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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 17
September 2026
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Track Workers Manual

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Track Workers Manual
GERM8000-trackworkers Iss 16
September 2026
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Train Operations Staff Manual

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Train Operations Staff Manual
GERM8000-trainoperationsstaff Iss 17
September 2026
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Train Driver Manual

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Train Driver Manual
GERM8000-traindriver Iss 17
September 2026
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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.

Work-site certificate
Form RT3199 Iss 12-25
September 2026
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​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…

Changes to National Operations Publications for June 2026
GERT8001 Iss 90
September 2026
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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…

Rail Industry Standard for Signal Sighting Assessment Requirements
RIS-0737-CCS Iss 1
September 2026
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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…

Engineering Certification of Railborne Plant and the Assessment of Non-Railborne Plant
RIS-1710-PLT Iss 2.1
September 2026
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Possession arrangements form

This form is used by the PICOP to record the arrangements for a possession of a running line.

Possession Arrangements Form
Form RT3198 Iss 12-20
September 2026
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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…

Management of Route Knowledge
RIS-3702-TOM Iss 3
September 2026
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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…

Guidance on the Energy TSI
GLGN1600 Iss 1
March 2026
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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…

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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…

Guidance on DC Conductor Rail Energy Subsystem and Interfaces to Rolling Stock Subsystem
GLGN1612 Iss 1
March 2026
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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…

Functioning and Control of Exterior Doors on Passenger Vehicles
RIS-2747-RST Iss 1
March 2026
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Secondary Door Locking - Operational Requirements
GOOTS303 Iss 1
March 2026
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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…

Rolling Stock Subsystem and Interfaces to DC Conductor Rail Energy Subsystem
GMRT2113 Iss 1
March 2026
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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…

Guidance Note on the Management of Electrical Risk Related to Operational Tasks on Electrified Lines
GEGN8575 Iss 1
March 2026
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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…

Guidance on Rolling Stock Subsystem and Interfaces to DC Conductor Rail Energy Subsystem
GMGN2613 Iss 1
March 2026
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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…

DC Conductor Rail Energy Subsystem and Interfaces to Rolling Stock Subsystem
GLRT1212 Iss 1
March 2026
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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…

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Issue Date: March 2026

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…

Guidance on the Application of the Control Command and Signalling TSI
GEGN8611 Iss 1
March 2026
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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 10
September 2026
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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 8
September 2026
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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…

Managing incidents, floods and snow
GERT8000-M3 Iss 5
September 2026
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Failure of, or work on, signalling equipment – signallers’ regulations

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

Failure of, or work on, signalling equipment - signallers' regulations
GERT8000-TS11 Iss 8
September 2026
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Signaller and Signalling Technician Manual

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Signaller and Signalling Technician Manual
GERM8000-signallersignallingtechnician Iss 17
September 2026
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Duties of the person in charge of the possession (PICOP)

You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of the PICOP.

Duties of the person in charge of the possession (PICOP)
GERT8000-HB11 Iss 11
September 2026
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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.

Preparation and movement of trains
GERT8000-TW1 Iss 22
September 2026
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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…

General safety responsibilities and personal track safety for non-track workers
GERT8000-G1 Iss 10
September 2026
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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.

Duties of the engineering supervisor (ES) in a possession
GERT8000-HB12 Iss 11
September 2026
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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 7
September 2026
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End of Degraded Working

This document provides design details for sign AK215 - End of degraded working.

End of Emergency special Working
Sign AK215 Iss 1
September 2025
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Advance lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)

This document provides design details for sign AJ12 - Advance lower pantograph (temporary power changeover).

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Power changeover not applicable

This document provides design details for sign AJ16 – Power changeover not applicable.

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Warning of Traction System Changeover

This document provides design details for sign AJ04 - Warning of traction system changeover.  

Warning of traction system changeover
Sign AJ04 Iss 1
March 2025
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Raise pantograph (temporary power changeover)

This document provides design details for sign AJ14 - Raise pantograph (temporary power changeover).

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Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover)

This document provides design details for sign AJ13 - Lower pantograph (temporary power changeover).  

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Indication of route

This document provides design details for sign AJ11 - Indication of route.

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Changeover to or from self-powered

This document provides design details for sign AJ08 - Changeover to or from self-powered.

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Changeover to Overhead Electric Traction

This document provides design details for sign AJ07 - Changeover to Overhead Electric Traction.

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Do not raise pantograph

This document provides design details for sign AJ09 - Do not raise pantograph.  

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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.

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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…

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Issue Date: July 2026

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 Management of Siding Safety Surveys
COP0125 Iss 5
September 2026
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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…

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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 Trailers and Attachments with OTP
COP0014 Iss 7
September 2026
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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 M&EE Documents
COP0 Iss 6
September 2026
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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…

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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 for OTM Route Conducting Policy
COP0130 Iss 2
September 2026
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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…

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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…

Lift and Carry Using OTP in Road Mode
Poster L4 Iss 4
January 0001
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