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Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:- Sign AK104 Iss 2.1
- Issue Date: February 2021
Car Stop Markers on Station Platforms
Car Stop Markers on Station Platforms
- Briefing Notes: 1
1 document(s) superseded
- GERM8000-traindriver Iss 8.1
- Issue Date: December 2020
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1 document(s) superseded
- RIS-0784-CCS Iss 2
- Issue Date: December 2020
The Management of Packet 44 Applications
This document sets out requirements on the management of packet 44 of the European Train Control System (ETCS) data protocol for national…
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
RIS-0784-CCS Iss 1
December 2020
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- RIS-2646-RST Iss 1
- Issue Date: December 2020
Axle Bearing Maintenance
This document sets out requirements and guidance for the maintenance of axle bearing with respect to maintenance policies, plans and competence.It…
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GMGN2646 Iss 1
December 2020
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- GERM8000-trainoperationsstaff Iss 8.1
- Issue Date: December 2020
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1 document(s) superseded
- RIS-3782-TOM Iss 1
- Issue Date: December 2020
Car Stop Markers Provision on Station Platforms
This document sets out the industry-agreed requirements and guidance for the design, positioning and use of car stop markers on station platforms on…
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
- RIS-0733-CCS Iss 1
- Issue Date: December 2020
Lineside Operational Signs
This document sets out requirements and guidance for the application of the lineside operational signs published in the RSSB catalogue, and the…
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
3 document(s) superseded
GIRT7033 Iss 3
June 2015
Live
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 3
- Deviations 24
GIGN7633 Iss 1
December 2020
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 2
- RIS-0734-CCS Iss 2
- Issue Date: December 2020
Signing of Permissible Speeds
This document sets out requirements, rationale and guidance for signing of permissible speeds on the Great Britain (GB) mainline railway.
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
2 document(s) superseded
RIS-0734-CCS Iss 1
December 2020
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
RIS-8012-CCS Iss 1
September 2017
Live
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- GORT3053-1 Iss 8.2
- Issue Date: December 2020
Working Manual for Rail Staff Handling and Carriage of Dangerous Goods - Appendix 1 - List of Dangerous Goods with their United Nations Number, Dangerous Goods Class and TOPS Commodity Code
The Working Manual for Rail Staff Handling and Carriage of Dangerous Goods is for the use of all staff concerned with the classification, acceptance,…
1 document(s) superseded
GORT3053-1 Iss 8.1
December 2020
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- GERT8000-RBBL Iss 34.1
- Issue Date: December 2020
Rule Book Briefing Leaflet
This Leaflet contains details of changes being published in the December 2020 Periodical Operating Notice.
1 document(s) superseded
Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:- RIS-0784-CCS Iss 2
- Issue Date: December 2020
The Management of Packet 44 Applications
This document sets out requirements on the management of packet 44 of the European Train Control System (ETCS) data protocol for national…
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
RIS-0784-CCS Iss 1
December 2020
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- RIS-2646-RST Iss 1
- Issue Date: December 2020
Axle Bearing Maintenance
This document sets out requirements and guidance for the maintenance of axle bearing with respect to maintenance policies, plans and competence.It…
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GMGN2646 Iss 1
December 2020
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- RIS-3782-TOM Iss 1
- Issue Date: December 2020
Car Stop Markers Provision on Station Platforms
This document sets out the industry-agreed requirements and guidance for the design, positioning and use of car stop markers on station platforms on…
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
- RIS-0733-CCS Iss 1
- Issue Date: December 2020
Lineside Operational Signs
This document sets out requirements and guidance for the application of the lineside operational signs published in the RSSB catalogue, and the…
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
3 document(s) superseded
GIRT7033 Iss 3
June 2015
Live
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 3
- Deviations 24
GIGN7633 Iss 1
December 2020
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 2
- RIS-0734-CCS Iss 2
- Issue Date: December 2020
Signing of Permissible Speeds
This document sets out requirements, rationale and guidance for signing of permissible speeds on the Great Britain (GB) mainline railway.
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
2 document(s) superseded
RIS-0734-CCS Iss 1
December 2020
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
RIS-8012-CCS Iss 1
September 2017
Live
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- GIRT7033 Iss 4
- Issue Date: December 2020
Lineside Operational Signs - Product Requirements
This document sets of the requirements of lineside operational signs that support technical compatibility with rail vehicle exterior lighting and…
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
2 document(s) superseded
GIRT7033 Iss 3
June 2015
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 3
- Deviations 24
GIGN7633 Iss 1
December 2020
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 2
- GERT8073 Iss 4
- Issue Date: December 2020
Application of Standard Vehicle Gauges
This document defines standard vehicle gauges and the associated application rules for rolling stock and for infrastructure.
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
3 document(s) superseded
GERT8073 Iss 3
December 2015
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 1
- Tools 1
- Deviations 1
GMRT2173 Iss 3
December 2019
Live
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- RIS-3783-TOM Iss 1
- Issue Date: September 2020
Issue and management of cab passes
This document sets out the requirements for the provision of cab passes and the methods of issuing and controlling them. Guidance on the suitability…
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
- RIS-2453-RST Iss 2
- Issue Date: June 2020
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
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
RIS-2453-RST Iss 1
June 2020
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 1
- RIS-2472-RST Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2020
Data Recorders on Trains
This document sets out engineering requirements and guidance for theprovision and functionality of data recorders on trains.
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GMRT2472 Iss 2
June 2020
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 8
- GERM8000-traindriver Iss 8.1
- Issue Date: December 2020
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-trainoperationsstaff Iss 8.1
- Issue Date: December 2020
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
- GORT3053-1 Iss 8.2
- Issue Date: December 2020
Working Manual for Rail Staff Handling and Carriage of Dangerous Goods - Appendix 1 - List of Dangerous Goods with their United Nations Number, Dangerous Goods Class and TOPS Commodity Code
The Working Manual for Rail Staff Handling and Carriage of Dangerous Goods is for the use of all staff concerned with the classification, acceptance,…
1 document(s) superseded
GORT3053-1 Iss 8.1
December 2020
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- GERT8000-RBBL Iss 34.1
- Issue Date: December 2020
Rule Book Briefing Leaflet
This Leaflet contains details of changes being published in the December 2020 Periodical Operating Notice.
1 document(s) superseded
- GERT8001 Iss 68
- Issue Date: December 2020
Changes to National Operations Publications for December 2020
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
GERT8001 Iss 67
December 2020
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 3
- Form RT3199 Iss 12-20
- Issue Date: December 2020
Work-site Certificate
This form is used by the Engineering Supervisor to record arrangements for setting up work sites within a possession of a running line.
1 document(s) superseded
- GERM8000-trackworkers Iss 7.1
- Issue Date: December 2020
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-signallersignallingtechnician Iss 8.1
- Issue Date: December 2020
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 8
December 2020
Withdrawn
- GERM8000-master-module Iss 8.1
- Issue Date: December 2020
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
- Form RT3198 Iss 12-20
- Issue Date: December 2020
Possession Arrangements Form
This form is used by the PICOP to record the arrangements for a possession of a running line.
1 document(s) superseded
- Sign AK104 Iss 2.1
- Issue Date: February 2021
Car Stop Markers on Station Platforms
Car Stop Markers on Station Platforms
- Briefing Notes: 1
1 document(s) superseded
- Sign AK216 Iss 1
- Issue Date: December 2020
FTAP Flexible Train Arrival Point
A set of four signs to direct engineering trains or on-track machine to locate the required stopping point within a possession or protection zone when…
- Sign BA05 Iss 1.1
- Issue Date: July 2019
No refuges sign
This document provides design details for BA05 sign - No refuges sign.
- Briefing Notes: 1
1 document(s) superseded
- Sign AK215 Iss 1
- Issue Date: September 2018
End of Emergency special Working
This document provides design details for sign AK215 - End of Emergency Special Working
- Impact Assessments: 1
- Amendments: 1
- Sign AF03 Iss 2
- Issue Date: December 2015
Temporary Speed Restriction Repeater Warning Board
This document provides design details for AF03 sign - Temporary speed restriction repeater warning board.
1 document(s) superseded
- Sign AA02 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Termination of AWS gap
This document provides design details for AA02 sign - Termination of AWS gap.
- Sign AA04 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Termination of special AWS working
This document provides design details for AA04 sign - Termination of special AWS working.
- Sign AA05 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Permanently installed AWS cancelling indicator
This document provides design details for AA05 sign - Permanently installed AWS cancelling indicator
- Sign AB02 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Indication of start of cab-signalling
This document provides design details for AB02 sign - Indication of start of cab-signalling.
- Sign AB03 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Indication of end of cab-signalling
This document provides design details for AB03 sign - Indication of end of cab-signalling.
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:- Poster L9 Iss 2
- Issue Date: July 2020
Rail Handling – Rail Turner Awareness
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry about the competence requirements necessary for the Crane Controller when…
1 document(s) superseded
- Poster L2 Iss 3
- Issue Date: July 2020
OTP Tandem Lift
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind planners to use the latest planning information/tools provided by the RCI suppliers for…
1 document(s) superseded
- Poster I4 Iss 2
- Issue Date: July 2020
OTP Speeds
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind operators about movement authority and associated speeds within an engineering…
1 document(s) superseded
- COP0038 Iss 2
- Issue Date: January 2020
Code of Practice for Defective OTP Safety Critical Equipment
This Code of Practice covers what actions should be undertake when On-Track Plant (OTP) is discovered to have defective safety critical equipment…
1 document(s) superseded
- COP0032 Iss 3
- Issue Date: January 2020
Code of Practice for Plant Any Line Open (ALO) Working
This Code of Practice provides guidance on how to safely manage Plant Any Line Open (ALO) working
- Amendments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
- COP0005 Iss 6
- Issue Date: October 2019
Code of Practice for Handling Servicable Rail with RRV Excavator Cranes Including Thimbling
This Code of Practice details the equipment and working practices for handling and thimbling of serviceable rail, using RRV excavator cranes, to…
1 document(s) superseded
COP0005 Iss 5
December 2019
Withdrawn
- COP0007 Iss 7
- Issue Date: October 2019
Code of Practice for On, Off and Cross Tracking of On Track Plant (OTP)
This code of practice gives guidance for the safe on and off tracking of road-rail vehicles to mitigate the possibility of derailing or overturning…
1 document(s) superseded
COP0007 Iss 6
December 2019
Withdrawn
- COP0015 Iss 5
- Issue Date: October 2019
Code of Practice for Load Lifting Points on Road Rail Excavator Cranes
This Code of Practice is intended to provide explanation and guidance to manufacturers, converters, owners and users of road rail excavator cranes…
1 document(s) superseded
COP0015 Iss 4
December 2019
Withdrawn
- COP0016 Iss 5
- Issue Date: October 2019
Code of Practice for OTP Machine ~ Crane Controller Checklists
This Code of Practice details a recommended standard industry checklist for Machine and Crane Controllers when using On-Track Plant. This checklist…
1 document(s) superseded
COP0016 Iss 4
December 2019
Withdrawn
- COP0019 Iss 5
- Issue Date: October 2019
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 4
December 2019
Withdrawn