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From: To:Code of Practice for Brake Testing of OTP
This Code of Practice details the testing of the braking system of OTP excluding Trolleys during operations and routine maintenance examination…
Dealing with a train accident or train evacuation
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, guard or signaller.
GERT8000-M1 Iss 6
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
Management of Control Command and Signalling (CCS) Subsystem Failures, Faults and Defects
This document sets out the management process requirements that apply to safety related failures of control command and signalling (CCS) onboard and…
RIS-0707-CCS Iss 1
September 2023
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Technical Notes 1
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).
GERT8000 Issue HB Iss 16
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
Failure of, or work on, signalling equipment - signallers' regulations
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller.
GERT8000-TS11 Iss 5.1
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
Preparation and movement of trains
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, guard, shunter, signaller or train preparer.
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…
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From: To: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.
GERT8072 Iss 1
March 2017
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
- Amendments: 1
Application of Standard Vehicle Gauges
This document defines standard vehicle gauges and the associated application rules for rolling stock and for infrastructure.
GERT8073 Iss 4
December 2022
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 1
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…
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…
RIS-3437-TOM Iss 2
September 2022
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 1
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…
RIS-3703-TOM Iss 4.1
September 2022
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
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.
RIS-8270-RST Iss 1
September 2022
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Trespass Risk Assessment
This document provides a common framework for trespass risk assessments, developed from the outputs of RSSB research project T1183 - Good practice…
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.
GEGN8650 Iss 1
September 2022
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
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.
RIS-2711-RST Iss 1
June 2022
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
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.
Rule Book Briefing Leaflet
Each issue of the Rule Book Briefing Leaflet contains a summary of the changes being introduced to GERT8000.
Possession of a running line for engineering work
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver or signaller.
GERT8000-T3 Iss 11
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 7
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.…
GERM8000-possessionworkers Iss 9
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 3
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.…
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.…
GERM8000-signallersignallingtechnician Iss 13
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 3
Dealing with a train accident or train evacuation
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, guard or signaller.
GERT8000-M1 Iss 6
December 2023
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
Mile Posts
This document provides design details for AK201m sign - Mile posts.
Whistle board
This document provides design details for GK203 sign - Whistle board.
Rear clear marker
This document provides design details for AK205 sign - Rear clear marker.
Train class specific no entry
This document provides design details for AK207 sign - Train class specific no entry.
Miscellaneous instructions to train crew
This document provides design details for AK209 sign - Miscellaneous instructions to train crew.
Sandite markers
This document provides design details for AK211 sign - Sandite markers.
Bridge identity plates
This document provides design details for AK213 sign - Bridge identity plates.
National radio network channel change marker
This document provides design details for DC03 sign - National radio network channel change marker.
High visibility clothing obligatory
This document provides design details for BA01 sign - High visibility clothing obligatory.
Access prohibited sign
This document provides design details for BA03 sign - Access prohibited sign.