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From: To:Compliance with noise and vibration legislation
This technical note sets out the relevant railway-specific legislation on noise and vibration. It will help familiarise organisations with their…
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).
COP0039 Iss 1
March 2024
Withdrawn
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…
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From: To:Track Workers Manual
The Rule Book manuals have been produced to provide end-users with access to the content of the Rule Book that is relevant to their roles, e.g.…
Work on signalling equipment – duties of the signalling technician
You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of a signalling technician.
GERT8000-HB19 Iss 4.1
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
Rule Book Module Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book module issues (GERT8000).
Preparation and movement of trains
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, guard, shunter, signaller or train preparer.
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.
GERT8000-M1 Iss 6
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
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.
Rule Book Handbook Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book Handbook issues (GERT8000).
GERT8000 Issue HB Iss 16
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
Train stopped by train failure
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver or signaller.
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…
GERT8000-S5 Iss 10
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
Supplementary sign at crossings where trains pass in excess of 100 mph
This document provides design details for CC01 sign - Supplementary sign at crossings where trains pass in excess of 100 mph.
Warning sign for a non-vehicular crossing (PCR diagram 101)
This document provides design details for CC03 sign - Warning sign for a non-vehicular crossing (PCR diagram 101).
Private level crossings: operating instructions for barrier (PCR diagram 104)
This document provides design details for CC06 sign - Private level crossings: operating instructions for barrier (PCR diagram 104).
Signs for use with miniature red / green lights with and without a telephone (PCR diagrams 107 and 108)
This document provides design details for CC08 sign - Signs for use with miniature red / green lights with and without a telephone (PCR diagrams 107…
Instructions for Use at a Crossing with Miniature Stop Lights and User-Operated Barriers (PCR diagram 110)
This document provides design details for CC10 sign - Instructions for Use at a Crossing with Miniature Stop Lights and User-Operated Barriers (PCR…
Reminder at a crossing with user-operated barriers (PCR diagram 112)
This document provides design details for CC12 sign - Reminder at a crossing with user-operated barriers (PCR diagram 112).
Instructions to non-vehicular traffic at a crossing with miniature stop lights (PCR diagram 114)
This document provides design details for CC14 sign - Instructions to non-vehicular traffic at a crossing with miniature stop lights (PCR diagram…
Bridge strike information
This document provides design details for CD02 sign - Bridge strike information.
White diamond
This document provides design details for DA02 sign - White diamond.
Signal post telephone
This document provides design details for DB01 sign - Signal post telephone.
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From: To:Objects left on the line
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry of the measures to take to reduce the hazard of objects being left on the…
Code of Practice Planning for the Use of Mobile Operated Plant
This Code of Practice details minimum requirements for planning for the use of mobile operated plant excluding lifting operations. It applies to…
COP0002 Iss 12
September 2023
Withdrawn
Points run through
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry that points run throughs only occur when the rules are not followed.
Reporting track defects
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry that any track defects which could affect plant and equipment safely…
Seat belts
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry that wearing the seat belt could save your life.
Code of Practice for OTM Route Conducting Policy
This Code of Practice contains requirements and guidance for OTM driver’s route conducting or being conducted. Also to assist in the improvement of…
Code of Practice for Control of Mobile Communication Equipment use in Driving Cabs
This Code of Practice contains requirements and guidance for the control of mobile communication equipment use in the driving cabs of trains. It sets…
COP0129 Iss 1
June 2023
Withdrawn
Use of Mobile Devices
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry of the risks posed by using a mobile phone whilst driving a train. Further…
Code of Practice for Defective OTP Safety Critical Equipment
This Code of Practice details what actions should be undertake when On-Track Plant (OTP) is discovered to have defective safety critical equipment…
Inspection of Demountable MEWP and Lifting Equipment
This Code of Practice details the arrangements for inspecting MEWPs and lifting equipment in accordance with legislation when attaching to the base…