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Storage and Recommissioning of Rail Vehicles

This document sets out guidance on the storage and recommissioning of rail vehicles that are not to be operated on the GB mainline railway for an…

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Guidance on the Storage and Recommissioning of Traction and Rolling Stock
GMGN2571 Iss 1
June 2022
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Lettered Differential Permissible Speeds Classification

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the classification of rail vehicles to the lettered differential permissible speed categories.

  • Briefing Notes: 1
  • Impact Assessments: 1

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Rail Vehicle Lettered Differential Speeds Classification
RIS-2711-RST Iss 1
June 2022
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Assessment of Compatibility of Rolling Stock and Infrastructure - Gauging and Stepping Distances

This document sets out requirements and responsibilities for the assessment of gauging compatibility and of stepping distances between rolling stock…

  • Briefing Notes: 1
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Assessment of Compatibility of Rolling Stock and Infrastructure - Gauging and Stepping Distances
GERT8273 Iss 1
June 2022
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Guidance on Gauging and Platform Distances
GEGN8573 Iss 4
December 2015
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Interface between Station Platforms, Track, Trains and Buffer Stops
RIS-7016-INS Iss 1.2
June 2022
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Format and Methods for Defining Vehicle Gauging Data

This document sets out requirements, rationale and guidance concerning how vehicle gauging data is generated and the format in which it is recorded.…

  • Briefing Notes: 1
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Format for Vehicle Gauging Data
RIS-2773-RST Iss 1
June 2022
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  • Amendments: 4
Guidance on Gauging and Platform Distances
GEGN8573 Iss 4
December 2015
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  • Briefing Notes: 1
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Size of Vehicles and Position of Equipment

This document sets out Great Britain (GB) requirements in scope of National Technical Rules for the methods of determining the swept envelope of rail…

  • Briefing Notes: 1
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Size of Vehicles and Position of Equipment
GMRT2173 Iss 3
December 2019
Live Pending Withdrawal
  • Briefing Notes: 1
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  • Deviations 3
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Changes to National Operations Publications for June 2022

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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Changes to National Operations Publications for March 2022
GERT8001 Iss 73
June 2022
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Interface between Station Platforms, Track, Trains and Buffer Stops

RIS-7016-INS brings together requirements to provide an integrated and consistent set covering station platforms, the interface between platforms,…

  • Briefing Notes: 1
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Interface between Station Platforms, Track, Trains and Buffer Stops
RIS-7016-INS Iss 1.2
June 2022
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Rail Industry Standard for Station Infrastructure
RIS-7700-INS Iss 3
June 2018
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  • Briefing Notes: 1
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GB Requirements for Platform Height, Platform Offset and Platform Width

GIRT7020 Issue 2 sets out GB requirements in scope of National Technical Rules for platform height, platform offset and platform width.

  • Briefing Notes: 1
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  • Deviations 1

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GB Requirements for Platform Height, Platform Offset and Platform Width
GIRT7020 Iss 1.1
June 2019
Live Pending Withdrawal
  • Briefing Notes: 1
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  • Deviations 46
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Managing Low Adhesion

This standard sets out a framework to develop, implement, monitor and review the effectiveness of site-specific plans to manage low adhesion at…

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Low Adhesion between the Wheel and the Rail - Managing the Risk
RIS-8040-TOM Iss 1
June 2022
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  • Briefing Notes: 1
  • Impact Assessments 1
  • Amendments: 1
Guidance on Low Adhesion between the Wheel and the Rail - Managing the Risk
GEGN8540 Iss 2
June 2022
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Code of Practice for Plant Modules on Rail Wagons and Trailers

This Code of Practice identifies the process to be undertaken when plant modules are attached to rail wagons or trailers. This Code of Practice covers…

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Code of Practice for Plant Modules on Rail Wagons and Trailers
COP0035 Iss 1
June 2022
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Changes to National Operations Publications for June 2022

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Changes to National Operations Publications for March 2022
GERT8001 Iss 73
June 2022
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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.…

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Track Workers Manual
GERM8000-trackworkers Iss 10
June 2022
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Master Module 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.…

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Master Module Manual
GERM8000-master-module Iss 11
June 2022
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Train Driver Manual

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Train Driver Manual
GERM8000-traindriver Iss 11
June 2022
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Signaller and Signalling Technician Manual

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Signaller and Signalling Technician Manual
GERM8000-signallersignallingtechnician Iss 11
June 2022
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Train Operations Staff Manual

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Train Operations Staff Manual
GERM8000-trainoperationsstaff Iss 11
June 2022
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DC electrified lines

This handbook is for those personnel who need to go on the operational railway in an DC electrified area to carry out their duties.

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DC electrified lines
GERT8000-HB17 Iss 4
December 2021
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AC electrified lines

This handbook is for those personnel who need to go on the operational railway in an AC electrified area to carry out their duties.

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AC electrified lines
GERT8000-HB16 Iss 4
June 2022
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Rule Book Handbook Issue History

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

  • Impact Assessments: 1

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Rule Book Handbook Issue History
GERT8000-Issue HB Iss 14
June 2022
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DC Electrified Lines

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a train driver, guard, shunter, designated person (DP), signaller, crossing keeper in DC…

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DC electrified lines
GERT8000-DC Iss 4
June 2022
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Kilometre Posts

This document provides design details for AK201k sign - Kilometre posts.

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Gradient sign

This document provides design details for AK202 - Gradient sign

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Spring catch board

This document provides design details AK204 sign - Spring catch board.

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Rear clear marker

This document provides design details for AK205 sign - Rear clear marker.

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Train class specific no entry

This document provides design details for AK207 sign - Train class specific no entry.

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Sandite markers

This document provides design details for AK211 sign - Sandite markers.

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Bridge identity plates

This document provides design details for AK213 sign - Bridge identity plates.

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Mile Posts

This document provides design details for AK201m sign - Mile posts.

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RETB channel change marker

This document provides design details for DC04 sign - RETB channel change marker.

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Open level crossing combined speed restriction / whistleboard

This document provides design details for AH02m sign - Open level crossing combined speed restriction / whistleboard.

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Code of Practice for Plant Modules on Rail Wagons and Trailers

This Code of Practice identifies the process to be undertaken when plant modules are attached to rail wagons or trailers. This Code of Practice covers…

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Code of Practice for Plant Modules on Rail Wagons and Trailers
COP0035 Iss 1
June 2022
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Pulling Rail with Road-Rail Excavator Cranes

This Code of Practice provides good practice in the safe pulling of continuous welded rail (CWR) and to minimise the risk of damage to the CWR or…

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Pulling Rail with Road-Rail Excavator Cranes
COP0022 Iss 2
June 2022
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Code of Practice for Action to be Taken in the Event of an Accident or Incident Involving OTP

This Code of Practice details the actions to be taken, and by whom, following an accident or incident involving OTP.  It deals with the engineering…

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Code of Practice for Action to be Taken in the Event of an Accident or Incident Involving OTP
COP0019 Iss 5
June 2022
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Code of Practice for Management of Points within Engineering Work Sites

This Code of Practice is to provide guidance on the arrangements for the Management of Points within Engineering Worksites for all rail borne vehicles…

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Code of Practice for Management of Points within Engineering Work Sites
COP0036 Iss 1
June 2022
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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…

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Code of Practice for Haulage Capabilities of On Track Machines
COP0037 Iss 2
June 2022
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Code of Practice for OTP Recovery

This Code of Practice details the processes required for the recovery of failed On Track Plant from the infrastructure.

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Code of Practice for OTP Recovery
COP0027 Iss 4
June 2022
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Code of Practice for Management of OTM Speeds within T3 Engineering Possessions

This Code of Practice contains guidance and generic good practice for the management of OTM speeds within T3 engineering possessions. It sets out the…

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Code of Practice for Management of OTM Speeds Within T3 Engineering Possessions
COP0126 Iss 2
March 2022
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Code of Practice for the Storage and Recommissioning of OTP

This Code of Practice defines the actions to be taken for any OTP designated as Out of Service recommending a minimum level of maintenance is…

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Code of Practice for Working Safety Practices for Maintenance and Repair of OTMs

This Code of Practice contains guidance on the safety conditions and behaviours to enable safe maintenance of on-track machines (OTMs).

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Code of Practice for OTM Driver Communication Review Group (CRG)

This Code of Practice supports the national strategy for improved Safety Critical Communications. It provides a collaborative process (M&EE Group OTM…

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