Standards Catalogue

Application of Standard Vehicle Gauges

This document defines standard vehicle gauges and the associated application rules for rolling stock and for infrastructure.

Changes to National Operations Publications for June 2025

This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…

Application of the Entity in Charge of Maintenance Regulations

This document gives guidance on the application of regulations on entities in charge of maintenance (ECM) with respect to freight wagons that are used…

Verification of Conformity of Engineering Change to Rail Vehicles

The document sets out a process for verification of conformity of engineering change against applicable requirements. This process can be adopted by…

Size of Vehicles and Position of Equipment

This document sets out Great Britain (GB) requirements in scope of National Technical Rules for the methods of determining the swept envelope of rail…

Crashworthiness risk assessment for mainline passenger rolling stock

This Technical Note aims to address Recommendation 19 c) of RAIB’s Carmont report. This required RSSB, in consultation with operators of pre-1994…

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…

Directional arrows

This document provides design details for sign AJ10 - Directional arrows.  

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.…

Advance lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)

This document provides design details for sign AJ12 - Advance lower pantograph (temporary power changeover).

ERTMS/ETCS DMI National Requirements

Lineside Signals, Indicators and Layout of Signals

Guidance on Lineside Signals, Indicators and Layout of Signals

Guidance on the Application of the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations

Sanding Equipment

Compatibility Requirements for Braking Systems of Rail Vehicles

This document defines the compatibility and performance requirements for the braking systems of rail vehicles for operation in trains on the mainline…

Rail Industry Standard for the Identification of Roller Bearings Defects

Rail Industry Standard for Verification of Conformity of Engineering Change to Rail Vehicles

Managing Drivers on Routes Undergoing Significant Change - Good Practice Guide

This Good Practice Guide (GPG) on managing drivers on routes undergoing sifnificant change represents a collation of RSSB research and good practice…

Guidance on the Use of On-Train Satellite Positioning Technology Based Locator for Railway Applications

This document provides guidance on good practice for the specification, selection, implementation, and installation of on-train satellite positioning…

Changes to National Operations Publications for June 2025

This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…

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.…

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.…

Rule Book Briefing Leaflet

Each issue of the Rule Book Briefing Leaflet contains a summary of the changes being introduced to GERT8000.

Rule Book Module Issue History

This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book module issues (GERT8000).

Rule Book Handbook Issue History

This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book handbook issues (GERT8000).

Signals, Handsignals, Indicators and Signs Handbook

You will need this handbook if you need to understand the meaning of signals, handsignals, indicators and signs.

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…

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.…

Gradient sign

This document provides design details for AK202 - Gradient sign

Spring catch board

This document provides design details AK204 sign - Spring catch board.

Train class specific instruction

This document provides design details for AK206 sign - Train class specific instruction.

Coasting board

This document provides design details for AK208 sign - Coasting board.

Warnings for train crew

This document provides design details for AK210 sign - Warnings for train crew.

Infrastructure location names, information and references

This document provides design details for AK212 sign - Infrastructure location names, information and references.

Warnings

This document provides design details for BA02 sign - Warnings.

Termination of adhesion condition

This document provides design details for AK214 sign - Termination of adhesion condition

Mind the gap / step

This document provides design details for CA02 sign - Mind the gap / step.

Telephone number

This document provides design details for DA01 sign - Telephone number

Crane Controller Competence for Twin Jib Cranes

Code of Practice for Any Line Open (ALO) Working

Code of Practice for Handling Serviceable Rail with RRV Excavator Cranes Including Thimbling

Code of Practice for Management of Sidings Safety Surveys

Code of Practice for Brake Testing of RRVs

Code of Practice for Safe Use of Remote Controls

Code of Practice for OTP Recovery

Code of Practice for Maintenance, Operation and Testing of Track Jacks

This document details the use, maintenance, thorough examinations and testing required for all types of track jacks used on the rail network. The…

Code of Practice for Lifting Operations Using Rail Mounted Gantries

Code of Practice for Defect Reporting for OTP, Plant and Equipment