Standards Catalogue

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.  

Lower Pantograph

This document provides design details for sign AJ03 - Lower 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. 

GB Requirements for Platform Height, Platform Offset and Platform Width

GIRT7020 Issue 2 sets out GB requirements in scope of National Technical Rules for platform height, platform offset and platform width.

Managing Low Adhesion

Requirements for Driving Cabs of Railway Vehicles

This document sets out national technical rules for driving cabs of railway vehicles on visibility from within, emergency exit dimensions and…

Accident and Incident Investigation

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the investigation of adverse events involving more than one duty holder so that system…

Drugs and alcohol testing for safety-critical workers

This document provides transport operators with the industry-agreed standard for testing safety-critical workers for drugs and alcohol. It contains…

Provision of Signage at Power Changeover Locations

Rail Industry Standard for Driving Cabs

On-Train Camera Monitoring Systems

Guidance Note on the Management of Electrical Risk Related to Operational Tasks on Electrified Lines

This document provides railway undertakings and infrastructure managers (station operators) with guidance on the management and assessment of…

Provisional ERTMS SPAD Data Collection Form (Railway Undertaking)

Infrastructure managers and railway undertakings shall use the RT3119 designated Provisional SPAD Data Collection forms when investigating signals…

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.…

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.…

Automatic level crossing restriction board

This document provides design details for AH03m sign - Automatic level crossing restriction board.

Neutral section indication board

This document provides design details for AJ02 sign - Neutral section indication board.

750 V DC electrification boundary - entering

This document provides design details for AJ06 sign - 750 V DC electrification boundary - entering.

Mid-platform train berth markers

This document provides design details for AK105 sign - Mid-platform train berth markers.

Whistle board

This document provides design details for GK203 sign - Whistle board.

Rear clear marker

This document provides design details for AK205 sign - Rear clear marker.

Train class specific no entry

This document provides design details for AK207 sign - Train class specific no entry.

Miscellaneous instructions to train crew

This document provides design details for AK209 sign - Miscellaneous instructions to train crew.

Sandite markers

This document provides design details for AK211 sign - Sandite markers.

Bridge identity plates

This document provides design details for AK213 sign - Bridge identity plates.

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…

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…

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.

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…

Seat belts

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

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.

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…

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 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 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…