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From: To: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.…
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.…
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 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.…
Work-site Certificate
This form is used by the engineering supervisor (ES) to record arrangements for setting up work sites within a possession of a running line.
Form RT3199 Iss 12-25
September 2026
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 2
Changes to National Operations Publications for September 2026
This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to National Operations Publications (NOPs) and has been re-issued, taking into consideration…
Sighting of Signals, Indicators, Signs and Lineside Markers
This document sets out requirements and gives guidance on the process used to confirm that train operators can reliably detect, read, interpret and…
RIS-0737-CCS Iss 1
September 2026
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Technical Notes 1
Engineering Certification of Railborne Plant and the Assessment of Non-Railborne Plant
This document sets out the industry agreed process for the certification of railborne plant and the assessment of non-railborne plant. It provides an…
RIS-1710-PLT Iss 2.1
September 2026
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 2
- Impact Assessments 1
Possession arrangements form
This form is used by the PICOP to record the arrangements for a possession of a running line.
Management of Route Knowledge
RIS-3702-TOM Management of Route Knowledge sets out requirements and guidance relating to the route knowledge of staff who carry out safety-critical…
RIS-3702-TOM Iss 3
September 2026
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Lead/Supporting Committee(s)
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To: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…
DC Conductor Rail Energy Subsystem and Interfaces to Rolling Stock Subsystem
This document sets out requirements for the 750 V direct current (dc) conductor rail energy subsystem and the interfaces to rolling stock operating…
GLGN1612 Iss 1
March 2026
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Functioning and Control of Exterior Doors on Passenger Vehicles
This document sets out requirements for the design, function and control of power operated exterior door systems on passenger vehicles traversing the…
RIS-2747-RST Iss 1
March 2026
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
- Amendments: 1
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
Guidance Note on Management of Electrical Risk Related to Operational Tasks on Electrified Lines
This document provides railway undertakings and infrastructure managers (station operators) with guidance on the management and assessment of…
GEGN8575 Iss 1
March 2026
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Rolling Stock Subsystem and Interfaces to DC Conductor Rail Energy Subsystem
This document sets out requirements and guidance for all rolling stock operating over the Great Britain (GB) mainline 750 V dc conductor rail energy…
GMGN2613 Iss 1
March 2026
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
DC Conductor Rail Energy Subsystem and Interfaces to Rolling Stock Subsystem
This document sets out requirements for the 750 V direct current (dc) conductor rail energy subsystem and the interfaces to rolling stock operating…
GLRT1212 Iss 1
March 2026
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
- Impact Assessments 1
Guidance on the Operation and Traffic Management National Technical Specification Notice (OPE NTSN)
This document provides guidance on the Operation and Traffic Management National Technical Specification Notice (OPE NTSN), including the application…
GOGN3615 Iss 2
March 2026
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
Guidance on the Application of the Control Command and Signalling NTSN
This document gives guidance on interpreting the requirements of the Control, Command and Signalling National Technical Specification Notice (CCS…
GEGN8611 Iss 1
March 2026
Withdrawn
- Briefing Notes: 1
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).
GERT8000-HB7 Iss 10
September 2026
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 2
- Deviations 2
General duties of an individual working alone (IWA)
This handbook is for those personnel with general duties of an individual working alone (IWA).
GERT8000-HB6 Iss 8
September 2026
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 2
Managing incidents, floods and snow
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver or signaller. You will also need this module if you are likely to be involved in, or…
Failure of, or work on, signalling equipment – signallers’ regulations
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a signaller.
GERT8000-TS11 Iss 8
September 2026
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
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 17
September 2026
Withdrawn
Duties of the person in charge of the possession (PICOP)
You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of the PICOP.
GERT8000-HB11 Iss 11
September 2026
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
- Deviations 7
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 22
September 2026
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
General safety responsibilities and personal track safety for non-track workers
You will need this module if you carry out the duties of: a train driver a guard a shunter a designated person (DP) a signaller…
GERT8000-G1 Iss 10
September 2026
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 1
Duties of the engineering supervisor (ES) in a possession
You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of the ES in a possession.
GERT8000-HB12 Iss 11
September 2026
Withdrawn
- Impact Assessments 2
- Deviations 5
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.
Document Type
Issue Date
From: To:Lift and carry of fixed extended loads – Risk of derailment
This poster is provided by the M&EE Networking Group to remind the industry of the risks associated with lifting and carrying loads.
Code of Practice for Control of Mobile communication equipment use in driving cabs
This Code of Practice contains requirements and guidance for the control of mobile communication equipment use in the driving cabs of trains. It sets…
COP0129 Iss 2
September 2026
Withdrawn
Code of Practice for Management of sidings safety surveys
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to enable the effective setting up of a safe system of work within all sidings allocated for…
Code of Practice for Plant Working/Travelling in Enclosed Locations
This document details guidance on the considerations when planning and operating Plant in an enclosed location to reduce the risks to a tolerable…
Code of Practice for Trailers and Attachments with OTP
This Code of details the requirements, actions and control measures to be put in place when trailers and/or attachments are rail mounted, working with…
Code of Practice for M&EE Documents
This Code of Practice concerns production and publication of M&EE documentation and is intended for internal use of the M&EE Networking Group only.
Code of Practice for OTM Driver Communication Review Group (CRG)
This document supports the national strategy for improved Safety Critical Communications. It provides a collaborative process (M&EE Group OTM Driver…
COP0131 Iss 2
September 2026
Withdrawn
Code of Practice for OTM Route Conducting Policy
This Code of Practice contains requirements and guidance for OTM drivers route conducting (RC) or being conducted and to assist in the improvement of…
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…
COP0002 Iss 13
January 0001
Withdrawn
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…