GERT8000-TW1 Iss 8

Preparation and movement of trains: General

Synopsis

Rule Book module GERT8000-TW1 sets out the requirements for train crew, signallers and other associate staff involved in the general day to day operations in the preparation and movement of trains. Issue eight contains new instructions on hauling dead traction units, running brake tests, passenger communication apparatus and authority for permissive working. Full details of changes to module TW1 can be found in the Rule Book briefing leaflet for changes coming into force in December 2008.

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Rule Book Modules: Train working (TW)

Issued:: 01/10/2008
Published:: 04/10/2008
In Force:: 06/12/2008
Withdrawn:: 07/12/2013

Details

Consultation Status	Closed
Vehicle Assessment	No
Supersedes	GERT8000-TW1 Iss 7
Superseded By	GERT8000-TW1 Iss 9
Lead Committee	Traffic Operation and Management - TOM
Impact Assessments Registered	13 EOC05
Deviations Registered	07-047-NC Marshalling of Dead Locomotives in a Freight Train 06-004-NC Preparation and movement of trains - general 09-190-TNC Exceptional poor railhead adhesion. 10-127-DGN Resume normal working following a controlled stop 10-126-DGN Removal of Signal Fog Detonators from Operational Trams 11-057-DGN Class 390 – Use of the ‘Snow Brake’ during Snow Conditions 12-110-TNC The On-Track Machine (OTM) protection zone project Trial 13-007-DGN Higher priority Freight trains. 13-100-DEV The On-Track Machine (OTM)-PZ