Standards Catalogue

Hand Protection

Safe Handling of Cable Drums

Inspection of Portable Ladders

Examination and Testing of Fibre Ropes and Slings

Instruction for Maintenance work on Asbestos Based ARC Chutes Fitted to Fixed Equipment

High Visibility Clothing

Transportation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas

Asbestos

Avoidance of Biological Hazards

Carriage of Dangerous Substances in Road Vehicles

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

Rule Book Handbook Issue History

This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book Handbook issues (GERT8000).

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…

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.

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.…

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.

Work on signalling equipment – duties of the signalling technician

You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of a signalling technician.

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.…

Glossary of Railway Terminology

You will need this glossary if you are issued with GERT8000.

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 OTP Recovery

Code of Practice for Handling Serviceable Rail with RRV Excavator Cranes including Thimbling

Code of Practice for Safety Related Defect Reporting for OTP and Plant & Equipment

Code of Practice for Tandem Lifting with Two Excavator Cranes

Audit Protocol for Supply of Possession-only Rail Vehicles with and without Operators

Distributor Isolating Cock (DIC)

Code of Practice for Operator Competency Standards for On Track Plant

Code of Practice for Maintenance, Operation and Testing of Track Jacks

Rated Capacity Indicator (RCI) Status Indicator Lights

Code of Practice for Trailers and Attachments with RRVs and RMMMs