Standards Catalogue

Code of Practice for OTM Ready to Run Card

This Code of Practice provides guidance on the action to be taken and design of card to show that an applicable on-track machine (OTM) is ready to be…

Code of Practice for Re-railing Kirow Cranes using Outriggers

This Code of Practice provides guidance in the re-railing of Kirow cranes utilising the crane’s outriggers.

Manually propelled equipment in a line blockage

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry of the additional measures to take to use manually propelled equipment in a…

Code of Practice for Safe Use of Remote Controls

This Code of Practice identifies the safe use of wired and wireless remote controls for OTP, OTM and other machines in the railway environment. The…

Code of Practice for Haulage Capabilities of On Track Machines

This Code of Practice details the haulage capabilities of on track machines (OTM), it should be followed by any route or operator control when…

Code of Practice for M&EE Documents

This Code of Practice details the process by which the M&EE Networking Group produces documentation and is intended for internal use of the M&EE…

Track System Requirements

This document sets out Great Britain (GB) requirements in scope of the national technical rules for track geometry, track systems and track components…

Switches and Crossings

This document sets out requirements and guidance for new, renewed, and upgraded switches and crossings (S&C) to provide for identification and safe…

Changes to National Operations Publications for December 2023

Rule Book Briefing Leaflet

Each issue of the Rule Book Briefing Leaflet contains a summary of the changes being introduced to GERT8000.

On-Track Plant, Trolleys and Associated Equipment

This document sets out requirements and guidance for engineering of on-track plant, trolleys and associated equipment.

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…

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…

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…

Track System Requirements

This document sets out Great Britain (GB) requirements in scope of the national technical rules for track geometry, track systems and track components…

Switches and Crossings

This document sets out requirements and guidance for new, renewed, and upgraded switches and crossings (S&C) to provide for identification and safe…

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.…

Track to Train RFID Compatibility

This document sets out requirements for RFID compatibility between train and track, including management of application codes.  

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.

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…

Rule Book Section Z (Part i) - AC electrified lines

Section T(ii) - Protection of engineering work when the engineer takes possession of the line

Section J - Shunting

Working Manual for Rail Staff - Freight Train Operations - Table A - Conversion Chart SLU's - Feet - Metres

Working Manual for Rail Staff - Freight Train Operations - Table C1 - Route Availability (RA)

Working Manual for Rail Staff - Freight Train Operations - Table C2 - Route Availability Assessment

Working Manual for Rail Staff- Freight Train Operations - Marshalling and Composition of Freight Trains

Working Manual for Rail Staff - Freight Train Operations - Movement of Freight Trains

Working Manual for Rail Staff - Freight Train Operations - Special Freight Trains and Wagons

Working Manual for Rail Staff, Handling and Carriage of Dangerous Goods - Appendix 1 - List of Dangerous Goods with their United Nations number, Dangerous Goods Class and TOPS Commodity Code

Deviation for countdown markers

This document provides design details for DEV-AK102-01 sign - Deviation for station approach countdown markers Applicable to the South West Trains…

Termination of special AWS working

This document provides design details for AA04 sign - Termination of special AWS working.

Permanently installed AWS cancelling indicator

This document provides design details for AA05 sign - Permanently installed AWS cancelling indicator

Warning of the start of cab-signalling

This document provides design details for AB01 sign - Warning of the start of cab-signalling.

Indication of start of cab-signalling

This document provides design details for AB02 sign - Indication of start of cab-signalling.

Indication of end of cab-signalling

This document provides design details for AB03 sign - Indication of end of cab-signalling.

TVM block marker

This document provides design details for AB04 sign - TVM block marker.

Cab signalling shunt entry board

This document provides design details for AB05 sign - Cab signalling shunt entry board.

Emergency telephone

This document provides design details for DB04 sign - Emergency telephone.

Radio electronic token block: loop clear marker

This document provides design details for AB06 sign - Radio electronic token block: loop clear marker.

Code of Practice for Action following Hydraulic Pump and/or Motor Failure

This Code of Practice details the details the action to be taken following the failure of an hydraulic pump and/or motor on an on-track machine (OTM).

Code of Practice for Plant Any Line Open (ALO) Working

This Code of Practice provides guidance on how to safely manage Plant Any Line Open (ALO) working.

Code of Practice for Hydraulic Hose In-use Repair

This Code of Practice details the action to be taken following the failure of  hydraulic hose(s) on an on-track machine (OTM).

Code of Practice for Safe use of Quick Hitches

This Code of Practice identifies the types of quick hitches as categorised by the HSE and details the safety issues and provides safe systems of work…

Code of Practice for OTM Ready to Run Card

This Code of Practice provides guidance on the action to be taken and design of card to show that an applicable on-track machine (OTM) is ready to be…

Code of Practice for Re-railing Kirow Cranes using Outriggers

This Code of Practice provides guidance in the re-railing of Kirow cranes utilising the crane’s outriggers.

Manually propelled equipment in a line blockage

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry of the additional measures to take to use manually propelled equipment in a…

Code of Practice for Safe Use of Remote Controls

This Code of Practice identifies the safe use of wired and wireless remote controls for OTP, OTM and other machines in the railway environment. The…

Code of Practice for Haulage Capabilities of On Track Machines

This Code of Practice details the haulage capabilities of on track machines (OTM), it should be followed by any route or operator control when…

Code of Practice for M&EE Documents

This Code of Practice details the process by which the M&EE Networking Group produces documentation and is intended for internal use of the M&EE…