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From: To: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…
Changes to National Operations Publications for March 2024
This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…
Driver’s Single Line Working Ticket
This form should be used by the driver when single line working applies.
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Withdrawn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Withdrawn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
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
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
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Withdrawn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
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…
Code of Practice for Action following Hydraulic Pump and/or Motor Failure
This Code of Practice details the details the action to be taken following the failure of an hydraulic pump and/or motor on an on-track machine (OTM).
COP0039 Iss 1
March 2024
Withdrawn
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From: To:Freight coupler loads
This technical note will help industry assess the ability of a locomotive to haul loads over a route. It focuses on coupler load capacity and…
Fire-related properties of batteries
This technical note sets out options for improving fire performance of batteries in use on GB mainline rolling stock, and the factors which may need…
Requirements for the Position of Infrastructure and for Defining and Maintaining Clearances
This document sets out requirements for positioning infrastructure and maintaining the position of track relative to infrastructure to achieve gauge…
GIRT7073 Iss 2
March 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 2
- Deviations 10
Rail Industry Standard for Wheelsets
This document supports GMRT2466 and sets out requirements for the design, manufacture and maintenance of wheelsets and their components.
RIS-2766-RST Iss 1
March 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Railway Wheelsets
This document sets out requirements for the design, manufacture and maintenance of wheelsets and their components. Access the tread profile…
Managing Train Accident Risk Arising from Train Operations
This document sets out requirements and guidance for the management of train accident risk arising from train operations as part of the GB rail…
RIS-3704-TOM Iss 1
March 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Corrosion of rail vehicles
This technical note will help those maintaining or repairing rolling stock in detecting, and if appropriate, remedying corrosion. It covers current…
Application of Standard Vehicle Gauges
This document defines standard vehicle gauges and the associated application rules for rolling stock and for infrastructure.
GERT8073 Iss 4
December 2022
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 1
AC Energy Subsystem and Interfaces to Rolling Stock Subsystem
This document sets out requirements for the alternating current (ac) energy subsystem and the interfaces to rolling stock operating over the ac…
GLRT1210 Iss 2
March 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 52
GLGN1610 Iss 2
March 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 2
Rolling Stock Subsystem and Interfaces to AC Energy Subsystem
This document sets out interface requirements to the alternating current (ac) energy subsystem for all rolling stock operating over the Great Britain…
GMRT2111 Iss 2
March 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 3
GMGN2611 Iss 2
March 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 2
Station duties and train dispatch
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, a guard, a person in charge (PIC) of dispatch or staff responsible for train…
Defective or isolated vehicles and on-train equipment
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, guard, signaller or train preparer. It sets out the operational instructions to be…
GERT8000-TW5 Iss 11
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Preparation and movement of trains
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, guard, shunter, signaller or train preparer.
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.
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:Code of Practice for Action following Hydraulic Pump and/or Motor Failure
This Code of Practice details the details the action to be taken following the failure of an hydraulic pump and/or motor on an on-track machine (OTM).
COP0039 Iss 1
March 2024
Withdrawn
Code of Practice for Plant Any Line Open (ALO) Working
This Code of Practice provides guidance on how to safely manage Plant Any Line Open (ALO) working.
Code of Practice for Hydraulic Hose In-use Repair
This Code of Practice details the action to be taken following the failure of hydraulic hose(s) on an on-track machine (OTM).
Code of Practice for Safe use of Quick Hitches
This Code of Practice identifies the types of quick hitches as categorised by the HSE and details the safety issues and provides safe systems of work…
Code of Practice for OTM Ready to Run Card
This Code of Practice provides guidance on the action to be taken and design of card to show that an applicable on-track machine (OTM) is ready to be…
Code of Practice for Re-railing Kirow Cranes using Outriggers
This Code of Practice provides guidance in the re-railing of Kirow cranes utilising the crane’s outriggers.
Manually propelled equipment in a line blockage
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry of the additional measures to take to use manually propelled equipment in a…
Code of Practice for Safe Use of Remote Controls
This Code of Practice identifies the safe use of wired and wireless remote controls for OTP, OTM and other machines in the railway environment. The…
Code of Practice for Haulage Capabilities of On Track Machines
This Code of Practice details the haulage capabilities of on track machines (OTM), it should be followed by any route or operator control when…
Code of Practice for M&EE Documents
This Code of Practice details the process by which the M&EE Networking Group produces documentation and is intended for internal use of the M&EE…