAD Data Collection Form (Railway Undertaking)

Provisional SPAD Data Collection Form (Railway Undertaking)

Incident Response Planning & Management

This document contains requirements and guidance for the development of rail incident response plans and the management of rail incidents.

On-Track Plant, Trolleys and Associated Equipment

This document sets out requirements and guidance for engineering of on-track plant, trolleys and associated equipment.

Engineering Design of On-Track Machines in Running Mode

This document sets out requirements for the design of on-track Machines (OTMs) in running mode.

Engineering Design of On-Track Machines in Travelling and Working Modes

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the application of the BS EN 14033:2017 series for on-track Machines (OTMs) in their travelling…

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…

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.

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…

Level Crossing Systems

This document sets out requirements for level crossing systems and guidance on the application of controls to mitigate the risk of collision of a…

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…

Wheelsets handling and storage

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the handling and storage of wheelsets and their components.

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.

Changes to National Operations Publications for March 2025

This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…

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…

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…

Rule Book Handbook Issue History

This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book handbook issues (GERT8000).

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.…

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.…

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.  

Lower Pantograph

This document provides design details for sign AJ03 - Lower 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).

Code of Practice for OTP Recovery

Code of Practice for Loading of OTP

Code of Practice for M&EE Documents

Code of Practice for Re-railing Kirow Cranes using Outriggers

Focus on the Rules – Brief RS521

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind drivers about how to proceed when starting from a yellow PLS.

When to use your warning horn

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind staff about when to use the warning horn.

Rated Capacity Indicator (RCI) Status Indicator Lights

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry about coloured indicator lights fitted to RRV excavator cranes and the…

Riding on OTP

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind the industry no one must ride on OTP or any vehicle attached to it unless the OTP has…

Securing of Loads

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind the industry to ensure that the most appropriate method of securing/retention is…

OTP Speeds

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind operators about movement authority and associated speeds within an engineering…