Standards Catalogue

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.

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…

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.

Code of Practice for Hydraulic Hose In-use Repair

This Code of Practice details the action to be taken following the failure of  hydraulic hose(s) on an on-track machine (OTM).

Code of Practice for Safe use of Quick Hitches

This Code of Practice identifies the types of quick hitches as categorised by the HSE and details the safety issues and provides safe systems of work…

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…

On-Track Plant, Trolleys and Associated Equipment

Rail Vehicle Structures and Passive Safety

This document sets out requirements for the design and integrity of primary and secondary rail vehicle structures, including interior crashworthiness.

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…

Axle Bearing Condition Monitoring

This document sets out requirements and guidance for condition monitoring of axle bearings, whether by trackside or onboard detection systems.

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…

Section K - Trains or vehicles detained on running lines or loops

Section U(i) - Temporary speed restrictions

Section Y - Accidents

Section B(iv) - Your safety when you are working on rail vehicles

Section S - Protection of hand trolleys on running lines not under possession

Section U(ii) - Emergency speed restrictions

Record of Arrangements for Protection of the Line for Engineering Work or for Protection of a Hand Trolley

Engineering Supervisor's Certificate

COSS Briefing Form

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

Open level crossing combined speed restriction / whistleboard

This document provides design details for AH02m sign - Open level crossing combined speed restriction / whistleboard.

Automatic level crossing wrong direction speed restriction board

This document provides design details for AH04m sign - Automatic level crossing wrong direction speed restriction board.

Neutral section warning board

This document provides design details for AJ01 sign - Neutral section warning board.

Lower pantograph

This document provides design details for AJ03 sign - Lower pantograph.

Temporary speed restriction warning boards (km/h)

This document provides design details for AF02k sign - Temporary speed restriction warning boards (km/h).

Platform Stop Markers

Supplementary sign where crossing is used for animal traffic (PCR diagram 118)

Temporary speed restriction repeater warning board

No refuges sign

Application Note 3 - Human Error: Causes, Consequences and Mitigations

Application Note 2 - Software and EN50128

Application Note 1 - Railway-Level Issues

Engineering Safety Management (The Yellow Book) Fundamentals and Guidance