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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.

Interface between Station Platforms, Track, Trains and Buffer Stops
RIS-7016-INS Iss 2
December 2025
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​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…

Application of the PRM NTSN
GEGN8615 Iss 1
December 2025
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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.

Functionality and Management of Track Circuit Assisters (TCAs) on Rail Vehicles
RIS-2777-RST Iss 1
December 2025
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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.

Compatibility Requirements for Track Circuit Assisters (TCAs) on Rail Vehicles
GMRT2477 Iss 3
December 2025
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Operation of Heritage Trains​

This document sets out requirements for managing the planning and operation of heritage train services on the GB mainline railway.

Operation of Heritage Trains
RIS-3440-TOM Iss 2
December 2025
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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…

Guidance on the Infrastructure Technical Specification for Interoperability
GIGN7608 Iss 2
December 2025
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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 SMIS has been replaced by the Safe…

Reporting of Safety Related Information
RIS-8047-TOM Iss 2
December 2025
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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…

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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…

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​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…

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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.

Interface between Station Platforms, Track, Trains and Buffer Stops
RIS-7016-INS Iss 2
December 2025
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​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…

Application of the PRM NTSN
GEGN8615 Iss 1
December 2025
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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.

Functionality and Management of Track Circuit Assisters (TCAs) on Rail Vehicles
RIS-2777-RST Iss 1
December 2025
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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.

Compatibility Requirements for Track Circuit Assisters (TCAs) on Rail Vehicles
GMRT2477 Iss 3
December 2025
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Operation of Heritage Trains​

This document sets out requirements for managing the planning and operation of heritage train services on the GB mainline railway.

Operation of Heritage Trains
RIS-3440-TOM Iss 2
December 2025
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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…

Guidance on the Infrastructure Technical Specification for Interoperability
GIGN7608 Iss 2
December 2025
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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…

Reporting of Safety Related Information
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December 2025
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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…

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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…

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​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…

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Absolute block regulations

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller in an absolute block area.

Absolute block regulations
GERT8000-TS3 Iss 7.1
December 2025
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Driver’s Single Line Working Ticket

This form is used by the signaller to record the arrangements for implementing single line working.

Driver’s Single Line Working Ticket
Form RT3193 Iss 03-24
December 2025
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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.

IWA or COSS setting up safe systems of work within possessions
GERT8000-HB9 Iss 8.1
December 2025
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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…

General safety responsibilities and personal track safety for non-trackworkers
GERT8000-G1 Iss 9.1
December 2025
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Rule Book Module Issue History

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

Rule Book Module Issue History
GERT8000 Issue Iss 38
December 2025
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Rule Book Handbook Issue History

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

Rule Book Handbook Issue History
GERT8000 Issue HB Iss 19
December 2025
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Rule Book Briefing Leaflet

Each issue of the Rule Book Briefing Leaflet contains a summary of the changes being introduced to GERT8000.

Rule Book Briefing Leaflet
GERT8000-RBBL Iss 41
December 2025
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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…

Managing incidents, floods and snow
GERT8000-M3 Iss 4
December 2025
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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…

Personnel asking for trains to be stopped form
Form NR3178 Iss 12-24
December 2025
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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.

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End of Degraded Working

This document provides design details for sign AK215 - End of degraded working.

End of Emergency special Working
Sign AK215 Iss 1
September 2025
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Directional arrows

This document provides design details for sign AJ10 - Directional arrows.  

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Advance lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)

This document provides design details for sign AJ12 - Advance lower pantograph (temporary power changeover).

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Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)

This document provides design details for sign AJ13 - Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover).  

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Warning of Traction System Changeover

This document provides design details for sign AJ04 - Warning of traction system changeover.  

Warning of traction system changeover
Sign AJ04 Iss 1
March 2025
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Indication of route

This document provides design details for sign AJ11 - Indication of route.

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Changeover to Overhead Electric Traction

This document provides design details for sign AJ07 - Changeover to Overhead Electric Traction.

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Do not raise pantograph

This document provides design details for sign AJ09 - Do not raise pantograph.  

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Changeover to or from self-powered

This document provides design details for sign AJ08 - Changeover to or from self-powered.

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Do not raise pantograph (temporary power changeover)

This document provides design details for sign AJ15 – Do not raise pantograph (temporary power changeover).

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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…

RRV Braking
Poster P4 Iss 3
June 2025
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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.…

AFFF Fire Extinguishers
Poster P8 Iss 1
June 2025
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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…

Plant Exclusion Zones
Poster P10 Iss 1
June 2025
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Misuse of MEWPs

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry not to misuse MEWPs during work activities.

Misuse of MEWPs
Poster P9 Iss 1
June 2025
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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…

Code of Practice for Piling using OTP
COP0034 Iss 2
June 2025
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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…

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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…

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Injection Injury

This poster details the actions to be taken following a hydraulic injection injury.

Injection Injury
Poster P11 Iss 1
June 2025
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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.

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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…