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From: To:Guidance on wagon maintenance related to recommendations from RAIB reports
This technical note documents findings from all reports, bulletins, and safety digests, published by RAIB, where maintenance of rail wagons has been…
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…
GOGN3616 Iss 1
October 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
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…
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.…
GERM8000-signallersignallingtechnician Iss 13.1
November 2023
Live Pending Withdrawal
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.…
GERM8000-trackworkers Iss 12
September 2023
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- Impact Assessments 3
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.…
GERM8000-trainoperationsstaff Iss 13
September 2023
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 3
Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To: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Withdrawn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
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
September 2024
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- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 2
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
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- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Public address interface to GSM-R
This technical note will help industry to determine GSM-R cab radio public address announcement priorities when integrated with the onboard public…
Fire safety of refurbished passenger seats
This technical note provides guidance on the application of fire standards to existing vehicles undergoing refurbishment which affects passenger…
On-Track Plant, Trolleys and Associated Equipment
This document sets out requirements and guidance for engineering of on-track plant, trolleys and associated equipment.
RIS-1530-PLT Iss 7
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Technical Notes 1
Infrastructure Based Train Detection Interface Requirements
This standard specifies the infrastructure based train detection system parameters that are necessary to support technical compatibility with GB…
GKRT0028 Iss 3.1
March 2024
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- Briefing Notes: 1
Guidance on the Application of the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations
This document gives guidance on the application of the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations in the railway environment, and…
GLGN1620 Iss 1
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
On-Train Camera Monitoring Systems
This document sets out requirements for the installation and use of modern camera systems for the purposes of recording, storing, and accessing video…
RIS-2712-RST Iss 1.1
March 2024
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
Compliance with noise and vibration legislation
This technical note sets out the relevant railway-specific legislation on noise and vibration. It will help familiarise organisations with their…
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.…
GERM8000-signallersignallingtechnician Iss 13.1
November 2023
Live Pending Withdrawal
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.…
GERM8000-trackworkers Iss 12
September 2023
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 3
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.…
GERM8000-trainoperationsstaff Iss 13
September 2023
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 3
Rule Book Briefing Leaflet
Each issue of the Rule Book Briefing Leaflet contains a summary of the changes being introduced to GERT8000.
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.
GERT8000-TS11 Iss 6
September 2023
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
Duties of the person in charge of the possession (PICOP)
You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of the PICOP.
GERT8000-HB11 Iss 10
September 2022
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 13
Commencement of special AWS working
This document provides design details for AA03 sign - Commencement of special AWS.
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.
Radio electronic token block: loop clear marker
This document provides design details for AB06 sign - Radio electronic token block: loop clear marker.
Start / end of cab signalling directional arrows
This document provides design details for AB07 sign - Start / end of cab signalling directional arrows.
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To: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…
COP0018 Iss 6
September 2023
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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…
COP0002 Iss 12
September 2023
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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…
COP0129 Iss 1
June 2023
Withdrawn