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Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Issue Date
From: To:Freight coupler loads
This technical note will help industry assess the ability of a locomotive to haul loads over a route. It focuses on coupler load capacity and…
Changes to National Operations Publications for March 2024
This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…
Driver’s Single Line Working Ticket
This form should be used by the driver when single line working applies.
Guidance on the Application of the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations
This document gives guidance on the application of the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations in the railway environment, and…
GLGN1620 Iss 1
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
On-Train Camera Monitoring Systems
This document sets out requirements for the installation and use of modern camera systems for the purposes of recording, storing, and accessing video…
RIS-2712-RST Iss 1.1
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
Infrastructure Based Train Detection Interface Requirements
This standard specifies the infrastructure based train detection system parameters that are necessary to support technical compatibility with GB…
GKRT0028 Iss 3.1
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
On-Track Plant, Trolleys and Associated Equipment
This document sets out requirements and guidance for engineering of on-track plant, trolleys and associated equipment.
RIS-1530-PLT Iss 7
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Technical Notes 1
Compliance with noise and vibration legislation
This technical note sets out the relevant railway-specific legislation on noise and vibration. It will help familiarise organisations with their…
Code of Practice for Action following Hydraulic Pump and/or Motor Failure
This Code of Practice details the details the action to be taken following the failure of an hydraulic pump and/or motor on an on-track machine (OTM).
COP0039 Iss 1
March 2024
Withdrawn
Code of Practice for Plant Any Line Open (ALO) Working
This Code of Practice provides guidance on how to safely manage Plant Any Line Open (ALO) working.
Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:Freight coupler loads
This technical note will help industry assess the ability of a locomotive to haul loads over a route. It focuses on coupler load capacity and…
Guidance on the Application of the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations
This document gives guidance on the application of the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations in the railway environment, and…
GLGN1620 Iss 1
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
On-Train Camera Monitoring Systems
This document sets out requirements for the installation and use of modern camera systems for the purposes of recording, storing, and accessing video…
RIS-2712-RST Iss 1.1
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
Infrastructure Based Train Detection Interface Requirements
This standard specifies the infrastructure based train detection system parameters that are necessary to support technical compatibility with GB…
GKRT0028 Iss 3.1
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
On-Track Plant, Trolleys and Associated Equipment
This document sets out requirements and guidance for engineering of on-track plant, trolleys and associated equipment.
RIS-1530-PLT Iss 7
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Technical Notes 1
Compliance with noise and vibration legislation
This technical note sets out the relevant railway-specific legislation on noise and vibration. It will help familiarise organisations with their…
Track System Requirements
This document sets out Great Britain (GB) requirements in scope of the national technical rules for track geometry, track systems and track components…
GCRT5021 Iss 5
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 2
- Deviations 8
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…
GCRT5021 Iss 5
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 2
- Deviations 8
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…
Driver-controlled operation and driver-only operation on-train camera monitoring systems
This technical note will help industry in the design and operation of on-train camera monitoring systems. It provides guidance on the applicable…
Start / end of cab signalling directional arrows
This document provides design details for AB07 sign - Start / end of cab signalling directional arrows.
ETCS stop marker
This document provides design details for AB08 sign - ETCS stop marker.
ETCS block marker passable plate
This document provides design details for AB09 sign - ETCS block marker passable plate.
Temporary speed restriction termination indicator
This document provides design details for AF06 sign - Temporary speed restriction termination indicator.
Controlled signal identification plate
This document provides design details for AC01 sign - Controlled signal identification plate.
Distant signal sign and identification plate
This document provides design details for AC02 sign - Distant signal sign and identification plate.
Temporary speed restriction AWS cancelling indicator
This document provides design details for AF08 sign - Temporary speed restriction AWS cancelling indicator.
Automatic signal sign and identification plate
This document provides design details for AC03 sign - Automatic signal sign and identification plate.
Worksite entrance marker
This document provides design details for AG02 sign - Worksite entrance marker.
Level crossing warning sign
This document provides design details for AH01 sign - Level crossing warning sign.
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:Code of Practice for Route Conductor Assurance
This Code of Practice is to assist Duty Holders to identify, assess and control risks which may arise from the activities of supplying and engaging in…
Using Outriggers / Stabilisers on Plant
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to reminder planners and users of plant with outriggers that stability can be seriously affected…
RCI Motion Cut
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind the industry that the RCI function automatically stops further movement of the machine…
OTP Tandem Lifting and Indication
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind planners to use the latest planning information/tools provided by the RCI suppliers for…
Use of warning horn
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind the industry about the use of the warning horn.
Lift and Carry Using OTP In Road Mode
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind the operator of road-rail excavator cranes of the need for caution because lift and…
Lifting Accessories Misuse
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind planners and users of plant about the dangers associated with the misuse of lifting…
Crane Controller Competence for Twin Jib Cranes
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry that when using a twin jib crane under the control of one operator then there…
Injection Injury
This poster details the actions to be taken following a hydraulic injection injury.