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Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:- GERT8000-RBBL Iss 36
- Issue Date: September 2021
Rule Book Briefing Leaflet
Each issue of the Rule Book Briefing Leaflet contains a summary of the changes being introduced to GERT8000.
1 document(s) superseded
- GERT8001 Iss 71
- Issue Date: September 2021
Changes to National Operations Publications for September 2021
This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
- GERT8000-Issue Iss 33
- Issue Date: September 2021
Rule Book Module Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book module issues (GERT8000).
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
- GERT8000-G1 Iss 9
- Issue Date: September 2021
General safety responsibilities and personal track safety for non-trackworkers
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of: • a train driver • a guard • a shunter • a designated person (DP) • a signaller • a crossing…
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GERT8000-G1 Iss 8
March 2021
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- GERT8000-Issue HB Iss 14
- Issue Date: September 2021
Rule Book Handbook Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book Handbook issues (GERT8000).
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
- GERM8000-signallersignallingtechnician Iss 10
- Issue Date: September 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.…
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GERM8000-signallersignallingtechnician Iss 9.1
June 2021
Live Pending Withdrawal
- GERM8000-trainoperationsstaff Iss 10
- Issue Date: September 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.…
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GERM8000-trainoperationsstaff Iss 9.1
June 2021
Live Pending Withdrawal
- GERM8000-traindriver Iss 10
- Issue Date: September 2021
Train Driver 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-2730-RST Iss 1.1
- Issue Date: September 2021
Vehicle Fire Safety and Evacuation
This document sets out requirements and guidance for rail vehicle fire safety arrangements, including vehicle design, maintenance and servicing, and…
- Briefing Notes: 1
1 document(s) superseded
RIS-2730-RST Iss 1
September 2021
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- GERM8000-trackworkers Iss 9
- Issue Date: September 2021
Track 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
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
- Integrated Concept of Operations
- Operational Concept for GBMR
- BSI Standards
Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:- 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
- 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
June 2021
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 2
- 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-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-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
- Integrated Concept of Operations
- Operational Concept for GBMR
- BSI Standards
- GERT8000-RBBL Iss 36
- Issue Date: September 2021
Rule Book Briefing Leaflet
Each issue of the Rule Book Briefing Leaflet contains a summary of the changes being introduced to GERT8000.
1 document(s) superseded
- GERT8001 Iss 71
- Issue Date: September 2021
Changes to National Operations Publications for September 2021
This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
- GERT8000-Issue Iss 33
- Issue Date: September 2021
Rule Book Module Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book module issues (GERT8000).
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
- GERT8000-G1 Iss 9
- Issue Date: September 2021
General safety responsibilities and personal track safety for non-trackworkers
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of: • a train driver • a guard • a shunter • a designated person (DP) • a signaller • a crossing…
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GERT8000-G1 Iss 8
March 2021
Live Pending Withdrawal
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- GERT8000-Issue HB Iss 14
- Issue Date: September 2021
Rule Book Handbook Issue History
This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book Handbook issues (GERT8000).
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
- GERM8000-signallersignallingtechnician Iss 10
- Issue Date: September 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.…
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GERM8000-signallersignallingtechnician Iss 9.1
June 2021
Live Pending Withdrawal
- GERM8000-trainoperationsstaff Iss 10
- Issue Date: September 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.…
- Impact Assessments: 1
1 document(s) superseded
GERM8000-trainoperationsstaff Iss 9.1
June 2021
Live Pending Withdrawal
- GERM8000-traindriver Iss 10
- Issue Date: September 2021
Train Driver 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
- GERM8000-trackworkers Iss 9
- Issue Date: September 2021
Track 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-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
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
- Integrated Concept of Operations
- Operational Concept for GBMR
- BSI Standards
- Sign AB07 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Start / end of cab signalling directional arrows
This document provides design details for AB07 sign - Start / end of cab signalling directional arrows.
- Sign AB08 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
ETCS stop marker
This document provides design details for AB08 sign - ETCS stop marker.
- Sign AC01 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Controlled signal identification plate
This document provides design details for AC01 sign - Controlled signal identification plate.
- Sign AB01 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Warning of the start of cab-signalling
This document provides design details for AB01 sign - Warning of the start of cab-signalling.
- Sign AC05 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Intermediate block home signal sign and identification plate
This document provides design details for AC05 sign - Intermediate block home signal sign and identification plate.
- Sign AA03 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Commencement of special AWS working
This document provides design details for AA03 sign - Commencement of special AWS.
- Sign AB04 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
TVM block marker
This document provides design details for AB04 sign - TVM block marker.
- Sign AB06 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Radio electronic token block: loop clear marker
This document provides design details for AB06 sign - Radio electronic token block: loop clear marker.
- Sign AB09 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
ETCS block marker passable plate
This document provides design details for AB09 sign - ETCS block marker passable plate.
- Sign AC02 Iss 1
- Issue Date: June 2015
Distant signal sign and identification plate
This document provides design details for AC02 sign - Distant signal sign and identification plate.
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
- Integrated Concept of Operations
- Operational Concept for GBMR
- 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
- Integrated Concept of Operations
- Operational Concept for GBMR
- BSI Standards