GERT8000-TS1 Iss 19

Regulation 12.1 was changed when published in September 2024 to include the operation of a line-proving train. This was incorrect, as it had been decided not to progress this change. The wording has been changed back to that which applied previously. This amendment has previously been published in the Periodical Operating Notice.

Regulation 13.2.8 ‘First train over the affected portion of line when the work has affected the safety of the line’, in relation to a COSS, IWA or PC blocking a line has been changed so that a second train can follow the first train when an automatic signal has been replaced to danger, and the prohibition on allowing this where there is an intermediate block home signal has been removed.

Track engineering standards permit persons other than rail defect examiners to authorise the normal working of trains to be resumed. In the interests of accuracy, the wording in Regulation 17.1.2 has been changed to state that a competent person can do so.

The changes form part of the suite of general updates issued annually which are intended to improve understanding and application of the content of the Rule Book and provide opportunities for duty holders to operate more efficiently.