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Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:- BR943 Feb 1971
- Issue Date: February 1971
- BR902 Nov 1970
- Issue Date: November 1970
- SSP033 10-70
- Issue Date: October 1970
- CESSBR0125A May 1970
- Issue Date: May 1970
- SSP012 03-70
- Issue Date: March 1970
- SSP032 03-70
- Issue Date: March 1970
- SSP029 undated
- Issue Date: January 0001
- CESSBR0599A Sep 1969
- Issue Date: September 1969
- SSP031 04-69
- Issue Date: April 1969
- SSP031 03-69
- Issue Date: March 1969
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Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:- 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1 document(s) superseded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Withdrawn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1 document(s) superseded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Withdrawn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
- RIS-3119-TOM Iss 3
- Issue Date: March 2022
Accident and Incident Investigation
This document sets out requirements and guidance for the investigation of adverse events involving more than one duty holder so that system…
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
RIS-3119-TOM Iss 2.2
March 2022
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
- RIS-2795-RST Iss 2.2
- Issue Date: December 2021
Track to Train RFID Compatibility
This document sets out requirement sfor RFID compatibility between train and track, including management of application codes.
- Briefing Notes: 1
1 document(s) superseded
RIS-2795-RST Iss 2.1
December 2021
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
- GMRT2400 Iss 6.2
- Issue Date: December 2021
Engineering Design of On-Track Machines in Running Mode
This document sets out requirements for the design of on-track machines (OTMs) in running mode.
- Briefing Notes: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GMRT2400 Iss 6.1
December 2021
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- RIS-2453-RST Iss 2.1
- Issue Date: December 2021
Vehicle Registration, Marking and Numbering
This document sets out requirements for the registration, marking and numbering of rail vehicles operating on the Great Britain (GB) mainline…
- Briefing Notes: 1
1 document(s) superseded
RIS-2453-RST Iss 2
December 2021
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- RIS-2750-RST Iss 1.1
- Issue Date: December 2021
Supplier Assurance
This document is a standard for the generation of supplier assurance during the procurement cycle for products and services, for use in the GB rail…
- Briefing Notes: 1
1 document(s) superseded
RIS-2750-RST Iss 1
December 2021
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- GEGN8575 Iss 1
- Issue Date: December 2021
Guidance Note on the Management of Electrical Risk Related to Operational Tasks on Electrified Lines
This document provides railway undertakings and infrastructure managers (station operators) with guidance on the management and assessment of…
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
- Form RT3119-B Iss 9
- Issue Date: December 2021
Provisional SPAD Data Collection Form (Railway Undertaking)
Infrastructure managers and railway undertakings shall use the GORT3119 designated Provisional SPAD Data Collection forms when investigating signals…
- Briefing Notes: 1
1 document(s) superseded
Form RT3119-B Iss 8
December 2021
Withdrawn
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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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- 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
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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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