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…

Rolling Stock Subsystem and Interfaces to AC Energy Subsystem

This document sets out interface requirements and guidance for the alternating current (ac) energy subsystem for all rolling stock operating over…

ERTMS National Identities Management

This document sets out the requirements for arrangements for the management of the ERTMS National Identities on the GB mainline railway.

Infrastructure Based Train Detection Interface Requirements

Defective On-Train Equipment

This document sets out requirements to be applied when on-train equipment becomes defective and provides guidance to assist the railway undertakings…

Trespass Risk Assessment

This document provides a common framework for trespass risk assessments, developed from the outputs of RSSB research project T1183 - Good practice…

Passenger Train Dispatch and Platform Safety Measures

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the development, review and implementation of passenger train dispatch processes and measures to…

Process for Adding, Removing or Modifying Lettered Differential Permissible Speeds

This document sets out requirements and guidance to support the process of adding, removing or modifying a Lettered Differential Permissible Speed…

Route Level Assessment of Technical Compatibility between Vehicles and Infrastructure

This document sets out requirements and responsibilities for the assessment of technical compatibility at route level for vehicles and infrastructure.

Client Safety Assurance of High Integrity Software-Based Systems for Railway Applications

This document sets out requirements for safety assurance of high integrity software-based systems for railway applications.

Interface between Station Platforms, Track, Trains and Buffer Stops

RIS-7016-INS brings together requirements to provide an integrated and consistent set covering station platforms, the interface between platforms,…

Section B(i) - Your safety when you are walking on or near the line

Section C- Signals

Section J - Shunting

Section L - Level crossings

Section M(ii) - Train stopped by failure and provision of assistance

Section T(iv) - Possession of sidings for engineering work

Engineering Supervisor's Certificate

Record of T(i) Protection Arrangements Signaller's Form

Record of T(i) Protection Arrangements IWA/COSSs Form

COSSs Record of Arrangements and Briefing Form

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).

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