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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
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- 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Withdrawn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…
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.…
Rule Book Briefing Leaflet
Each issue of the Rule Book Briefing Leaflet contains a summary of the changes being introduced to GERT8000.
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
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- Impact Assessments 3
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
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- 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
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- Impact Assessments 3
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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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
RIS-0798-CCS Iss 1
June 2023
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- 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
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- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 1
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
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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.