GERT8000-TW1 Iss 14
Preparation and movement of trains
Synopsis
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, guard, shunter, signaller, train preparer.
Summary Of Changes
Clause 9 amended to allow use of the cab-to-cab telephone when this is authorised by train operating company instructions when the bell or buzzer is defective. Clauses 10.1 and 10.3 redrafted to provided more comprehensive and correct instructions on resetting the DRA. Section 11 amended to improve clarity and to align with recent changes to GERT8000-TW5 and RIS-3437-TOM. Section 21 reworded to include a driver’s requirement to carry emergency special working tickets and a revision to when a guard must have a red flag. Clause 37.1 amended as a reminder that the driver must obtain the signaller’s permission before some subsequent movements and clause 37.2 revised to remove an unnecessary restriction regarding passing over an AHBC. New instruction at clause 39.2 to the guard concerning use of GSM-R to contact the signaller in an emergency. The term ‘entering service’ has been replaced by ‘starting a journey’ at sections 4, 17, 23 and 44.
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Rule Book Modules:
Train working (TW)
- Issued:
- 07/09/2019
- Published:
- 07/09/2019
- In Force:
- 07/12/2019
- Withdrawn:
- 05/09/2020
Details
Consultation Status | Closed |
Vehicle Assessment | No |
Supersedes | GERT8000-TW1 Iss 13 |
Superseded By | GERT8000-TW1 Iss 14.1 |
Lead Committee | Traffic Operation and Management - TOM |
Supporting Committee | Plant - PLT |
Impact Assessments
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19 IA11 |
Supporting Documents | GERT8000-Issue Iss 30 ; GERT8000-RBBL Iss 33 |
Deviations
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19-003-DEV_Revised_01-07-2020
Network Rail High Output Train: Adjacent line blockage procedure
20-003-DEV
Locomotives at front, centre and rear of a test train
20-022-DEV
Transport for Wales Rail Services (TfWRS) - Abergavenny (Down) - MKIV Operation
20-003-DEV Revised 14-12-2020
Locomotives at front, centre and rear of a test train
20-003-DEV Revised 27-01-2021
Locomotives at front, centre and rear of a test train. |