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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1 document(s) superseded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Withdrawn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1 document(s) superseded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Withdrawn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3 document(s) superseded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Withdrawn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Withdrawn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2 document(s) superseded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Withdrawn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1 document(s) superseded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1 document(s) superseded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:- SSP030 07-68
- Issue Date: July 1968
- SSP011 05-68
- Issue Date: May 1968
- AWS 20 Iss 1
- Issue Date: May 1968
- AWS 25 Iss 1
- Issue Date: December 1967
- AWS 17 Iss 1
- Issue Date: December 1967
- SSP011 12-66
- Issue Date: December 1966
- SSP028 12-66
- Issue Date: December 1966
- SSP026 12-66
- Issue Date: December 1966
- SSP027 12-66
- Issue Date: December 1966
- SSP025 10-64
- Issue Date: October 1964
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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:- COP0130 Iss 1
- Issue Date: October 2020
Code of Practice for OTM Route Conducting Policy
This Code of Practice contains guidance for OTM driver’s route conducting or being conducted and to assist in the improvement of driver safety…
- COP0129 Iss 1
- Issue Date: October 2020
Code of Practice for Control of Mobile Communication Equipment Use in Driving Cabs
This Code of Practice contains requirements and guidance for the control of mobile communication equipment use in the driving cabs of trains. It sets…
- COP0011 Iss 6
- Issue Date: September 2020
Code of Practice for Planning and Executing Lifting Operations
This Code of Practice concerns all lifting operations involving rail cranes, twin jib cranes, road-rail excavator cranes, and vehicle mounted knuckle…
1 document(s) superseded
COP0011 Iss 5
December 2020
Withdrawn
- COP0 Iss 5
- Issue Date: September 2020
Code of Practice for M&EE Documents
This Code of Practice details the system by which the M&EE Networking Group produces documentation and is intended for internal use of the M&EE…
1 document(s) superseded
- COP0017 Iss 4
- Issue Date: September 2020
Code of Practice for Loading of OTP
This Code of Practice gives guidance on the arrangements for loading and securing of typical loads associated with all on-track plant (OTP) whilst on…
1 document(s) superseded
- COP0044 Iss 1
- Issue Date: July 2020
Code of Practice for Re-railing Kirow Cranes using Outriggers
This Code of Practice provides guidance in the re-railing of Kirow cranes utilising the crane’s outriggers
- Poster OTM6 Iss 1
- Issue Date: July 2020
When to use your warning horn
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind staff about when to use the warning horn.
- Poster OTM8 Iss 1
- Issue Date: July 2020
Focus on the Rules – Brief RS521
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind drivers about how to proceed when starting from a yellow PLS.
- Poster OTM7 Iss 1
- Issue Date: July 2020
Passing between or close to the end of vehicles
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind staff about personal safety when when to passing between or close to the end of…
- Poster OTMe1 Iss 1
- Issue Date: July 2020
Depot Pit Protection
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind depot staff about the risk of failing into uncovered pits. Cover pits or use visual…
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