Standards Catalogue

Evidence conservation of failed axle bearings in service

This technical note sets out a methodical approach to collecting data at the point of failure and preserving the failed bearings for further analysis…

Level crossings - drivers' instructions

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver.

Wrong-direction movements

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver or signaller.

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.…

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.…

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.…

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.…

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.…

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.…

ETCS stop marker

This document provides design details for sign AB08 - ETCS stop marker.

Signalling Control and Indication System

Specification for Oak Rail Keys

Specification for Moving Iron Direct Current Polar Line Relays for Railway Signalling

Specification for Polythene Ferrules

Overlaps

Approach Locking

Location of Signal Post Telephones

Annunciators working in conjunction with Track Circuits at Home Signals

Junction Indicators

Methods of Transition from Semaphore to Colour Light and vv

Working of on-track machines (OTM)

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver of an on-track machine, an operator of an on-track machine or a signaller.

Changes to National Operations Publications for September 2024

This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…

Failure of, or work on, signalling equipment - signallers' regulations

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller.

Speeds

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, signaller or train preparer.

Duties of the engineering supervisor (ES) in a possession

You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of the ES in a possession.

Duties of the person in charge of the possession (PICOP)

You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of the PICOP.

General signalling regulations

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller.

General duties and track safety for track workers

This handbook is for those personnel who need to go on the operational railway to carry out their duties, with the exception of a train driver, guard,…

IWA, COSS or PC blocking a line

You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of a IWA, COSS or PC blocking a line.

Level crossings - signallers' regulations

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller in an area where there is a level crossing.

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.

Lineside telephone

This document provides design details for DB03 sign - Lineside telephone.

Telephone for routine use by railway staff

This document provides design details for DB06 sign - Telephone for routine use by railway staff.

Cab secure radio channel change marker

This document provides design details for DC02 sign - Cab secure radio channel change marker.

RETB channel change marker

This document provides design details for DC04 sign - RETB channel change marker.

Entering and leaving an IVRS zone marker

This document provides design details for DC06 sign - Entering and leaving an IVRS zone marker.

GSM-R signal box phone number sign

This document provides design details for DD02 sign - GSM-R signal box phone number.

Safety within depot yards and sidings

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry of the risks posed by train movements within depot yards and sidings.

Code of Practice for Loading of OTP

This Code of Practice gives guidance on the arrangements for loading and securing of typical loads associated with all on-track plant (OTP) whilst on…

Code of Practice for Rail Mounted Manually Propelled Equipment

This Code of Practice details the use and some aspects of the design and maintenance of rail mounted manually propelled equipment (trolleys and…

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…

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.

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…

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…