Standards Catalogue

Onboard passenger air quality improvement

This technical note aims to inform the industry about potential solutions for improving air quality in the passenger cabin environment, referred to in…

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.  

Lower Pantograph

This document provides design details for sign AJ03 - Lower pantograph

Overrun Risk Evaluation and Assessment

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the management of risk associated with trains exceeding the end of their movement authority. 

Sanding Equipment

This document sets out requirements for sanding systems fitted to trains and sand types. It also includes guidance on how to achieve technical…

Guidance on the Application of the Locomotives and Passenger Rolling Stock NTSN

This document gives guidance on interpreting the requirements of the Locomotives and Passenger Rolling Stock National Technical Specification Notice…

Engineering Design of On-Track Machines in Running Mode

Passenger Train Dispatch and Platform Safety Measures

Interface between Station Platforms, Track, Trains and Buffer Stops

Recording of Rolling Stock Data

This document provides a standard on rolling stock shared data. Recording of some data is mandatory to register a vehicle; other data may be useful,…

CCS System Transitions

This standard sets out requirements for controlling the hazards that arise when a train changes from using one type of signalling system, or train…

Application of the PRM NTSN

This document contains guidance on the application of the PRM NTSN, particularly when undertaking work that would not necessarily constitute an…

Rail Vehicle Structures

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the design of rail vehicle structures. A related document (SD001 issue two) contains all the…

System Requirements for the Introduction and Operation of Multi-Mode Rolling Stock

This document sets out requirements and guidance to support the introduction and operation of multi-mode rolling stock onto the Great Britain (GB)…

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.…

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.…

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.…

Signals, Handsignals, Indicators and Signs Handbook

You will need this handbook if you need to understand the meaning of signals, handsignals, indicators and signs.

Changes to National Operations Publications for December 2024

List of Dangerous Goods and their United Nations Numbers

You will need this handbook if you need to understand what dangerous goods are, how they are classified and the meaning of their warning signs.

IWA or COSS setting up safe systems of work within possessions

You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of an IWA or COSS setting up safe systems of work within possessions.

General signalling regulations

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

Rule Book Briefing Leaflet

Each issue of the Rule Book Briefing Leaflet contains a summary of the changes being introduced to GERT8000.

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.  

Lower Pantograph

This document provides design details for sign AJ03 - Lower 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).

Code of Practice for Operator Competency Standards for Possession Only Rail Vehicles

Code of Practice for Tandem Lifting with Two Excavator Cranes

Code of Practice for Maintenance, Operation and Testing of Track Jacks

Engineering Safety Management (The yellow Book) Fundamentals and Guidance

Engineering Safety Management (The Yellow Book) Guidance (Abridged for Maintainers)

Code of Practice for Work Restraint Anchor Points on MEWPs

Code of Practice for RRV & RMMM Machine/Crane Controller Checklists

Code of Practice for OTM Route Conductor Competence and Fitness

Code of Practice for OTM Driver Mentor Competence and Fitness

Code of Practice for Action to be Taken in the Event of Accident or Incident with a Possession-only Rail Vehicle