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From: To:Onboard passenger air quality improvement
This technical note aims to inform the industry about potential solutions for improving air quality in the passenger cabin environment, referred to in…
Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)
This document provides design details for sign AJ13 - Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover).
Warning of Traction System Changeover
This document provides design details for sign AJ04 - Warning of traction system changeover.
Changeover to or from self-powered
This document provides design details for sign AJ08 - Changeover to or from self-powered.
Directional arrows
This document provides design details for sign AJ10 - Directional arrows.
Advance lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)
This document provides design details for sign AJ12 - Advance lower pantograph (temporary power changeover).
Changeover to Overhead Electric Traction
This document provides design details for sign AJ07 - Changeover to Overhead Electric Traction.
Do not raise pantograph
This document provides design details for sign AJ09 - Do not raise pantograph.
Overrun Risk Evaluation and Assessment
This document sets out requirements and guidance for the management of risk associated with trains exceeding the end of their movement authority.
Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
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From: To:Examination and repair of structural corrosion in Mark 1 type rolling stock
This technical note will help those maintaining or repairing Mark 1 type rolling stock to detect and remedy corrosion on this type of vehicle. This…
Axle Bearing Condition Monitoring
This document sets out requirements and guidance for condition monitoring of axle bearings, whether by trackside or onboard detection systems.
GEGN8614 Iss 1
June 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
GERT8014 Iss 2
June 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 1
- Deviations 1
Movement of Continental Wagons on the GB Network
RIS-2770-RST Iss 1 sets out requirements and guidance around the process of registering and assessing compatibility of wagons not registered in GB for…
RIS-2770-RST Iss 1
June 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Assessment of Passenger Seat Comfort
This document gives guidance on the assessment of static comfort for passenger seats on rolling stock. It includes criteria to measure aspects of a…
ERTMS/ETCS Baseline 3 Onboard Subsystem Requirements
This document sets out the industry agreed requirements and guidance for the Great Britain (GB) application of the ERTMS/ETCS Baseline 3 onboard…
RIS-0797-CCS Iss 1
June 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
RIS-0798-CCS Iss 1
June 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Reporting of adverse events
This technical note will help industry to understand the reporting systems for safety related issues provided by the Rail Safety and Standards Board…
Lineside Operational Signs - Product Requirements
This document sets of the requirements of lineside operational signs that support technical compatibility with rail vehicle exterior lighting and…
GIRT7033 Iss 4
June 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 1
Rail Vehicle Structures and Passive Safety
This document sets out requirements for the design and integrity of primary and secondary rail vehicle structures, including interior crashworthiness.
GMRT2100 Iss 6.1
June 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
Management of Safety-Related Rail Vehicle Defects
This document defines requirements for recording, analysing and reporting safety-related defects, faults and failures on rail vehicles, plant and…
RIS-8250-RST Iss 1
June 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 2
Urgent High-Risk Defect Report Form
In the event that the NIR-Online system is unavailable, details of urgent high-risk defects, faults and failures shall be shared by completing and…
Rule Book Module Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book module issues (GERT8000).
Rule Book Briefing Leaflet
Each issue of the Rule Book Briefing Leaflet contains a summary of the changes being introduced to GERT8000.
Changes to National Operations Publications for March 2025
This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…
AC Electrified Lines
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a train driver, guard, shunter, designated person (DP), signaller, crossing keeper or person…
AC Electrified Lines
This handbook is for those personnel who need to go on the operational railway in an AC electrified area to carry out their duties, with the exception…
Rule Book Handbook Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book handbook issues (GERT8000).
DC Electrified Lines
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a train driver, guard, shunter, designated person (DP), signaller, crossing keeper in DC…
DC Electrified Lines
This handbook is for those personnel who need to go on the operational railway in an DC electrified area to carry out their duties, with the exception…
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 14.1
November 2024
Live Pending Withdrawal
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.…
Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)
This document provides design details for sign AJ13 - Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover).
Warning of Traction System Changeover
This document provides design details for sign AJ04 - Warning of traction system changeover.
Changeover to or from self-powered
This document provides design details for sign AJ08 - Changeover to or from self-powered.
Directional arrows
This document provides design details for sign AJ10 - Directional arrows.
Advance lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)
This document provides design details for sign AJ12 - Advance lower pantograph (temporary power changeover).
Changeover to Overhead Electric Traction
This document provides design details for sign AJ07 - Changeover to Overhead Electric Traction.
Do not raise pantograph
This document provides design details for sign AJ09 - Do not raise pantograph.
Indication of route
This document provides design details for sign AJ11 - Indication of route.
Do not raise pantograph (temporary power changeover)
This document provides design details for sign AJ15 – Do not raise pantograph (temporary power changeover).
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:Code of Practice for Defect Reporting for OTP, Plant and Equipment
This Code of Practice details the systems to have in place so that all safety related defects are reported and that other reported defects are checked…
COP0012 Iss 7
December 2024
Withdrawn
Code of Practice for Defective OTP Safety Critical Equipment
This code of practice has been developed to describe the actions to be taken by Plant Lead, Machine/Crane controllers and machine operators in the…
Code of Practice for Load Lifting Points on Road Rail Excavator Cranes
This Code of Practice is intended to provide explanation and guidance to manufacturers, converters, owners and users of road rail excavator cranes…
COP0015 Iss 5
March 2025
Withdrawn
Code of Practice for Lifting Operations Using Manually Propelled Rail Handlers (MPRH)
This Code of Practice details the various minimum requirements for Lifting and handling loads with Manually Propelled Rail Handlers (MPRH). This Code…
COP0030 Iss 2
March 2025
Withdrawn
Code of Practice for Tandem Lifting with Two Excavator Cranes
This Code of Practice details the control measures to be applied when using two excavator cranes to lift a load simultaneously. This Code of Practice…
Code of Practice for Flailing Operations using OTP
This Code of Practice details the actions to be taken, when planning for, and undertaking flailing operations. This Code of Practice applies to all…
Code of Practice for Planning for the use of non-rail mounted plant
This Code of Practice details minimum requirements for planning and mitigating the risks when delivering work using non rail mounted plant that could…
COP0028 Iss 1
March 2025
Withdrawn
Code of Practice for Independence and Competence of LOLER Thorough Examiners
This Code of Practice details the various minimum requirements for independence of the examiner for Thorough Examination of lifting equipment and…
COP0029 Iss 1
March 2025
Withdrawn
Code of Practice for On, Off and Cross Tracking of On Track Plant (OTP)
This Code of Practice is intended to give guidance for the safe on, off and cross tracking of OTP to mitigate the possibility of derailing or…
COP0007 Iss 7
March 2025
Withdrawn
Code of Practice for Piling using OTP
This Code of Practice details guidance on the arrangements for controlling the risks when planning and undertaking piling operations on the railway…