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Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:- GERT8000-M3 Iss 4
- Issue Date: March 2021
Managing incidents, floods and snow
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver or signaller. You will also need this module if you are likely to be involved in, or…
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
- RS524 Iss 1
- Issue Date: March 2021
List of Dangerous Goods and their United Nations Numbers
You will need this handbook if you need to understand what dangerous goods are, how they are classified and the meaning of their warning signs.
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GORT3053-1 Iss 8.2
December 2020
Live
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- GERT8000-TW4 Iss 1
- Issue Date: March 2021
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 or train preparer.
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 2
4 document(s) superseded
GORT3056 Iss 5.1
June 2019
Live
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Tools 1
GORT3053 Iss 6.1
December 2018
Live
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
GORT3053-2 Iss 6
September 2015
Live
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 2
GOGN3676 Iss 3
March 2013
Live
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
- GERT8000-OTM Iss 10
- Issue Date: March 2021
Working of on-track machines (OTM)
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver of an on-track machine, an operator of an on-track machine or a signaller.
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
2 document(s) superseded
GORT3056 Iss 5.1
June 2019
Live
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Tools 1
- GERT8000-HB14 Iss 3
- Issue Date: March 2021
Duties of the person in charge of loading and unloading rail vehicles during engineering work
You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of the person in charge of loading and unloading rail vehicles during engineering work.
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
2 document(s) superseded
GERT8000-HB14 Iss 2
March 2014
Live
GORT3056 Iss 5.1
June 2019
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Tools 1
- GERT8075 Iss 4
- Issue Date: March 2021
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
1 document(s) superseded
GERT8075 Iss 3
March 2018
Live
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 1
- GERT8000-G1 Iss 8
- Issue Date: March 2021
General safety responsibilities and personal track safety for non-track workers
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a train driver, guard, shunter, designated person (DP), signaller, crossing keeper, or…
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
2 document(s) superseded
GERT8000-G1 Iss 7.1
December 2020
Live
GORT3053 Iss 6.1
December 2018
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
- GERM8000-master-module Iss 9
- Issue Date: March 2021
Master Module 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.…
1 document(s) superseded
- GERM8000-signallersignallingtechnician Iss 9
- Issue Date: March 2021
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.…
1 document(s) superseded
GERM8000-signallersignallingtechnician Iss 8.1
December 2020
Live
- GERM8000-possessionworkers Iss 6
- Issue Date: March 2021
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.…
1 document(s) superseded
Popular Links
- References to EU legislation and institutions
- Latest Updates to Standards
- SPAD Data Collection Forms RT3119
- Rule Book Module Matrix
- Deviating from Standards
- Understanding and applying standards
- RSSB Standards Code
- RSSB Standards Manual
- Operational Concept for GBMR
- Operational Concept for ERTMS
- BSI Standards
Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:- GERT8075 Iss 4
- Issue Date: March 2021
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
1 document(s) superseded
GERT8075 Iss 3
March 2018
Live
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 1
- RIS-8706-INS Iss 1
- Issue Date: March 2021
Route Level Assessment of Technical Compatibility between Rail Vehicles and Underline Bridges
This document sets out requirements and guidance for the assessment of compatibility between rail vehicles and underline bridges at route level on the…
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GERT8006 Iss 2
September 2010
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 2
- Amendments: 2
- GERT8006 Iss 3
- Issue Date: March 2021
Route Availability Number for Assessment of Compatibility between Rail Vehicles and Underline Bridges
This document sets out requirements for the derivation and use of the Route Availability number for the assessment of compatibility between the static…
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GERT8006 Iss 2
September 2010
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 2
- Amendments: 2
- RIS-3781-TOM Iss 1
- Issue Date: March 2021
Requirements for the operation of freight trains and the conveyance of dangerous goods by any train
This document sets out requirements and guidance relating to the safe operation of freight trains and the safe movement of dangerous goods.
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 2
4 document(s) superseded
GORT3056 Iss 5.1
June 2019
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Tools 1
GORT3053 Iss 6.1
December 2018
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
GOGN3676 Iss 3
March 2013
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
GOGN3653 Iss 3
December 2014
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
- GEGN8613 Iss 1
- Issue Date: March 2021
Application of human factors within safety management systems
This document provides guidance on the application of human factors principles for railway organisations. It has been developed to support…
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
RS232 Iss 1
March 2021
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- RIS-0775-CCS Iss 3
- Issue Date: March 2021
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
RIS-0775-CCS Iss 2
March 2021
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- GERT8402 Iss 3
- Issue Date: March 2021
ERTMS/ETCS DMI National requirements
This document sets out requirements for European Rail Traffic Management System/ European Train Control System (ERTMS/ETCS) Driver Machine Interface…
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GERT8402 Iss 2
June 2016
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 5
- RIS-0733-CCS Iss 1
- Issue Date: December 2020
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
GIRT7033 Iss 3
March 2021
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 3
- Deviations 25
GIGN7633 Iss 1
December 2020
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 2
- GIRT7033 Iss 4
- Issue Date: December 2020
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
2 document(s) superseded
GIRT7033 Iss 3
March 2021
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 3
- Deviations 25
GIGN7633 Iss 1
December 2020
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 2
- RIS-3782-TOM Iss 1
- Issue Date: December 2020
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
- Impact Assessments: 1
Popular Links
- References to EU legislation and institutions
- Latest Updates to Standards
- SPAD Data Collection Forms RT3119
- Rule Book Module Matrix
- Deviating from Standards
- Understanding and applying standards
- RSSB Standards Code
- RSSB Standards Manual
- Operational Concept for GBMR
- Operational Concept for ERTMS
- BSI Standards
- GERT8000-M3 Iss 4
- Issue Date: March 2021
Managing incidents, floods and snow
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver or signaller. You will also need this module if you are likely to be involved in, or…
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
- RS524 Iss 1
- Issue Date: March 2021
List of Dangerous Goods and their United Nations Numbers
You will need this handbook if you need to understand what dangerous goods are, how they are classified and the meaning of their warning signs.
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GORT3053-1 Iss 8.2
December 2020
Live
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- GERT8000-TW4 Iss 1
- Issue Date: March 2021
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 or train preparer.
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 2
4 document(s) superseded
GORT3056 Iss 5.1
June 2019
Live
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Tools 1
GORT3053 Iss 6.1
December 2018
Live
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
GORT3053-2 Iss 6
September 2015
Live
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 2
GOGN3676 Iss 3
March 2013
Live
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
- GERT8000-OTM Iss 10
- Issue Date: March 2021
Working of on-track machines (OTM)
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver of an on-track machine, an operator of an on-track machine or a signaller.
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
2 document(s) superseded
GORT3056 Iss 5.1
June 2019
Live
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Tools 1
- GERT8000-HB14 Iss 3
- Issue Date: March 2021
Duties of the person in charge of loading and unloading rail vehicles during engineering work
You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of the person in charge of loading and unloading rail vehicles during engineering work.
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
2 document(s) superseded
GERT8000-HB14 Iss 2
March 2014
Live
GORT3056 Iss 5.1
June 2019
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Tools 1
- GERT8000-G1 Iss 8
- Issue Date: March 2021
General safety responsibilities and personal track safety for non-track workers
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a train driver, guard, shunter, designated person (DP), signaller, crossing keeper, or…
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
2 document(s) superseded
GERT8000-G1 Iss 7.1
December 2020
Live
GORT3053 Iss 6.1
December 2018
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 2
- GERM8000-master-module Iss 9
- Issue Date: March 2021
Master Module 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.…
1 document(s) superseded
- GERM8000-signallersignallingtechnician Iss 9
- Issue Date: March 2021
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.…
1 document(s) superseded
GERM8000-signallersignallingtechnician Iss 8.1
December 2020
Live
- GERM8000-possessionworkers Iss 6
- Issue Date: March 2021
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.…
1 document(s) superseded
- GERM8000-trainoperationsstaff Iss 9
- Issue Date: March 2021
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.…
1 document(s) superseded
Popular Links
- References to EU legislation and institutions
- Latest Updates to Standards
- SPAD Data Collection Forms RT3119
- Rule Book Module Matrix
- Deviating from Standards
- Understanding and applying standards
- RSSB Standards Code
- RSSB Standards Manual
- Operational Concept for GBMR
- Operational Concept for ERTMS
- BSI Standards
- Sign AK104 Iss 2.1
- Issue Date: February 2021
Car Stop Markers on Station Platforms
Car Stop Markers on Station Platforms
- Briefing Notes: 1
1 document(s) superseded
- Sign AK216 Iss 1
- Issue Date: December 2020
FTAP Flexible Train Arrival Point
A set of four signs to direct engineering trains or on-track machine to locate the required stopping point within a possession or protection zone when…
- Sign BA05 Iss 1.1
- Issue Date: July 2019
No refuges sign
This document provides design details for BA05 sign - No refuges sign.
- Briefing Notes: 1
1 document(s) superseded
- Sign AK215 Iss 1
- Issue Date: September 2018
End of Emergency special Working
This document provides design details for sign AK215 - End of Emergency Special Working
- Impact Assessments: 1
- Amendments: 1
- Sign AF03 Iss 2
- Issue Date: December 2015
Temporary Speed Restriction Repeater Warning Board
This document provides design details for AF03 sign - Temporary speed restriction repeater warning board.
1 document(s) superseded
- Sign AA02 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Termination of AWS gap
This document provides design details for AA02 sign - Termination of AWS gap.
- Sign AA04 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Termination of special AWS working
This document provides design details for AA04 sign - Termination of special AWS working.
- Sign AA05 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Permanently installed AWS cancelling indicator
This document provides design details for AA05 sign - Permanently installed AWS cancelling indicator
- Sign AB02 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Indication of start of cab-signalling
This document provides design details for AB02 sign - Indication of start of cab-signalling.
- Sign AB03 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Indication of end of cab-signalling
This document provides design details for AB03 sign - Indication of end of cab-signalling.
Popular Links
- References to EU legislation and institutions
- Latest Updates to Standards
- SPAD Data Collection Forms RT3119
- Rule Book Module Matrix
- Deviating from Standards
- Understanding and applying standards
- RSSB Standards Code
- RSSB Standards Manual
- Operational Concept for GBMR
- Operational Concept for ERTMS
- BSI Standards
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:Popular Links
- References to EU legislation and institutions
- Latest Updates to Standards
- SPAD Data Collection Forms RT3119
- Rule Book Module Matrix
- Deviating from Standards
- Understanding and applying standards
- RSSB Standards Code
- RSSB Standards Manual
- Operational Concept for GBMR
- Operational Concept for ERTMS
- BSI Standards