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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.…

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Train Driver Manual
GERM8000-traindriver Iss 9.1
June 2021
Live Pending Withdrawal
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Vehicle Fire Safety

This document sets out National Technical Rules for the design of rail vehicles for fire safety.

  • Briefing Notes: 1

1 document(s) superseded

Vehicle Fire Safety
GMRT2130 Iss 5
September 2021
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  • Briefing Notes: 1
  • Impact Assessments 1
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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1 document(s) superseded

Vehicle Fire Safety and Evacuation
RIS-2730-RST Iss 1
September 2021
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  • Briefing Notes: 1
  • Impact Assessments 1
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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.…

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Track Workers Manual
GERM8000-trackworkers Iss 8
March 2021
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Speeds

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, signaller or train preparer. 

  • Impact Assessments: 1

1 document(s) superseded

Speeds
GERT8000-SP Iss 5
September 2015
Live Pending Withdrawal
  • Impact Assessments 1
  • Deviations 7
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Engineering Design of On-Track Machines in Running Mode

This document sets out requirements for the design of on-track machines (OTMs) in running mode.

  • Briefing Notes: 1

1 document(s) superseded

Engineering Design of On-track Machines in Running Mode
GMRT2400 Iss 6
September 2021
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  • Briefing Notes: 1
  • Impact Assessments 1
  • Amendments: 1
  • Deviations 2
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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

Single line working
GERT8000-P1 Iss 6
September 2015
Live Pending Withdrawal
  • Impact Assessments 1
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IWA, COSS or PC 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

IWA, COSS or PC blocking a line
GERT8000-HB8 Iss 7
September 2018
Live Pending Withdrawal
  • Impact Assessments 1
  • Deviations 2
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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

Station duties and train dispatch
GERT8000-SS1 Iss 6
September 2018
Live Pending Withdrawal
  • Impact Assessments 1
  • Deviations 4
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Autumn Poster 2021

This poster details the actions to be taken when rail adhesion is worse than would be expected. Also what to do when asked to make a controlled test…

1 document(s) superseded

Autumn Poster 2019
Poster OTM1 Iss 4
September 2021
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Application of the PRM NTSN

This document contains guidance on the application of the PRM NTSN, particularly when undertaking work that would not necessarily constitute an…

  • Briefing Notes: 1
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System Requirements for the Introduction and Operation of Multi-Mode Rolling Stock

This document sets out requirements and guidance to support the introduction and operation of multi-mode rolling stock onto the Great Britain (GB)…

  • Briefing Notes: 1
  • Impact Assessments: 1
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CCS System Transitions

This standard sets out requirements for controlling the hazards that arise when a train changes from using one type of signalling system, or train…

  • Briefing Notes: 1
  • Impact Assessments: 1

1 document(s) superseded

Transitions Between Signalling Systems
RIS-0036-CCS Iss 1
June 2021
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Rail Vehicle Structures

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the design of rail vehicle structures. A related document (SD001 issue two) contains all the…

  • Briefing Notes: 1

1 document(s) superseded

Rail Vehicle Structures
RIS-2780-RST Iss 1
June 2021
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Recording of Rolling Stock Data

This document provides a standard on rolling stock shared data. Recording of some data is mandatory to register a vehicle; other data may be useful,…

  • Briefing Notes: 1

1 document(s) superseded

Recording of Rolling Stock Data
RIS-2706-RST Iss 2
June 2021
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  • Briefing Notes: 1
  • Impact Assessments 1
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ERTMS/ETCS DMI National requirements

This document sets out requirements for European Rail Traffic Management System/ European Train Control System (ERTMS/ETCS) Driver Machine Interface…

  • Briefing Notes: 1
  • Impact Assessments: 1

1 document(s) superseded

ERTMS/ETCS DMI National Requirements
GERT8402 Iss 2
June 2021
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  • Briefing Notes: 1
  • Impact Assessments 1
  • Deviations 5
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Requirements for the operation of freight trains and the conveyance of dangerous goods by any train

This document sets out requirements and guidance relating to the safe operation of freight trains and the safe movement of dangerous goods.

  • Briefing Notes: 1
  • Impact Assessments: 2

4 document(s) superseded

Working Manual for Rail Staff - Freight Train Operations
GORT3056 Iss 5.1
June 2021
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  • Briefing Notes: 1
  • Impact Assessments 1
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Working Manual for Rail Staff Handling and Carriage of Dangerous Goods
GORT3053 Iss 6.1
June 2021
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  • Briefing Notes: 2
  • Impact Assessments 2
Guidance on the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
GOGN3676 Iss 3
June 2021
Withdrawn
  • Briefing Notes: 2
  • Impact Assessments 1
Guidance for Safe Freight Train Operation
GOGN3653 Iss 3
June 2021
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  • Briefing Notes: 2
  • Impact Assessments 1
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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

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AWS and TPWS Interface Requirements
GERT8075 Iss 3
June 2021
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  • Briefing Notes: 1
  • Impact Assessments 1
  • Deviations 2
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Route Level Assessment of Technical Compatibility between Rail Vehicles and Underline Bridges

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the assessment of compatibility between rail vehicles and underline bridges at route level on the…

  • Briefing Notes: 1
  • Impact Assessments: 1

1 document(s) superseded

Assessment of Compatibility of Rail Vehicle Weights and Underline Bridges
GERT8006 Iss 2
June 2021
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Route Availability Number for Assessment of Compatibility between Rail Vehicles and Underline Bridges

This document sets out requirements for the derivation and use of the Route Availability number for the assessment of compatibility between the static…

  • Briefing Notes: 1
  • Impact Assessments: 1

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Assessment of Compatibility of Rail Vehicle Weights and Underline Bridges
GERT8006 Iss 2
June 2021
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Train Driver Manual

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Train Driver Manual
GERM8000-traindriver Iss 9.1
June 2021
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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.…

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Track Workers Manual
GERM8000-trackworkers Iss 8
March 2021
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Speeds

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, signaller or train preparer. 

  • Impact Assessments: 1

1 document(s) superseded

Speeds
GERT8000-SP Iss 5
September 2015
Live Pending Withdrawal
  • Impact Assessments 1
  • Deviations 7
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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

Single line working
GERT8000-P1 Iss 6
September 2015
Live Pending Withdrawal
  • Impact Assessments 1
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IWA, COSS or PC 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

IWA, COSS or PC blocking a line
GERT8000-HB8 Iss 7
September 2018
Live Pending Withdrawal
  • Impact Assessments 1
  • Deviations 2
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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

Station duties and train dispatch
GERT8000-SS1 Iss 6
September 2018
Live Pending Withdrawal
  • Impact Assessments 1
  • Deviations 4
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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

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Master Module Manual
GERM8000-master-module Iss 9.1
June 2021
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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

Observing and obeying fixed signals. Train warning systems. Reporting signalling failures and irregularities
GERT8000-S7 Iss 4
September 2019
Live Pending Withdrawal
  • Impact Assessments 1
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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

Duties of a designated person (DP) and people working on rail vehicles
GERT8000-T10 Iss 4
September 2014
Live Pending Withdrawal
  • Impact Assessments 1
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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

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Absolute block regulations
GERT8000-TS3 Iss 6
September 2015
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Limited clearance sign

This document provides design details for BA04 sign - Limited clearance sing.

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Mind the gap / step

This document provides design details for CA02 sign - Mind the gap / step.

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Electrical hazard

This document provides design details for BD01 sign - Electrical hazard.

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Termination of adhesion condition

This document provides design details for AK214 sign - Termination of adhesion condition

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