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Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
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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Withdrawn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Withdrawn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Withdrawn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
Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
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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
Withdrawn
- 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
Withdrawn
- 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
Withdrawn
- 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
Withdrawn
- 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
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
RIS-7700-INS Iss 3
June 2018
Live
- 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.…
Electrical hazard: warnings to the public
This document provides design details for CB01 sign - Electrical hazard: warnings to the public.
White diamond with 'X'
This document provides design details for DA03 sign - White diamond with 'X'.
Emergency telephone
This document provides design details for DB04 sign - Emergency telephone.
National radio network channel change marker
This document provides design details for DC03 sign - National radio network channel change marker.
GSM-R common shunt group access code
This document provides design details for DD01 sign - GSM-R common shunt group access code.
Deviation for countdown markers
This document provides design details for DEV-AK102-02 sign - Deviation for platform countdown markers at ¾, ½ and ¼ mile on the approach to a…
Text signs
This document provides design details for BB01 sign - Text signs.
Access prohibited sign
This document provides design details for BA03 sign - Access prohibited sign.
Temporary speed restriction termination indicator
This document provides design details for AF06 sign - Temporary speed restriction termination indicator.
Worksite entrance marker
This document provides design details for AG02 sign - Worksite entrance marker.
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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.