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Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:- GMGN2571 Iss 2
- Issue Date: June 2022
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…
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GMGN2571 Iss 1
June 2022
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- RIS-2711-RST Iss 2
- Issue Date: June 2022
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
1 document(s) superseded
RIS-2711-RST Iss 1
June 2022
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- RIS-8273-RST Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2022
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
- Impact Assessments: 1
3 document(s) superseded
GERT8273 Iss 1
June 2022
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
RIS-7016-INS Iss 1.2
June 2022
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- RIS-2773-RST Iss 2
- Issue Date: June 2022
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
- Impact Assessments: 1
2 document(s) superseded
RIS-2773-RST Iss 1
June 2022
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Amendments: 4
- GMRT2173 Iss 4
- Issue Date: June 2022
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
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GMRT2173 Iss 3
December 2019
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 3
- GERT8001 Iss 74
- Issue Date: June 2022
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…
1 document(s) superseded
- RIS-7016-INS Iss 2
- Issue Date: June 2022
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
- Impact Assessments: 1
2 document(s) superseded
RIS-7016-INS Iss 1.2
June 2022
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
RIS-7700-INS Iss 3
June 2018
Live
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- GIRT7020 Iss 2
- Issue Date: June 2022
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
- Impact Assessments: 1
- Deviations 1
1 document(s) superseded
GIRT7020 Iss 1.1
June 2019
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 46
- RIS-8040-TOM Iss 2
- Issue Date: June 2022
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…
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
2 document(s) superseded
RIS-8040-TOM Iss 1
June 2022
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 1
GEGN8540 Iss 2
June 2022
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Amendments: 1
- COP0035 Iss 2
- Issue Date: March 2022
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…
1 document(s) superseded
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Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:- Form RT3119-D Iss 4
- Issue Date: December 2021
Provisional ERTMS SPAD Data Collection Form (Railway Undertaking)
Infrastructure managers and railway undertakings shall use the RT3119 designated Provisional SPAD Data Collection forms when investigating signals…
- Briefing Notes: 1
1 document(s) superseded
Form RT3119-D Iss 3
December 2021
Withdrawn
- RIS-2472-RST Iss 1.1
- Issue Date: December 2021
Data Recorders on Trains
This document sets out engineering requirements and guidance for the provision and functionality of data recorders on trains.
- Briefing Notes: 1
1 document(s) superseded
RIS-2472-RST Iss 1
December 2021
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- GMRT2461 Iss 3.1
- Issue Date: September 2021
Sanding Equipment
This document sets out requirements for sanding systems fitted to trains and sand types. It also includes guidance on how to achieve technical…
- Briefing Notes: 1
1 document(s) superseded
- RIS-7773-INS Iss 1
- Issue Date: September 2021
Format for Infrastructure Gauging Data
This document sets out requirements for the format of infrastructure data for the purposes of gauging compatibility assessment.
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
- GMRT2130 Iss 5.1
- Issue Date: September 2021
Vehicle Fire Safety
This document sets out National Technical Rules for the design of rail vehicles for fire safety.
- Briefing Notes: 1
1 document(s) superseded
- RIS-2700-RST Iss 2
- Issue Date: September 2021
Rail Industry Standard for Verification of Conformity of Engineering Change to Rail Vehicles
This Rail Industry Standard sets out a process which can be adopted by organisations that are undertaking projects that require verification of…
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
RIS-2700-RST Iss 1
September 2021
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- RIS-2730-RST Iss 1.1
- Issue Date: September 2021
Vehicle Fire Safety and Evacuation
This document sets out requirements and guidance for rail vehicle fire safety arrangements, including vehicle design, maintenance and servicing, and…
- Briefing Notes: 1
1 document(s) superseded
RIS-2730-RST Iss 1
September 2021
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- GMGN2615 Iss 2.2
- Issue Date: September 2021
Guidance on the Application of the Locomotives and Passenger Rolling Stock NTSN
This document gives guidance on interpreting the requirements of the Locomotives and Passenger Rolling Stock National Technical Specification Notice…
- Briefing Notes: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GMGN2615 Iss 2.1
September 2021
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- RIS-3703-TOM Iss 4.1
- Issue Date: July 2021
Passenger Train Dispatch and Platform Safety Measures
This document sets out requirements and guidance for the development, review and implementation of passenger train dispatch processes and measures to…
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
RIS-3703-TOM Iss 4
July 2021
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- RIS-2780-RST Iss 1.1
- Issue Date: June 2021
Rail Vehicle Structures
This document sets out requirements and guidance for the design of rail vehicle structures. A related document (SD001 issue two) contains all the…
- Briefing Notes: 1
1 document(s) superseded
RIS-2780-RST Iss 1
June 2021
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
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- GERT8000-Issue Iss 34
- Issue Date: December 2021
Rule Book Module Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book module issues (GERT8000).
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
- GERT8000-RBBL Iss 37
- Issue Date: December 2021
Rule Book Briefing Leaflet
Each issue of the Rule Book Briefing Leaflet contains a summary of the changes being introduced to GERT8000.
1 document(s) superseded
- GERT8000-AC Iss 7
- Issue Date: December 2021
AC 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 or person…
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
- GERT8000-T10 Iss 5
- Issue Date: September 2021
Duties of a designated person (DP) and people working on rail vehicles
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a designated person or person working on a rail vehicle.
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GERT8000-T10 Iss 4
December 2021
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
- GERT8000-TW1 Iss 17
- Issue Date: September 2021
Preparation and movement of trains
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, guard, shunter, signaller, train preparer.
- Impact Assessments: 1
- Deviations 2
1 document(s) superseded
GERT8000-TW1 Iss 16
December 2021
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 1
- GERT8000-G1 Iss 9
- Issue Date: September 2021
General safety responsibilities and personal track safety for non-trackworkers
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…
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GERT8000-G1 Iss 8
December 2021
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- GERT8000-P2 Iss 6
- Issue Date: September 2021
Working single and bi-directional lines by pilotman
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a pilotman, driver or signaller.
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GERT8000-P2 Iss 5
December 2021
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
- GERT8000-S7 Iss 5
- Issue Date: September 2021
Observing and obeying signalling indications. Train warning systems. Reporting signalling failures and irregularities
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, person controlling train movements, shunter or signaller.
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GERT8000-S7 Iss 4
December 2021
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
- GERT8000-P1 Iss 7
- Issue Date: September 2021
Single line working
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, a pilotman or a signaller in single line working.
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
- GERT8000-S5 Iss 10
- Issue Date: September 2021
Passing a signal at danger or an end of authority (EoA) without a movement authority (MA)
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a pilotman, driver or signaller.
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GERT8000-S5 Iss 9
December 2021
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
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- Sign AK201k Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Kilometre Posts
This document provides design details for AK201k sign - Kilometre posts.
- Sign AK202 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Gradient sign
This document provides design details for AK202 - Gradient sign
- Sign AK204 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Spring catch board
This document provides design details AK204 sign - Spring catch board.
- Sign AK205 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Rear clear marker
This document provides design details for AK205 sign - Rear clear marker.
- Sign AK207 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Train class specific no entry
This document provides design details for AK207 sign - Train class specific no entry.
- Sign AK211 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Sandite markers
This document provides design details for AK211 sign - Sandite markers.
- Sign AK213 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Bridge identity plates
This document provides design details for AK213 sign - Bridge identity plates.
- Sign AK201m Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Mile Posts
This document provides design details for AK201m sign - Mile posts.
- Sign DC04 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
RETB channel change marker
This document provides design details for DC04 sign - RETB channel change marker.
- Sign AH02m Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
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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Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:- COP0035 Iss 2
- Issue Date: March 2022
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…
1 document(s) superseded
- COP0022 Iss 3
- Issue Date: March 2022
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…
1 document(s) superseded
- COP0019 Iss 6
- Issue Date: March 2022
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…
1 document(s) superseded
COP0019 Iss 5
June 2022
Withdrawn
- COP0036 Iss 2
- Issue Date: March 2022
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…
1 document(s) superseded
COP0036 Iss 1
June 2022
Withdrawn
- COP0037 Iss 3
- Issue Date: March 2022
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…
1 document(s) superseded
- COP0027 Iss 5
- Issue Date: March 2022
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.
1 document(s) superseded
- COP0126 Iss 3
- Issue Date: January 2022
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…
1 document(s) superseded
COP0126 Iss 2
March 2022
Withdrawn
- COP0046 Iss 1
- Issue Date: January 2022
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…
- COP0042 Iss 1
- Issue Date: January 2022
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).
- COP0131 Iss 1
- Issue Date: January 2022
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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