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Issue Date
From: To:Public address interface to GSM-R
This technical note will help industry to determine GSM-R cab radio public address announcement priorities when integrated with the onboard public…
Fire safety of refurbished passenger seats
This technical note provides guidance on the application of fire standards to existing vehicles undergoing refurbishment which affects passenger…
Changes to National Operations Publications for March 2024
This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…
Driver’s Single Line Working Ticket
This form should be used by the driver when single line working applies.
Guidance on the Application of the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations
This document gives guidance on the application of the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations in the railway environment, and…
GLGN1620 Iss 1
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
On-Train Camera Monitoring Systems
This document sets out requirements for the installation and use of modern camera systems for the purposes of recording, storing, and accessing video…
RIS-2712-RST Iss 1.1
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
Infrastructure Based Train Detection Interface Requirements
This standard specifies the infrastructure based train detection system parameters that are necessary to support technical compatibility with GB…
GKRT0028 Iss 3.1
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
On-Track Plant, Trolleys and Associated Equipment
This document sets out requirements and guidance for engineering of on-track plant, trolleys and associated equipment.
RIS-1530-PLT Iss 7
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Technical Notes 1
Compliance with noise and vibration legislation
This technical note sets out the relevant railway-specific legislation on noise and vibration. It will help familiarise organisations with their…
Code of Practice for Action following Hydraulic Pump and/or Motor Failure
This Code of Practice details the details the action to be taken following the failure of an hydraulic pump and/or motor on an on-track machine (OTM).
COP0039 Iss 1
March 2024
Withdrawn
Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
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From: To:Axle Bearing Condition Monitoring
This document sets out requirements and guidance for condition monitoring of axle bearings, whether by trackside or onboard detection systems.
GEGN8614 Iss 1
June 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
GERT8014 Iss 2
June 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 1
- Deviations 1
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…
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…
RIS-2770-RST Iss 1
June 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
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…
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…
RIS-0797-CCS Iss 1
June 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
RIS-0798-CCS Iss 1
June 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
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…
RIS-8250-RST Iss 1
June 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 2
Communication of urgent operating advice
This standard sets out requirements, rationale and guidance for reporting and communicating urgent operating safety information.
RIS-3350-TOM Iss 1
June 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
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…
Engineering change (software and firmware)
This technical note provides signposts to existing standards and good practice in engineering change management relating to software and firmware.
Station duties and train dispatch
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, a guard, a person in charge (PIC) of dispatch or staff responsible for train…
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…
GERT8000-TW5 Iss 11
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Preparation and movement of trains
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, guard, shunter, signaller or train preparer.
Distant signal sign and identification plate
This document provides design details for AC02 sign - Distant signal sign and identification plate.
Temporary speed restriction AWS cancelling indicator
This document provides design details for AF08 sign - Temporary speed restriction AWS cancelling indicator.
Automatic signal sign and identification plate
This document provides design details for AC03 sign - Automatic signal sign and identification plate.
Worksite entrance marker
This document provides design details for AG02 sign - Worksite entrance marker.
Level crossing warning sign
This document provides design details for AH01 sign - Level crossing warning sign.
Automatic level crossing restriction board
This document provides design details for AH03m sign - Automatic level crossing restriction board.
Semi-automatic signal sign and identification plate
This document provides design details for AC04 sign - Semi-automatic signal sign and identification plate.
Level crossing sighting board
This document provides design details for AH05 sign - Level crossing sighting board.
Neutral section indication board
This document provides design details for AJ02 sign - Neutral section indication board.
Warning of traction system changeover
This document provides design details for AJ04 sign - Warning of traction system changeover.
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Issue Date
From: To:Code of Practice for Management of Siding Safety Surveys
This Code of Practiceprovides guidance to enable the effective setting up of a safe system of work within all sidings allocated for stabling and…
Code of Practice for Route Knowledge within Possessions
This Code of Practice contains guidance and generic good practice for the management of route knowledge for train drivers within a possession. It sets…
OTP Mechanical Movement Limiting Device
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind the industry about the use of mechanical movement limiting device and the restrictions…
Seasonal Operating of OTP
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind operators when adhesion is low, keep it slow.
Rail Handling – Rail Turner Awareness
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry about the competence requirements necessary for the Crane Controller and…
Code of Practice for Brake Testing of OTP
This Code of Practice details the testing of the braking system of OTP excluding Trolleys during operations and routine maintenance examination…
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.
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…
Seat belts
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry that wearing the seat belt could save your life.
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.