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Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:- GERT8000-TS3 Iss 7
- Issue Date: September 2021
Absolute block regulations
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller in an absolute block area.
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GERT8000-TS3 Iss 6
September 2015
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
- GERM8000-possessionworkers Iss 7
- Issue Date: September 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.…
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
- RIS-2700-RST Iss 2
- Issue Date: September 2021
Rail Industry Standard for Verification of Conformity of Engineering Change to Rail Vehicles
This Rail Industry Standard sets out a process which can be adopted by organisations that are undertaking projects that require verification of…
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
RIS-2700-RST Iss 1
September 2021
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- GMRT2461 Iss 3.1
- Issue Date: September 2021
Sanding Equipment
This document sets out requirements for sanding systems fitted to trains and sand types. It also includes guidance on how to achieve technical…
- Briefing Notes: 1
1 document(s) superseded
- GMGN2615 Iss 2.2
- Issue Date: September 2021
Guidance on the Application of the Locomotives and Passenger Rolling Stock NTSN
This document gives guidance on interpreting the requirements of the Locomotives and Passenger Rolling Stock National Technical Specification Notice…
- Briefing Notes: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GMGN2615 Iss 2.1
September 2021
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- GERT8000-HB20 Iss 4
- Issue Date: September 2021
General duties of a safe work leader (SWL) working outside a possession
You will need this handbook if you have the general duties of a safe work leader working outside a possession.
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GERT8000-HB20 Iss 3
September 2020
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
- GERT8000-HB6 Iss 7
- Issue Date: September 2021
General duties of an individual working alone (IWA)
This handbook is for those personnel with general duties of an individual working alone (IWA).
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GERT8000-HB6 Iss 6
September 2020
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
- GERT8000-HB21 Iss 5
- Issue Date: September 2021
Safe work leader (SWL) blocking a line
You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of a IWA, COSS or PC blocking a line.
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GERT8000-HB21 Iss 4
September 2018
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 2
- GERT8000-P2 Iss 6
- Issue Date: September 2021
Working single and bi-directional lines by pilotman
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a pilotman, driver or signaller.
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GERT8000-P2 Iss 5
September 2019
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
- GERT8000-HB1 Iss 7
- Issue Date: September 2021
General duties and track safety for track workers
This handbook is for those personnel who need to go on the operational railway to carry out their duties, with the exception of a train driver, guard,…
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GERT8000-HB1 Iss 6
March 2021
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
Popular Links
- Whats New Sept 2021
- Latest Updates to Standards
- References to EU legislation and institutions
- 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:- 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
- RIS-0734-CCS Iss 2
- Issue Date: December 2020
Signing of Permissible Speeds
This document sets out requirements, rationale and guidance for signing of permissible speeds on the Great Britain (GB) mainline railway.
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
2 document(s) superseded
RIS-0734-CCS Iss 1
December 2020
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
RIS-8012-CCS Iss 1
September 2017
Live
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- 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 26
GIGN7633 Iss 1
December 2020
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 2
- GERT8073 Iss 4
- Issue Date: December 2020
Application of Standard Vehicle Gauges
This document defines standard vehicle gauges and the associated application rules for rolling stock and for infrastructure.
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
3 document(s) superseded
GERT8073 Iss 3
March 2021
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 1
- Tools 1
- Deviations 1
GMRT2173 Iss 3
December 2019
Live
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 1
- RIS-0784-CCS Iss 2
- Issue Date: December 2020
The Management of Packet 44 Applications
This document sets out requirements on the management of packet 44 of the European Train Control System (ETCS) data protocol for national…
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
RIS-0784-CCS Iss 1
December 2020
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- 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
- 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
- Deviations 1
2 document(s) superseded
GIRT7033 Iss 3
March 2021
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 3
- Deviations 26
GIGN7633 Iss 1
December 2020
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 2
- RIS-2646-RST Iss 1
- Issue Date: December 2020
Axle Bearing Maintenance
This document sets out requirements and guidance for the maintenance of axle bearing with respect to maintenance policies, plans and competence.It…
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GMGN2646 Iss 1
December 2020
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- RIS-3783-TOM Iss 1
- Issue Date: September 2020
Issue and management of cab passes
This document sets out the requirements for the provision of cab passes and the methods of issuing and controlling them. Guidance on the suitability…
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments: 1
Popular Links
- Whats New Sept 2021
- Latest Updates to Standards
- References to EU legislation and institutions
- 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-P1 Iss 7
- Issue Date: September 2021
Single line working
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, a pilotman or a signaller in single line working.
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
- GERT8000-SS1 Iss 7
- Issue Date: September 2021
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…
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GERT8000-SS1 Iss 6
September 2018
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 4
- GERM8000-master-module Iss 10
- Issue Date: September 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.…
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
- GERT8000-S7 Iss 5
- Issue Date: September 2021
Observing and obeying signalling indications. Train warning systems. Reporting signalling failures and irregularities
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, person controlling train movements, shunter or signaller.
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GERT8000-S7 Iss 4
September 2019
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
- GERT8000-T10 Iss 5
- Issue Date: September 2021
Duties of a designated person (DP) and people working on rail vehicles
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a designated person or person working on a rail vehicle.
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GERT8000-T10 Iss 4
September 2014
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
- GERT8000-TS3 Iss 7
- Issue Date: September 2021
Absolute block regulations
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller in an absolute block area.
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GERT8000-TS3 Iss 6
September 2015
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
- GERM8000-possessionworkers Iss 7
- Issue Date: September 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.…
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
- GERT8000-HB20 Iss 4
- Issue Date: September 2021
General duties of a safe work leader (SWL) working outside a possession
You will need this handbook if you have the general duties of a safe work leader working outside a possession.
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GERT8000-HB20 Iss 3
September 2020
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
- GERT8000-HB6 Iss 7
- Issue Date: September 2021
General duties of an individual working alone (IWA)
This handbook is for those personnel with general duties of an individual working alone (IWA).
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GERT8000-HB6 Iss 6
September 2020
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
- GERT8000-HB21 Iss 5
- Issue Date: September 2021
Safe work leader (SWL) blocking a line
You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of a IWA, COSS or PC blocking a line.
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GERT8000-HB21 Iss 4
September 2018
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 2
Popular Links
- Whats New Sept 2021
- Latest Updates to Standards
- References to EU legislation and institutions
- 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 DB06 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Telephone for routine use by railway staff
This document provides design details for DB06 sign - Telephone for routine use by railway staff.
- Sign AH03m Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Automatic level crossing restriction board
This document provides design details for AH03m sign - Automatic level crossing restriction board.
- Sign DC01 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Entering and leaving a GSM-R radio zone marker
This document provides design details for DC01 sign - Entering and leaving a GSM-R radio zone marker.
- Sign AH05 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Level crossing sighting board
This document provides design details for AH05 sign - Level crossing sighting board.
- Sign AJ01 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Neutral section warning board
This document provides design details for AJ01 sign - Neutral section warning board.
Popular Links
- Whats New Sept 2021
- Latest Updates to Standards
- References to EU legislation and institutions
- 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:- COP0110 Iss 3
- Issue Date: July 2005
- COP0115 Iss 2
- Issue Date: July 2005
- AN5 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2005
- AN4 Iss 2
- Issue Date: May 2003
- AN3 Iss 1
- Issue Date: April 2003
- AN2 Iss 1
- Issue Date: February 2003
- AN1 Iss 1
- Issue Date: December 2002
- YB Iss 3
- Issue Date: January 2000
Popular Links
- Whats New Sept 2021
- Latest Updates to Standards
- References to EU legislation and institutions
- 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