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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Withdrawn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
Withdrawn
- 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
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 3
- Deviations 8
GKGN0645 Iss 5
March 2018
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 3
RIS-0713-CCS Iss 1
March 2018
Withdrawn
- 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:Guidance Note on the Management of Electrical Risk Related to Operational Tasks on Electrified Lines
This document provides railway undertakings and infrastructure managers (station operators) with guidance on the management and assessment of…
Provisional ERTMS SPAD Data Collection Form (Railway Undertaking)
Infrastructure managers and railway undertakings shall use the RT3119 designated Provisional SPAD Data Collection forms when investigating signals…
Form RT3119-D Iss 3
December 2021
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Provisional SPAD Data Collection Form (Railway Undertaking)
Infrastructure managers and railway undertakings shall use the GORT3119 designated Provisional SPAD Data Collection forms when investigating signals…
Form RT3119-B Iss 8
December 2021
Withdrawn
Supplier Assurance
This document is a standard for the generation of supplier assurance during the procurement cycle for products and services, for use in the GB rail…
RIS-2750-RST Iss 1
December 2021
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- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Data Recorders on Trains
This document sets out engineering requirements and guidance for the provision and functionality of data recorders on trains.
RIS-2472-RST Iss 1
December 2021
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- 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.…
Power changeover not applicable
This document provides design details for sign AJ16 – Power changeover not applicable.
Raise pantograph (temporary power changeover)
This document provides design details for sign AJ14 - Raise pantograph (temporary power changeover).
ETCS Location Marker
This document provides design details for sign AB10 - ETCS location marker.
Permissible speed acceleration indicator
This document provides design details for sign AD06 - Permissible speed acceleration indicator.
Temporary speed restriction termination - Acceleration indicator
This document provides design details for sign AF09 - Temporary speed restriction termination - Acceleration indicator.
FTAP Flexible Train Arrival Point
A set of four signs to direct engineering trains or on-track machine to locate the required stopping point within a possession or protection zone when…
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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.