Standards Catalogue

Duties of a level crossing attendant

You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of a level crossing attendant. This document has be updated as part of the December 2015 Rule…

Proceed-on-Sight Authority (PoSA)

You will need this module if your duties require you to identify and understand the meaning of PoSA signals. This document has be updated as part of…

Trains or shunting movements detained on running lines

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, shunter or signaller.

Possession arrangements form (T3 ERTMS)

Possession arrangements form (T3 ERTMS) for use on ERTMS level 2 without lineside signals routes.

Guidance on 'Signals, Railway Track, Explosive' (also known as 'Detonators')

This guidance is intended to assist infrastructure managers and railway undertakings in understanding their responsibilities in relation to…

DC Conductor Rail Energy Subsystem and Interfaces to Rolling Stock Subsystem

This document defines the requirements for the DC conductor rail energy system and the interfaces to rolling stock operating over the DC electrified…

Rolling Stock Subsystem and Interfaces to DC Conductor Rail Energy Subsystem

This document defines the interface requirements to the DC conductor rail energy system for all rolling stock operating over the DC electrified…

Guidance on DC Conductor Rail Energy Subsystem and Interfaces to Rolling Stock Subsystem

This document gives guidance on interpreting the requirements of Railway Group Standard GLRT1212 Iss 1 DC Conductor Rail Energy Subsystem and…

Guidance on Rolling Stock Subsystem and Interfaces to DC Conductor Rail Energy Subsystem

This document gives guidance on interpreting the requirements of Railway Group Standard GMRT2113 Iss 1 Rolling Stock Subsystem and Interfaces to DC…

Pink Pages Briefing Leaflet

Evidence conservation of failed axle bearings in service

This technical note sets out a methodical approach to collecting data at the point of failure and preserving the failed bearings for further analysis…

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…

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…

Rail Traffic Loading Requirements for the Design of Railway Structures

GCGN5612 gives guidance on the background and application of the rail traffic loading requirements for the design of railway structures set out in BS…

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)…

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)…

Vehicle Registration, Marking and Numbering

This document sets out requirements for the registration, marking and numbering of rail vehicles operating on the Great Britain (GB) mainline network.

Lineside Operational Signs

Clarification on drugs and Alcohol testing for safety-critical workers

This technical note aims to provide a greater understanding of the importance of drugs and alcohol testing for safety-critical workers by providing…

Managing Low Adhesion

This standard sets out a framework to develop, implement, monitor and review the effectiveness of site-specific plans to manage low adhesion at…

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.

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.…

High visibility clothing obligatory

This document provides design details for BA01 sign - High visibility clothing obligatory.

Temporary speed restriction repeater warning board

Supplementary sign at crossings where trains pass in excess of 100 mph

Warning sign for a non-vehicular crossing (PCR diagram 101)

Private level crossings: operating instructions for barrier (PCR diagram 104)

Signs for use with miniature red / green lights with and without a telephone (PCR diagrams 107 and 108)

Instructions for Use at a Crossing with Miniature Stop Lights and User-Operated Barriers (PCR diagram 110)

Reminder at a crossing with user-operated barriers (PCR diagram 112)

Instructions to non-vehicular traffic at a crossing with miniature stop lights (PCR diagram 114)

Supplementary sign where crossing is used for animal traffic (PCR diagram 118)

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.