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From: To:Resistance of Railway Vehicles to Roll-Over in Gales
This document mandates requirements to be applied to railway vehicles so that they can operate under gale conditions in Great Britain. It applies to…
GMRT2142 Iss 4
June 2019
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- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Guidance Note on the Provision of Lineside Telephones
This document provides guidance to Infrastructure Managers on criteria that may be considered when deciding on the provision of lineside telephones…
GOGN3677 Iss 1
June 2019
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- Briefing Notes: 1
Infrastructure Based Train Detection Systems
This document sets out requirements and guidance on infrastructure based train detection systems.
RIS-0728-CCS Iss 1
June 2019
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- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
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From: To:On-Track Plant, Trolleys and Associated Equipment
This document sets out requirements and guidance for engineering of on-track plant, trolleys and associated equipment.
RIS-1530-PLT Iss 7.1
March 2025
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- Briefing Notes: 1
- Technical Notes 2
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.
GMRT2400 Iss 6.2
March 2025
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- Briefing Notes: 1
- Technical Notes 2
- Deviations 4
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…
RIS-1702-PLT Iss 2
March 2025
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- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Technical Notes 2
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.
GEGN8646 Iss 1
December 2024
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- Briefing Notes: 1
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…
RIS-3751-TOM Iss 3
December 2024
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- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
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…
RIS-2709-RST Iss 1
December 2024
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- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Technical Notes 1
Wheelsets handling and storage
This document sets out requirements and guidance for the handling and storage of wheelsets and their components.
RIS-2704-RST Iss 1
December 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Time and Date in Railway Systems
This document sets out requirements and guidance for the use, interpretation and formatting of time and date information in railway systems.
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.
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).