A summary of all the major changes in the Standards Catalogue this quarter is also available in this standards briefing presentation.

Control, Command and Communication

No new standards.
Withdrawn standard:
GKGN0802 Issue 1 – glossary of signalling terms

Data, Systems and Telematics

No new standards.

Energy

No new standards.

Infrastructure

No new standards.

Operational Rules

Three new standards have been published in the March 2022 standards catalogue.

RIS-3784-TOM Issue 1 – Multi Modal Signage

Multi-mode trains are being introduced to the GB mainline to support decarbonisation. This new Rail Industry Standard sets out requirements and guidance for assessing power changeover locations and the selection of signage supporting the driving task. 

RIS-8070-TOM Issue 2 – Drugs and alcohol testing for safety-critical workers

The standard has been aligned with the Operations and Traffic Management National Technical Specification Notice. It provides clarity on random testing and clearer guidance on actions to follow when personnel in safety-critical roles are suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and new guidance on testing individuals that use medicinal cannabis.

RIS-3119-TOM Issue 3 – Accident and Incident Investigation 

In response to the requests to look at the quality and consistency of investigations the standard has been reviewed and new content added, including additional guidance for SPAD investigations and clarification on report structure and contents. 

Withdrawn standard:

  • GEGN8570 Issue 2 - Guidance on the Management of Drugs and Alcohol 

In addition, five Rule Book point releases were published in the March 2022 standards catalogue:

Minor editorial changes were made to the web version; the paper copies and rulebook app were not amended.

In June 2022 the updates made in December 2001 to Rule Book modules:

And handbooks:

Come into force.  

Briefing video explaining the changes:  

 

Plant

No new standards.

Rolling Stock

Four rolling stock standards have had point releases (or amendments)  since December 2021.

RIS-8250-RST Issue 1 - Reporting High Risk Defects  (Amendment AM002 Issue 1)

Rolling stock recently introduced to the GB mainline railway is often maintained by the manufacturer under contract. In some cases, the manufacturer may be the ECM rather than the RU; it is appropriate that the ECM can raise NIRs. Clauses 1.1.1, 1.1.3, Annex A: Part 2 and Part 4 have been changed to clarify this.

G 2.6.1.6 has been amended as new research has highlighted that using focal length as a means to compare different camera solutions, could mislead users of the RIS.

New guidance (G 2.11.4) has been added to provide guidance on cloud-based storage systems.

GMRT2161 Issue 2.1 - Requirements for driving cabs of railway vehicles

Updated to change TSI references to NTSNs so that it remains valid and accurate following the UK's exit from the EU.

RIS-2761-RST Issue 1.1 - Rail industry standard for driving cabs

Updated to change TSI references to NTSNs so that it remains valid and accurate following the UK's exit from the EU.