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Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
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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
Withdrawn
- 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
Withdrawn
- 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
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
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From: To:Operation of Heritage Trains
This document sets out requirements for managing the planning and operation of heritage train services on the GB mainline railway.
RIS-3440-TOM Iss 1
December 2017
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
- Deviations 1
Post Incident and Post Accident Testing of Rail Vehicles
This document sets out requirements for post incident and post accident examination and testing of rail vehicles, with particular requirements for…
RIS-2273-RST Iss 1
December 2017
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
Certification and Registration of Heritage Rail Vehicles Operating on the GB Mainline Railway
This document defines the certification requirements for heritage rail vehicles (including steam locomotives) to enable them to be registered for…
GMRT2003 Iss 1
March 2018
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 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.…
Automatic level crossing restriction board
This document provides design details for AH03m sign - Automatic level crossing restriction board.
Neutral section indication board
This document provides design details for AJ02 sign - Neutral section indication board.
750 V DC electrification boundary - entering
This document provides design details for AJ06 sign - 750 V DC electrification boundary - entering.
Mid-platform train berth markers
This document provides design details for AK105 sign - Mid-platform train berth markers.
Whistle board
This document provides design details for GK203 sign - Whistle board.
Rear clear marker
This document provides design details for AK205 sign - Rear clear marker.
Train class specific no entry
This document provides design details for AK207 sign - Train class specific no entry.
Miscellaneous instructions to train crew
This document provides design details for AK209 sign - Miscellaneous instructions to train crew.
Sandite markers
This document provides design details for AK211 sign - Sandite markers.
Bridge identity plates
This document provides design details for AK213 sign - Bridge identity plates.
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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.