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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…

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Level crossings - drivers' instructions

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

Level crossings - drivers' instructions
GERT8000-TW8 Iss 9.1
November 2022
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Issue Date: September 2024

Wrong-direction movements

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

Wrong-direction movements
GERT8000-TW7 Iss 9
September 2022
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Issue Date: September 2024

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.…

Master manual
GERM8000-master-module Iss 13.1
November 2023
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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.…

Possession Workers Manual
GERM8000-possessionworkers Iss 9.1
November 2023
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Signaller and Signalling Technician Manual

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Signaller and Signalling Technician Manual
GERM8000-signallersignallingtechnician Iss 13.1
November 2023
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Train Driver Manual

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Train Driver Manual
GERM8000-traindriver Iss 13.1
November 2023
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Track Workers Manual

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Track Workers Manual
GERM8000-trackworkers Iss 12
September 2023
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Train Operations Staff Manual

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Train Operations Staff Manual
GERM8000-trainoperationsstaff Iss 13
September 2023
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ETCS stop marker

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

ETCS stop marker
Sign AB08 Iss 1
September 2024
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Issue Date: September 2024

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…

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Issue Date: September 2024

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…

Rail Traffic Loading Requirements for the Design of Railway Structures
GCGN5612 Iss 2
September 2024
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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.

Vehicle Registration, Marking and Numbering
RIS-2453-RST Iss 2.1
September 2024
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Issue Date: September 2024

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…

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Issue Date: September 2024

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…

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Issue Date: September 2024

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…

Lineside Operational Signs
RIS-0733-CCS Iss 1
September 2024
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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 Temporary and Emergency Speed Restrictions
RIS-0735-CCS Iss 1
September 2024
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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 Permissible Speeds
RIS-0734-CCS Iss 2
September 2024
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Issue Date: September 2024

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…

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Issue Date: July 2024

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…

Managing Low Adhesion
RIS-8040-TOM Iss 2
July 2024
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Issue Date: September 2024

General duties of an individual working alone (IWA)

This handbook is for those personnel with general duties of an individual working alone (IWA).

General duties of an individual working alone (IWA)
GERT8000-HB6 Iss 7
September 2021
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Issue Date: September 2024

General duties of a controller of site safety (COSS)

This handbook is for those personnel who have the general duties of a controller of site safety (COSS).

General duties of a controller of site safety (COSS)
GERT8000-HB7 Iss 8
September 2021
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Issue Date: September 2024

Duties of the machine controller (MC) and on-track plant operator

You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of the machine controller (MC) and on-track plant operator.

Duties of the machine controller (MC) and on-track plant operator
GERT8000-HB15 Iss 6
September 2022
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Issue Date: September 2024

Possession of a running line for engineering work

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

Possession of a running line for engineering work
GERT8000-T3 Iss 11.1
November 2023
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Issue Date: September 2024

Shunting

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

Shunting
GERT8000-SS2 Iss 6
September 2023
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Issue Date: September 2024

Rule Book Handbook Issue History

This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book handbook issues (GERT8000)

Rule Book Handbook Issue History
GERT8000 Issue HB Iss 17
September 2023
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Defective or isolated vehicles and on-train equipment

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, guard, signaller or train preparer. It sets out the operational instructions to be…

Defective or isolated vehicles and on-train equipment
GERT8000-TW5 Iss 12
September 2023
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Issue Date: September 2024

Personnel asking for trains to be stopped form

This form is used by signallers to record the details when personnel ask for a line to be blocked for their own protection when going on or near the…

Live
Issue Date: September 2024

Rule Book Module Issue History

This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book module issues (GERT8000)

Rule Book Module Issue History
GERT8000 Issue Iss 36
September 2023
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Issue Date: September 2024

Signals, Handsignals, Indicators and Signs Handbook

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

Signals, Handsignals, Indicators and Signs Handbook
RS521 Iss 6
September 2020
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Issue Date: June 2015

ETCS block marker passable plate

This document provides design details for AB09 sign - ETCS block marker passable plate.

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Issue Date: June 2015

Controlled signal identification plate

This document provides design details for AC01 sign - Controlled signal identification plate.

Live
Issue Date: June 2015

Distant signal sign and identification plate

This document provides design details for AC02 sign - Distant signal sign and identification plate.

Live
Issue Date: June 2015

Automatic signal sign and identification plate

This document provides design details for AC03 sign - Automatic signal sign and identification plate.

Live
Issue Date: June 2015

Semi-automatic signal sign and identification plate

This document provides design details for AC04 sign - Semi-automatic signal sign and identification plate.

Live
Issue Date: June 2015

Intermediate block home signal sign and identification plate

This document provides design details for AC05 sign - Intermediate block home signal sign and identification plate.

Live
Issue Date: June 2015

CSR alias plate

This document provides design details for AC06 sign - CSR alias plate.

Live
Issue Date: June 2015

SPAD indicator sign and identification plate

This document provides design details for AC07 sign - SPAD indicator sign and identification plate.

Live
Issue Date: June 2015

Points indicator sign

This document provides design details for AC08 sign - Points indicator sign.

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Issue Date: June 2015

Points identification plates

This document provides design details for AC10 sign - Points identification plates.

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Issue Date: July 2023

Safety within depot yards and sidings

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry of the risks posed by train movements within depot yards and sidings.

Live
Issue Date: July 2023

Code of Practice for Loading of OTP

This Code of Practice gives guidance on the arrangements for loading and securing of typical loads associated with all on-track plant (OTP) whilst on…

Code of Practice for Loading of OTP
COP0017 Iss 4
September 2023
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Issue Date: July 2023

Code of Practice for Rail Mounted Manually Propelled Equipment

This Code of Practice details the use and some aspects of the design and maintenance of rail mounted manually propelled equipment (trolleys and…

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Issue Date: July 2023

Objects left on the line

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry of the measures to take to reduce the hazard of objects being left on the…

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Issue Date: July 2023

Points run through

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry that points run throughs only occur when the rules are not followed.

Points run throughs
Poster P6 Iss 2
September 2023
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Issue Date: July 2023

Code of Practice Planning for the Use of Mobile Operated Plant

This Code of Practice details minimum requirements for planning for the use of mobile operated plant excluding lifting operations. It applies to…

Live
Issue Date: July 2023

Reporting track defects

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry that any track defects which could affect plant and equipment safely…

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Issue Date: July 2023

Seat belts

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry that wearing the seat belt could save your life.

Live
Issue Date: March 2023

Code of Practice for OTM Route Conducting Policy

This Code of Practice contains requirements and guidance for OTM driver’s route conducting or being conducted. Also to assist in the improvement of…

Code of Practice for OTM Route Conducting Policy
COP0130 Iss 1
June 2023
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Issue Date: March 2023

Code of Practice for Control of Mobile Communication Equipment use in Driving Cabs

This Code of Practice contains requirements and guidance for the control of mobile communication equipment use in the driving cabs of trains. It sets…