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Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Issue Date
From: To: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…
GCRT5021 Iss 5
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 2
- Deviations 8
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Withdrawn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Withdrawn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Withdrawn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.…
Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
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Issue Date
From: To:Route Availability
This technical note describes the standards associated with rail vehicle route availability (RA) numbers, and provides guidance on the application of…
Application of the WAG NTSN and NOI NTSN to the Design of Freight Wagons
This document provides guidance on the application of the Rolling Stock - Freight Wagon National Technical Specification Notice (WAG NTSN) and on the…
GMGN2688 Iss 2
June 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Amendments: 3
- Technical Notes 2
Rail Industry Standard for Driving Cabs
This document sets out supplementary requirements for the design, layout and operational equipment in driving cabs of rail vehicles to the Locomotive…
RIS-2761-RST Iss 1.1
June 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
Route Level Assessment of Technical Compatibility between Rail Vehicles and Underline Bridges
This document sets out requirements and guidance for the assessment of compatibility between rail vehicles and underline bridges at route level on the…
RIS-8706-INS Iss 1
June 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
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
Rail Industry Guidance Note on Vehicle Static Testing
This document gives guidance on meeting the requirements of GMRT2141 'Permissible Track Forces and Resistance to Derailment and Roll-Over of Railway…
GMGN2641 Iss 1
June 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Guidance on evaluating excessive dynamic effects in underline bridges
This document provides guidance on evaluating and managing the risk of excessive dynamic effects in underline bridges resulting from the operating…
Rail Industry Standard for NDT Processes on Rail Vehicles
This document sets out requirements and gives guidance for processes and the certification of operatives, equipment, and facilities used to undertake…
RIS-2701-RST Iss 1
June 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Permissible Track Forces and Resistance to Derailment and Roll-Over of Railway Vehicles
This document sets out requirements for railway vehicles regarding permissible track forces, derailment resistance and resistance to roll-over due to…
GMRT2141 Iss 4.1
December 2019
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 2
Route Availability Number for Assessment of Compatibility between Rail Vehicles and Underline Bridges
This document sets out requirements for the derivation and use of the Route Availability number for the assessment of compatibility between the static…
GERT8006 Iss 3
March 2021
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Rule Book Module Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book module issues (GERT8000).
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.
Activation of TPWS or ERTMS tri
This form is used by a signaller to record information obtained from drivers after the activation of TPWS, except when a signal has been passed at…
Form RT3188 02-05
December 2023
Withdrawn
Observing and obeying signalling indications. Train warning systems. Reporting signalling failures and irregularities
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, person controlling train movements, shunter or signaller.
GERT8000-S7 Iss 5
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
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
Duties of the COSS and person in charge when using a hand trolley
You will need this handbook if you are the COSS or SWL and person in charge when using a hand trolley.
GERT8000-HB10 Iss 4.1
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
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
Train Operations Staff 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.…
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.…
Possession limit board
This document provides design details for AG01 sign - Possession limit board.
Sandite markers
This document provides design details for AK211 sign - Sandite markers.
Bridge identity plates
This document provides design details for AK213 sign - Bridge identity plates.
Worksite exit marker
This document provides design details for AG03 sign - Worksite exit marker.
Temporary speed restriction warning boards (mph)
This document provides design details for AF02m sign - Temporary speed restriction warning boards (mph).
Sign indicating the penalty for failure to shut a gate at a vehicular crossing (PCR diagram 105)
This document provides design details for CC07 sign - Sign indicating the penalty for failure to shut a gate at a vehicular crossing (PCR diagram…
Instructions for use at a crossing with miniature red / green lights and user-operated gates (PCR diagram 109)
This document provides design details for CC09 sign - Instructions for use at a crossing with miniature red / green lights and user-operated gates…
Reminder at a crossing with user-operated gates (PCR diagram 111)
This document provides design details for CC11 sign - Reminder at a crossing with user-operated gates (PCR diagram 111)
Temporary speed restriction speed indicators (km/h)
This document provides design details for AF04k sign - Temporary speed restriction speed indicators (km/h).
Sign at a vehicular crossing where there are overhead electric wires and the road approaches are on a gradient (PCR diagram 113)
This document provides design details for CC13 sign - Sign at a vehicular crossing where there are overhead electric wires and the road approaches are…