Standards Catalogue

Crossover health and safety fatigue risks

TN3304 highlights the importance of considering fatigue risk from both an occupational health and operational aspect, to ensure that the crossover…

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.…

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.…

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.…

Work-site Certificate

This form is used by the engineering supervisor (ES) to record arrangements for setting up work sites within a possession of a running line.

​Changes to National Operations Publications for September 2026

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

Sighting of Signals, Indicators, Signs and Lineside Markers

This document sets out requirements and gives guidance on the process used to confirm that train operators can reliably detect, read, interpret and…

Engineering Certification of Railborne Plant and the Assessment of Non-Railborne Plant

This document sets out the industry agreed process for the certification of railborne plant and the assessment of non-railborne plant. It provides an…

Possession arrangements form

This form is used by the PICOP to record the arrangements for a possession of a running line.

Crossover health and safety fatigue risks

TN3304 highlights the importance of considering fatigue risk from both an occupational health and operational aspect, to ensure that the crossover…

Sighting of Signals, Indicators, Signs and Lineside Markers

This document sets out requirements and gives guidance on the process used to confirm that train operators can reliably detect, read, interpret and…

Engineering Certification of Railborne Plant and the Assessment of Non-Railborne Plant

This document sets out the industry agreed process for the certification of railborne plant and the assessment of non-railborne plant. It provides an…

Management of Route Knowledge

RIS-3702-TOM Management of Route Knowledge sets out requirements and guidance relating to the route knowledge of staff who carry out safety-critical…

Key Plant Principles

During the revision of its plant standards, RSSB found some duplication. RSSB and Plant Standards Committee decided it would be helpful to industry to…

Lineside Operational Signs

This document sets out requirements, rationale and guidance for the application of lineside operational signs published in the RSSB Standards…

Guidance Note on the Competence and Training of Freight Train Preparers

GOGN3617 assists railway undertakings in the creation of a framework for the training, competence and assessment of staff who undertake a freight…

Engineering Requirements for Dispatch of Trains from Platforms

RIS-8060-CCS sets out engineering requirements and guidance on control measures for train dispatch systems. The requirements and guidance complement…

Requirements for the Operation of Freight Trains and the Conveyance of Dangerous Goods by any Train

RIS-3781-TOM sets out requirements and guidance relating to the safe operation of freight trains and the safe movement of dangerous goods.

Station Infrastructure

This document provides requirements and guidance for the design of infrastructure at stations for the Great Britain (GB) mainline.

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.…

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.…

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.…

Work-site Certificate

This form is used by the engineering supervisor (ES) to record arrangements for setting up work sites within a possession of a running line.

​Changes to National Operations Publications for September 2026

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

Possession arrangements form

This form is used by the PICOP to record the arrangements for a possession of a running line.

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.

Preparation and working of freight trains

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of the following in relation to freight trains: train driver, guard, shunter, train preparer.

Possession of a running line for engineering work

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

Do not raise pantograph (temporary power changeover)

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

Lower Pantograph

This document provides design details for sign AJ03 - Lower pantograph

Directional arrows

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

ETCS Location Marker

This document provides design details for sign AB10 - ETCS location marker.

ETCS stop marker

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

Permissible speed acceleration indicator

This document provides design details for sign AD06 - Permissible speed acceleration indicator.

Temporary speed restriction termination - Acceleration indicator

This document provides design details for sign AF09 - Temporary speed restriction termination - Acceleration indicator.

Supplementary sign where crossing is used for animal traffic (PCR diagram 118)

Car Stop Markers on Station Platforms

Car Stop Markers on Station Platforms

FTAP Flexible Train Arrival Point

A set of four signs to direct engineering trains or on-track machine to locate the required stopping point within a possession or protection zone when…

Consequences of Lifting Whilst in "Dig Mode" or RCI Inactive / Overridden

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry about the serious consequences of lifting whilst in “Dig Mode” or if the RCI…

Rail Handling – Rail Turner Awareness

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry about the competence requirements necessary for the Crane Controller and…

Rated Capacity Indicator (RCI) Status Indicator Lights

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry about coloured indicator lights fitted to RRV excavator cranes and the…

Using Outriggers / Stabilisers on Plant

Lifting Accessories Misuse

OTP Tandem Lifting and Indication

RCI Motion Cut

Lift and Carry Using OTP in Road Mode

Twin Jib Crane Competence

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…