Standards Catalogue

Policy and Instruction for the Design of Signalling Works

Special Inspection Notice (SIN) Monitoring

Use of Telephone Marking Tape

Procedure for the Inspection of Bonds Attached to Scaffolding on A.C Electrified Lines

Requirements for Lockout Device to Protect Staff Working on Trains

Specification for Radio Frequency Coaxial Feeder Cable with Zero-Halogen Low-Smoke Sheath for Railway Telecommunications

Train to Signalbox Radio System (Train Radio)

Specification for Track Datum Markers on all Overhead Electrified Lines

Standards for the Maintenance of Mark IIIB Overhead Line Equipment

Examination of Rails at Locations Outside the Scope of Procedures U1 and U3

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…

Rule Book modules issue history

TS8 - One-train working regulations

Section F(ii) - Your duties if you are acting as a handsignaller

Section H(i) - Working of trains - Normal arrangements

Section M(i) - Train stopped by train accident, including fire or accidental division

Section N - Single line working

Section T(iii) - Protection of engineering work when the engineer takes possession of the line

Section U(iii) - Permissible speeds and enhanced permissible speeds

Section F(i) - Manual operation of power operated points

Section A - General responsibilities, safety and security

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