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Issue Date
From: To: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Withdrawn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Withdrawn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
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.
Signing of Permissible Speeds
This document sets out requirements, rationale and guidance for signing of permissible speeds applicable to trains operated on the Great Britain (GB)…
RIS-0734-CCS Iss 2
September 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Signing of Temporary and Emergency Speed Restrictions
This document sets out requirements, rationale and guidance for signing of Temporary Speed Restrictions (TSRs) and Emergency Speed Restrictions (ESRs)…
RIS-0735-CCS Iss 1
September 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Working of on-track machines (OTM)
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver of an on-track machine, an operator of an on-track machine or a signaller.
Rolling Stock Electromagnetic Compatibility with Trackside CCS Subsystems
This document gives guidance on achieving rolling stock electromagnetic compatibility with control, command and signalling (CCS) subsystems, through…
Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:Rail Industry Standard for Automatic Ticket Gates at Stations
This document provides a voluntary standard on automatic ticket gates (ATGs) at stations, for the infrastructure managers responsible for managing and…
GIRT7015 Iss 1
June 2011
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
GIGN7515 Iss 1
June 2011
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
Rule Book Module Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book module issues (GERT8000).
Rule Book Briefing Leaflet
Each issue of the Rule Book Briefing Leaflet contains a summary of the changes being introduced to GERT8000.
Changes to National Operations Publications for March 2025
This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Rule Book Handbook Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book handbook issues (GERT8000).
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.…
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.…
Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)
This document provides design details for sign AJ13 - Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover).
Warning of Traction System Changeover
This document provides design details for sign AJ04 - Warning of traction system changeover.
Changeover to or from self-powered
This document provides design details for sign AJ08 - Changeover to or from self-powered.
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).
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.
Indication of route
This document provides design details for sign AJ11 - Indication of route.
Do not raise pantograph (temporary power changeover)
This document provides design details for sign AJ15 – Do not raise pantograph (temporary power changeover).
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:Use of warning horn
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind the industry about the use of the warning horn.
Code of Practice Protection of Non PTS Holders at OTM Stabling Points
This Code of Practice concerns all OTM stabling points and can be used when non PTS holders need to visit site. The document has been written to…
Code of Practice for Use and Loading of MEWPs
This Code of Practice details the use of MEWPs, particularly with processes for loads that should safely be permitted in the work platform of a MEWP.…
Injection Injury
This poster details the actions to be taken following a hydraulic injection injury.
Code of Practice for Action to be Taken in the Event of an Accident or Incident Involving OTP
This Code of Practice details the actions to be taken, and by whom, following an accident or incident involving OTP. It deals with the engineering…
COP0019 Iss 5
June 2022
Withdrawn
Code of Practice for Management of Points within Engineering Work Sites
This Code of Practice is to provide guidance on the arrangements for the Management of Points within Engineering Worksites for all rail borne vehicles…
COP0036 Iss 1
June 2022
Withdrawn
Pulling Rail with Road-Rail Excavator Cranes
This Code of Practice provides good practice in the safe pulling of continuous welded rail (CWR) and to minimise the risk of damage to the CWR or…