Standards Catalogue

Signalling Lockout Systems to Protect Railway Undertaking Personnel

This document sets out requirements and guidance for signalling lockout systems provided or railway undertaking personnel to use.

Provision of Information and Signs for Access on the Railway

This document sets out requirements for the provision of information about access to and alongside the railway. It specifies where operational safety…

End of Emergency special Working

This document provides design details for sign AK215 - End of Emergency Special Working

Guidance for the Development and Design Considerations of Passenger Rolling Stock Depots

This document provides guidance to industry to inform the development and design of passenger rolling stock depots. From the point at which a depot is…

Line Blockage Form

This form is used by the Signaller, IWA, COSS, PC and SWL to record the details of a line blockage

ERTMS level 2 train signalling regulations

Regulations for train signalling by the European rail traffic management system (ERTMS). You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a…

Emergency Special Working Ticket

This form is to be used by the driver and signaller during emergency special working.

ERTMS/ETCS Baseline 3 Onboard Subsystem Requirements: Retrofit

ERTMS/ETCS Baseline 3 Onboard Subsystem Requirements: New Trains

Accident and Incident Investigation

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.

Confidential Reporting System for Rail Staff

This document is a standard on the basic requirements of a confidential reporting system for rail staff

Guidance on Rolling Stock Subsystem and Interfaces to AC Energy Subsystem

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.…

Signaller and Signalling Technician 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.…

Possession 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.…

Train Driver 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.…

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.…

Signals, Handsignals, Indicators and Signs Handbook

You will need this handbook if you need to understand the meaning of signals, handsignals, indicators and signs.

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.…

Rule Book Handbook Issue History

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

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…

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…

Permanently installed AWS cancelling indicator

This document provides design details for AA05 sign - Permanently installed AWS cancelling indicator

Warning of the start of cab-signalling

This document provides design details for AB01 sign - Warning of the start of cab-signalling.

Indication of start of cab-signalling

This document provides design details for AB02 sign - Indication of start of cab-signalling.

Indication of end of cab-signalling

This document provides design details for AB03 sign - Indication of end of cab-signalling.

TVM block marker

This document provides design details for AB04 sign - TVM block marker.

Cab signalling shunt entry board

This document provides design details for AB05 sign - Cab signalling shunt entry board.

Radio electronic token block: loop clear marker

This document provides design details for AB06 sign - Radio electronic token block: loop clear marker.

Start / end of cab signalling directional arrows

This document provides design details for AB07 sign - Start / end of cab signalling directional arrows.

ETCS block marker passable plate

This document provides design details for AB09 sign - ETCS block marker passable plate.

Controlled signal identification plate

This document provides design details for AC01 sign - Controlled signal identification plate.

Code of Practice for Defect Reporting for OTP, Plant and Equipment

This Code of Practice details the systems to have in place so that all safety related defects are reported and that other reported defects are checked…

Code of Practice for Defective OTP Safety Critical Equipment

This code of practice has been developed to describe the actions to be taken by Plant Lead, Machine/Crane controllers and machine operators in the…

Code of Practice for Load Lifting Points on Road Rail Excavator Cranes

This Code of Practice is intended to provide explanation and guidance to manufacturers, converters, owners and users of road rail excavator cranes…

Code of Practice for Lifting Operations Using Manually Propelled Rail Handlers (MPRH)

This Code of Practice details the various minimum requirements for Lifting and handling loads with Manually Propelled Rail Handlers (MPRH). This Code…

Code of Practice for Tandem Lifting with Two Excavator Cranes

This Code of Practice details the control measures to be applied when using two excavator cranes to lift a load simultaneously. This Code of Practice…

Code of Practice for Flailing Operations using OTP

This Code of Practice details the actions to be taken, when planning for, and undertaking flailing operations. This Code of Practice applies to all…

Code of Practice for Planning for the use of non-rail mounted plant

This Code of Practice details minimum requirements for planning and mitigating the risks when delivering work using non rail mounted plant that could…

Code of Practice for Independence and Competence of LOLER Thorough Examiners

This Code of Practice details the various minimum requirements for independence of the examiner for Thorough Examination of lifting equipment and…

Code of Practice for On, Off and Cross Tracking of On Track Plant (OTP)

This Code of Practice is intended to give guidance for the safe on, off and cross tracking of OTP to mitigate the possibility of derailing or…

Code of Practice for the Storage and Recommissioning of OTP

This Code of Practice is to define the actions that should be taken for any OTP designated as Out of Service recommending a minimum level of…