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Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:- CPPM004 Iss 3
- Issue Date: August 1980
- CP4 Iss 3
- Issue Date: August 1980
- BR29987-14 Section B
- Issue Date: June 1980
- AWS 36 Iss 1
- Issue Date: January 1980
- BR817 Oct 1979
- Issue Date: October 1979
- AWS 18 Iss 1
- Issue Date: September 1979
- SSP019 03-79
- Issue Date: March 1979
- SSP035 03-79
- Issue Date: March 1979
- BR13422 Iss 1
- Issue Date: February 1979
50Hz Single Phase AC Electrification, Immunisation of Signalling and Telecommunications Systems Against Electrical Interference.
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
- Deviations 1
- AWS 31 Iss 1
- Issue Date: December 1978
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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1 document(s) superseded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Withdrawn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1 document(s) superseded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Withdrawn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1 document(s) superseded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Withdrawn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1 document(s) superseded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Withdrawn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:- COP0125 Iss 4
- Issue Date: September 2021
Code of Practice for Management of Sidings Safety Surveys
This Code of Practice covers the operational risk and hazards associated with stabling and maintaining OTM / trains within sidings that have been…
1 document(s) superseded
- COP0128 Iss 2
- Issue Date: September 2021
Code of Practice for Route Knowledge within Possessions
This Code of Practice contains guidance and generic good practice for the management of route knowledge for train drivers within a possession. It sets…
1 document(s) superseded
- Poster OTM1 Iss 5
- Issue Date: September 2021
Autumn Poster 2021
This poster details the actions to be taken when rail adhesion is worse than would be expected. Also what to do when asked to make a controlled test…
1 document(s) superseded
- COP0040 Iss 1
- Issue Date: July 2021
Code of Practice for Loose Materials on OTMs
This Code of Practice details the action to be taken to safely store loose material on an on-track machine.
- COP0002 Iss 11
- Issue Date: May 2021
Code of Practice for Planning for the Use of Mobile Operated Plant
This Code of Practice details minimum requirements for planning for the use of mobile operated plant excluding lifting operations. It applies to…
1 document(s) superseded
COP0002 Iss 10
September 2021
Withdrawn
- COP0028 Iss 1
- Issue Date: May 2021
Code of Practice for Planning for the Use of Non-rail Mounted Plant
This Code of Practice details minimum requirements for planning and mitigating the risks when delivering work using non rail mounted plant that could…
- COP0025 Iss 4
- Issue Date: May 2021
Code of Practice for Brake Testing of RRVs
This Code of Practice details the testing of the braking system of OTP excluding Trolleys during routine maintenance examination to be carried out by…
1 document(s) superseded
- COP0043 Iss 2
- Issue Date: January 2021
Code of Practice for Hydraulic Hose In-use Repair
This Code of Practice details the details the action to be taken following the failure of hydraulic hose(s) on an on-track machine (OTM).
1 document(s) superseded
- COP0021 Iss 5
- Issue Date: November 2020
Code of Practice for Safe use of Quick Hitches
This Code of Practice identifies the types of quick hitches as categorised by the HSE and details the safety issues and provides safe systems of work…
1 document(s) superseded
- COP0012 Iss 7
- Issue Date: November 2020
Code of Practice for Defect Reporting for OTP, Plant and Equipment
This Code of Practice details the systems to have in place so that all safety related defects are reported and that other reported defects are checked…
1 document(s) superseded
COP0012 Iss 6
March 2021
Withdrawn
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