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From: To:GSM-R Handbook
This handbook is intended a guidance to users of the GSM-R system used on the GB mainline railway.
Lineside Signal Aspects and Indications
This document specifies the appearance of lineside signal aspects and indications and the information they convey.
RIS-0758-CCS Iss 1
March 2018
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
GKRT0058 Iss 1
March 2018
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- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
- Deviations 3
GKGN0658 Iss 1
March 2018
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- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
Lineside Signalling Layout Driveability Assessment Requirements
This document sets out requirements for assessing the driveability of lineside signalling systems, and guidance on the process of assessing changes to…
GERT8071 Iss 2
March 2018
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- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 3
GEGN8571 Iss 2
March 2018
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- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 3
GKRT0045 Iss 5
March 2018
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- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 3
- Deviations 8
GKGN0645 Iss 5
March 2018
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- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 3
RIS-0713-CCS Iss 1
March 2018
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- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
750 V and 1500 V DC Overhead Lines and corresponding Rolling Stock requirements
This document specifies requirements and associated rationale and guidance at the interface between energy subsystems and rolling stock subsystems for…
Magnetic Track Brakes
This document sets out requirements for driver-actuated magnetic track brakes fitted to rail vehicles used on the GB mainline railway.
Train to Infrastructure RFID Compatibility
This document sets out requirements for an RFID system where the tag is on the train and the reader is on the infrastructure. It includes specific…
Guidance on the Use of Escrow Agreements for Rail Applications
This document provides guidance on the use of escrow agreements and is intended to assist in understanding the application of escrow agreements. The…
GEGN8607 Iss 1
March 2018
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- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
Reporting of Safety Related Information
This document sets out requirements for entering information into the industry's Safety Management Intelligence System (SMIS), and for how that…
RIS-8047-TOM Iss 1
March 2018
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- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
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From: To:Train front-end visibility requirements and safe integration
This technical note clarifies the application of standards and legislation for front-end visibility and safe integration of rolling stock within the…
Process for Adding, Removing or Modifying Lettered Differential Permissible Speeds
This document sets out requirements and guidance to support the process of adding, removing or modifying a Lettered Differential Permissible Speed…
Route Level Assessment of Technical Compatibility between Vehicles and Infrastructure
This document sets out requirements and responsibilities for the assessment of technical compatibility at route level for vehicles and infrastructure.
RIS-8270-RST Iss 1
September 2022
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- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Passenger Train Dispatch and Platform Safety Measures
This document sets out requirements and guidance for the development, review and implementation of passenger train dispatch processes and measures to…
RIS-3703-TOM Iss 4.1
September 2022
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- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
Trespass Risk Assessment
This document provides a common framework for trespass risk assessments, developed from the outputs of RSSB research project T1183 - Good practice…
Defective On-Train Equipment
This document sets out requirements to be applied when on-train equipment becomes defective and provides guidance to assist the railway undertakings…
RIS-3437-TOM Iss 2
September 2022
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- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 1
Client Safety Assurance of High Integrity Software-Based Systems for Railway Applications
This document sets out requirements for safety assurance of high integrity software-based systems for railway applications.
GEGN8650 Iss 1
September 2022
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- Briefing Notes: 1
Interface between Station Platforms, Track, Trains and Buffer Stops
RIS-7016-INS brings together requirements to provide an integrated and consistent set covering station platforms, the interface between platforms,…
RIS-7016-INS Iss 1.2
June 2022
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- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
RIS-7700-INS Iss 3
June 2018
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- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
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…
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.…
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…
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.…
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.…
GERM8000-signallersignallingtechnician Iss 14.1
June 2025
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List of Dangerous Goods and their United Nations Numbers
You will need this handbook if you need to understand what dangerous goods are, how they are classified and the meaning of their warning signs.
IWA or COSS setting up safe systems of work within possessions
You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of an IWA or COSS setting up safe systems of work within possessions.
GERT8000-HB9 Iss 8
November 2024
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- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 8
General signalling regulations
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller.
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).
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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.