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Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Issue Date
From: To: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.
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.
Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To: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…
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.
Provision of Signage at Power Changeover Locations
This document sets out requirements and guidance for provision of signage at power changeover locations for multi-mode rolling stock.
RIS-3784-TOM Iss 1
March 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Maintaining the Visibility of Signals and Operational Signs
This document sets out requirements and guidance to ensure that the visibility of signals and operational signs are not adversely affected during the…
RIS-8034-CCS Iss 1
March 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Medical Fitness Assessment
This document sets out requirements and guidance for the management of medical fitness assessment for safety critical workers on the GB mainline…
GOGN3655 Iss 2
March 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
RIS-3451-TOM Iss 1
March 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
RIS-3452-TOM Iss 1
March 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Reference Limits for Freight Wagon Defects
This document sets out the criteria for addressing defects in freight wagons arising during operation, and the restrictions on their use that apply.
RIS-2702-RST Iss 2
March 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Engineering Design of On-Track Machines in Running Mode
This document sets out requirements for the design of on-track Machines (OTMs) in running mode.
GMRT2400 Iss 6.2
March 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Technical Notes 2
- Deviations 4
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 7.1
March 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Technical Notes 2
Engineering Design of On-Track Machines in Travelling and Working Modes
This document sets out requirements and guidance for the application of the BS EN 14033:2017 series for on-track Machines (OTMs) in their travelling…
RIS-1702-PLT Iss 2
March 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Technical Notes 2
Determination of Aerodynamic Rolling Moment Coefficient
This Guidance Note provides guidance to railway undertakings and infrastructure managers for methods of undertaking wind tunnel tests to determine…
GMRC2542 Iss 1
March 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Amendments: 1
Rule Book Module Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book module issues (GERT8000).
Rule Book Briefing Leaflet
Each issue of the Rule Book Briefing Leaflet contains a summary of the changes being introduced to GERT8000.
Changes to National Operations Publications for March 2025
This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…
AC Electrified Lines
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a train driver, guard, shunter, designated person (DP), signaller, crossing keeper or person…
AC Electrified Lines
This handbook is for those personnel who need to go on the operational railway in an AC electrified area to carry out their duties, with the exception…
Rule Book Handbook Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book handbook issues (GERT8000).
DC Electrified Lines
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a train driver, guard, shunter, designated person (DP), signaller, crossing keeper in DC…
DC Electrified Lines
This handbook is for those personnel who need to go on the operational railway in an DC electrified area to carry out their duties, with the exception…
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 14.1
November 2024
Live Pending Withdrawal
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.…
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.
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).
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:Code of Practice for Defect Reporting for OTP, Plant and Equipment
This Code of Practice details the systems to have in place so that all safety related defects are reported and that other reported defects are checked…
COP0012 Iss 7
December 2024
Withdrawn
Code of Practice for Defective OTP Safety Critical Equipment
This code of practice has been developed to describe the actions to be taken by Plant Lead, Machine/Crane controllers and machine operators in the…
Code of Practice for Load Lifting Points on Road Rail Excavator Cranes
This Code of Practice is intended to provide explanation and guidance to manufacturers, converters, owners and users of road rail excavator cranes…
COP0015 Iss 5
March 2025
Withdrawn
Code of Practice for Lifting Operations Using Manually Propelled Rail Handlers (MPRH)
This Code of Practice details the various minimum requirements for Lifting and handling loads with Manually Propelled Rail Handlers (MPRH). This Code…
COP0030 Iss 2
March 2025
Withdrawn
Code of Practice for Tandem Lifting with Two Excavator Cranes
This Code of Practice details the control measures to be applied when using two excavator cranes to lift a load simultaneously. This Code of Practice…
Code of Practice for Flailing Operations using OTP
This Code of Practice details the actions to be taken, when planning for, and undertaking flailing operations. This Code of Practice applies to all…
Code of Practice for Planning for the use of non-rail mounted plant
This Code of Practice details minimum requirements for planning and mitigating the risks when delivering work using non rail mounted plant that could…
COP0028 Iss 1
March 2025
Withdrawn
Code of Practice for Independence and Competence of LOLER Thorough Examiners
This Code of Practice details the various minimum requirements for independence of the examiner for Thorough Examination of lifting equipment and…
COP0029 Iss 1
March 2025
Withdrawn
Code of Practice for On, Off and Cross Tracking of On Track Plant (OTP)
This Code of Practice is intended to give guidance for the safe on, off and cross tracking of OTP to mitigate the possibility of derailing or…
COP0007 Iss 7
March 2025
Withdrawn
Code of Practice for Piling using OTP
This Code of Practice details guidance on the arrangements for controlling the risks when planning and undertaking piling operations on the railway…