Standards Catalogue

Switches and Crossings

This document sets out requirements and guidance for new, renewed, and upgraded switches and crossings (S&C) to provide for identification and safe…

Changes to National Operations Publications for December 2023

Rolling stock – cyber security essentials

This technical note will help industry to identify cyber security control measures, which may be put in place when designing a new component or…

Rule Book Briefing Leaflet

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

Possession of a running line for engineering work

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver or signaller.

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.…

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.…

Code of Practice for Management of Siding Safety Surveys

This Code of Practiceprovides guidance to enable the effective setting up of a safe system of work within all sidings allocated for stabling and…

Signalling into Terminal & Bay Platforms

ATC (AWS) Isolating & Change End Switches

Specification for Thermo-Plastic Insulators for use with Concrete Sleepers Incorporating 'Cast-In' Shoulder Inserts for Pandrol Rail Clips

Nomenclature of Running Signals

Nomenclature of Running Signals

Location of Signal Post Telephones

Signal Post Identification Signs

Wheel Scotches

Identification of Colour Light Signals

Specification for Colours of Light Signals, Colour Filters and Lenses

Preparation and working of freight trains

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of the following in relation to freight trains: train driver, guard, shunter, train preparer.

Rule Book Handbook Issue History

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

Activation of TPWS or ERTMS tri

This form is used by a signaller to record information obtained from drivers after the activation of TPWS, except when a signal has been passed at…

Observing and obeying signalling indications. Train warning systems. Reporting signalling failures and irregularities

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, person controlling train movements, shunter or signaller.

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.…

Duties of the COSS and person in charge when using a hand trolley

You will need this handbook if you are the COSS or SWL and person in charge when using a hand trolley.

Work on signalling equipment – duties of the signalling technician

You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of a signalling technician.

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.…

Glossary of Railway Terminology

You will need this glossary if you are issued with GERT8000.

Reporting a signal / AWS / TPWS / ATP / TVM failure or irregularity

For use by drivers in all cases of signal, AWS or TPWS irregularities and signallers when the following is reported: A wrong side signalling failure,…

Signs at access points - information

This document provides design details for BC01 sign - Signs at access points - information.

Danger from passing trains

This document provides design details for CA01 sign - Danger from passing trains.

Danger - No unauthorised access

This document provides design details for CA03 sign - Danger - no authorised access.

Supplementary sign at crossings where trains pass in excess of 100 mph

This document provides design details for CC01 sign - Supplementary sign at crossings where trains pass in excess of 100 mph.

Warning sign for a non-vehicular crossing (PCR diagram 101)

This document provides design details for CC03 sign - Warning sign for a non-vehicular crossing (PCR diagram 101).

Private level crossings: operating instructions for barrier (PCR diagram 104)

This document provides design details for CC06 sign - Private level crossings: operating instructions for barrier (PCR diagram 104).

Signs for use with miniature red / green lights with and without a telephone (PCR diagrams 107 and 108)

This document provides design details for CC08 sign - Signs for use with miniature red / green lights with and without a telephone (PCR diagrams 107…

Instructions for Use at a Crossing with Miniature Stop Lights and User-Operated Barriers (PCR diagram 110)

This document provides design details for CC10 sign - Instructions for Use at a Crossing with Miniature Stop Lights and User-Operated Barriers (PCR…

Reminder at a crossing with user-operated barriers (PCR diagram 112)

This document provides design details for CC12 sign - Reminder at a crossing with user-operated barriers (PCR diagram 112).

Instructions to non-vehicular traffic at a crossing with miniature stop lights (PCR diagram 114)

This document provides design details for CC14 sign - Instructions to non-vehicular traffic at a crossing with miniature stop lights (PCR diagram…

Code of Practice for Planning and Executing Lifting Operations

Leaf Fall Alert 2011

Code of Practice for Hiring In of Route Conductors

OTM Movements Involving Route Conductors

Code of Practice for Rail Mounted Manually Propelled Equipment

Code of Practice for Use and Loading of MEWPs

Code of Practice for M&EE Documents

Points Run Through

Code of Practice for Management of Operational Risk and SPAD Avoidance Strategy for On-track Machines (OTM)

RRV Braking Poster