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Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Issue Date
From: To:Interface between Station Platforms, Track, Trains and Buffer Stops
This document sets out requirements for the design and maintenance of station platforms for their safe interface with trains, track and buffer stops.
RIS-7016-INS Iss 2
December 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 1
Application of the Accessibility NTSN
This document contains guidance on the application of the Accessibility (ACC) NTSN, particularly when undertaking work that would not necessarily…
GEGN8615 Iss 1
December 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Functionality and Management of Track Circuit Assisters (TCAs) on Rail Vehicles
This document sets out requirements for the functionality, testing and management of failures of TCAs on rail vehicles.
RIS-2777-RST Iss 1
December 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Tools 2
Compatibility Requirements for Track Circuit Assisters (TCAs) on Rail Vehicles
This sets out Great Britain (GB) requirements on where TCAs shall be fitted onto a vehicle and how they shall be set up.
GMRT2477 Iss 3
December 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Operation of Heritage Trains
This document sets out requirements for managing the planning and operation of heritage train services on the GB mainline railway.
RIS-3440-TOM Iss 2
December 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Guidance on the Infrastructure National Technical Specification Notice (INF NTSN)
This document gives guidance on interpreting the requirements of the Infrastructure National Technical Specification Notice (INF NTSN) for application…
GIGN7608 Iss 2
December 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
Reporting of Safety Related Information
The document sets out requirements for entering information into the Safety Management Intelligence System (SMIS). SMIS has been replaced by the Safe…
RIS-8047-TOM Iss 2
December 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Technical Notes 1
Operation of Urban Rail Vehicles on or adjacent to GB Mainline Infrastructure
This document gives guidance for the introduction and operation of urban rail vehicles on or adjacent to the GB mainline railway. This guidance is…
GEGN8502 Iss 1
December 2025
Withdrawn
Application of Probabilistic Gauging Methods
This document sets out requirements for the application of probabilistic gauging based on Monte Carlo methods to calculate clearances between rolling…
Changes to National Operations Publications for December 2025
This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…
GERT8001 Iss 87
December 2025
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Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:Interface between Station Platforms, Track, Trains and Buffer Stops
This document sets out requirements for the design and maintenance of station platforms for their safe interface with trains, track and buffer stops.
RIS-7016-INS Iss 2
December 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 1
Application of the Accessibility NTSN
This document contains guidance on the application of the Accessibility (ACC) NTSN, particularly when undertaking work that would not necessarily…
GEGN8615 Iss 1
December 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Functionality and Management of Track Circuit Assisters (TCAs) on Rail Vehicles
This document sets out requirements for the functionality, testing and management of failures of TCAs on rail vehicles.
RIS-2777-RST Iss 1
December 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Tools 2
Compatibility Requirements for Track Circuit Assisters (TCAs) on Rail Vehicles
This sets out Great Britain (GB) requirements on where TCAs shall be fitted onto a vehicle and how they shall be set up.
GMRT2477 Iss 3
December 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Operation of Heritage Trains
This document sets out requirements for managing the planning and operation of heritage train services on the GB mainline railway.
RIS-3440-TOM Iss 2
December 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Guidance on the Infrastructure National Technical Specification Notice (INF NTSN)
This document gives guidance on interpreting the requirements of the Infrastructure National Technical Specification Notice (INF NTSN) for application…
GIGN7608 Iss 2
December 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
Reporting of Safety Related Information
The document sets out requirements for entering information into the Safety Management Intelligence System (SMIS). SMIS has been replaced by the Safe…
RIS-8047-TOM Iss 2
December 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Technical Notes 1
Operation of Urban Rail Vehicles on or adjacent to GB Mainline Infrastructure
This document gives guidance for the introduction and operation of urban rail vehicles on or adjacent to the GB mainline railway. This guidance is…
GEGN8502 Iss 1
December 2025
Withdrawn
Application of Probabilistic Gauging Methods
This document sets out requirements for the application of probabilistic gauging based on Monte Carlo methods to calculate clearances between rolling…
Virtual platform edges
This technical note aims to clarify the attributes used for calculating clearances and stepping distances with respect to real and virtual platform…
Absolute block regulations
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller in an absolute block area.
Driver’s Single Line Working Ticket
This form is used by the signaller to record the arrangements for implementing single line working.
Form RT3193 Iss 03-24
December 2025
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
IWA or COSS setting up safe systems of work within possessions
You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of an IWA or COSS setting up safe systems of work within possessions.
GERT8000-HB9 Iss 8.1
December 2025
Withdrawn
- Deviations 3
General safety responsibilities and personal track safety for non-track workers
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of: • a train driver • a guard • a shunter • a designated person (DP) • a signaller • a crossing…
GERT8000-G1 Iss 9.1
December 2025
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- Impact Assessments 1
Rule Book Module Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book module issues (GERT8000).
Rule Book Handbook Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book handbook issues (GERT8000).
GERT8000 Issue HB Iss 19
December 2025
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- Impact Assessments 1
Rule Book Briefing Leaflet
Each issue of the Rule Book Briefing Leaflet contains a summary of the changes being introduced to GERT8000.
Managing incidents, floods and snow
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of: • driver • signaller. You will also need this module if you are likely to be involved in, or…
GERT8000-M3 Iss 4
December 2025
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 1
Personnel asking for trains to be stopped form
This form is used by signallers to record the details when personnel ask for a line to be blocked for their own protection when going on or near the…
Form NR3178 Iss 12-24
December 2025
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
Duties of the engineering supervisor (ES) in a possession on ERTMS lines where lineside signals
You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of the ES on ERTMS lines.
GERT8000-HB12 ERTMS Iss 3
December 2025
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 4
End of Degraded Working
This document provides design details for sign AK215 - End of degraded working.
Sign AK215 Iss 1
September 2025
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 1
Directional arrows
This document provides design details for sign AJ10 - Directional arrows.
Advance lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)
This document provides design details for sign AJ12 - Advance lower pantograph (temporary power changeover).
Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)
This document provides design details for sign AJ13 - Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover).
Warning of Traction System Changeover
This document provides design details for sign AJ04 - Warning of traction system changeover.
Indication of route
This document provides design details for sign AJ11 - Indication of route.
Changeover to Overhead Electric Traction
This document provides design details for sign AJ07 - Changeover to Overhead Electric Traction.
Do not raise pantograph
This document provides design details for sign AJ09 - Do not raise pantograph.
Changeover to or from self-powered
This document provides design details for sign AJ08 - Changeover to or from self-powered.
Do not raise pantograph (temporary power changeover)
This document provides design details for sign AJ15 – Do not raise pantograph (temporary power changeover).
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:RRV Braking
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry is a reminder that road-rail vehicles when in rail mode take a lot longer to…
AFFF Fire Extinguishers
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry about the potential for AFFF fire extinguishers to freeze in cold weather.…
Plant Exclusion Zones
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry about the necessity to keep personnel clear from areas around working…
Misuse of MEWPs
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry not to misuse MEWPs during work activities.
Piling using OTP
This Code of Practice details guidance on the arrangements for controlling the risks when planning and undertaking piling operations on the railway…
Emergency Haulage by OTMs
This Code of Practice details the haulage capabilities of on-track machines (OTM). It should be followed by any route or operator control when…
Use and Maintenance of Full Electric/Hybrid Powered OTP
This Code of Practice details best practice for use and maintenance of battery or hybrid powered OTP. It defines best practice and industry guidance…
Injection Injury
This poster details the actions to be taken following a hydraulic injection injury.
Cross Tracking of On Track Plant
OTP must only be on/off tracked within a Possession. OTP is not permitted to cross track under Line Blocks.
OTP Professional Driving Guidance
The instructions within this guidance booklet prescribe the professionalism and driving techniques to be applied by OTP operators. They have been…