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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
Live Pending Withdrawal
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
Live Pending Withdrawal
- 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
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 3
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From: To:Time and Date in Railway Systems
This document sets out requirements and guidance for the use, interpretation and formatting of time and date information in railway systems.
Route Availability
This technical note describes the standards associated with rail vehicle route availability (RA) numbers, and provides guidance on the application of…
Route Availability Number for Assessment of Compatibility between Rail Vehicles and Underline Bridges
This document sets out requirements for the derivation and use of the Route Availability number for the assessment of compatibility between the static…
GERT8006 Iss 3
September 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Rail Industry Standard for Driving Cabs
This document sets out supplementary requirements for the design, layout and operational equipment in driving cabs of rail vehicles to the Locomotive…
RIS-2761-RST Iss 1.1
June 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
Rail Industry Guidance Note on Vehicle Static Testing
This document gives guidance on meeting the requirements of GMRT2141 'Permissible Track Forces and Resistance to Derailment and Roll-Over of Railway…
GMGN2641 Iss 1
June 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Application of the WAG NTSN and NOI NTSN to the Design of Freight Wagons
This document provides guidance on the application of the Rolling Stock - Freight Wagon National Technical Specification Notice (WAG NTSN) and on the…
GMGN2688 Iss 2
June 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Amendments: 3
- Technical Notes 2
Route Level Assessment of Technical Compatibility between Rail Vehicles and Underline Bridges
This document sets out requirements and guidance for the assessment of compatibility between rail vehicles and underline bridges at route level on the…
RIS-8706-INS Iss 1
June 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Rail Industry Standard for NDT Processes on Rail Vehicles
This document sets out requirements and gives guidance for processes and the certification of operatives, equipment, and facilities used to undertake…
RIS-2701-RST Iss 1
June 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Guidance on evaluating excessive dynamic effects in underline bridges
This document provides guidance on evaluating and managing the risk of excessive dynamic effects in underline bridges resulting from the operating…
Permissible Track Forces and Resistance to Derailment and Roll-Over of Railway Vehicles
This document sets out requirements for railway vehicles regarding permissible track forces, derailment resistance and resistance to roll-over due to…
GMRT2141 Iss 4.1
September 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 2
Commencement of special AWS working
This document provides design details for AA03 sign - Commencement of special AWS.
Termination of special AWS working
This document provides design details for AA04 sign - Termination of special AWS working.
Permanently installed AWS cancelling indicator
This document provides design details for AA05 sign - Permanently installed AWS cancelling indicator
Warning of the start of cab-signalling
This document provides design details for AB01 sign - Warning of the start of cab-signalling.
Indication of start of cab-signalling
This document provides design details for AB02 sign - Indication of start of cab-signalling.
Indication of end of cab-signalling
This document provides design details for AB03 sign - Indication of end of cab-signalling.
TVM block marker
This document provides design details for AB04 sign - TVM block marker.
Cab signalling shunt entry board
This document provides design details for AB05 sign - Cab signalling shunt entry board.
Radio electronic token block: loop clear marker
This document provides design details for AB06 sign - Radio electronic token block: loop clear marker.
Start / end of cab signalling directional arrows
This document provides design details for AB07 sign - Start / end of cab signalling directional arrows.