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Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Issue Date
From: To:Operation of Route- and Line-Proving Trains
This standard sets out a framework to identify the need for, plan, and operate trains for the purposes of route proving on routes that have previously…
Preparation and movement of trains
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, guard, shunter, signaller, train preparer or competent person.
GERT8000-TW1 Iss 19
December 2024
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 2
- Technical Notes 1
- Deviations 2
General duties and track safety for track workers
This handbook is for those personnel who need to go on the operational railway to carry out their duties, with the exception of a train driver, guard,…
GERT8000-HB1 Iss 7
December 2024
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
Level crossings - signallers' regulations
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller in an area where there is a level crossing.
GERT8000-TS9 Iss 4.1
December 2024
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
Level crossings - drivers' instructions
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver.
GERT8000-TW8 Iss 9.1
December 2024
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
Personnel asking for trains to be stopped form
This form is used by signallers to record the details when personnel ask for a line to be blocked for their own protection when going on or near the…
Possession of a running line for engineering work
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver or signaller.
GERT8000-T3 Iss 11.1
December 2024
Withdrawn
- Deviations 5
Passing a signal at danger or an end of authority (EoA) without a movement authority (MA)
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a: driver, guard, shunter or signaller. You will also need this module if you carry out the…
GERT8000-S5 Iss 11
December 2024
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
Wrong-direction movements
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver or signaller.
GERT8000-TW7 Iss 9
December 2024
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 5
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Document Type
Issue Date
From: To: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.…
GERM8000-signallersignallingtechnician Iss 14.1
November 2024
Live Pending Withdrawal
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.…
GERM8000-trainoperationsstaff Iss 14.1
November 2024
Live Pending Withdrawal
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
September 2024
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 2
- Deviations 2
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…
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.
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To: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…
COP0012 Iss 7
December 2024
Withdrawn
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…
COP0015 Iss 5
March 2025
Withdrawn
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…
COP0030 Iss 2
March 2025
Withdrawn
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…
COP0028 Iss 1
March 2025
Withdrawn
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…
COP0029 Iss 1
March 2025
Withdrawn
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…
COP0007 Iss 7
March 2025
Withdrawn
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…