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Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:- 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1 document(s) superseded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1 document(s) superseded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Withdrawn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1 document(s) superseded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Withdrawn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1 document(s) superseded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1 document(s) superseded
- RIS-8070-TOM Iss 2
- Issue Date: March 2022
Drugs and alcohol testing for safety-critical workers
This document provides transport operators with the industry-agreed standard for testing safety-critical workers for drugs and alcohol. It contains…
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
2 document(s) superseded
RIS-8070-TOM Iss 1
March 2022
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
GEGN8570 Iss 2
March 2022
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- GMRT2161 Iss 2.1
- Issue Date: March 2022
Requirements for Driving Cabs of Railway Vehicles
This document sets out national technical rules for driving cabs of railway vehicles on visibility from within, emergency exit dimensions and…
- Briefing Notes: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GMRT2161 Iss 2
March 2022
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- RIS-2761-RST Iss 1.1
- Issue Date: March 2022
Rail Industry Standard for Driving Cabs
This document sets out supplemental requirements for the design, layout and operational equipment in driving cabs of rail vehicles in line with GB…
- Briefing Notes: 1
1 document(s) superseded
RIS-2761-RST Iss 1
March 2022
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- RIS-3784-TOM Iss 1
- Issue Date: March 2022
Provision of Signage at Power Changeover Locations
This document sets out requirements and guidance for provision of signage at power changeover locations for multi-mode rolling stock.
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
- RIS-2712-RST Iss 1.1
- Issue Date: March 2022
On-Train Camera Monitoring Systems
This document sets out the use of modern camera systems for the purposes of recording, storing, and accessing video data from rolling stock. It…
- Briefing Notes: 1
1 document(s) superseded
RIS-2712-RST Iss 1
March 2022
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
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- RSSB Standards Code
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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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- RSSB Standards Code
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- 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
- GERM8000-trackworkers Iss 10.1
- Issue Date: March 2022
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.…
1 document(s) superseded
- GERM8000-master-module Iss 11.1
- Issue Date: March 2022
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.…
1 document(s) superseded
- GERM8000-traindriver Iss 11.1
- Issue Date: March 2022
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.…
1 document(s) superseded
- GERM8000-signallersignallingtechnician Iss 11.1
- Issue Date: March 2022
Signaller and Signalling Technician 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.…
1 document(s) superseded
GERM8000-signallersignallingtechnician Iss 11
June 2022
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
- GERM8000-trainoperationsstaff Iss 11.1
- Issue Date: March 2022
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.…
1 document(s) superseded
GERM8000-trainoperationsstaff Iss 11
June 2022
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
- GERT8000-HB17 Iss 4
- Issue Date: December 2021
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.
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
- GERT8000-HB16 Iss 5
- Issue Date: December 2021
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.
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
- GERT8000-Issue HB Iss 15
- Issue Date: December 2021
Rule Book Handbook Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book Handbook issues (GERT8000).
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
- GERT8000-DC Iss 5
- Issue Date: December 2021
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…
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
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- SPAD Data Collection Forms RT3119
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- Deviating from Standards
- Understanding and applying standards
- RSSB Standards Code
- RSSB Standards Manual
- Digital Railway - Integrated Concept of Operations
- Operational Concept for GBMR
- BSI Standards
- Sign DD01 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
GSM-R common shunt group access code
This document provides design details for DD01 sign - GSM-R common shunt group access code.
- Sign DD02 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
GSM-R signal box phone number sign
This document provides design details for DD02 sign - GSM-R signal box phone number.
- Sign DEV-AK102-02
- Issue Date: June 2015
Deviation for countdown markers
This document provides design details for DEV-AK102-02 sign - Deviation for platform countdown markers at ¾, ½ and ¼ mile on the approach to a…
- Sign DC06 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Entering and leaving an IVRS zone marker
This document provides design details for DC06 sign - Entering and leaving an IVRS zone marker.
- Sign AK104 Iss 2
- Issue Date: December 2020
Car Stop Markers on Station Platforms
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Sign AF03 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
- Sign BA05 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
- Sign AK104 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Popular Links
- Whats New June 2022
- Standards Catalogue June 2022 Live Docs
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- SPAD Data Collection Forms RT3119
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- Deviating from Standards
- Understanding and applying standards
- RSSB Standards Code
- RSSB Standards Manual
- Digital Railway - Integrated Concept of Operations
- Operational Concept for GBMR
- BSI Standards
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…
Popular Links
- Whats New June 2022
- Standards Catalogue June 2022 Live Docs
- Latest Updates to Standards
- Glossary of CCS terms
- Standards Categories
- References to EU legislation and institutions
- SPAD Data Collection Forms RT3119
- Rule Book Module Matrix
- Deviating from Standards
- Understanding and applying standards
- RSSB Standards Code
- RSSB Standards Manual
- Digital Railway - Integrated Concept of Operations
- Operational Concept for GBMR
- BSI Standards