Standards Catalogue

Possession of a running line for engineering work

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver or signaller.

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.…

Master 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.…

Possession 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.…

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.…

Code of Practice for Management of Siding Safety Surveys

This Code of Practiceprovides guidance to enable the effective setting up of a safe system of work within all sidings allocated for stabling and…

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…

Seasonal Operating of OTP

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind operators when adhesion is low, keep it slow.

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 and…

OTP Mechanical Movement Limiting Device

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind the industry about the use of mechanical movement limiting device and the restrictions…

On-Track Plant, Trolleys and Associated Equipment

This document sets out requirements and guidance for engineering of on-track plant, trolleys and associated equipment.

Guidance on the Application of the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations

This document gives guidance on the application of the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations in the railway environment, and…

On-Train Camera Monitoring Systems

This document sets out requirements for the installation and use of modern camera systems for the purposes of recording, storing, and accessing video…

Infrastructure Based Train Detection Interface Requirements

This standard specifies the infrastructure based train detection system parameters that are necessary to support technical compatibility with GB…

Track System Requirements

This document sets out Great Britain (GB) requirements in scope of the national technical rules for track geometry, track systems and track components…

Switches and Crossings

This document sets out requirements and guidance for new, renewed, and upgraded switches and crossings (S&C) to provide for identification and safe…

Operational Requirements for GSM-R Radio

This document contains the necessary requirements and guidance for the development of contingency plans to manage failures of the GSM-R voice system.…

Track to Train RFID Compatibility

This document sets out requirements for RFID compatibility between train and track, including management of application codes.  

Signalling layout and signal aspect sequence requirements

This document sets out requirements for the lineside signalling system to be compatible with train operations and guidance on their application.

Engineering Requirements for Steam Locomotives and other Heritage Rail Vehicles

This document sets out the engineering requirements for heritage rail vehicles (including steam locomotives) to support use when operating in heritage…

Section G - Your duties when working at a passenger station

Section P(ii) - Working of single and bi-directional lines by pilotman

Section E(ii) - Working of trains during failure, maintenance and renewal of signalling equipment

Section E(i) - Failure, maintenance and renewal of signalling equipment

Section P(i) - Working of single lines

Section H (iv) - Working of the automatic brake on locomotive hauled and multiple unit trains

Section Q - On-track Plant

Section Z(i) - A.C. electrified lines

Form for Reporting a Signal/AWS/TPWS/TVM Failure or Irregularity

Section H(v) - Working of on-track machines - Normal arrangements

Deviation for countdown markers

This document provides design details for DEV-AK102-01 sign - Deviation for station approach countdown markers Applicable to the South West Trains…

Termination of special AWS working

This document provides design details for AA04 sign - Termination of special AWS working.

Permanently installed AWS cancelling indicator

This document provides design details for AA05 sign - Permanently installed AWS cancelling indicator

Warning of the start of cab-signalling

This document provides design details for AB01 sign - Warning of the start of cab-signalling.

Indication of start of cab-signalling

This document provides design details for AB02 sign - Indication of start of cab-signalling.

Indication of end of cab-signalling

This document provides design details for AB03 sign - Indication of end of cab-signalling.

TVM block marker

This document provides design details for AB04 sign - TVM block marker.

Cab signalling shunt entry board

This document provides design details for AB05 sign - Cab signalling shunt entry board.

Emergency telephone

This document provides design details for DB04 sign - Emergency telephone.

Radio electronic token block: loop clear marker

This document provides design details for AB06 sign - Radio electronic token block: loop clear marker.

Reporting track defects

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry that any track defects which could affect plant and equipment safely…

Code of Practice for Rail Mounted Manually Propelled Equipment

This Code of Practice details the use and some aspects of the design and maintenance of rail mounted manually propelled equipment (trolleys and…

Code of Practice 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…

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…

Code of Practice for Defective OTP Safety Critical Equipment

This Code of Practice details what actions should be undertake when On-Track Plant (OTP) is discovered to have defective safety critical equipment…

Use of Mobile Devices

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry of the risks posed by using a mobile phone whilst driving a train. Further…

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…

Code of Practice for OTM Route Conducting Policy

This Code of Practice contains requirements and guidance for OTM driver’s route conducting or being conducted. Also to assist in the improvement of…

Inspection of Demountable MEWP and Lifting Equipment

This Code of Practice details the arrangements for inspecting MEWPs and lifting equipment in accordance with legislation when attaching to the base…

MEWP Planning

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry that all MEWP activities must be properly planned and site specific - even if…