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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Withdrawn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Withdrawn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Withdrawn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Withdrawn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
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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
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
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From: To: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.…
Temporary speed restriction directional arrows
This document provides design details for AF05 sign - Temporary speed restriction directional arrows.
Temporary speed restriction spate indicator
This document provides design details for AF07 sign - Temporary speed restriction spate indicator.
Possession limit board
This document provides design details for AG01 sign - Possession limit board.
Worksite exit marker
This document provides design details for AG03 sign - Worksite exit marker.
Open level crossing combined speed restriction / whistleboard
This document provides design details for AH02m sign - Open level crossing combined speed restriction / whistleboard.
Automatic level crossing wrong direction speed restriction board
This document provides design details for AH04m sign - Automatic level crossing wrong direction speed restriction board.
Signal reminder board
This document provides design details for AK101 sign - Signal reminder board.
Line identification board
This document provides design details for AK103 sign - Line identification board.
Neutral section warning board
This document provides design details for AJ01 sign - Neutral section warning board.
Kilometre Posts
This document provides design details for AK201k sign - Kilometre posts.
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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.