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.

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

Lineside Operational Signs

This document sets out requirements, rationale and guidance for the application of lineside operational signs published in the RSSB catalogue. It also…

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)…

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)…

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…

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.

Temporary Speed Restriction Repeater Warning Board

This document provides design details for AF03 sign - Temporary speed restriction repeater warning board.

Signs at access points - information

This document provides design details for BC01 sign - Signs at access points - information.

Danger from passing trains

This document provides design details for CA01 sign - Danger from passing trains.

Danger - No unauthorised access

This document provides design details for CA03 sign - Danger - no authorised access.

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

This document provides design details for CC01 sign - Supplementary sign at crossings where trains pass in excess of 100 mph.

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

This document provides design details for CC03 sign - Warning sign for a non-vehicular crossing (PCR diagram 101).

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

This document provides design details for CC06 sign - 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)

This document provides design details for CC08 sign - Signs for use with miniature red / green lights with and without a telephone (PCR diagrams 107…

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

This document provides design details for CC10 sign - Instructions for Use at a Crossing with Miniature Stop Lights and User-Operated Barriers (PCR…

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

This document provides design details for CC12 sign - Reminder at a crossing with user-operated barriers (PCR diagram 112).

Code of Practice for Use and Loading of MEWPs

Code of Practice for Management of Operational Risk and SPAD Avoidance Strategy for On-track Machines (OTM)

Points Run Through

Code of Practice for Safe use of Quick Hitches

Code of Practice for Tandem Lifting with Two Excavator Cranes

Code of Practice for On and Off Tracking of Road-Rail Vehicles

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

RRV Braking Poster

Code of Practice for Dynamic Brake Testing of RRVs

RCI Motion Cut During Tandem Lifting Poster