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Guidance on the Application of the Locomotives and Passenger Rolling Stock NTSN

This document gives guidance on interpreting the requirements of the Locomotives and Passenger Rolling Stock National Technical Specification Notice…

  • Briefing Notes: 1

1 document(s) superseded

Guidance on the Locomotives and Passenger Rolling Stock TSI
GMGN2615 Iss 2.1
September 2021
Withdrawn
  • Briefing Notes: 1
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General duties of a safe work leader (SWL) working outside a possession

You will need this handbook if you have the general duties of a safe work leader working outside a possession.

  • Impact Assessments: 1

1 document(s) superseded

General duties of a safe work leader (SWL) working outside a possession
GERT8000-HB20 Iss 3
September 2020
Live Pending Withdrawal
  • Impact Assessments 1
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Safe work leader (SWL) blocking a line

You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of a IWA, COSS or PC blocking a line.

  • Impact Assessments: 1

1 document(s) superseded

Safe work leader (SWL) blocking a line
GERT8000-HB21 Iss 4
September 2018
Live Pending Withdrawal
  • Impact Assessments 1
  • Deviations 2
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Duties of the person in charge of the possession (PICOP)

You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of the PICOP.

  • Impact Assessments: 1

1 document(s) superseded

Duties of the person in charge of the possession (PICOP)
GERT8000-HB11 Iss 8
September 2020
Live Pending Withdrawal
  • Impact Assessments 1
  • Deviations 1
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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

1 document(s) superseded

Preparation and movement of trains
GERT8000-TW1 Iss 16
March 2021
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Possession of a running line for engineering work

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

  • Impact Assessments: 1

1 document(s) superseded

Possession of a running line for engineering work
GERT8000-T3 Iss 9
September 2020
Live Pending Withdrawal
  • Impact Assessments 1
  • Deviations 1
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General signalling regulations

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

  • Impact Assessments: 1

1 document(s) superseded

General signalling regulations
GERT8000-TS1 Iss 14
September 2020
Live Pending Withdrawal
  • Impact Assessments 1
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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

Passing a signal at danger or an end of authority (EoA) without a movement authority (MA)
GERT8000-S5 Iss 9
September 2020
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  • Impact Assessments 1
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General duties of a controller of site safety (COSS)

This handbook is for those personnel who have the general duties of a controller of site safety (COSS).

  • Impact Assessments: 1

1 document(s) superseded

General duties of a controller of site safety (COSS)
GERT8000-HB7 Iss 7
September 2020
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IWA, COSS or PC blocking a line

You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of a IWA, COSS or PC blocking a line.

  • Impact Assessments: 1

1 document(s) superseded

IWA, COSS or PC blocking a line
GERT8000-HB8 Iss 7
September 2018
Live Pending Withdrawal
  • Impact Assessments 1
  • Deviations 2

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AWS and TPWS Application Requirements

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the application of the United Kingdom (UK) Class B train protection system ‘TPWS’, which…

  • Briefing Notes: 1
  • Impact Assessments: 1

1 document(s) superseded

AWS and TPWS Application Requirements
RIS-0775-CCS Iss 2
March 2021
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AWS and TPWS Interface Requirements

This document defines the track/train interface requirements for the United Kingdom (UK) Class B train protection system ‘TPWS’, which comprises the…

  • Briefing Notes: 1
  • Impact Assessments: 1

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AWS and TPWS Interface Requirements
GERT8075 Iss 3
June 2021
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  • Deviations 2
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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

Lineside Signs
GIRT7033 Iss 3
March 2021
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  • Briefing Notes: 1
  • Impact Assessments 1
  • Amendments: 3
  • Deviations 26
Guidance on Lineside Signs
GIGN7633 Iss 1
December 2020
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  • Briefing Notes: 1
  • Impact Assessments 1
  • Amendments: 2
Index for Lineside Signs
GIGN7634 Iss 1.1
December 2020
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  • Briefing Notes: 1
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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

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Requirements for the Application of Standard Vehicle Gauges.
GERT8073 Iss 3
March 2021
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  • Briefing Notes: 1
  • Impact Assessments 1
  • Amendments: 1
  • Tools 1
  • Deviations 1
Size of Vehicles and Position of Equipment
GMRT2173 Iss 3
December 2019
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  • Briefing Notes: 1
  • Impact Assessments 1
  • Deviations 1
Guidance on Gauging and Platform Distances
GEGN8573 Iss 4
December 2015
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  • Briefing Notes: 1
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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

The Management of Packet 44 Applications
RIS-0784-CCS Iss 1
December 2020
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  • Impact Assessments 1
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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
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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
  • Deviations 1

2 document(s) superseded

Lineside Signs
GIRT7033 Iss 3
March 2021
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  • Briefing Notes: 1
  • Impact Assessments 1
  • Amendments: 3
  • Deviations 26
Guidance on Lineside Signs
GIGN7633 Iss 1
December 2020
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  • Briefing Notes: 1
  • Impact Assessments 1
  • Amendments: 2
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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

Guidance on Axle Bearing Maintenance
GMGN2646 Iss 1
December 2020
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  • Briefing Notes: 1
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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

Signing of Permissible Speeds
RIS-0734-CCS Iss 1
December 2020
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  • Briefing Notes: 1
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Controlling the Speed of Tilting Trains through Curves
RIS-8012-CCS Iss 1
September 2017
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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…

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Rule Book Briefing Leaflet

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

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Rule Book Briefing Leaflet
GERT8000-RBBL Iss 35.2
September 2021
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Changes to National Operations Publications for September 2021

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

  • Impact Assessments: 1

1 document(s) superseded

Changes to National Operations Publications for June 2021
GERT8001 Iss 70
September 2021
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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

Rule Book Module Issue History
GERT8000-Issue Iss 32
March 2021
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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

General safety responsibilities and personal track safety for non-track workers
GERT8000-G1 Iss 8
March 2021
Live Pending Withdrawal
  • Briefing Notes: 1
  • Impact Assessments 1
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Rule Book Handbook Issue History

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

  • Impact Assessments: 1

1 document(s) superseded

Rule Book Handbook Issue History
GERT8000-Issue HB Iss 13
March 2021
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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.…

  • Impact Assessments: 1

1 document(s) superseded

Signaller and Signalling Technician Manual
GERM8000-signallersignallingtechnician Iss 9.1
June 2021
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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.…

  • Impact Assessments: 1

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Train Operations Staff Manual
GERM8000-trainoperationsstaff Iss 9.1
June 2021
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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.…

  • Impact Assessments: 1

1 document(s) superseded

Train Driver Manual
GERM8000-traindriver Iss 9.1
June 2021
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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.…

  • Impact Assessments: 1

1 document(s) superseded

Track Workers Manual
GERM8000-trackworkers Iss 8
March 2021
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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

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Single line working
GERT8000-P1 Iss 6
September 2015
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Neutral section indication board

This document provides design details for AJ02 sign - Neutral section indication board.

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Warning of traction system changeover

This document provides design details for AJ04 sign - Warning of traction system changeover.

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Line identification board

This document provides design details for AK103 sign - Line identification board.

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Termination of adhesion condition

This document provides design details for AK214 sign - Termination of adhesion condition

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