Standards Catalogue

Freight coupler loads

This technical note will help industry assess the ability of a locomotive to haul loads over a route. It focuses on coupler load capacity and…

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.

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…

On-Track Plant, Trolleys and Associated Equipment

This document sets out requirements and guidance for engineering of on-track plant, trolleys and associated equipment.

Compliance with noise and vibration legislation

This technical note sets out the relevant railway-specific legislation on noise and vibration. It will help familiarise organisations with their…

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.

Urgent High-Risk Defect Report Form

In the event that the NIR-Online system is unavailable, details of urgent high-risk defects, faults and failures shall be shared by completing and…

Assessment of Passenger Seat Comfort

This document gives guidance on the assessment of static comfort for passenger seats on rolling stock. It includes criteria to measure aspects of a…

Movement of Continental Wagons on the GB Network

RIS-2770-RST Iss 1 sets out requirements and guidance around the process of registering and assessing compatibility of wagons not registered in GB for…

Guidance on Operational Railway Safety Awareness

This document is aimed at Railway Undertakings and any other railway actors operating in or around the railway environment. It gives guidance on…

ERTMS/ETCS Baseline 3 Onboard Subsystem Requirements

This document sets out the industry agreed requirements and guidance for the Great Britain (GB) application of the ERTMS/ETCS Baseline 3 onboard…

Reporting of adverse events

This technical note will help industry to understand the reporting systems for safety related issues provided by the Rail Safety and Standards Board…

Management of Safety-Related Rail Vehicle Defects

This document defines requirements for recording, analysing and reporting safety-related defects, faults and failures on rail vehicles, plant and…

Communication of urgent operating advice

This standard sets out requirements, rationale and guidance for reporting and communicating urgent operating safety information.

Engineering change (software and firmware)

This technical note provides signposts to existing standards and good practice in engineering change management relating to software and firmware.

Fire-related properties of batteries

This technical note sets out options for improving fire performance of batteries in use on GB mainline rolling stock, and the factors which may need…

Rule Book Section Z (Part i) - AC electrified lines

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

Section J - Shunting

Working Manual for Rail Staff - Freight Train Operations - Table A - Conversion Chart SLU's - Feet - Metres

Working Manual for Rail Staff - Freight Train Operations - Table C1 - Route Availability (RA)

Working Manual for Rail Staff - Freight Train Operations - Table C2 - Route Availability Assessment

Working Manual for Rail Staff- Freight Train Operations - Marshalling and Composition of Freight Trains

Working Manual for Rail Staff - Freight Train Operations - Movement of Freight Trains

Working Manual for Rail Staff - Freight Train Operations - Special Freight Trains and Wagons

Working Manual for Rail Staff, Handling and Carriage of Dangerous Goods - Appendix 1 - List of Dangerous Goods with their United Nations number, Dangerous Goods Class and TOPS Commodity Code

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.

Instructions at a crossing with gates (PCR diagram 115)

This document provides design details for CC15 sign instructions at a crossing with gates (PCR diagram 115).

Text signs

This document provides design details for BB01 sign - Text signs.

Electrical hazard

This document provides design details for BD01 sign - Electrical hazard.

Mind the gap / step

This document provides design details for CA02 sign - Mind the gap / step.

Electrical hazard: warnings to the public

This document provides design details for CB01 sign - Electrical hazard: warnings to the public.

Supplementary sign for level crossings

This document provides design details for CC02 sign - Supplementary sign for level crossings.

Instructions for use at a vehicular crossing without a telephone (PCR diagram 102)

This document provides design details for CC04 sign - Instructions for use at a vehicular crossing without a telephone (PCR diagram 102).

Instructions for use at a vehicular crossing with a telephone (PCR diagram 103)

This document provides design details for CC05 sign - Instructions for use at a vehicular crossing with a telephone (PCR diagram 103).

Code of Practice for Operator Competency Standards for Possession Only Rail Vehicles

Code of Practice for Tandem Lifting with Two Excavator Cranes

Code of Practice for Work Restraint Anchor Points on MEWPs

Code of Practice for OTM Route Conductor Competence and Fitness

Code of Practice for RRV & RMMM Machine/Crane Controller Checklists

Code of Practice for OTM Driver Mentor Competence and Fitness

Code of Practice for Action to be Taken in the Event of Accident or Incident with a Possession-only Rail Vehicle

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

Code of Practice for On and Off Tracking of Road-rail Vehicles

Code of Practice for Safety Related Defect Reporting & Performance Monitoring for Hired in RRVs and RMMMs