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Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Issue Date
From: To:Lineside Signal and Indicator Product Design and Assessment Requirements
This document sets out requirements and guidance for the management of risk associated with trains exceeding the end of their movement authority.
GKRT0057 Iss 1
December 2014
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 1
Public address interface to GSM-R
This technical note will help industry to determine GSM-R cab radio public address announcement priorities when integrated with the onboard public…
Fire safety of refurbished passenger seats
This technical note provides guidance on the application of fire standards to existing vehicles undergoing refurbishment which affects passenger…
Code of Practice for OTM Driver Communication Review Group (CRG)
This Code of Practice supports the national strategy for improved Safety Critical Communications. It provides a collaborative process (M&EE Group OTM…
Guidance on the Application of the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations
This document gives guidance on the application of the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations in the railway environment, and…
GLGN1620 Iss 1
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
On-Train Camera Monitoring Systems
This document sets out requirements for the installation and use of modern camera systems for the purposes of recording, storing, and accessing video…
RIS-2712-RST Iss 1.1
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
Infrastructure Based Train Detection Interface Requirements
This standard specifies the infrastructure based train detection system parameters that are necessary to support technical compatibility with GB…
GKRT0028 Iss 3.1
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
On-Track Plant, Trolleys and Associated Equipment
This document sets out requirements and guidance for engineering of on-track plant, trolleys and associated equipment.
RIS-1530-PLT Iss 7
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Technical Notes 1
Driver’s Single Line Working Ticket
This form should be used by the driver when single line working applies.
Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:Driver-controlled operation and driver-only operation on-train camera monitoring systems
This technical note will help industry in the design and operation of on-train camera monitoring systems. It provides guidance on the applicable…
Signalling layout and signal aspect sequence requirements
This document sets out requirements for the lineside signalling system to be compatible with train operations and guidance on their application.
RIS-0703-CCS Iss 1.1
September 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 2
- Amendments: 1
- Deviations 1
Management of Control Command and Signalling (CCS) Subsystem Failures, Faults and Defects
This document sets out the management process requirements that apply to safety related failures of control command and signalling (CCS) onboard and…
RIS-0707-CCS Iss 1
September 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Technical Notes 1
Engineering Requirements for Steam Locomotives and other Heritage Rail Vehicles
This document sets out the engineering requirements for heritage rail vehicles (including steam locomotives) to support use when operating in heritage…
RIS-4472-RST Iss 1
September 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Track to Train RFID Compatibility
This document sets out requirements for RFID compatibility between train and track, including management of application codes.
Operational Requirements for GSM-R Radio
This document contains the necessary requirements and guidance for the development of contingency plans to manage failures of the GSM-R voice system.…
RIS-3780-TOM Iss 1
September 2023
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
Examination and repair of structural corrosion in Mark 1 type rolling stock
This technical note will help those maintaining or repairing Mark 1 type rolling stock to detect and remedy corrosion on this type of vehicle. This…
ERTMS/ETCS Baseline 3 Onboard Subsystem Requirements
This document sets out the industry agreed requirements and guidance for the Great Britain (GB) application of the ERTMS/ETCS Baseline 3 onboard…
RIS-0797-CCS Iss 1
June 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
RIS-0798-CCS Iss 1
June 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Lineside Operational Signs - Product Requirements
This document sets of the requirements of lineside operational signs that support technical compatibility with rail vehicle exterior lighting and…
GIRT7033 Iss 4
June 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 1
Possession of an ERTMS running line for engineering work where lineside signals are not provided
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver or signaller.
GERT8000-T3 ERTMS Iss 4
December 2022
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
General safety responsibilities and personal track safety for non-trackworkers
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of: • a train driver • a guard • a shunter • a designated person (DP) • a signaller • a crossing…
GERT8000-G1 Iss 9
December 2022
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
Level crossings - drivers' instructions
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver.
GERT8000-TW8 Iss 9
December 2022
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
Level crossings - signallers' regulations
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller in an area where there is a level crossing.
GERT8000-TS9 Iss 4
December 2022
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
Absolute block regulations
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller in an absolute block area.
GERT8000-TS3 Iss 7
December 2022
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 3
Electric token block regulations
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller in an electric token block area.
Tokenless block regulations
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller in a tokenless block area.
Supplementary sign where crossing is used for animal traffic (PCR diagram 118)
This document provides design details for CC16 sign - Supplementary sign where crossing is used for animal traffic (PCR diagram 118).
Sign CC16 Iss 1
June 2023
Withdrawn
FTAP Flexible Train Arrival Point
A set of four signs to direct engineering trains or on-track machine to locate the required stopping point within a possession or protection zone when…
End of Emergency special Working
This document provides design details for sign AK215 - End of Emergency Special Working
Temporary Speed Restriction Repeater Warning Board
This document provides design details for AF03 sign - Temporary speed restriction repeater warning board.
Signs at access points - information
This document provides design details for BC01 sign - Signs at access points - information.
Danger from passing trains
This document provides design details for CA01 sign - Danger from passing trains.
Danger - No unauthorised access
This document provides design details for CA03 sign - Danger - no authorised access.