Standards Catalogue

Changes to National Operations Publications for March 2024

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

Driver’s Single Line Working Ticket

This form should be used by the driver when single line working applies.

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…

Code of Practice for Action following Hydraulic Pump and/or Motor Failure

This Code of Practice details the details the action to be taken following the failure of an hydraulic pump and/or motor on an on-track machine (OTM).

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.

Code of Practice for Hydraulic Hose In-use Repair

This Code of Practice details the action to be taken following the failure of  hydraulic hose(s) on an on-track machine (OTM).

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…

Rolling Stock Subsystem and Interfaces to AC Energy Subsystem

This document sets out interface requirements and guidance for the alternating current (ac) energy subsystem for all rolling stock operating over…

ERTMS National Identities Management

This document sets out the requirements for arrangements for the management of the ERTMS National Identities on the GB mainline railway.

Infrastructure Based Train Detection Interface Requirements

Defective On-Train Equipment

This document sets out requirements to be applied when on-train equipment becomes defective and provides guidance to assist the railway undertakings…

Trespass Risk Assessment

This document provides a common framework for trespass risk assessments, developed from the outputs of RSSB research project T1183 - Good practice…

Passenger Train Dispatch and Platform Safety Measures

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the development, review and implementation of passenger train dispatch processes and measures to…

Process for Adding, Removing or Modifying Lettered Differential Permissible Speeds

This document sets out requirements and guidance to support the process of adding, removing or modifying a Lettered Differential Permissible Speed…

Route Level Assessment of Technical Compatibility between Vehicles and Infrastructure

This document sets out requirements and responsibilities for the assessment of technical compatibility at route level for vehicles and infrastructure.

Client Safety Assurance of High Integrity Software-Based Systems for Railway Applications

This document sets out requirements for safety assurance of high integrity software-based systems for railway applications.

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,…

Rule Book Module Issue History

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

Preparation and working of freight trains

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of the following in relation to freight trains: train driver, guard, shunter, train preparer.

Rule Book Handbook Issue History

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

Failure of, or work on, signalling equipment - signallers' regulations

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

Station duties and train dispatch

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, a guard, a person in charge (PIC) of dispatch or staff responsible for train…

General signalling regulations

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

Activation of TPWS or ERTMS tri

This form is used by a signaller to record information obtained from drivers after the activation of TPWS, except when a signal has been passed at…

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.

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.…

Duties of the COSS and person in charge when using a hand trolley

You will need this handbook if you are the COSS or SWL and person in charge when using a hand trolley.

White diamond with 'X'

This document provides design details for DA03 sign - White diamond with 'X'.

Signal post telephone - limited clearance label

This document provides design details for DB02 sign - Signal post telephone - limited clearance label.

Mid-platform train berth markers

This document provides design details for AK105 sign - Mid-platform train berth markers.

Countdown markers

This document provides design details for AK102 sign - Countdown markers.

Commencement of AWS gap

This document provides design details for AA01 sign - Commencement of AWS gap.

750 V DC electrification boundary - entering

This document provides design details for AJ06 sign - 750 V DC electrification boundary - entering.

Entering and leaving an IVRS zone marker

This document provides design details for DC06 sign - Entering and leaving an IVRS zone marker.

Termination of AWS gap

This document provides design details for AA02 sign - Termination of AWS gap.

GSM-R signal box phone number sign

This document provides design details for DD02 sign - GSM-R signal box phone number.

Commencement of special AWS working

This document provides design details for AA03 sign - Commencement of special AWS.

Code of Practice for Handling Serviceable Rail with RRV Excavator Cranes including Thimbling

Code of Practice for Safety Related Defect Reporting for OTP and Plant & Equipment

Code of Practice for Tandem Lifting with Two Excavator Cranes

Audit Protocol for Supply of Possession-only Rail Vehicles with and without Operators

Distributor Isolating Cock (DIC)

Code of Practice for Operator Competency Standards for On Track Plant

Code of Practice for Maintenance, Operation and Testing of Track Jacks

Rated Capacity Indicator (RCI) Status Indicator Lights

Code of Practice for Trailers and Attachments with RRVs and RMMMs

Code of Practice for Professional Driving of OTM