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Issue Date
From: To: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…
GCRT5021 Iss 5
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 2
- Deviations 8
Rolling stock – cyber security essentials
This technical note will help industry to identify cyber security control measures, which may be put in place when designing a new component or…
Rule Book Briefing Leaflet
Each issue of the Rule Book Briefing Leaflet contains a summary of the changes being introduced to GERT8000.
Possession of a running line for engineering work
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver or signaller.
GERT8000-T3 Iss 11
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 7
Possession 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.…
GERM8000-possessionworkers Iss 9
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 3
Train Driver 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.…
Master 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.…
Signaller and Signalling Technician 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.…
GERM8000-signallersignallingtechnician Iss 13
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 3
Code of Practice for Management of Siding Safety Surveys
This Code of Practiceprovides guidance to enable the effective setting up of a safe system of work within all sidings allocated for stabling and…
Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:Axle Bearing Condition Monitoring
This document sets out requirements and guidance for condition monitoring of axle bearings, whether by trackside or onboard detection systems.
GEGN8614 Iss 1
June 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
GERT8014 Iss 2
June 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 1
- Deviations 1
Urgent High-Risk Defect Report Form
In the event that the NIR-Online system is unavailable, details of urgent high-risk defects, faults and failures shall be shared by completing and…
Assessment of Passenger Seat Comfort
This document gives guidance on the assessment of static comfort for passenger seats on rolling stock. It includes criteria to measure aspects of a…
Movement of Continental Wagons on the GB Network
RIS-2770-RST Iss 1 sets out requirements and guidance around the process of registering and assessing compatibility of wagons not registered in GB for…
RIS-2770-RST Iss 1
June 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Guidance on Operational Railway Safety Awareness
This document is aimed at Railway Undertakings and any other railway actors operating in or around the railway environment. It gives guidance on…
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
Management of Safety-Related Rail Vehicle Defects
This document defines requirements for recording, analysing and reporting safety-related defects, faults and failures on rail vehicles, plant and…
RIS-8250-RST Iss 1
June 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 2
Communication of urgent operating advice
This standard sets out requirements, rationale and guidance for reporting and communicating urgent operating safety information.
RIS-3350-TOM Iss 1
June 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Reporting of adverse events
This technical note will help industry to understand the reporting systems for safety related issues provided by the Rail Safety and Standards Board…
Engineering change (software and firmware)
This technical note provides signposts to existing standards and good practice in engineering change management relating to software and firmware.
Open level crossing combined speed restriction / whistleboard
This document provides design details for AH02m sign - Open level crossing combined speed restriction / whistleboard.
Automatic level crossing wrong direction speed restriction board
This document provides design details for AH04m sign - Automatic level crossing wrong direction speed restriction board.
Neutral section warning board
This document provides design details for AJ01 sign - Neutral section warning board.
Lower pantograph
This document provides design details for AJ03 sign - Lower pantograph.
Temporary speed restriction warning boards (km/h)
This document provides design details for AF02k sign - Temporary speed restriction warning boards (km/h).
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:Code of Practice for Use and Loading of MEWPs
This Code of Practice details the use of MEWPs, particularly with processes for loads that should safely be permitted in the work platform of a MEWP.…
Code of Practice Protection of Non PTS Holders at OTM Stabling Points
This Code of Practice concerns all OTM stabling points and can be used when non PTS holders need to visit site. The document has been written to…
Pulling Rail with Road-Rail Excavator Cranes
This Code of Practice provides good practice in the safe pulling of continuous welded rail (CWR) and to minimise the risk of damage to the CWR or…
Code of Practice for Action to be Taken in the Event of an Accident or Incident Involving OTP
This Code of Practice details the actions to be taken, and by whom, following an accident or incident involving OTP. It deals with the engineering…
COP0019 Iss 5
June 2022
Withdrawn
Code of Practice for OTP Recovery
This Code of Practice details the processes required for the recovery of failed On Track Plant from the infrastructure.
Code of Practice for Plant Modules on Rail Wagons and Trailers
This Code of Practice identifies the process to be undertaken when plant modules are attached to rail wagons or trailers. This Code of Practice covers…
Code of Practice for Management of Points within Engineering Work Sites
This Code of Practice is to provide guidance on the arrangements for the Management of Points within Engineering Worksites for all rail borne vehicles…
COP0036 Iss 1
June 2022
Withdrawn