Standards Catalogue

ERTMS/ETCS DMI National Requirements

This document sets out requirements for European Rail Traffic Management System/European Train Control System (ERTMS/ETCS) Driver Machine Interface…

Traction batteries in rolling stock depots

The technical note aims to inform the industry on handling, storage and the safe maintenance practices of lithium-ion traction battery packs within…

Fire compartmentation and Li-ion traction batteries

The technical note aims to inform the industry on adequate design considerations for crashworthiness and fire barrier considerations to minimise the…

Application of Standard Vehicle Gauges

This document defines standard vehicle gauges and the associated application rules for rolling stock and for infrastructure.

Changes to National Operations Publications for June 2025

This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…

Application of the Entity in Charge of Maintenance Regulations

This document gives guidance on the application of regulations on entities in charge of maintenance (ECM) with respect to freight wagons that are used…

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…

Verification of Conformity of Engineering Change to Rail Vehicles

The document sets out a process for verification of conformity of engineering change against applicable requirements. This process can be adopted by…

Crashworthiness risk assessment for mainline passenger rolling stock

This Technical Note aims to address Recommendation 19 c) of RAIB’s Carmont report. This required RSSB, in consultation with operators of pre-1994…

Onboard passenger air quality improvement

This technical note aims to inform the industry about potential solutions for improving air quality in the passenger cabin environment, referred to in…

Specification for 34/68 Mbit/s To 140 Mbit/s Digital Multiplex Equipment

Shunting Signals

Provision of Route Indicators at Position Light Signals

Subsidiary Signals

Signalling into Terminal & Bay Platform Lines

Specification Acceptance Standards for JG5 Malleable Cast Iron Pandrol Fastenings

Code of Practice for the Down Proving Relays

Specification for Alumino-Thermic Powder Mixtures for Rail Welding

Reflectorised Distant Boards

Track Circuit Clearance Points and Track Circuit Minimum Length

Changes to National Operations Publications for June 2025

This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…

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.…

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, with the exception…

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.…

Rule Book Briefing Leaflet

Each issue of the Rule Book Briefing Leaflet contains a summary of the changes being introduced to GERT8000.

Rule Book Module Issue History

This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book module issues (GERT8000).

Rule Book Handbook Issue History

This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book handbook issues (GERT8000).

Signals, Handsignals, Indicators and Signs Handbook

You will need this handbook if you need to understand the meaning of signals, handsignals, indicators and signs.

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…

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.…

High visibility clothing obligatory

This document provides design details for BA01 sign - High visibility clothing obligatory.

Temporary speed restriction repeater warning board

Supplementary sign at crossings where trains pass in excess of 100 mph

Warning sign for a non-vehicular crossing (PCR diagram 101)

Private level crossings: operating instructions for barrier (PCR diagram 104)

Signs for use with miniature red / green lights with and without a telephone (PCR diagrams 107 and 108)

Instructions for Use at a Crossing with Miniature Stop Lights and User-Operated Barriers (PCR diagram 110)

Reminder at a crossing with user-operated barriers (PCR diagram 112)

Instructions to non-vehicular traffic at a crossing with miniature stop lights (PCR diagram 114)

Supplementary sign where crossing is used for animal traffic (PCR diagram 118)

Code of Practice for Loading of OTP

Lifting Accessories Misuse

M&EE Networking Group Poster - Autumn / winter and low adhesion operations of OTP

M&EE Networking Group Code of Practice for M&EE Documents

Rated Capacity Indicator (RCI) Status Indicator Lights Poster

AFFF Fire Extinguishers Poster

Use of GSM-R within T3 possessions

Code of Practice for Load Lifting Points on Road Rail Excavator Cranes

Code of Practice for Safe use of Quick Hitches

Crane Controller Competence for Twin Jib Cranes