GERT8000-HB16 Iss 7
AC Electrified Lines
Synopsis
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 of a:
- train driver
- guard
- shunter
- signaller
- crossing keeper
- designated person (DP).
Summary Of Changes
Industry organisations must keep operational staff safe from electrical dangers when working on electrified lines. The Rule Book modules and handbooks for both AC and DC systems are designed to support this by giving clear, practical instructions. Recent updates improve clarity and consistency. They include adding new definitions, using the same terminology throughout, and referring to unwired sections where electrification is not continuous. Guidance on moving trains after the OLE has been checked by using a train has been clarified. Requirements for coasting have also been revised to reflect situations where the contact wire height is lower than usual.
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Rule Book Handbook
- Issued:
- 07/03/2026
- Published:
- 07/03/2026
- In Force:
- 06/06/2026
- Next Review:
- 05/06/2027
Details
| Consultation Status | Closed |
| Vehicle Assessment | No |
| Supersedes | GERT8000-HB16 Iss 6 |
| Associated Standard | GERT8000-RBBL Iss 43 |
| Lead Committee | Traffic Operation and Management - TOM |
| Supporting Committee | Energy - ENE; Rolling Stock - RST; Plant - PLT |
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Impact Assessments
Registered |
26 IA03 |