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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.
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From: To:Provisional SPAD Data Collection Form (Infrastructure Manager)
Infrastructure managers and railway undertakings shall use the GORT3119 designated Provisional SPAD Data Collection forms when investigating signals…
Form RT3119-A Iss 7
January 2020
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
Provisional ERTMS SPAD Data Collection Form (Infrastructure Manager)
Infrastructure managers and railway undertakings shall use the GORT3119 designated Provisional SPAD Data Collection forms when investigating signals…
Form RT3119-C Iss 2
January 2020
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
Incident Response Planning & Management
This document contains requirements and guidance for the development of rail incident response plans and the management of rail incidents.
RIS-3118-TOM Iss 1
December 2019
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
GOGN3518 Iss 1
December 2019
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
Confidential Reporting System for Rail Staff
This document is a standard on the basic requirements of a confidential reporting system for rail staff
RIS-3701-TOM Iss 2
December 2019
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 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.…
Raise pantograph (temporary power changeover)
This document provides design details for sign AJ14 - Raise pantograph (temporary power changeover).
Power changeover not applicable
This document provides design details for sign AJ16 – Power changeover not applicable.
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.
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…