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Sighting of Signals, Indicators, Signs and Lineside Markers

This document sets out requirements and gives guidance on the process used to confirm that train operators can reliably detect, read, interpret and…

Rail Industry Standard for Signal Sighting Assessment Requirements
RIS-0737-CCS Iss 1
September 2026
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Engineering Certification of Railborne Plant and the Assessment of Non-Railborne Plant

This document sets out the industry agreed process for the certification of railborne plant and the assessment of non-railborne plant. It provides an…

Engineering Certification of Railborne Plant and the Assessment of Non-Railborne Plant
RIS-1710-PLT Iss 2.1
September 2026
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Preparation and working of freight trains

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.

Preparation and working of freight trains
GERT8000-TW4 Iss 2
September 2026
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Lineside Operational Signs

This document sets out requirements, rationale and guidance for the application of lineside operational signs published in the RSSB Standards…

Lineside Operational Signs
RIS-0733-CCS Iss 1.4
September 2026
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Preparation and movement of trains

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, guard, shunter, signaller, train preparer or competent person.

Preparation and movement of trains
GERT8000-TW1 Iss 22
September 2026
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Guidance Note on the Competence and Training of Freight Train Preparers

GOGN3617 assists railway undertakings in the creation of a framework for the training, competence and assessment of staff who undertake a freight…

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Engineering Requirements for Dispatch of Trains from Platforms

RIS-8060-CCS sets out engineering requirements and guidance on control measures for train dispatch systems. The requirements and guidance complement…

Engineering Requirements for Dispatch of Trains from Platforms
RIS-8060-CCS Iss 1
September 2026
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Duties of the machine controller (MC) and on-track plant operator

You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of the machine controller (MC) and on-track plant operator.

Duties of the machine controller (MC) and on-track plant operator
GERT8000-HB15 Iss 7
September 2026
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Requirements for the Operation of Freight Trains and the Conveyance of Dangerous Goods by any Train

RIS-3781-TOM sets out requirements and guidance relating to the safe operation of freight trains and the safe movement of dangerous goods.

Requirements for the operation of freight trains and the conveyance of dangerous goods by any train
RIS-3781-TOM Iss 2
September 2026
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Dealing with a train accident or train evacuation

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, guard or signaller.

Dealing with a train accident or train evacuation
GERT8000-M1 Iss 9
September 2026
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Sighting of Signals, Indicators, Signs and Lineside Markers

This document sets out requirements and gives guidance on the process used to confirm that train operators can reliably detect, read, interpret and…

Rail Industry Standard for Signal Sighting Assessment Requirements
RIS-0737-CCS Iss 1
September 2026
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Engineering Certification of Railborne Plant and the Assessment of Non-Railborne Plant

This document sets out the industry agreed process for the certification of railborne plant and the assessment of non-railborne plant. It provides an…

Engineering Certification of Railborne Plant and the Assessment of Non-Railborne Plant
RIS-1710-PLT Iss 2.1
September 2026
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  • Impact Assessments 1
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Lineside Operational Signs

This document sets out requirements, rationale and guidance for the application of lineside operational signs published in the RSSB Standards…

Lineside Operational Signs
RIS-0733-CCS Iss 1.4
September 2026
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Guidance Note on the Competence and Training of Freight Train Preparers

GOGN3617 assists railway undertakings in the creation of a framework for the training, competence and assessment of staff who undertake a freight…

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Issue Date: September 2026

Engineering Requirements for Dispatch of Trains from Platforms

RIS-8060-CCS sets out engineering requirements and guidance on control measures for train dispatch systems. The requirements and guidance complement…

Engineering Requirements for Dispatch of Trains from Platforms
RIS-8060-CCS Iss 1
September 2026
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Requirements for the Operation of Freight Trains and the Conveyance of Dangerous Goods by any Train

RIS-3781-TOM sets out requirements and guidance relating to the safe operation of freight trains and the safe movement of dangerous goods.

Requirements for the operation of freight trains and the conveyance of dangerous goods by any train
RIS-3781-TOM Iss 2
September 2026
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Operational Requirements for GSM-R Radio

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the development of contingency plans to manage failures of the GSM-R voice system. The document…

Operational Requirements for GSM-R Radio
RIS-3780-TOM Iss 2
January 0001
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Visibility of Rail Vehicles

This document is complementary to GMRT2131 and sets out requirements and guidance for the visibility of vehicles on GB mainline railway.

Audibility and Visibility of Trains
GMRT2131 Iss 1
January 0001
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Audibility and Visibility of Trains

This document sets out requirements with associated guidance for audible and visible warning systems such that members of the public and trackside…

Audibility and Visibility of Trains
GMRT2131 Iss 1
January 0001
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Audibility of Rail Vehicles

This document sets out GB industry agreed practice on installation, performance and maintenance of audible warning devices. It is complementary to…

Audibility and Visibility of Trains
GMRT2131 Iss 1
January 0001
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Preparation and working of freight trains

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.

Preparation and working of freight trains
GERT8000-TW4 Iss 2
September 2026
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Preparation and movement of trains

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, guard, shunter, signaller, train preparer or competent person.

Preparation and movement of trains
GERT8000-TW1 Iss 22
September 2026
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Duties of the machine controller (MC) and on-track plant operator

You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of the machine controller (MC) and on-track plant operator.

Duties of the machine controller (MC) and on-track plant operator
GERT8000-HB15 Iss 7
September 2026
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Dealing with a train accident or train evacuation

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, guard or signaller.

Dealing with a train accident or train evacuation
GERT8000-M1 Iss 9
September 2026
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Train stopped by train failure

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver or signaller.

Train stopped by train failure
GERT8000-M2 Iss 9
September 2026
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Passing a signal at danger or an end of authority (EoA) without a movement authority (MA)

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, guard, shunter or signaller. You will also need this module if you carry out the…

Passing a signal at danger or an end of authority (EoA) without a movement authority (MA)
GERT8000-S5 Iss 13
September 2026
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DC electrified lines

This module is required if you carry out the duties of a train driver, guard, shunter, designated person (DP), signaller, crossing keeper in DC…

DC electrified lines
GERT8000-DC Iss 7
June 2026
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AC Electrified Lines

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…

AC Electrified Lines
GERT8000-HB16 Iss 6
June 2026
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DC Electrified Lines

This handbook is for those personnel who need to go on the operational railway in an DC electrified area to carry out their duties, with the exception…

DC Electrified Lines
GERT8000-HB17 Iss 5
June 2026
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AC Electrified Lines

This module is required if you carry out the duties of a train driver, guard, shunter, designated person (DP), signaller, crossing keeper in AC…

AC Electrified Lines
GERT8000-AC Iss 9
June 2026
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Advance lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)

This document provides design details for sign AJ12 - Advance lower pantograph (temporary power changeover).

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Issue Date: March 2025

Power changeover not applicable

This document provides design details for sign AJ16 – Power changeover not applicable.

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Warning of Traction System Changeover

This document provides design details for sign AJ04 - Warning of traction system changeover.  

Warning of traction system changeover
Sign AJ04 Iss 1
March 2025
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Raise pantograph (temporary power changeover)

This document provides design details for sign AJ14 - Raise pantograph (temporary power changeover).

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Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)

This document provides design details for sign AJ13 - Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover).  

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Indication of route

This document provides design details for sign AJ11 - Indication of route.

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Changeover to or from self-powered

This document provides design details for sign AJ08 - Changeover to or from self-powered.

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Changeover to Overhead Electric Traction

This document provides design details for sign AJ07 - Changeover to Overhead Electric Traction.

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Do not raise pantograph

This document provides design details for sign AJ09 - Do not raise pantograph.  

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Do not raise pantograph (temporary power changeover)

This document provides design details for sign AJ15 – Do not raise pantograph (temporary power changeover).

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