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From: To: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…
Level crossings - drivers' instructions
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver.
GERT8000-TW8 Iss 9.1
November 2022
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
Wrong-direction movements
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver or signaller.
GERT8000-TW7 Iss 9
September 2022
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 4
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
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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
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- 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
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- Impact Assessments 3
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From: To:Working of on-track machines (OTM)
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver of an on-track machine, an operator of an on-track machine or a signaller.
GERT8000-OTM Iss 11
September 2023
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- Impact Assessments 1
Changes to National Operations Publications for September 2024
This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…
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 6
September 2023
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- Impact Assessments 1
Duties of the engineering supervisor (ES) in a possession
You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of the ES in a possession.
GERT8000-HB12 Iss 9
September 2022
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- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 15
Duties of the person in charge of the possession (PICOP)
You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of the PICOP.
GERT8000-HB11 Iss 10
September 2022
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 13
General signalling regulations
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller.
GERT8000-TS1 Iss 17
September 2023
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- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 2
General duties and track safety for track workers
This handbook is for those personnel who need to go on the operational railway to carry out their duties, with the exception of a train driver, guard,…
GERT8000-HB1 Iss 7
September 2021
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
IWA, COSS or PC blocking a line
You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of a IWA, COSS or PC blocking a line.
GERT8000-HB8 Iss 9
September 2022
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 1
Level crossings - signallers' regulations
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller in an area where there is a level crossing.
GERT8000-TS9 Iss 4.1
November 2022
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- Impact Assessments 1
25 kV AC electrification boundary - entering
This document provides design details for AJ05 sign - 25 kV AC electrification boundary - entering.
Signal reminder board
This document provides design details for AK101 sign - Signal reminder board.
Line identification board
This document provides design details for AK103 sign - Line identification board.
Kilometre Posts
This document provides design details for AK201k sign - Kilometre posts.
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.
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From: To:Code of Practice for Audit Protocol for Supply of Machine / Crane Controllers
This Audit Protocol provides a comprehensive list of questions for an auditor to ask and detailed guidance of what is expected of an auditor whilst…