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…

Requirements for Driving Cabs of Railway Vehicles

This document sets out national technical rules for driving cabs of railway vehicles on visibility from within, emergency exit dimensions and…

Provision of Signage at Power Changeover Locations

This document sets out requirements and guidance for provision of signage at power changeover locations for multi-mode rolling stock.

Drugs and alcohol testing for safety-critical workers

This document provides transport operators with the industry-agreed standard for testing safety-critical workers for drugs and alcohol. It contains…

Accident and Incident Investigation

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the investigation of adverse events involving more than one duty holder so that system…

On-Train Camera Monitoring Systems

Provisional SPAD Data Collection Form (Railway Undertaking)

Infrastructure managers and railway undertakings shall use the GORT3119 designated Provisional SPAD Data Collection forms when investigating signals…

Provisional ERTMS SPAD Data Collection Form (Railway Undertaking)

Infrastructure managers and railway undertakings shall use the RT3119 designated Provisional SPAD Data Collection forms when investigating signals…

Data Recorders on Trains

This document sets out engineering requirements and guidance for the provision and functionality of data recorders on trains.

Vehicle Registration, Marking and Numbering

This document sets out requirements  for the registration, marking and numbering of rail vehicles operating on the Great Britain (GB) mainline…

Supplier Assurance

This document is a standard for the generation of supplier assurance during the procurement cycle for products and services, for use in the GB rail…

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.

Changes to National Operations Publications for December 2023

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.

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.…

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.…

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.…

Rule Book Module Issue History

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

White diamond with 'X'

This document provides design details for DA03 sign - White diamond with 'X'.

Signal post telephone - limited clearance label

This document provides design details for DB02 sign - Signal post telephone - limited clearance label.

Mid-platform train berth markers

This document provides design details for AK105 sign - Mid-platform train berth markers.

Countdown markers

This document provides design details for AK102 sign - Countdown markers.

Commencement of AWS gap

This document provides design details for AA01 sign - Commencement of AWS gap.

750 V DC electrification boundary - entering

This document provides design details for AJ06 sign - 750 V DC electrification boundary - entering.

Entering and leaving an IVRS zone marker

This document provides design details for DC06 sign - Entering and leaving an IVRS zone marker.

Termination of AWS gap

This document provides design details for AA02 sign - Termination of AWS gap.

GSM-R signal box phone number sign

This document provides design details for DD02 sign - GSM-R signal box phone number.

Commencement of special AWS working

This document provides design details for AA03 sign - Commencement of special AWS.

Application Note 3 - Human Error: Causes, Consequences and Mitigations

Application Note 2 - Software and EN50128

Application Note 1 - Railway-Level Issues

Engineering Safety Management (The Yellow Book) Fundamentals and Guidance