Standards Catalogue

Signalling layout and signal aspect sequence requirements

This document sets out requirements for the lineside signalling system to be compatible with train operations and guidance on their application.

Dealing with a train accident or train evacuation

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

Train stopped by train failure

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

Engineering Requirements for Steam Locomotives and other Heritage Rail Vehicles

This document sets out the engineering requirements for heritage rail vehicles (including steam locomotives) to support use when operating in heritage…

Management of Control Command and Signalling (CCS) Subsystem Failures, Faults and Defects

This document sets out the management process requirements that apply to safety related failures of control command and signalling (CCS) onboard and…

General signalling regulations

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

Failure of, or work on, signalling equipment - signallers' regulations

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

Defective or isolated vehicles and on-train equipment

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, guard, signaller or train preparer. It sets out the operational instructions to be…

Working of on-track machines (OTM)

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver of an on-track machine, an operator of an on-track machine or a signaller.

Shunting

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

Specification for Miniature Tractive Armature AC Lamp Proving Relay, Plug-in Type, for use with Relay Signalling Position Light Junction Indicators

Specification for Rail Pads Cut from Commercial Vehicle Tyres

Track Circuit Clearance Points

Specification for Miniature Twin Tractive Armature A.C. Immune D.C. Biased Neutral Line Relay Unit, Plug-in Type, for Railway Signalling Purposes

Factors of Safety of Wire Ropes, Electric Lifts and Hoists

Specification for Miniature Tractive Armature D.C Neutral Track Relay for use with Aster Type 'U' Plug-in Type for Railway Signalling Purposes

Specification for Wire, Hard Drawn Copper, PVC Insulated, High Voltage

Control of Shunting Signals

Specification for Miniature Twin Tractive Armature D.C. Slow-Acting Neutral Line Relay Unit, Plug-In Type, for Railway Signalling Purposes

Specification for Miniature Tractive Armature, AC Immune DC Biased Neutral Line Relay, Plug-in Type for Railway Signalling Purposes

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).

Lower pantograph

This document provides design details for AJ03 sign - Lower pantograph.

Temporary speed restriction warning boards (km/h)

This document provides design details for AF02k sign - Temporary speed restriction warning boards (km/h).

Horse riders to dismount at crossings where there are overhead electric lines

This document provides design details for CC17 sign - Horse riders to dismount at crossings where there are overhead electric lines.

Lineside telephone

This document provides design details for DB03 sign - Lineside telephone.

Telephone number

This document provides design details for DA01 sign - Telephone number

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.

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