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 Safety-Related Rail Vehicle Defects

This document defines requirements for recording, analysing and reporting safety-related defects, faults and failures on rail vehicles, plant and…

Communication of urgent operating advice

This standard sets out requirements, rationale and guidance for reporting and communicating urgent operating safety information.

Requirements for the Position of Infrastructure and for Defining and Maintaining Clearances

This document sets out requirements for positioning infrastructure and maintaining the position of track relative to infrastructure to achieve gauge…

Managing Train Accident Risk Arising from Train Operations

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the management of train accident risk arising from train operations as part of the GB rail…

Rail Industry Standard for Wheelsets

This document supports GMRT2466 and sets out requirements for the design, manufacture and maintenance of wheelsets and their components.

Railway Wheelsets

This document sets out requirements for the design, manufacture and maintenance of wheelsets and their components. Access the tread profile…

Application of Standard Vehicle Gauges

This document defines standard vehicle gauges and the associated application rules for rolling stock and for infrastructure.

AC Energy Subsystem and Interfaces to Rolling Stock Subsystem

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

Rolling Stock Subsystem and Interfaces to AC Energy Subsystem

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

AC Energy Subsystem and Interfaces to Rolling Stock Subsystem

This document sets out requirements and guidance for new, renewed and upgraded ac energy subsystem, and the interfaces to rolling stock and operation…

Rule Book Module Issue History

This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book module issues (GERT8000).

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, train preparer.

Rule Book Handbook Issue History

This document contains updates to align with changes to Rule Book Handbook issues (GERT8000).

Failure of, or work on, signalling equipment - signallers' regulations

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller.

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…

General signalling regulations

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller.

Activation of TPWS or ERTMS tri

This form is used by a signaller to record information obtained from drivers after the activation of TPWS, except when a signal has been passed at…

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.

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.…

Duties of the COSS and person in charge when using a hand trolley

You will need this handbook if you are the COSS or SWL and person in charge when using a hand trolley.

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

This document provides design details for CC16 sign - Supplementary sign where crossing is used for animal traffic (PCR diagram 118).

Car Stop Markers on Station Platforms

Car Stop Markers on Station Platforms

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…

Car Stop Markers on Station Platforms

No refuges sign

This document provides design details for BA05 sign - No refuges sign.

End of Emergency special Working

This document provides design details for sign AK215 - End of Emergency Special Working

Temporary Speed Restriction Repeater Warning Board

This document provides design details for AF03 sign - Temporary speed restriction repeater warning board.

Horse riders to dismount at crossings where there are overhead electric lines

This document provides design details for CC17 sign - Horse riders to dismount at crossings where there are overhead electric lines.

Lineside telephone

This document provides design details for DB03 sign - Lineside telephone.

Telephone number

This document provides design details for DA01 sign - Telephone number

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