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Evidence conservation of failed axle bearings in service

This technical note sets out a methodical approach to collecting data at the point of failure and preserving the failed bearings for further analysis…

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Level crossings - drivers' instructions

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

Level crossings - drivers' instructions
GERT8000-TW8 Iss 9.1
November 2022
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Wrong-direction movements

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

Wrong-direction movements
GERT8000-TW7 Iss 9
September 2022
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Master 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.…

Master manual
GERM8000-master-module Iss 13.1
November 2023
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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.…

Possession Workers Manual
GERM8000-possessionworkers Iss 9.1
November 2023
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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.…

Signaller and Signalling Technician Manual
GERM8000-signallersignallingtechnician Iss 13.1
November 2023
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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.…

Train Driver Manual
GERM8000-traindriver Iss 13.1
November 2023
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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.…

Track Workers Manual
GERM8000-trackworkers Iss 12
September 2023
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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.…

Train Operations Staff Manual
GERM8000-trainoperationsstaff Iss 13
September 2023
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ETCS stop marker

This document provides design details for sign AB08 - ETCS stop marker.

ETCS stop marker
Sign AB08 Iss 1
September 2024
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Issue Date: June 2024

Time and Date in Railway Systems

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the use, interpretation and formatting of time and date information in railway systems.

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Issue Date: June 2024

Route Availability

This technical note describes the standards associated with rail vehicle route availability (RA) numbers, and provides guidance on the application of…

Live
Issue Date: June 2024

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…

Route Availability Number for Assessment of Compatibility between Rail Vehicles and Underline Bridges
GERT8006 Iss 3
September 2024
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Issue Date: June 2024

Rail Industry Standard for Driving Cabs

This document sets out supplementary requirements for the design, layout and operational equipment in driving cabs of rail vehicles to the Locomotive…

Rail Industry Standard for Driving Cabs
RIS-2761-RST Iss 1.1
June 2024
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Rail Industry Guidance Note on Vehicle Static Testing

This document gives guidance on meeting the requirements of GMRT2141 'Permissible Track Forces and Resistance to Derailment and Roll-Over of Railway…

Guidance Note on Vehicle Static Testing
GMGN2641 Iss 1
June 2024
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Application of the WAG NTSN and NOI NTSN to the Design of Freight Wagons

This document provides guidance on the application of the Rolling Stock - Freight Wagon National Technical Specification Notice (WAG NTSN) and on the…

Guidance on Designing Rail Freight Wagons for use on the GB Mainline Railway
GMGN2688 Iss 2
June 2024
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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…

Route Level Assessment of Technical Compatibility between Rail Vehicles and Underline Bridges
RIS-8706-INS Iss 1
June 2024
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Rail Industry Standard for NDT Processes on Rail Vehicles

This document sets out requirements and gives guidance for processes and the certification of operatives, equipment, and facilities used to undertake…

Rail Industry Standard for NDT Processes on Rail Vehicles
RIS-2701-RST Iss 1
June 2024
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Guidance on evaluating excessive dynamic effects in underline bridges

This document provides guidance on evaluating and managing the risk of excessive dynamic effects in underline bridges resulting from the operating…

Live
Issue Date: June 2024

Permissible Track Forces and Resistance to Derailment and Roll-Over of Railway Vehicles

This document sets out requirements for railway vehicles regarding permissible track forces, derailment resistance and resistance to roll-over due to…

Permissible Track Forces and Resistance to Derailment and Roll-Over of Railway Vehicles
GMRT2141 Iss 4.1
September 2024
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Issue Date: September 2024

General duties of an individual working alone (IWA)

This handbook is for those personnel with general duties of an individual working alone (IWA).

General duties of an individual working alone (IWA)
GERT8000-HB6 Iss 7
September 2021
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General duties of a controller of site safety (COSS)

This handbook is for those personnel who have the general duties of a controller of site safety (COSS).

General duties of a controller of site safety (COSS)
GERT8000-HB7 Iss 8
September 2021
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Duties of the machine controller (MC) and on-track plant operator

You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of the machine controller (MC) and on-track plant operator.

Duties of the machine controller (MC) and on-track plant operator
GERT8000-HB15 Iss 6
September 2022
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Possession of a running line for engineering work

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

Possession of a running line for engineering work
GERT8000-T3 Iss 11.1
November 2023
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Shunting

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

Shunting
GERT8000-SS2 Iss 6
September 2023
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Rule Book Handbook Issue History

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

Rule Book Handbook Issue History
GERT8000 Issue HB Iss 17
September 2023
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Defective or isolated vehicles and on-train equipment

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, guard, signaller or train preparer. It sets out the operational instructions to be…

Defective or isolated vehicles and on-train equipment
GERT8000-TW5 Iss 12
September 2023
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Personnel asking for trains to be stopped form

This form is used by signallers to record the details when personnel ask for a line to be blocked for their own protection when going on or near the…

Live
Issue Date: September 2024

Rule Book Module Issue History

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

Rule Book Module Issue History
GERT8000 Issue Iss 36
September 2023
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Signals, Handsignals, Indicators and Signs Handbook

You will need this handbook if you need to understand the meaning of signals, handsignals, indicators and signs.

Signals, Handsignals, Indicators and Signs Handbook
RS521 Iss 6
September 2020
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Issue Date: December 2015

Temporary Speed Restriction Repeater Warning Board

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

Temporary speed restriction repeater warning board
Sign AF03 Iss 1
March 2016
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Issue Date: June 2015

Signs at access points - information

This document provides design details for BC01 sign - Signs at access points - information.

Live
Issue Date: June 2015

Danger from passing trains

This document provides design details for CA01 sign - Danger from passing trains.

Live
Issue Date: June 2015

Danger - No unauthorised access

This document provides design details for CA03 sign - Danger - no authorised access.

Live
Issue Date: June 2015

Supplementary sign at crossings where trains pass in excess of 100 mph

This document provides design details for CC01 sign - Supplementary sign at crossings where trains pass in excess of 100 mph.

Live
Issue Date: June 2015

Warning sign for a non-vehicular crossing (PCR diagram 101)

This document provides design details for CC03 sign - Warning sign for a non-vehicular crossing (PCR diagram 101).

Live
Issue Date: June 2015

Private level crossings: operating instructions for barrier (PCR diagram 104)

This document provides design details for CC06 sign - Private level crossings: operating instructions for barrier (PCR diagram 104).

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Issue Date: June 2015

Signs for use with miniature red / green lights with and without a telephone (PCR diagrams 107 and 108)

This document provides design details for CC08 sign - Signs for use with miniature red / green lights with and without a telephone (PCR diagrams 107…

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Issue Date: June 2015

Instructions for Use at a Crossing with Miniature Stop Lights and User-Operated Barriers (PCR diagram 110)

This document provides design details for CC10 sign - Instructions for Use at a Crossing with Miniature Stop Lights and User-Operated Barriers (PCR…

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Issue Date: June 2015

Reminder at a crossing with user-operated barriers (PCR diagram 112)

This document provides design details for CC12 sign - Reminder at a crossing with user-operated barriers (PCR diagram 112).

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Issue Date: January 2024

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.

Live
Issue Date: January 2024

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 Hydraulic Hose In-use Repair
COP0043 Iss 2
March 2024
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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…

Code of Practice for Safe use of Quick Hitches
COP0021 Iss 5
March 2024
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Code of Practice for OTM Ready to Run Card

This Code of Practice provides guidance on the action to be taken and design of card to show that an applicable on-track machine (OTM) is ready to be…

Code of Practice for OTM Ready to Run Card
COP0041 Iss 1
March 2024
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Issue Date: October 2023

Code of Practice for Management of Siding Safety Surveys

This Code of Practiceprovides guidance to enable the effective setting up of a safe system of work within all sidings allocated for stabling and…

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Issue Date: October 2023

Seasonal Operating of OTP

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind operators when adhesion is low, keep it slow.

Seasonal Operating of OTP
Poster I3 Iss 2
December 2023
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OTP Mechanical Movement Limiting Device

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind the industry about the use of mechanical movement limiting device and the restrictions…

OTP Mechanical Movement Limiting Device Awareness
Poster L8 Iss 2
December 2023
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Code of Practice for Route Knowledge within Possessions

This Code of Practice contains guidance and generic good practice for the management of route knowledge for train drivers within a possession. It sets…

Code of Practice for Route Knowledge within Possessions
COP0128 Iss 2
December 2023
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Rail Handling – Rail Turner Awareness

This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry about the competence requirements necessary for the Crane Controller and…

Rail Handling – Rail Turner Awareness
Poster L9 Iss 2
July 2020
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Code of Practice for Brake Testing of OTP

This Code of Practice details the testing of the braking system of OTP excluding Trolleys during operations and routine maintenance examination…

Code of Practice for Brake Testing of RRVs
COP0025 Iss 4
December 2023
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