Standards Catalogue

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.

Wrong-direction movements

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

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.…

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.…

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.…

ETCS stop marker

This document provides design details for sign AB08 - ETCS stop marker.

Lineside Signal and Indicator Product Design and Assessment Requirements

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the management of risk associated with trains exceeding the end of their movement authority.

Public address interface to GSM-R

This technical note will help industry to determine GSM-R cab radio public address announcement priorities when integrated with the onboard public…

Fire safety of refurbished passenger seats​

This technical note provides guidance on the application of fire standards to existing vehicles undergoing refurbishment which affects passenger…

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…

On-Track Plant, Trolleys and Associated Equipment

This document sets out requirements and guidance for engineering of on-track plant, trolleys and associated equipment.

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…

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…

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…

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…

TS3 - Absolute block regulations

Managing accidents

P1 - Single line working

Signals and indicators controlling train movements

OTP - On-track plant

P2 - Working single and bi-directional lines by pilotman

Section T(i) - Protection of persons carrying out activities on the line that do not affect the safety of trains

Amendments & alterations master Rule Book June 2003

Section B(ii) - Your safety when you are walking in a group or working on or near the line

Section B(iii) - Your general duties when you are on or near the line

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.

Code of Practice for OTM Driver - Task Analysis

Code of Practice for Route Knowledge - Training, Assessment and Retention

Application Note 5 - Relationship of Yellow Book with European Directives

Application Note 4 - Independent Safety Assessment

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