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From: To:Line Blockage Form
This form is used by the Signaller, IWA, COSS and PC to record the details of a line blockage when the form is completed manually. This version has…
Changes to National Operations Publications for June 2026
This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…
Platform crossfall, platform useable widths, and update to the SC0 mnemonics
This technical note aims to provide guidance on the methods to calculate platform crossfall, platform usable widths and updates to the SC0 Mnemonics.
Operational Requirements for GSM-R Radio
This document sets out requirements and guidance for the development of contingency plans to manage failures of the GSM-R voice system. The document…
RIS-3780-TOM Iss 2
January 0001
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Audibility of Rail Vehicles
This document sets out GB industry agreed practice on installation, performance and maintenance of audible warning devices. It is complementary to…
GMRT2131 Iss 1
January 0001
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 3
- Technical Notes 1
- Deviations 1
Visibility of Rail Vehicles
This document is complementary to GMRT2131 and sets out requirements and guidance for the visibility of vehicles on GB mainline railway.
GMRT2131 Iss 1
January 0001
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 3
- Technical Notes 1
- Deviations 1
Audibility and Visibility of Trains
This document sets out requirements with associated guidance for audible and visible warning systems such that members of the public and trackside…
GMRT2131 Iss 1
January 0001
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 3
- Technical Notes 1
- Deviations 1
Guidance on the Energy National Technical Specification Notice
This document gives guidance on interpreting the requirements of the Energy National Technical Specification Notice (ENE NTSN) for application to the…
Route level assessment of technical compatibility between vehicles with traction batteries and infrastructure
The technical note aims to inform stakeholders on specific areas to carry out technical compatibility between battery-powered vehicles and…
Rolling Stock Subsystem and Interfaces to DC Conductor Rail Energy Subsystem
This document sets out requirements as National Technical Rules (NTRs) for rolling stock that traverses the Great Britain (GB) mainline 750 V direct…
GMRT2113 Iss 1
March 2026
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 1
Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
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From: To:Functionality and Management of Track Circuit Assisters (TCAs) on Rail Vehicles
This document sets out requirements for the functionality, testing and management of failures of TCAs on rail vehicles.
RIS-2777-RST Iss 1
December 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Tools 2
Use of Portable Ramps for Boarding and Alighting at Station Platforms
This TN provides guidance on the use of portable ramps and background information on the relevant requirements in the Accessibility National Technical…
Operation of Heritage Trains
This document sets out requirements for managing the planning and operation of heritage train services on the GB mainline railway.
RIS-3440-TOM Iss 2
December 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Reporting of Safety Related Information
The document sets out requirements for entering information into the Safety Management Intelligence System (SMIS). SMIS has been replaced by the Safe…
RIS-8047-TOM Iss 2
December 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Technical Notes 1
Operation of Urban Rail Vehicles on or adjacent to GB Mainline Infrastructure
This document gives guidance for the introduction and operation of urban rail vehicles on or adjacent to the GB mainline railway. This guidance is…
GEGN8502 Iss 1
December 2025
Withdrawn
Compatibility Requirements for Track Circuit Assisters (TCAs) on Rail Vehicles
This sets out Great Britain (GB) requirements on where TCAs shall be fitted onto a vehicle and how they shall be set up.
GMRT2477 Iss 3
December 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Application of the Accessibility NTSN
This document contains guidance on the application of the Accessibility (ACC) NTSN, particularly when undertaking work that would not necessarily…
GEGN8615 Iss 1
December 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Interface between Station Platforms, Track, Trains and Buffer Stops
This document sets out requirements for the design and maintenance of station platforms for their safe interface with trains, track and buffer stops.
RIS-7016-INS Iss 2
December 2025
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- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 1
GB Requirements for Platform Height, Platform Offset and Platform Width
This document sets out Great Britain (GB) requirements in scope of National Technical Rules for platform height, platform offset and platform width.
GIRT7020 Iss 2
December 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 2
- Deviations 37
Guidance on the Infrastructure National Technical Specification Notice (INF NTSN)
This document gives guidance on interpreting the requirements of the Infrastructure National Technical Specification Notice (INF NTSN) for application…
GIGN7608 Iss 2
December 2025
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
Line Blockage Form
This form is used by the Signaller, IWA, COSS and PC to record the details of a line blockage when the form is completed manually. This version has…
Changes to National Operations Publications for June 2026
This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…
AC Electrified Lines
This handbook is for those personnel who need to go on the operational railway in an AC electrified area to carry out their duties, with the exception…
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.…
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.…
Preparation and movement of trains
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, guard, shunter, signaller, train preparer or competent person.
GERT8000-TW1 Iss 21
June 2026
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 2
- Technical Notes 1
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.…
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.…
GERM8000-signallersignallingtechnician Iss 16
March 2026
Withdrawn
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.…
AC Electrified Lines
This module is required if you carry out the duties of a train driver, guard, shunter, designated person (DP), signaller, crossing keeper in DC…
End of Degraded Working
This document provides design details for sign AK215 - End of degraded working.
Sign AK215 Iss 1
September 2025
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 1
Advance lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)
This document provides design details for sign AJ12 - Advance lower pantograph (temporary power changeover).
Power changeover not applicable
This document provides design details for sign AJ16 – Power changeover not applicable.
Warning of Traction System Changeover
This document provides design details for sign AJ04 - Warning of traction system changeover.
Raise pantograph (temporary power changeover)
This document provides design details for sign AJ14 - Raise pantograph (temporary power changeover).
Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)
This document provides design details for sign AJ13 - Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover).
Indication of route
This document provides design details for sign AJ11 - Indication of route.
Changeover to or from self-powered
This document provides design details for sign AJ08 - Changeover to or from self-powered.
Changeover to Overhead Electric Traction
This document provides design details for sign AJ07 - Changeover to Overhead Electric Traction.
Do not raise pantograph
This document provides design details for sign AJ09 - Do not raise pantograph.
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Issue Date
From: To:Code of Practice Planning for and use of mobile operated plant
This Code of Practice details the minimum requirements for the planning and use of mobile operated plant within a possession (excluding lifting…
RCI Motion Cut
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind the industry that the RCI function automatically stops further movement of the machine…
OTP Tandem Lifting and Indication
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry of the key points surrounding the use of RoLE Equipment.
Twin Jib Cranes Competence
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry that when using a twin jib crane under the control of one operator then there…
Lift and Carry Using OTP in Road Mode
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind the operator of road-rail excavator cranes of the need for caution because lift and…
Using Outriggers / Stabilisers on Plant
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to reminder planners and users of plant with outriggers that stability can be seriously affected…
Lifting Accessories Misuse
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind planners and users of plant about the dangers associated with the misuse of lifting…
Ballast Brushes
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry about the potentially serious consequences of poor maintenance and use of…
Use and Loading of MEWPs
This Code of Practice details the use of MEWPs, particularly with processes for loads that should safely be permitted in the work platform of a MEWP.…
Anti-bullying
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind industry about the potentially serious consequences of bullying.