Standards Catalogue

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…

Level crossings - drivers' instructions

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver.

Wrong-direction movements

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

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.…

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.…

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.…

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.…

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.…

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.…

ETCS stop marker

This document provides design details for sign AB08 - ETCS stop marker.

Communication of urgent operating advice

This standard sets out requirements, rationale and guidance for reporting and communicating urgent operating safety information.

Reporting of adverse events

This technical note will help industry to understand the reporting systems for safety related issues provided by the Rail Safety and Standards Board…

Axle Bearing Condition Monitoring

This document sets out requirements and guidance for condition monitoring of axle bearings, whether by trackside or onboard detection systems.

Management of Safety-Related Rail Vehicle Defects

This document defines requirements for recording, analysing and reporting safety-related defects, faults and failures on rail vehicles, plant and…

Urgent High-Risk Defect Report Form

In the event that the NIR-Online system is unavailable, details of urgent high-risk defects, faults and failures shall be shared by completing and…

Assessment of Passenger Seat Comfort

This document gives guidance on the assessment of static comfort for passenger seats on rolling stock. It includes criteria to measure aspects of a…

Guidance on Operational Railway Safety Awareness

This document is aimed at Railway Undertakings and any other railway actors operating in or around the railway environment. It gives guidance on…

Movement of Continental Wagons on the GB Network

RIS-2770-RST Iss 1 sets out requirements and guidance around the process of registering and assessing compatibility of wagons not registered in GB for…

ERTMS/ETCS Baseline 3 Onboard Subsystem Requirements

This document sets out the industry agreed requirements and guidance for the Great Britain (GB) application of the ERTMS/ETCS Baseline 3 onboard…

Lineside Operational Signs - Product Requirements

This document sets of the requirements of lineside operational signs that support technical compatibility with rail vehicle exterior lighting and…

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.

Changes to National Operations Publications for September 2024

This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…

Failure of, or work on, signalling equipment - signallers' regulations

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller.

Speeds

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

Duties of the engineering supervisor (ES) in a possession

You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of the ES in a possession.

Duties of the person in charge of the possession (PICOP)

You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of the PICOP.

General signalling regulations

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller.

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,…

IWA, COSS or PC blocking a line

You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of a IWA, COSS or PC blocking a line.

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.

ETCS stop marker

This document provides design details for sign AB08 - ETCS stop marker.

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.

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

This document provides design details for CC16 sign - Supplementary sign where crossing is used for animal traffic (PCR diagram 118).

Car Stop Markers on Station Platforms

Car Stop Markers on Station Platforms

FTAP Flexible Train Arrival Point

A set of four signs to direct engineering trains or on-track machine to locate the required stopping point within a possession or protection zone when…

Car Stop Markers on Station Platforms

No refuges sign

This document provides design details for BA05 sign - No refuges sign.

End of Emergency special Working

This document provides design details for sign AK215 - End of Emergency Special Working

Use of Mobile Devices

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry of the risks posed by using a mobile phone whilst driving a train. Further…

Code of Practice for Defective OTP Safety Critical Equipment

This Code of Practice details what actions should be undertake when On-Track Plant (OTP) is discovered to have defective safety critical equipment…

Inspection of Demountable MEWP and Lifting Equipment

This Code of Practice details the arrangements for inspecting MEWPs and lifting equipment in accordance with legislation when attaching to the base…

MEWP Planning

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry that all MEWP activities must be properly planned and site specific - even if…

Code of Practice for Route Conductor Assurance

This Code of Practice is to assist Duty Holders to identify, assess and control risks which may arise from the activities of supplying and engaging in…

OTP Tandem Lifting and Indication

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind planners to use the latest planning information/tools provided by the RCI suppliers for…

Lifting Accessories Misuse

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind planners and users of plant about the dangers associated with the misuse of lifting…

Lift and Carry Using OTP In Road Mode

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind the operator of road-rail excavator cranes of the need for caution because lift and…

RCI Motion Cut

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind the industry that the RCI function automatically stops further movement of the machine…

Using Outriggers / Stabilisers on Plant

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to reminder planners and users of plant with outriggers that stability can be seriously affected…