GERT8000-TW4 Iss 2
Preparation and working of freight trains
Synopsis
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of the following in relation to freight trains: train driver, guard, shunter, train preparer.
Summary Of Changes
New instructions added to section 6.5 concerning trains to be treated as ‘out-of-gauge’.
Section 9.5 has been revised to add clarification on dangerous goods loaded in a wagon on which the automatic brake is not operative.
Section 9.8 has been amended to include additional UN numbers added to list of those not always requiring placards.
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Train working (TW)
- Issued:
- 02/09/2023
- Published:
- 02/09/2023
- In Force:
- 02/12/2023
- Next Review:
- 02/12/2024
Details
Consultation Status | Closed |
Vehicle Assessment | No |
Supersedes | GERT8000-TW4 Iss 1.1 |
Lead Committee | Traffic Operation and Management - TOM |
Supporting Committee | Plant - PLT; Rolling Stock - RST; Control Command and Signalling - CCS |
Impact Assessments
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23 IA14 |
Supporting Documents | GERT8000-RBBL Iss 39 |