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From: To:Guidance on wagon maintenance related to recommendations from RAIB reports
This technical note documents findings from all reports, bulletins, and safety digests, published by RAIB, where maintenance of rail wagons has been…
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…
GOGN3616 Iss 1
October 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
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…
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.…
GERM8000-signallersignallingtechnician Iss 13.1
November 2023
Live Pending Withdrawal
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.…
GERM8000-trackworkers Iss 12
September 2023
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 3
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.…
GERM8000-trainoperationsstaff Iss 13
September 2023
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 3
Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
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From: To:Rail Industry Standard for Driving Cabs
This document sets out supplementary requirements for the design, layout and operational equipment in driving cabs of rail vehicles to the Locomotive…
RIS-2761-RST Iss 1.1
June 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
Permissible Track Forces and Resistance to Derailment and Roll-Over of Railway Vehicles
This document sets out requirements for railway vehicles regarding permissible track forces, derailment resistance and resistance to roll-over due to…
GMRT2141 Iss 4.1
September 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 2
Rail Industry Standard for NDT Processes on Rail Vehicles
This document sets out requirements and gives guidance for processes and the certification of operatives, equipment, and facilities used to undertake…
RIS-2701-RST Iss 1
June 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
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…
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
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- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Technical Notes 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
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- Briefing Notes: 1
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
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…
Activation of TPWS or ERTMS tri
This form is used by a signaller to record information obtained from drivers after the activation of TPWS, except when a signal has been passed at…
Form RT3188 02-05
December 2023
Withdrawn
Duties of the person in charge of the siding possession (PICOS)
You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of a PICOS.
GERT8000-HB13 Iss 3
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
Track circuit block regulations
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller in a track circuit block area.
Duties of the COSS and person in charge when using a hand trolley
You will need this handbook if you are the COSS or SWL and person in charge when using a hand trolley.
GERT8000-HB10 Iss 4.1
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
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…
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.…
Failure of, or work on, signalling equipment - signallers' regulations
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller.
GERT8000-TS11 Iss 5.1
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
Rule Book Module Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book module issues (GERT8000).
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.
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).
Sign CC16 Iss 1
June 2023
Withdrawn
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…
End of Emergency special Working
This document provides design details for sign AK215 - End of Emergency Special Working
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From: To: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…